westernjournal--2020-06-02--Viral Trump-Hitler Picture Is Wildly Fake, Stills Dupes Leftists

It ’ s bad enough to push hateful rhetoric when America is already engulfed in chaotic riots .
But when all of that hate is based on a completely fabricated lie ?
You might be able to guess that it ’ s being directed at President Donald Trump .
“ The Hitler ” was trending on Twitter on Tuesday after leftists such as actress Debra Messing decided to share a doctored photo of Adolf Hitler holding up a Bible .
The implication was that when Trump holds up a Bible , he is subtly referencing the Nazi leader .
TRENDING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' “ A dog whistle to white nationalists and Nazis , ” Messing wrote in a caption to the picture .
Thousands of users liked and retweeted her tweet , buying into the lie without question .
Later , it was revealed that the photograph of Hitler was a fake .
In the original picture , Hitler was not even holding a Bible .
The picture being spread was so flagrantly misleading that an editor from the progressive site BuzzFeed had to step in to correct it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an image that appears to show Trump and Hitler holding a bible in the same way .
The Trump pic is from June 1 , but the Hitler pic was photoshopped to add the bible , ” Craig Silverman tweeted .
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson was among the anti-Trumpers who were duped .
She later apologized for posting the picture , blaming her mistake on “ too much coffee.
” Even if the photo hadn ’ t been doctored , comparing the two leaders based on the fact that they both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lives is an extremely disingenuous stretch .
Rather than comparing actual policies , these people seem to be looking for any reason to compare the two .
Comparing the Trump administration to Nazis is almost expected at this point .
From leftist protesters to media personalities and even a member of Obama ’ s administration , it seems as though nearly every anti-Trumper has lobbed a Nazi accusation at the president at one time or another .
While Twitter often censors conservative voices such as Trump ’ s over what it deems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media giant has allowed multiple false accusations such as this one to be spread without any correction , and its employees have even gone as far as to join in on the false accusations .
Posts recently resurfaced of Twitter Head of Site Integrity Yoel Roth claiming that there were “ ACTUAL NAZIS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
” So while Twitter is busy fact-checking the president over debatable topics such as mail-in voter fraud , it seems as though it can ’ t be bothered to fact-check an actual fake picture created to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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It’s bad enough to push hateful rhetoric when America is already engulfed in chaotic riots.
But when all of that hate is based on a completely fabricated lie? You might be able to guess that it’s being directed at President Donald Trump.
“The Hitler” was trending on Twitter on Tuesday after leftists such as actress Debra Messing decided to share a doctored photo of Adolf Hitler holding up a Bible.
The implication was that when Trump holds up a Bible, he is subtly referencing the Nazi leader.
A dog whistle to white nationalists and Nazis. pic.twitter.com/FXnOGlkwjc — Debra Messing✍? (@DebraMessing) June 2, 2020
“A dog whistle to white nationalists and Nazis,” Messing wrote in a caption to the picture.
Thousands of users liked and retweeted her tweet, buying into the lie without question.
He’s holding a Bible with a horrible scowl on his face.
The Christians I know always look peaceful as if it’s important to them.
He sure does look a lot like Hitler. pic.twitter.com/rCpVXPRW2G — Sayitisntso (@Sayitisntso5) June 2, 2020
Hitler held the Bible & followed it with gas chambers.
Trump is following it with tear gas.#DictatorTrump pic.twitter.com/8IKD7RbnRH — Bajwa (@ShakkrPara) June 2, 2020
Later, it was revealed that the photograph of Hitler was a fake. In the original picture, Hitler was not even holding a Bible.
The picture being spread was so flagrantly misleading that an editor from the progressive site BuzzFeed had to step in to correct it.
A lot of people are sharing an image that appears to show Trump and Hitler holding a bible in the same way. The Trump pic is from June 1, but the Hitler pic was photoshopped to add the bible. pic.twitter.com/hmaxYfXCxt — Craig Silverman (@CraigSilverman) June 2, 2020
“A lot of people are sharing an image that appears to show Trump and Hitler holding a bible in the same way. The Trump pic is from June 1, but the Hitler pic was photoshopped to add the bible,” Craig Silverman tweeted.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson was among the anti-Trumpers who were duped. She later apologized for posting the picture, blaming her mistake on “too much coffee.”
Even if the photo hadn’t been doctored, comparing the two leaders based on the fact that they both held up Bibles at one point in their lives is an extremely disingenuous stretch. Rather than comparing actual policies, these people seem to be looking for any reason to compare the two.
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Comparing the Trump administration to Nazis is almost expected at this point. From leftist protesters to media personalities and even a member of Obama’s administration, it seems as though nearly every anti-Trumper has lobbed a Nazi accusation at the president at one time or another.
While Twitter often censors conservative voices such as Trump’s over what it deems “false information,” the social media giant has allowed multiple false accusations such as this one to be spread without any correction, and its employees have even gone as far as to join in on the false accusations.
Posts recently resurfaced of Twitter Head of Site Integrity Yoel Roth claiming that there were “ACTUAL NAZIS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.”
Yes, that person in the pink hat is clearly a bigger threat to your brand of feminism than ACTUAL NAZIS IN THE WHITE HOUSE. — Yoel Roth (@yoyoel) January 22, 2017
So while Twitter is busy fact-checking the president over debatable topics such as mail-in voter fraud, it seems as though it can’t be bothered to fact-check an actual fake picture created to spread disinformation.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Transcripts Reveal Flynn Didn’t Discuss Dropping Sanctions in Calls with Russian Ambassador

Newly released transcripts of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn ’ s conversations with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak prove that , contrary to the establishment media ’ s narrative , Flynn did not discuss dropping sanctions in his multiple conversations with Kislyak during the Trump transition period .
On Friday , recently appointed Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe sent the transcripts to two top Senate Republicans : Ron Johnson of Wisconsin , chairman of the Homeland Security Committee , and Chuck Grassley of Iowa , chairman of the Finance Committee .
This came just a week after Ratcliffe ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grenell , vowed to declassify the conversations .
The transcripts , which contain some redactions , reveal the contents of phone calls between Flynn and Kislyak that took place in December 2016 and January 2017 , during the transition from President Barack Obama to President Donald Trump , as well as one exchange that occurred in January 2016 .
The conversations consisted of standard diplomatic discussions , with a particular focus on the “ strategic goal ” shared by the two nations of achieving “ stability in the Middle East.
” TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' Kislyak also raised the possibility of inviting the Trump administration to a meeting in Astana , Kazakhstan , dedicated to advancing the Middle East peace process .
The American public first became aware of one of Flynn ’ s conversations with Kislyak in a January 2017 Washington Post column authored by David Ignatius .
Citing a ” senior U.S. government official , ” Ignatius argued that “ Flynn phoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak several times on Dec. 29 , ” as the Obama administration imposed sanctions on Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Committee ’ s e-mails .
In his column , Ignatius asked a series of questions implying that Flynn may have “ undercut the U.S. sanctions ” and violated the Logan Act , which “ bars U.S. citizens from correspondence intending to influence a foreign government about ‘ disputes ’ with the United States.
” The column launched a chain of events that led to the FBI ’ s interview of Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24 , 2017 .
Nearly a year later , Flynn pleaded guilty to making false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Kislyak .
The FBI ’ s interview with Flynn basically amounted to a setup since the bureau had the transcripts of his conversations with Kislyak .
Agents already knew the answers to the questions they were asking him , so the purpose of calling the meeting had nothing to do with obtaining information but instead aimed to lay Flynn into a perjury trap .
Flynn ’ s interview with the FBI has received renewed scrutiny following the release of FBI notes suggesting that agents walked into their meeting with sinister goals : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lawyer as Appeals Court Reviews His Refusal To Dismiss Ultimately , the agents chose the second option and their plan worked .
Trump ended up firing Flynn for misleading his administration about the contents of the phone calls just three weeks after he took office .
Following the release of the aforementioned notes , the Department of Justice announced that it was dropping charges against Flynn .
