westernjournal--2020-12-27--FBI Reportedly Investigating Link to 5G Technology Conspiracy in Nashville Bombing

A new report claims that the FBI had been made aware of the man who is allegedly a person of interest in the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville .
At about 6:30 a.m. on Friday , an RV exploded in Nashville near the AT & T building .
Residents of the area were warned to evacuate .
Three people were injured in the blast , which disrupted telecommunications services around the city .
On Saturday , a house in the Antioch section of Nashville was searched , and media accounts named Anthony Quinn Warner , 63 , as a person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , a CBS report said the FBI had been made aware of Warner .
“ BREAKING : @ jeffpeguescbs reports for CBS News : Anthony Quinn Warner , 63 , is the person of interest in the Nashville Christmas Day explosion .
At least 2 tips were called in to @ FBI about Warner , prior to the explosion .
Quinn is a Nashville area resident , ” CBS correspondent David Begnaud tweeted .
According to WSMV-TV , a Nashville real estate agent reached out to the FBI after the explosion when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person of interest .
Steve Fridrich said agents asked him whether or not Warner had had concerns about 5G technology .
WSMV cited “ a source close to the federal investigation ” said that among the angles being investigated was whether Warner believes 5G technology was being used as a way to spy on Americans .
Investigators are theorizing at this point that the bomber blew himself up in the RV , The Washington Post reported , citing as its sources “ two people familiar with the matter , who cautioned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that no final conclusions have been reached.
” Human remains were found at the scene of the blast .
Warner ’ s mother will be swabbed to determine a potential match , according to Newsweek .
Tony Rodriguez , a neighbor of Warner , said that on Saturday , the FBI took away a computer motherboard from Warner ’ s home , the Post reported .
RELATED : Nashville Mayor Slammed for Chuckling While Talking About Christmas Explosion Rodriguez said his neighbor , to whom he never spoke , could be seen working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rodriguez said the man posted “ No Trespassing ” and warning signs around the property , particularly where an RV was kept “ He always seemed like an oddball , ” Rodriguez said .
FBI Special Agent Douglas Korneski on Saturday said he “ can ’ t confirm any individuals or anybody we ’ ve identified.
” The New York Post reported that Warner recently signed over the deed to his property to Michelle Swing , 29 , of Los Angeles .
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A new report claims that the FBI had been made aware of the man who is allegedly a person of interest in the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville.
At about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, an RV exploded in Nashville near the AT&T building. Residents of the area were warned to evacuate. Three people were injured in the blast, which disrupted telecommunications services around the city.
On Saturday, a house in the Antioch section of Nashville was searched, and media accounts named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as a person of interest in the case. On Sunday, a CBS report said the FBI had been made aware of Warner.
“BREAKING: @jeffpeguescbs reports for CBS News: Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, is the person of interest in the Nashville Christmas Day explosion. At least 2 tips were called in to @FBI about Warner, prior to the explosion. Quinn is a Nashville area resident,” CBS correspondent David Begnaud tweeted.
BREAKING: @jeffpeguescbs reports for CBS News: Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, is the person of interest in the Nashville Christmas Day explosion. At least 2 tips were called in to @FBI about Warner, prior to the explosion. Quinn is a Nashville area resident https://t.co/FCZdy13a6b — David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) December 26, 2020
According to WSMV-TV, a Nashville real estate agent reached out to the FBI after the explosion when Warner’s name was mentioned as a person of interest.
Steve Fridrich said agents asked him whether or not Warner had had concerns about 5G technology.
WSMV cited “a source close to the federal investigation” said that among the angles being investigated was whether Warner believes 5G technology was being used as a way to spy on Americans.
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Investigators are theorizing at this point that the bomber blew himself up in the RV, The Washington Post reported, citing as its sources “two people familiar with the matter, who cautioned that officials are still pursuing numerous leads and that no final conclusions have been reached.”
Human remains were found at the scene of the blast. Warner’s mother will be swabbed to determine a potential match, according to Newsweek.
Tony Rodriguez, a neighbor of Warner, said that on Saturday, the FBI took away a computer motherboard from Warner’s home, the Post reported.
Apparently, evidence has been found. Seems like this address is going to be the center point of further investigations and questions. https://t.co/NwHMJ6twoY — The 33 Mutiny (@33Mutiny) December 26, 2020
Rodriguez said his neighbor, to whom he never spoke, could be seen working on an antenna atop the house. Rodriguez said the man posted “No Trespassing” and warning signs around the property, particularly where an RV was kept
“He always seemed like an oddball,” Rodriguez said.
FBI Special Agent Douglas Korneski on Saturday said he “can’t confirm any individuals or anybody we’ve identified.”
Nashville RV Bomber Anthony Quinn Warner signed a Quit Claim Deed over to Michelle Swing for $0 one month prior to bombing. pic.twitter.com/ZyO8gjiDYd — Jonathan Lee Riches (@KreuzZane) December 26, 2020
The New York Post reported that Warner recently signed over the deed to his property to Michelle Swing, 29, of Los Angeles.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--Two People Distributing Fliers for Georgia Dems Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Packages from Porche