Unfortunately , Flynn and the DOJ have run into another roadblock in their journey to put the Russia saga behind them : the judge in Flynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emmet Sullivan , who has a well-documented animus against Flynn , put the DOJ ’ s bid to dismiss the case against the former national security advisor on hold .
As it turns out , the topic of sanctions came up only once in Flynn ’ s Dec. 29 , 2016 , conversation with Kislyak .
It was Kislyak who used the word “ sanction , ” not Flynn .
The retired Army general never discussed removing the sanctions imposed by the Obama administration in the phone call .
So , another part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s alleged collusion with Russia has collapsed .
Not surprisingly , the president relished the opportunity to call the media to account over their embrace of the flawed narrative regarding Flynn : The Intercept ’ s Glenn Greenwald can add the reporting on Michael Flynn ’ s conversations with the Russians to his already lengthy list of the “ Worst , Most Embarrassing U.S. Media Failures on the Trump-Russia Story.
” It remains unlikely that the media will show any remorse for forcing the Russia hoax on the nation anytime soon .
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Newly released transcripts of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s conversations with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak prove that, contrary to the establishment media’s narrative, Flynn did not discuss dropping sanctions in his multiple conversations with Kislyak during the Trump transition period.
On Friday, recently appointed Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe sent the transcripts to two top Senate Republicans: Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Finance Committee.
This came just a week after Ratcliffe’s predecessor, former acting DNI Richard Grenell, vowed to declassify the conversations.
The transcripts, which contain some redactions, reveal the contents of phone calls between Flynn and Kislyak that took place in December 2016 and January 2017, during the transition from President Barack Obama to President Donald Trump, as well as one exchange that occurred in January 2016.
The conversations consisted of standard diplomatic discussions, with a particular focus on the “strategic goal” shared by the two nations of achieving “stability in the Middle East.”
Kislyak also raised the possibility of inviting the Trump administration to a meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, dedicated to advancing the Middle East peace process.
The American public first became aware of one of Flynn’s conversations with Kislyak in a January 2017 Washington Post column authored by David Ignatius.
Citing a”senior U.S. government official,” Ignatius argued that “Flynn phoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak several times on Dec. 29,” as the Obama administration imposed sanctions on Russia in retaliation for allegedly hacking the Democratic National Committee’s e-mails.
In his column, Ignatius asked a series of questions implying that Flynn may have “undercut the U.S. sanctions” and violated the Logan Act, which “bars U.S. citizens from correspondence intending to influence a foreign government about ‘disputes’ with the United States.”
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The column launched a chain of events that led to the FBI’s interview of Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24, 2017.
Nearly a year later, Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements about the contents of his conversations with Kislyak.
The FBI’s interview with Flynn basically amounted to a setup since the bureau had the transcripts of his conversations with Kislyak. Agents already knew the answers to the questions they were asking him, so the purpose of calling the meeting had nothing to do with obtaining information but instead aimed to lay Flynn into a perjury trap.
Flynn’s interview with the FBI has received renewed scrutiny following the release of FBI notes suggesting that agents walked into their meeting with sinister goals:
?? DEVELOPING… Unsealed FBI notes reveal the intent of the FBI’s 1/24/17 interview of Flynn: “What is our goal? Truth/Admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute [Flynn] or get him fired?” FBI Notes confirm it was all a pretext. pic.twitter.com/Y4IDyE4YZm — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) April 29, 2020
Ultimately, the agents chose the second option and their plan worked. Trump ended up firing Flynn for misleading his administration about the contents of the phone calls just three weeks after he took office.
Following the release of the aforementioned notes, the Department of Justice announced that it was dropping charges against Flynn.
Unfortunately, Flynn and the DOJ have run into another roadblock in their journey to put the Russia saga behind them: the judge in Flynn’s case.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan, who has a well-documented animus against Flynn, put the DOJ’s bid to dismiss the case against the former national security advisor on hold.
As it turns out, the topic of sanctions came up only once in Flynn’s Dec. 29, 2016, conversation with Kislyak. It was Kislyak who used the word “sanction,” not Flynn.
The retired Army general never discussed removing the sanctions imposed by the Obama administration in the phone call.
So, another part of the narrative about the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russia has collapsed.
Not surprisingly, the president relished the opportunity to call the media to account over their embrace of the flawed narrative regarding Flynn:
.@CNN doesn’t want to speak about their persecution of General Michael Flynn & why they got the story so wrong. They, along with others, should pay a big price for what they have purposely done to this man & his family. They won’t even cover the big breaking news about this scam! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2020
The Intercept’s Glenn Greenwald can add the reporting on Michael Flynn’s conversations with the Russians to his already lengthy list of the “Worst, Most Embarrassing U.S. Media Failures on the Trump-Russia Story.”
It remains unlikely that the media will show any remorse for forcing the Russia hoax on the nation anytime soon.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Looter Pays the Price for Targeting Gun Store, Police Say

An armed burglar attempting to loot a South Philadelphia gun store was instead shot and killed by the business ’ owner early Tuesday , police say .
The incident comes amid widespread civil unrest in cities around the country following the death of George Floyd , whose neck was knelt on by a police officer for roughly nine minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis last week .
Floyd ’ s death sparked nationwide protests , which in many cases devolved into rioting and looting .
But in Philadelphia , the owner of Firing Line Inc. , a gun store and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with those who meant harm , according to authorities .
On Sunday night , the store experienced a break-in attempt , leading the owner to stay upstairs and guard his business on Monday night , WCAU reported .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' “ He was inside of his gun shop overnight because someone had attempted to break in over the past few days , ” Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said , according to KYW-TV .
It would turn out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning , the owner told police that he spotted three or four burglary suspects on surveillance video using bolt cutters to force open the gate to the back entrance .
A pair of bolt cutters was later found at the scene , as well as a broken lock .
The suspects broke into the building itself and made it up the stairs , at which point the 67-year-old owner , armed with a Bushmaster M-4 rifle , took action , police said .
“ One of the individuals that broke into the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Small told WTXF-TV .
“ And that ’ s when the store owner fired his own weapon — striking the one perpetrator at least one time in the head and he collapsed , dropping his gun between his legs.
” The suspect ’ s firearm , a semi-automatic , was found next to his body , according to authorities .
That suspect was pronounced dead at the scene , though the other suspects fled .
A man who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder sought treatment at a Philadelphia hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirm if he was one of the burglary suspects .
RELATED : Young Conservative Raises Money for Black Businesses After Rioters Loot and Destroy Them As for the owner , he was unhurt , though shaken .
No charges had been filed in the case as of Tuesday afternoon .
As a news conference Tuesday , Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said he was “ deeply troubled ” by the loss of life .
“ While I understand and respect the rights of individuals to protect their property , I am also deeply troubled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been taken among this chaos , ” he said , according to the Philadelphia Business Journal .
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said it ’ s best to avoid violence when possible , but noted that people have the right to self-defense .
“ I would certainly hope that these things can be resolved in the least violent way possible , but homeowners and business owners do have the right to protect themselves and their property , ” she said .
The incident comes as Philadelphia has been engulfed by unrest in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some of them violent , took to the streets again after days of terrorizing the city .
The city has seen widespread looting and vandalism , and on Saturday alone , at least nine fires to vehicles and buildings were started and more than 100 arrests were made .
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An armed burglar attempting to loot a South Philadelphia gun store was instead shot and killed by the business’ owner early Tuesday, police say.
The incident comes amid widespread civil unrest in cities around the country following the death of George Floyd, whose neck was knelt on by a police officer for roughly nine minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis last week.
Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests, which in many cases devolved into rioting and looting.
But in Philadelphia, the owner of Firing Line Inc., a gun store and shooting range, was ready to deal with those who meant harm, according to authorities.
On Sunday night, the store experienced a break-in attempt, leading the owner to stay upstairs and guard his business on Monday night, WCAU reported.
“He was inside of his gun shop overnight because someone had attempted to break in over the past few days,” Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said, according to KYW-TV.
It would turn out to be the right decision.
Early Tuesday morning, the owner told police that he spotted three or four burglary suspects on surveillance video using bolt cutters to force open the gate to the back entrance.
A pair of bolt cutters was later found at the scene, as well as a broken lock.
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The suspects broke into the building itself and made it up the stairs, at which point the 67-year-old owner, armed with a Bushmaster M-4 rifle, took action, police said.
“One of the individuals that broke into the property, pointed a handgun at him,” Small told WTXF-TV. “And that’s when the store owner fired his own weapon — striking the one perpetrator at least one time in the head and he collapsed, dropping his gun between his legs.”
The suspect’s firearm, a semi-automatic, was found next to his body, according to authorities. That suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, though the other suspects fled.
A man who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder sought treatment at a Philadelphia hospital Tuesday, though authorities could not immediately confirm if he was one of the burglary suspects.
ARMED BURGLAR SHOT & KILLED: @PhillyPolice say the 67y/o owner of Firing Line Inc. in #Pennsport shot & killed a man who broke into his business with 2 or 3 others around 4am Tuesday. The owner was spending the night there after a previous burglary attempt @CBSPhilly #SouthPhilly pic.twitter.com/ViycIi5ECo — Trang Do (@TrangDoCBS3) June 2, 2020
As for the owner, he was unhurt, though shaken. No charges had been filed in the case as of Tuesday afternoon.
As a news conference Tuesday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said he was “deeply troubled” by the loss of life.
“While I understand and respect the rights of individuals to protect their property, I am also deeply troubled at the ease with which another life has been taken among this chaos,” he said, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said it’s best to avoid violence when possible, but noted that people have the right to self-defense.
“I would certainly hope that these things can be resolved in the least violent way possible, but homeowners and business owners do have the right to protect themselves and their property,” she said.
The incident comes as Philadelphia has been engulfed by unrest in recent days. On Monday night, demonstrators, some of them violent, took to the streets again after days of terrorizing the city.
The city has seen widespread looting and vandalism, and on Saturday alone, at least nine fires to vehicles and buildings were started and more than 100 arrests were made.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Hawaii Fishermen Make Monster Catch, Use It To Treat Front-Line Workers

Hawaiians are continuing to find unique ways to celebrate their health care workers who have put in countless hours to keep their communities healthy in the midst of the pandemic .
Just a couple weeks ago , thousands of flowers fell from the sky in their honor , but the generosity didn ’ t stop there .
Most recently , a group of fishermen caught a 220-pound tuna fish and donated it to fill the bellies of the front-line workers in the Honolulu area .
The five men set sail on Wednesday and after they caught the massive ahi tuna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread the love .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' According to Hawaii News Now , Kyle Nakamoto , executive producer for Hawaiian Skin Diver TV , cited “ the 104-year-old fisherman Setsuo Todoroki ” as the inspiration for their actions .
The late Todoroki was known around the area for always sharing a portion of his catch with the less fortunate .
This is the legacy that the five fishermen decided they wanted to keep alive through their own donation .
Nakamoto and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prepare and distribute the tuna between several poke bowls for the health care workers .
For the uninitiated , poke bowls are Hawaiian fish and rice bowls .
Poke ( pronounced poh-KAY ) actually translates to “ cut crosswise into pieces.
“ “ It was nice to be a part of something greater than yourself , especially at a time when everybody needs to come together , ” Tommy Mukaigawa of Monarch Seafoods said .
The health care workers of Straub and The Queen ’ s Medical Center were beyond grateful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community does show appreciation for what sometimes feels like a thankless job , it does make an impact , ” Straub ’ s Dr. Cass Nakasone said .
One of the nurses from The Queen ’ s Medical Center was astonished that the men would donate such a large find since businesses like their own have taken a large hit from the coronavirus .
“ We know our restaurants , Monarch Seafood , commercial fishermen , they ’ ve all been hit by this so for them to take time out of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s so humbling and we ’ re so grateful , ” nurse Christy Passion said .
RELATED : Uplifting : Man Filmed Giving Shoes and Socks off His Feet to Homeless Man Thanks to the large tuna donation , the Honolulu health care workers are feeling the same gratitude that those in Maui did when their community organized the flower drop in their honor .
In mid-may , Blue Hawaiian Helicopters partnered with local florists , many community members and their state representative to ensure that the front-line workers in Maui felt the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to flatten the curve .
These Hawaiian communities have gone above and beyond to let their health care workers know that they are appreciated for their hard work during the pandemic .
Between the poke bowls with fresh tuna and the flowers falling from the sky , Hawaii knows how to spread the love .
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Hawaiians are continuing to find unique ways to celebrate their health care workers who have put in countless hours to keep their communities healthy in the midst of the pandemic.
Just a couple weeks ago, thousands of flowers fell from the sky in their honor, but the generosity didn’t stop there.
Most recently, a group of fishermen caught a 220-pound tuna fish and donated it to fill the bellies of the front-line workers in the Honolulu area.
The five men set sail on Wednesday and after they caught the massive ahi tuna, they decided it was time to spread the love.
According to Hawaii News Now, Kyle Nakamoto, executive producer for Hawaiian Skin Diver TV, cited “the 104-year-old fisherman Setsuo Todoroki” as the inspiration for their actions.
The late Todoroki was known around the area for always sharing a portion of his catch with the less fortunate. This is the legacy that the five fishermen decided they wanted to keep alive through their own donation.
Nakamoto and the other four fishermen partnered with Monarch Seafoods to prepare and distribute the tuna between several poke bowls for the health care workers.
For the uninitiated, poke bowls are Hawaiian fish and rice bowls. Poke (pronounced poh-KAY) actually translates to “cut crosswise into pieces.“
“It was nice to be a part of something greater than yourself, especially at a time when everybody needs to come together,” Tommy Mukaigawa of Monarch Seafoods said.
The health care workers of Straub and The Queen’s Medical Center were beyond grateful for the kind gesture.
“When the community does show appreciation for what sometimes feels like a thankless job, it does make an impact,” Straub’s Dr. Cass Nakasone said.
One of the nurses from The Queen’s Medical Center was astonished that the men would donate such a large find since businesses like their own have taken a large hit from the coronavirus.
“We know our restaurants, Monarch Seafood, commercial fishermen, they’ve all been hit by this so for them to take time out of their day, their troubles, it’s so humbling and we’re so grateful,” nurse Christy Passion said.
Thanks to the large tuna donation, the Honolulu health care workers are feeling the same gratitude that those in Maui did when their community organized the flower drop in their honor.
In mid-may, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters partnered with local florists, many community members and their state representative to ensure that the front-line workers in Maui felt the love for all of their hard work to flatten the curve.
These Hawaiian communities have gone above and beyond to let their health care workers know that they are appreciated for their hard work during the pandemic.
Between the poke bowls with fresh tuna and the flowers falling from the sky, Hawaii knows how to spread the love.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--As Looting Spreads Across America, Sheriff Issues Chilling Warning to Would-Be Looters

Some communities across the country are feeling the reverberating effects of having insufficient leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic and now nationwide civil unrest .
The epidemic of feckless leadership is so severe that President Donald Trump commented on it Monday when he vowed that leaders who refuse to take control of the deteriorating situation on their streets could be met with boots on the ground .
But residents of Polk County , Florida , are not among those dealing with a leadership deficit .
In fact , they have elected a sheriff who trusts them to assist him as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grady Judd displayed his care for Polk County residents in front of the entire country Monday when he warned of the consequences of bringing violence into the relatively quiet Central Florida jurisdiction .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' At a media briefing , Judd told reporters that outside agitators with plans to disrupt the peace in Polk can expect to be met with force , WTVT-TV reported .
The sheriff said he had heard rumors on social media that some had plans to spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had a simple message for those people : Don ’ t even think about it .
“ I would tell them , if you value your life , you probably shouldn ’ t do that in Polk County , ” Judd said .
“ Because the people of Polk County like guns , they have guns , I encourage them to own guns , and they ’ re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded , and if you try to break into their homes to steal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns , ” he said .