Two People Distributing Fliers for Georgia Dems Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Packages from Porches

Two 19-year-old Georgia residents who were going from house to house distributing political material for Democratic candidates in next month ’ s U.S. Senate special elections have been charged with stealing packages from homes they visited .
Santina Walker and Cesar Guerrero were arrested after a traffic stop conducted Wednesday in response to an alleged package theft , according to Maj. Steve Morris of the Columbia County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Police said they found packages and items that appeared to be new in the vehicle ’ s trunk , according to the Augusta Chronicle .
Items with addresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the suspects confessed that while distributing political material for Democratic candidates , they took items from houses they visited .
Both suspects face four counts of misdemeanor theft by taking .
Guerrero also faces a felony count of obstruction after a deputy was punched in the head while taking Guerrero into custody , Morris said .
The U.S. Senate campaigns of Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff disavowed any connection to the suspects .
The elections are Jan. 5 .
“ These individuals are not associated with or paid by our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal activity , ” a statement from the two campaigns said , according to the Chronicle .
Per WJBF-TV , which cited investigators , the suspects had been hired and paid by BlackPAC , a progressive advocacy group .
One resident said the incident is a sign of the times .
“ For lowlifes running around taking people ’ s packages … I think it ’ s terrible , ” Jeff Pagac , who lives in a neighborhood where thefts were reported , told WJBF .
RELATED : Dominion Lawyers Send Blistering 'Cease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Star Witness ’ “ You wouldn ’ t think in a quiet neighborhood like this something like that would happen .
The fact that it is and it ’ s going on , it ’ s a shame , ” he said .
“ With people how they are nowadays , nothing surprises me .
But you know , kind of that little thing of humanity .
Every time you see something like this , I think you lose a little piece of it.
” A Republican canvasser said the incident hurts everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who told me about it .
She said that they arrested two canvassers who were committing theft in this area .
I ’ m shocked by it .
I think it gives all of us a bad name , ” canvasser Warren Wimmer said .
“ People should be careful and try to get your packages delivered in the garage if possible , ” he added .
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Two 19-year-old Georgia residents who were going from house to house distributing political material for Democratic candidates in next month’s U.S. Senate special elections have been charged with stealing packages from homes they visited.
Santina Walker and Cesar Guerrero were arrested after a traffic stop conducted Wednesday in response to an alleged package theft, according to Maj. Steve Morris of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said they found packages and items that appeared to be new in the vehicle’s trunk, according to the Augusta Chronicle. Items with addresses were returned to their owners.
Morris said the suspects confessed that while distributing political material for Democratic candidates, they took items from houses they visited.
GA Democratic canvassers turn out to be porch pirates https://t.co/dx8GvhIHKL — Georgia Log Cabin (@GeorgiaLogCabin) December 24, 2020
So democratic canvassers are porch pirates now. Got it! — Dr. Hunter’s Crack Pipe Elect (@schlembach) December 23, 2020
Both suspects face four counts of misdemeanor theft by taking. Guerrero also faces a felony count of obstruction after a deputy was punched in the head while taking Guerrero into custody, Morris said.
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The U.S. Senate campaigns of Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff disavowed any connection to the suspects. The elections are Jan. 5.
“These individuals are not associated with or paid by our campaigns, and we strongly condemn this criminal activity,” a statement from the two campaigns said, according to the Chronicle.
Per WJBF-TV, which cited investigators, the suspects had been hired and paid by BlackPAC, a progressive advocacy group.
One resident said the incident is a sign of the times.
“For lowlifes running around taking people’s packages … I think it’s terrible,” Jeff Pagac, who lives in a neighborhood where thefts were reported, told WJBF.
“You wouldn’t think in a quiet neighborhood like this something like that would happen. The fact that it is and it’s going on, it’s a shame,” he said.
“With people how they are nowadays, nothing surprises me. But you know, kind of that little thing of humanity. Every time you see something like this, I think you lose a little piece of it.”
A Republican canvasser said the incident hurts everyone.
“I talked to this lady who told me about it. She said that they arrested two canvassers who were committing theft in this area. I’m shocked by it. I think it gives all of us a bad name,” canvasser Warren Wimmer said.
“People should be careful and try to get your packages delivered in the garage if possible,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--Illegal Alien Convicted of Murdering a Child Released Back Onto American Streets Thanks to Californi