RELATED : 'Random ' Piles of Bricks Are Appearing in at Least 1 Rioting City Judd also commented on the death of George Floyd , a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody last week , leading to protests that have become riots in many cities .
The sheriff said those who have reacted to Floyd ’ s death with violence have dishonored his memory .
“ All of that ugliness has taken away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ We ’ re united about the conduct that you saw with George , where his life was taken with a knee to the neck .
It ’ s horrific , and there ’ s not enough words to explain that .
“ Let ’ s keep the focus on that.
” While the Florida sheriff empathizes with those wishing to have their voices heard , he made it clear that those motivated to create pandemonium had better find somewhere else to do it .
The attacks on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looting and arsons seen in other communities will not fly in a county where citizens are ready to use their God-given rights to drive out those who threaten their safety .
Judd and the residents of Polk County are peaceful gun owners — but don ’ t challenge them .
They are being encouraged to protect themselves and one another and to exercise their Second Amendment rights , as all people across the country should .
By virtue of electing a sheriff with such a degree of responsibility for the people of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is abundantly clear that Polk residents possess more than firearms ; they also hold uncommonly good judgment .
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Some communities across the country are feeling the reverberating effects of having insufficient leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic and now nationwide civil unrest.
The epidemic of feckless leadership is so severe that President Donald Trump commented on it Monday when he vowed that leaders who refuse to take control of the deteriorating situation on their streets could be met with boots on the ground.
But residents of Polk County, Florida, are not among those dealing with a leadership deficit.
In fact, they have elected a sheriff who trusts them to assist him as he and his deputies maintain order.
Sheriff Grady Judd displayed his care for Polk County residents in front of the entire country Monday when he warned of the consequences of bringing violence into the relatively quiet Central Florida jurisdiction.
At a media briefing, Judd told reporters that outside agitators with plans to disrupt the peace in Polk can expect to be met with force, WTVT-TV reported.
The sheriff said he had heard rumors on social media that some had plans to spread violence into neighborhoods in the county.
He had a simple message for those people: Don’t even think about it.
“I would tell them, if you value your life, you probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County,” Judd said.
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“Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, and they’re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded, and if you try to break into their homes to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns,” he said.
“So leave the community alone,” Judd said.
“The people in Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns… And if you try to break into their homes to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns.” STORY: https://t.co/NjG4Frlphy pic.twitter.com/KH0g3X0POC — FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) June 1, 2020
The powerful statement immediately went viral online.
Judd also commented on the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody last week, leading to protests that have become riots in many cities.
The sheriff said those who have reacted to Floyd’s death with violence have dishonored his memory.
“All of that ugliness has taken away from what we’re united about,” he said. “We’re united about the conduct that you saw with George, where his life was taken with a knee to the neck. It’s horrific, and there’s not enough words to explain that.
“Let’s keep the focus on that.”
While the Florida sheriff empathizes with those wishing to have their voices heard, he made it clear that those motivated to create pandemonium had better find somewhere else to do it.
The attacks on businesses, the violent assaults and the looting and arsons seen in other communities will not fly in a county where citizens are ready to use their God-given rights to drive out those who threaten their safety.
Judd and the residents of Polk County are peaceful gun owners — but don’t challenge them.
They are being encouraged to protect themselves and one another and to exercise their Second Amendment rights, as all people across the country should.
By virtue of electing a sheriff with such a degree of responsibility for the people of his county and respect for the Constitution, it is abundantly clear that Polk residents possess more than firearms; they also hold uncommonly good judgment.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--NFL Star Devin McCourty and Wife Devastated After Loss of Baby

Devin McCourty and his wife Michelle have experienced many highs as a couple .
They have two children together and were looking forward to adding a third to their family , but recently that was taken away from them .
Michelle , who is Dr. Michelle McCourty , an ER doctor , posted on Saturday to share the heartbreaking news .
“ I cry as I type this , ” she shared in a series of photos posted on Instagram .
“ It pains me to announce that this past memorial wknd , on May 24 , 2020 , Dev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our lives .
“ My pregnancy had resulted in a still birth at almost 8 months of being pregnant — at exactly 31 weeks 2 days , when we found out that the baby girl growing inside me no longer had a heart beat after being completely fine the week prior at my last doctor ’ s appt .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' “ We are so heart broken .
We are devastated .
We are speechless .
We are angry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are numb.
” As a doctor , Michelle already had a lot of worries going into pregnancy — she had an insider ’ s knowledge of just how many things can go wrong with a pregnancy , but the loss of their child came without warning .
“ To make matters worse , after an emotional full 21 hour labor , I had to push out and deliver our beautiful babygirl who came out with the umbilical cord around her neck , ” she explained .
“ We held our baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as ever , looking just like our son Brayden when he was born , but she had no breaths .
No cries .
No movement .
Doctors say they have no answers for why this happens .
It just sadly does.
” Understandably , the couple has been shaken .
Losing a life so early on , when they were preparing for the joy of a new little one in their arms , made Michelle question God .
“ I can ’ t explain my thoughts in the moment , ” she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong , but it definitely wavered .
I was so angry .
So sad.
” But two things helped Michelle in an otherwise incredibly dark period : her true friends and a Bible verse .
“ I had to call on my most faith-filled friends and support systems to help me deal with this reality .
To not allow my anger and hurt to cause me to lose faith altogether .
God , for whatever reason , felt it necessarily to take our babygirl , Mia , home with him early .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for , why us , what his plan was and is ; but somehow-in that moment of hearing this terrible news-I opened up my bible app out of desperation for some answers .
And the verse of the day happened to be Hebrews 12:11 ‘ No discipline seems pleasant at the time , but painful .
Later on , however , it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it . '
” Michelle said the verse gave her hope , and though the pain is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is open to the possibility of helping other grieving families in the future .
“ I ’ ve seen and felt God in so many ways in this last week , ” Devin posted on Instagram , “ 1st was holding my 3rd child Mia and telling her I love her and then telling her see you later…all in one day.
” He added : “ 2nd has been leading such a strong and powerful woman @ dr_yimac32…her strength has brought me to tears but also inspired me to be what God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gods love on earth has been shown to us by unbelievers friends and family who have checked on us daily , and hourly .
Thank you everyone for your love and prayers.
” This strong couple is blessed to have the support they do , and as they grieve they have asked for continued prayers .
“ Pray for our healing , ” Michelle wrote .
“ Pray for some closure .
Pray that our devastation can somehow find some hope for better things to come for our family.
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Devin McCourty and his wife Michelle have experienced many highs as a couple. They have two children together and were looking forward to adding a third to their family, but recently that was taken away from them.
Michelle, who is Dr. Michelle McCourty, an ER doctor, posted on Saturday to share the heartbreaking news.
“I cry as I type this,” she shared in a series of photos posted on Instagram. “It pains me to announce that this past memorial wknd, on May 24, 2020, Dev and I suffered the most painful experience of our lives.
“My pregnancy had resulted in a still birth at almost 8 months of being pregnant — at exactly 31 weeks 2 days, when we found out that the baby girl growing inside me no longer had a heart beat after being completely fine the week prior at my last doctor’s appt.
“We are so heart broken. We are devastated. We are speechless. We are angry. We are sad. We are confused. We are numb.”
As a doctor, Michelle already had a lot of worries going into pregnancy — she had an insider’s knowledge of just how many things can go wrong with a pregnancy, but the loss of their child came without warning.
“To make matters worse, after an emotional full 21 hour labor, I had to push out and deliver our beautiful babygirl who came out with the umbilical cord around her neck,” she explained.
“We held our baby, wrapped in a blanket, cute as ever, looking just like our son Brayden when he was born, but she had no breaths. No cries. No movement. Doctors say they have no answers for why this happens. It just sadly does.”
Understandably, the couple has been shaken. Losing a life so early on, when they were preparing for the joy of a new little one in their arms, made Michelle question God.
“I can’t explain my thoughts in the moment,” she wrote. “My faith has always been strong, but it definitely wavered. I was so angry. So sad.”
But two things helped Michelle in an otherwise incredibly dark period: her true friends and a Bible verse.
“I had to call on my most faith-filled friends and support systems to help me deal with this reality. To not allow my anger and hurt to cause me to lose faith altogether. God, for whatever reason, felt it necessarily to take our babygirl, Mia, home with him early.
“It’s hard to fathom what for, why us, what his plan was and is; but somehow-in that moment of hearing this terrible news-I opened up my bible app out of desperation for some answers. And the verse of the day happened to be Hebrews 12:11 ‘No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.'”
Michelle said the verse gave her hope, and though the pain is real and losing Mia feels senseless, she is open to the possibility of helping other grieving families in the future.
“I’ve seen and felt God in so many ways in this last week,” Devin posted on Instagram, “1st was holding my 3rd child Mia and telling her I love her and then telling her see you later…all in one day.”
He added: “2nd has been leading such a strong and powerful woman @dr_yimac32…her strength has brought me to tears but also inspired me to be what God has called me to be. 3rd Gods love on earth has been shown to us by unbelievers friends and family who have checked on us daily, and hourly. Thank you everyone for your love and prayers.”
This strong couple is blessed to have the support they do, and as they grieve they have asked for continued prayers.
“Pray for our healing,” Michelle wrote. “Pray for some closure. Pray that our devastation can somehow find some hope for better things to come for our family.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Herman Cain: The Distinction Between Peaceful Protesters and Rioters

Let ’ s be clear about a few things where these riots are concerned .
First , we have to draw a distinction between the peaceful protesters and the rioters .
The people who are peacefully protesting the killing of George Floyd , as well as other unjust uses of force by police officers , have every right to do so .
They are not only exercising their First Amendment rights , but they have a worthy message that deserves our attention .
The people who are rioting deserve no such regard .
The problem is that the rioters are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayhem , and that ’ s making it hard for police to tell the difference in the heat of the moment .
Authorities have acknowledged that anarchists and people from the outside were the ones who infiltrated the peaceful protesters and lured them into becoming part of the violence .
Police didn ’ t know which of the people were the troublemakers and which were the peaceful protesters , so they held back because they didn ’ t want things to escalate .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan of the chaos-seekers .
It crippled police with uncertainty and made it easier to get away with the mayhem .
Police don ’ t want to shoot people who have done nothing wrong , but when the entire mob is combined into one , how do you tell the difference ?
But there are some things we know .
We know a stock of construction rocks was found in Kansas City , designed specifically for the ability to break glass windows .
That was coordinated .
We know that in other cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That was coordinated .
You don ’ t hear this on the nightly news , but it ’ s happening .
This is why , in Atlanta , police applied more force after the announced curfew took effect .
By then , most of the peaceful protesters had made themselves heard and gone home .
Those left were the chaos-seekers , and police moved in .
It ’ s almost impossible for police in these situations to know for sure who is causing trouble and who is not , so they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing nothing or taking some risks .
It ’ s unfair that the media jump all over them for this , but that ’ s what happens .
I do not believe this is a one-size-fits-all situation .
Some say this is systemic racism .
I disagree .
From my experience , 95 percent of police officers are good cops who want to help everyone .
The 5 percent bad apples need to be dealt with , but all police officers should not be tarred by what the worst among them do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the problem .
Rather , it ’ s to make sure we understand clearly what the problem is – and what it isn ’ t .
Meanwhile , as you might expect , Nancy Pelosi has already accused President Trump of fueling the flame of riots .
That ’ s not true .
RELATED : Op-Ed : The Left Is Using Injustice as a Weapon He probably should not have tweeted “ when the looting starts , the shooting starts , ” but his actions have been designed to restore order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberals the opportunity to blame him for the riots .
The riots were caused by antifa , by troublemakers and by people who wanted to create chaos and test law enforcement .
What we need to do now is hear the cries of the peaceful protesters and end the mayhem caused by those who want nothing but chaos .
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Let’s be clear about a few things where these riots are concerned.
First, we have to draw a distinction between the peaceful protesters and the rioters.
The people who are peacefully protesting the killing of George Floyd, as well as other unjust uses of force by police officers, have every right to do so. They are not only exercising their First Amendment rights, but they have a worthy message that deserves our attention.
The people who are rioting deserve no such regard. The problem is that the rioters are often luring the innocent protesters into their mayhem, and that’s making it hard for police to tell the difference in the heat of the moment.
Authorities have acknowledged that anarchists and people from the outside were the ones who infiltrated the peaceful protesters and lured them into becoming part of the violence. Police didn’t know which of the people were the troublemakers and which were the peaceful protesters, so they held back because they didn’t want things to escalate.
This was the plan of the chaos-seekers. It crippled police with uncertainty and made it easier to get away with the mayhem.
Police don’t want to shoot people who have done nothing wrong, but when the entire mob is combined into one, how do you tell the difference?
But there are some things we know. We know a stock of construction rocks was found in Kansas City, designed specifically for the ability to break glass windows. That was coordinated. We know that in other cities large storage containers of gasoline were found. That was coordinated.
You don’t hear this on the nightly news, but it’s happening.
This is why, in Atlanta, police applied more force after the announced curfew took effect. By then, most of the peaceful protesters had made themselves heard and gone home. Those left were the chaos-seekers, and police moved in.
It’s almost impossible for police in these situations to know for sure who is causing trouble and who is not, so they’re faced with the impossible choice of doing nothing or taking some risks. It’s unfair that the media jump all over them for this, but that’s what happens.
I do not believe this is a one-size-fits-all situation. Some say this is systemic racism. I disagree. From my experience, 95 percent of police officers are good cops who want to help everyone. The 5 percent bad apples need to be dealt with, but all police officers should not be tarred by what the worst among them do.
This is not to minimize the seriousness of the problem. Rather, it’s to make sure we understand clearly what the problem is – and what it isn’t.
Meanwhile, as you might expect, Nancy Pelosi has already accused President Trump of fueling the flame of riots. That’s not true.
He probably should not have tweeted “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” but his actions have been designed to restore order. Unfortunately, that tweet gave Democrats and liberals the opportunity to blame him for the riots.
The riots were caused by antifa, by troublemakers and by people who wanted to create chaos and test law enforcement.
What we need to do now is hear the cries of the peaceful protesters and end the mayhem caused by those who want nothing but chaos.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Hillary Clinton and Ex-Obama Adviser’s Attempt To Slam Trump Backfires

It must have seemed like a bright idea at the time .
Hillary Clinton , the failed presidential candidate , and David Axelrod , a top adviser to former President Barack Obama , were among many critics of President Donald Trump who took to Twitter this week with a picture supposedly symbolic of the Trump presidency .
And the backfire was brutal .
The problem was , the picture , that showed the White House in the dark was not only doctored to make it appear darker than the original – it was taken before Trump was even elected president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact check , ” a picture that made its rounds in the liberal cybersphere that was supposed to serve as a metaphor for a Trump presidency under siege was a stock photo of the Executive Mansion uploaded to the Getty news service in 2015 .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' “ The viral photo , which has been edited , can be found on Getty Image ’ s stock website , where it was uploaded in December 2015 .
In the original , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is lit , along with several lights that surround the fountain in the front lawn , ” the AP reported .
“ The edited version that is being widely shared online has been darkened , and manipulated to remove the lit lantern.
” But as some Twitter users pointed out , it might have been a little too symbolic for Axelrod ’ s political sympathies .
RELATED : Pelosi Called Trump 's IG Firing 'Dangerous , ' Was Silent When Obama Went an Entire Term Without One Hillary Cinton , meanwhile , tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidency photo with those glory days of the Obama years , when the country saw such great works as the Supreme Court , by one vote , insulting American jurisprudence and overturning millennia of tradition by declaring homosexual marriage to be a constitutional right .
Obama celebrated that majority decision written by then-Justice Anthony Kennedy by bathing the White House in a rainbow of illumination — and Clinton thought that pairing the pictures would make Trump look bad .
As the eagle eyes at Twitchy.com noted , she was wrong ( again ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faith that whenever the left hurls an accusation against a political opponent , it ’ s something liberals are already guilty of .
The Trump years have proven it beyond a shadow of a doubt .
( They accuse Trump of being intolerant , dictatorial and authoritarian , for instance , when as recent weeks have shown , that might as well be the motto of the Democratic Party . )
And when it comes to social media games – like posting pictures of “ kids in cages ” that were taken during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the tendency only gets more evident .
No decent American can be happy with the trials the country is experiencing now , and the riots that have spread across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis have only added to the simmering discontent .
But it ’ s the Democratic side , with its carping , callow , political opportunism that ’ s seeking to gain from the suffering of their countrymen .
The faux photo of a darkened Trump White House is exactly the kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s an illustration , if anyone still needs one , of how important the November election is .
In that , at least , Hillary ’ s tweet was right on : “ Elections matter.
” The 2020 vote is a choice between surrendering the government to a Democratic Party with an anti-American bent toward totalitarianism that would be unrecognizable to the giants of the past it still pretends to follow — like FDR and JFK — and keeping the White House in the hands of a political party and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States as the Founders intended the country to be — dedicated to the proposition that free people govern themselves , they are not ruled from above .
Trying to turn an old picture into a propaganda weapon must have seemed like such a bright idea to Democratic kingmakers , but it just ended up showing how dark their souls really are .
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It must have seemed like a bright idea at the time.
Hillary Clinton, the failed presidential candidate, and David Axelrod, a top adviser to former President Barack Obama, were among many critics of President Donald Trump who took to Twitter this week with a picture supposedly symbolic of the Trump presidency.
And the backfire was brutal.
The problem was, the picture, that showed the White House in the dark was not only doctored to make it appear darker than the original – it was taken before Trump was even elected president.
According to an Associated Press “fact check,” a picture that made its rounds in the liberal cybersphere that was supposed to serve as a metaphor for a Trump presidency under siege was a stock photo of the Executive Mansion uploaded to the Getty news service in 2015.
“The viral photo, which has been edited, can be found on Getty Image’s stock website, where it was uploaded in December 2015. In the original, the lantern hanging in the White House portico is lit, along with several lights that surround the fountain in the front lawn,” the AP reported.
“The edited version that is being widely shared online has been darkened, and manipulated to remove the lit lantern.”
For Axelrod, the picture represented “perfect symbolism.”
Perfect symbolism. If ever the country needed the occupant of the White House to shed light, and not heat, now is the time. Sadly, the lights are out. pic.twitter.com/5i8e60Ipcv — David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 1, 2020
But as some Twitter users pointed out, it might have been a little too symbolic for Axelrod’s political sympathies.
@davidaxelrod lying for political gain. Yes, that is perfect symbolism. — Shecky (@SheckyShabazzJr) June 2, 2020
? PERFECT SYMBOLISM indeed
Lights out no ones home
This was taken during Obama’s presidency ? — MauryO (@MauryO) June 2, 2020
Hillary Cinton, meanwhile, tried to contrast the alleged “Trump” presidency photo with those glory days of the Obama years, when the country saw such great works as the Supreme Court, by one vote, insulting American jurisprudence and overturning millennia of tradition by declaring homosexual marriage to be a constitutional right.
Obama celebrated that majority decision written by then-Justice Anthony Kennedy by bathing the White House in a rainbow of illumination — and Clinton thought that pairing the pictures would make Trump look bad.
As the eagle eyes at Twitchy.com noted, she was wrong (again).
That photo is from 2015. Who was President then? — ⭐⭐⭐That sunshine outside chick(larafreedom)?? (@LaraFR) June 2, 2020
The photo on the right is from 2015 when Obama unfortunately was President. — TLB Rebooted (@markinson_john) June 2, 2020
It’s an article of faith that whenever the left hurls an accusation against a political opponent, it’s something liberals are already guilty of.
The Trump years have proven it beyond a shadow of a doubt. (They accuse Trump of being intolerant, dictatorial and authoritarian, for instance, when as recent weeks have shown, that might as well be the motto of the Democratic Party.)
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And when it comes to social media games – like posting pictures of “kids in cages” that were taken during the Obama years but blamed on Trump – the tendency only gets more evident.
No decent American can be happy with the trials the country is experiencing now, and the riots that have spread across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis have only added to the simmering discontent.
But it’s the Democratic side, with its carping, callow, political opportunism that’s seeking to gain from the suffering of their countrymen.
The faux photo of a darkened Trump White House is exactly the kind of cheap shot liberals seek to exploit. It’s an illustration, if anyone still needs one, of how important the November election is.
In that, at least, Hillary’s tweet was right on: “Elections matter.”
The 2020 vote is a choice between surrendering the government to a Democratic Party with an anti-American bent toward totalitarianism that would be unrecognizable to the giants of the past it still pretends to follow — like FDR and JFK — and keeping the White House in the hands of a political party and a president that actually believes in the United States as the Founders intended the country to be — dedicated to the proposition that free people govern themselves, they are not ruled from above.
Trying to turn an old picture into a propaganda weapon must have seemed like such a bright idea to Democratic kingmakers, but it just ended up showing how dark their souls really are.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Young Conservative Raises Money for Black Businesses After Rioters Loot and Destroy Them

In the days since Minnesota resident George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest , riots have ravaged cities across the country .
While the riots started as protests voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement , they have since led to the destruction of many businesses owned by African-Americans .
Thanks to one young conservative , however , some of those businesses may have a chance to rebuild .
CJ Pearson , a 2020 high school graduate and popular online conservative commentator , started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for black-owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tuesday , the campaign had raised over $ 71,500 .
TRENDING : Maxine Waters Scorched After Claiming the Real 'Looting ' Is 'Predatory Lending' Pearson spoke to The Western Journal about the campaign , highlighting the differences between left-wing and right-wing actions during the riots .
“ The Left is burning down black businesses .
The Right is banding together to help them reopen , ” he said in a text message .
On the GoFundMe page , Pearson explained the full purpose of the campaign .
“ ANTIFA is burning down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They are hijacking the memory and legacy of George Floyd — who ’ s life was wrongfully taken — in an attempt to push and advance their own agenda .
They ’ re looting and vandalizing black-owned establishments and blaming black people for doing it .
I knew the Left was racist , but wow .
“ This is an opportunity for conservatives to show the black community that we stand in support of them , capitalism , and the sacrifices they made to become entrepreneurs in the first place , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the next few days , I will be working to identify black owned businesses — throughout the country — that suffered damages due to recent events of rioting and looting in their city .
Every single disbursement of funds will be accounted for and records will be maintained.
” RELATED : Kaepernick Issues Ominous Threat on George Floyd Riots : 'We Have the Right To Fight Back' Many protests over Floyd ’ s death have since been hijacked and turned into violent riots filled with looting , arson , physical violence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Security Advisor Robert O ’ Brien identified the left-wing “ anti-fascist ” coalition known as antifa , which has a long history of violence , as one of the main culprits of the riots .
“ This is being driven by antifa , ” O ’ Brien said Sunday on CNN .
President Donald Trump also took to Twitter on Sunday to declare the U.S. will be declaring the left-wing coalition as a terrorist organization .
“ The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African-American firefighter and small business owner named K.B .
Balla , who poured his life savings into Scores Sports Bar in Minneapolis , was forced to deal with the destruction of his bar at the hands of rioters .
While CBS News was interviewing Balla inside of what was left of his businesses , multiple looters were caught on video returning to try and steal his safe .
Thankfully for Balla , the incident went viral , resulting in his own GoFundMe campaign raising over $ 1 million dollars .
Numerous other black-owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not so fortunate .
Pearson hopes to help some of those businesses and do something tangible to uplift the black community .
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In the days since Minnesota resident George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest, riots have ravaged cities across the country.
While the riots started as protests voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, they have since led to the destruction of many businesses owned by African-Americans.
Thanks to one young conservative, however, some of those businesses may have a chance to rebuild.
CJ Pearson, a 2020 high school graduate and popular online conservative commentator, started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for black-owned businesses damaged by the riots.
As of Tuesday, the campaign had raised over $71,500.
The Left is burning down black businesses. The Right is helping them reopen. Join me in supporting this cause: https://w https://t.co/4f5OJhjaOI — CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) June 1, 2020
Pearson spoke to The Western Journal about the campaign, highlighting the differences between left-wing and right-wing actions during the riots.
“The Left is burning down black businesses. The Right is banding together to help them reopen,” he said in a text message.
Are the ongoing riots helping the black community? Yes No
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“Who are the real racists?”
On the GoFundMe page, Pearson explained the full purpose of the campaign.
“ANTIFA is burning down black businesses,” he wrote. “They are hijacking the memory and legacy of George Floyd — who’s life was wrongfully taken — in an attempt to push and advance their own agenda. They’re looting and vandalizing black-owned establishments and blaming black people for doing it. I knew the Left was racist, but wow.
“This is an opportunity for conservatives to show the black community that we stand in support of them, capitalism, and the sacrifices they made to become entrepreneurs in the first place,” Pearson added.
“Over the course of the next few days, I will be working to identify black owned businesses — throughout the country — that suffered damages due to recent events of rioting and looting in their city. Every single disbursement of funds will be accounted for and records will be maintained.”
Many protests over Floyd’s death have since been hijacked and turned into violent riots filled with looting, arson, physical violence and even a handful of shooting deaths.
National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien identified the left-wing “anti-fascist” coalition known as antifa, which has a long history of violence, as one of the main culprits of the riots.
“This is being driven by antifa,” O’Brien said Sunday on CNN.
President Donald Trump also took to Twitter on Sunday to declare the U.S. will be declaring the left-wing coalition as a terrorist organization.
The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
“The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization,” he tweeted.
Last week, an African-American firefighter and small business owner named K.B. Balla, who poured his life savings into Scores Sports Bar in Minneapolis, was forced to deal with the destruction of his bar at the hands of rioters.
While CBS News was interviewing Balla inside of what was left of his businesses, multiple looters were caught on video returning to try and steal his safe.
Thankfully for Balla, the incident went viral, resulting in his own GoFundMe campaign raising over $1 million dollars.
Numerous other black-owned businesses destroyed during these nationwide riots were not so fortunate.
Pearson hopes to help some of those businesses and do something tangible to uplift the black community.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Leftists Erupt on Wendy’s After Learning Major Franchisee Is Pro-Trump

A fast-food chain is receiving backlash on social media after it was reported that its franchise CEO had donated to President Donald Trump ’ s re-election campaign .
James Bodenstedt is the CEO of Muy !
Companies , the company that franchises hundreds of Wendy ’ s , Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations .
Business Insider reported in May that Bodenstedt had donated over $ 440,000 to Trump ’ s re-election campaign before a White House meeting about coronavirus relief efforts .
Bodenstedt was also reportedly the first franchise operator to participate in discussions with the White House .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ donations , the hashtag “ WendysIsOverParty ” began trending on Twitter .
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” Another Twitter user wrote , “ wendy ’ s , taco bell , & pizza hut .
i guess i ’ m just not eating anymore since everyone racist # WendysIsOverParty.
” As of Tuesday morning , there were over 18,000 tweets including the hashtag , Fox News reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past that make it seem he is a strong supporter of the fast-food chain .
In a 2016 interview , he told reporters that Wendy ’ s food is “ good , ” The New York Times reported .
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I like cleanliness , and I think you ’ re better off going there than maybe someplace that you have no idea where the food ’ s coming from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
Trump also served Wendy ’ s when the Clemson University football team came to visit the White House in 2019 after winning the national championship .
“ The Clemson national championship team will be coming tonight , ” Trump told reporters ahead of the visit .
“ I think we ’ re going to serve McDonald ’ s , Wendy ’ s and Burger King , some pizza.
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A fast-food chain is receiving backlash on social media after it was reported that its franchise CEO had donated to President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.
James Bodenstedt is the CEO of Muy! Companies, the company that franchises hundreds of Wendy’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations.
Business Insider reported in May that Bodenstedt had donated over $440,000 to Trump’s re-election campaign before a White House meeting about coronavirus relief efforts.
Bodenstedt was also reportedly the first franchise operator to participate in discussions with the White House.
Following the announcement of Bodenstedt’s donations, the hashtag “WendysIsOverParty” began trending on Twitter.
“Looks like @Wendys supports #DictatorTrump,” journalist David Leavitt tweeted.
“Shame I can never eat there again, I really enjoyed the 4 for $4.”
Well ?. Looks like @Wendys supports #DictatorTrump. Shame I can never eat there again, I really enjoyed the 4 for $4. Wendys supports a “man” who supports turning the military on us and systemic racism. #wendysisoverparty pic.twitter.com/6FT8wBlDTy — David Leavitt (@David_Leavitt) June 2, 2020
Another Twitter user wrote, “wendy’s, taco bell, & pizza hut. i guess i’m just not eating anymore since everyone racist #WendysIsOverParty.”
As of Tuesday morning, there were over 18,000 tweets including the hashtag, Fox News reported.
Trump has made comments in the past that make it seem he is a strong supporter of the fast-food chain.
In a 2016 interview, he told reporters that Wendy’s food is “good,” The New York Times reported.
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“I’m a very clean person. I like cleanliness, and I think you’re better off going there than maybe someplace that you have no idea where the food’s coming from. It’s a certain standard,” he said.
Trump also served Wendy’s when the Clemson University football team came to visit the White House in 2019 after winning the national championship.
“The Clemson national championship team will be coming tonight. It will be exciting. Very great team. Unbelievable team. I think we’re going to serve McDonalds, Wendys, and Burger King…some pizza. I really mean it. Their favorite food. So we’ll see what happens”
– Pres Trump pic.twitter.com/tOVbsRTUGN — Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 14, 2019
“The Clemson national championship team will be coming tonight,” Trump told reporters ahead of the visit. “I think we’re going to serve McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, some pizza.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--AOC Advises ‘Protesters’ To Hide Their Identity, Leave Drugs at Home in Case of Arrest

As the country reels from the damage caused by continued civil unrest , Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is apparently attempting to aid those who wish to rip apart the fabric of our society .
The freshman lawmaker , known for her far-left radicalism , took to social media over the weekend to provide helpful tips to those taking to the streets in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death while in police custody in Minneapolis .
In a post cloaked as a cheat sheet for “ protesting safely , ” AOC advised her followers on what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) to demonstrations , some of it dealing with evading arrest .
“ BE SAFE .
Here ’ s our guide on being prepared for safe protests , ” she wrote alongside a guide on Instagram .
Ocasio-Cortez ’ s guide advised so-called protesters to wear “ nondescript ” and “ layered ” clothing and to hide identifying tattoos .
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— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goggles and a mask .
These items are necessary for safe demonstrations , according to AOC .
Peacefully protesting must be a tiring activity , as she further advised her followers to bring water and snacks .
The water is also useful to combat the effects of “ tear gas , ” the Democrat ’ s tip sheet notes .
Ocasio-Cortez also suggested that demonstrators leave “ anything you don ’ t want to be arrested with ” at home .
The tip sheet item included images of a knife and what appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence being unleashed on Americans and their businesses , the self-proclaimed democratic socialist blamed that on “ white supremacists.
” “ There are increasing reports and investigations that white supremacists may be infiltrating these protests , breaking windows and destroying property .
If anything seems off to you , DOCUMENT IT .
Always check who is organizing , ” AOC wrote on Instagram .
RELATED : Biden Fans Will Be Furious with Ilhan Omar After Her New Statement Ocasio-Cortez did not specifically ask protesters to refrain from smashing up small or minority-owned businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nightly basis .
Perhaps she could have used her social media presence to encourage people to avoid actions that could get them arrested in the first place .
Then again , for the most part , the movement overtaking America ’ s cities is not a protest but anarchy and lawlessness , and those responsible for the rioting and looting seem to be AOC ’ s target audience .
The radical leftist also made no mention of social distancing in the protest guide , which is curious .
Ocasio-Cortez has been on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Republican leadership for the response to the coronavirus .
Mere weeks ago , AOC criticized President Donald Trump and his advisers for pushing to reopen the economy .
Perhaps she doesn ’ t believe that the coronavirus can spread to people engaging in arson , vandalism and violent assaults .
Or perhaps she and other Democrats are being disingenuous and have ulterior motives as they posture to keep America ’ s robust economy restrained with their lockdowns .
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As the country reels from the damage caused by continued civil unrest, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is apparently attempting to aid those who wish to rip apart the fabric of our society.
The freshman lawmaker, known for her far-left radicalism, took to social media over the weekend to provide helpful tips to those taking to the streets in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis.
In a post cloaked as a cheat sheet for “protesting safely,” AOC advised her followers on what to wear and bring (or not bring) to demonstrations, some of it dealing with evading arrest.
“BE SAFE. Here’s our guide on being prepared for safe protests,” she wrote alongside a guide on Instagram.
Ocasio-Cortez’s guide advised so-called protesters to wear “nondescript” and “layered” clothing and to hide identifying tattoos.
She also advised them to bring along “heat resistant gloves” — for safely setting fires? — and to secure their hair and wear goggles and a mask.
These items are necessary for safe demonstrations, according to AOC.
Peacefully protesting must be a tiring activity, as she further advised her followers to bring water and snacks.
The water is also useful to combat the effects of “tear gas,” the Democrat’s tip sheet notes.
Ocasio-Cortez also suggested that demonstrators leave “anything you don’t want to be arrested with” at home.
The tip sheet item included images of a knife and what appears to be marijuana.
As for the violence being unleashed on Americans and their businesses, the self-proclaimed democratic socialist blamed that on “white supremacists.”
“There are increasing reports and investigations that white supremacists may be infiltrating these protests, breaking windows and destroying property. If anything seems off to you, DOCUMENT IT. Always check who is organizing,” AOC wrote on Instagram.
Ocasio-Cortez did not specifically ask protesters to refrain from smashing up small or minority-owned businesses, which are being demolished now on a nightly basis.
Perhaps she could have used her social media presence to encourage people to avoid actions that could get them arrested in the first place.
Then again, for the most part, the movement overtaking America’s cities is not a protest but anarchy and lawlessness, and those responsible for the rioting and looting seem to be AOC’s target audience.
The radical leftist also made no mention of social distancing in the protest guide, which is curious. Ocasio-Cortez has been on the frontlines of dragging the country’s Republican leadership for the response to the coronavirus.
Mere weeks ago, AOC criticized President Donald Trump and his advisers for pushing to reopen the economy.
The Trump admin is now projecting 3,000 daily deaths by June, and they are STILL pushing to “reopen.” We are now careening towards one 9/11-scale death event *per day.* This was all preventable w/ tests, tracing,& policy. Instead the GOP showered their friends w/ bailout money. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 7, 2020
Perhaps she doesn’t believe that the coronavirus can spread to people engaging in arson, vandalism and violent assaults.
Or perhaps she and other Democrats are being disingenuous and have ulterior motives as they posture to keep America’s robust economy restrained with their lockdowns.
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westernjournal--2020-06-02--Op-Ed: The Pursuit of Happiness Is Essential

Within the very document that sparked the creation of the United States of America lies one of the most important rights that we as Americans are entitled to : the right to pursue our own happiness .
The Declaration of Independence states that American citizens have “ unalienable rights ” to “ Life , Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
” But in the age of the coronavirus pandemic , the government has used our circumstances to slowly strip away these rights .
Just look at all the ways in which the government has imposed its overarching power .
Activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beach , supporting local businesses and other ventures that once brought many Americans happiness in many places have been criminalized .
Even something as innocent as attending church is now an act that people have been fined for .
Without the freedom to access the outside world , the American people ’ s vision of reality has been consumed by the downcast tune that our media broadcasts .
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Recently , The Washington Post reported that amid the pandemic , one-third of Americans are expressing signs of clinical anxiety or depression .
The survey taken by the Census Bureau between late April and early May showed that the coronavirus pandemic had propelled a huge jump in those feeling depressed , in some instances doubling since 2014 ’ s national survey .
These statistics are clear : Without the rights that the Founding Fathers assured us , Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American people the God-given right to pursue our own happiness is necessary to reverse the damages done by this big-government overreach .
At the beginning of May , the upstate of South Carolina , where I live , began to loosen the restrictions on outdoor seating at restaurants .
Just in time for my family to flock toward a good local restaurant for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo .
Let me be the first to say that the effects of just sitting outside and seeing family , friends , neighbors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morale boost .
I took a second to glance at my surroundings and those throughout our regulated outdoor seating .
It was as if positivity were erupting everywhere .
I saw families being able to sit together outside with food that they didn ’ t make for the first time in months .
Waiters and waitresses were able to serve people and receive tips to help take care of their personal expenses .
And there were young couples finally able to go out on dates and treat one another to dinner .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in time that allow us to pursue our happiness .
The Declaration of Independence never ensures happiness .
It does , however , ensure that you have the chance to pursue it .
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The American people must not allow the government to infringe on these rights that so many have sacrificed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state we live in , the Founders specifically gave us the opportunity to pursue our own happiness .
In times like these , the right to pursue happiness is essential .
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Within the very document that sparked the creation of the United States of America lies one of the most important rights that we as Americans are entitled to: the right to pursue our own happiness.
The Declaration of Independence states that American citizens have “unalienable rights” to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
But in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has used our circumstances to slowly strip away these rights. Just look at all the ways in which the government has imposed its overarching power.
Activities like hiking, fishing, visiting the beach, supporting local businesses and other ventures that once brought many Americans happiness in many places have been criminalized. Even something as innocent as attending church is now an act that people have been fined for.
Without the freedom to access the outside world, the American people’s vision of reality has been consumed by the downcast tune that our media broadcasts.
Heartbreaking stories about the increasing death tolls flood television and social media. The onslaught of depressing news and government regulations has proven to be an inescapable and harmful combination for many.
Recently, The Washington Post reported that amid the pandemic, one-third of Americans are expressing signs of clinical anxiety or depression.
The survey taken by the Census Bureau between late April and early May showed that the coronavirus pandemic had propelled a huge jump in those feeling depressed, in some instances doubling since 2014’s national survey.
These statistics are clear: Without the rights that the Founding Fathers assured us, Americans cannot function as Americans. Granting the American people the God-given right to pursue our own happiness is necessary to reverse the damages done by this big-government overreach.
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At the beginning of May, the upstate of South Carolina, where I live, began to loosen the restrictions on outdoor seating at restaurants.
Just in time for my family to flock toward a good local restaurant for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
Let me be the first to say that the effects of just sitting outside and seeing family, friends, neighbors and others in the community was an instant morale boost. I took a second to glance at my surroundings and those throughout our regulated outdoor seating. It was as if positivity were erupting everywhere.
I saw families being able to sit together outside with food that they didn’t make for the first time in months. Waiters and waitresses were able to serve people and receive tips to help take care of their personal expenses. And there were young couples finally able to go out on dates and treat one another to dinner. These experiences are the little yet important moments in time that allow us to pursue our happiness.
The Declaration of Independence never ensures happiness. It does, however, ensure that you have the chance to pursue it.
During a time as confusing as the one we live in right now, the government has inadvertently stomped on the rights that were guaranteed to us since the very beginning.
The American people must not allow the government to infringe on these rights that so many have sacrificed their lives for.
No matter the state we live in, the Founders specifically gave us the opportunity to pursue our own happiness. In times like these, the right to pursue happiness is essential.
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website. If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here.
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