Illegal Alien Convicted of Murdering a Child Released Back Onto American Streets Thanks to California Sanctuary Law

Every single time President Donald Trump warned of criminals crossing the border , both he and his followers were labeled “ racist.
” The president has never claimed that “ all ” illegal aliens crossing the border were dangerous criminals .
Instead , he has only ever argued that by increasing border security , many criminals hoping to make their way into the U.S. would be stopped and/or apprehended .
Conversely , leaders within the Democratic Party , such as California Gov .
Gavin Newsom , effectively argue that every illegal alien is inherently a victim and should be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thanks in part to this worldview promoted by Newsom , an illegal alien convicted of murdering a child was allowed to go free after serving his prison sentence .
Carlos Morales-Ramirez , a 44-year-old illegal immigrant hailing from El Salvador , was convicted in January 1998 of second-degree murder , assault on a child causing death and great bodily injury to a child causing death in Los Angeles County , according to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
Due to California ’ s sanctuary state policies , expanded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morales-Ramirez was released back into the community when he should have been handed over to ICE for deportation .
Thankfully , Morales-Ramirez was apprehended less than a week after his initial release and subsequently deported .
In ICE ’ s statement , Enforcement and Removal Operations Los Angeles Field Office Director Dave Marin outlined the many failures of California ’ s sanctuary policy , which forced ICE agents to spend even more time and money locating and arresting the felon when state officials could have simply handed him over .
“ State sanctuary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cooperate with immigration authorities in instances where serious or violent crimes have been committed ; again , we are talking about the murder of a child — rather than working with our officers to ensure this convicted aggravated felon was safely handed over to ICE , he was released back into the community and our officers were forced to exhaust more time and resources relocating and re-arresting him , ” Marin said .
“ California ’ s sanctuary policies continue to fail residents by allowing convicted criminals like Morales-Ramirez to walk free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a hard look at the reality , and potential consequences , of these misguided laws that leave potential victims wildly unprotected from very egregious criminal offenders.
” It is especially important for ICE to deport illegal aliens who commit crimes after entering the U.S .
In the 2019 fiscal year , ICE officials “ arrested individuals with more than 1,900 convictions and charges for homicide , 1,800 for kidnapping , 12,000 sex offenses , 5,000 sexual assaults , 45,000 assaults , 67,000 crimes involving drugs , 10,000 weapons offenses , and 74,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s statement .
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held in 2019 , ICE official Timothy Robbins noted that anywhere between 40 to 80 percent of criminal illegal aliens released by sanctuary cities go on to commit more crimes .
“ When aliens walk out the front of the jail that could have been handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings , they have the opportunity to commit additional crimes , ” Robbins said at the hearing , according to Breitbart .
RELATED : Biden , Democrat Vows on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Open' “ In that regard , what we ’ re seeing is crimes that could be preventable , the [ humans ] who are being victimized and hurt by criminal aliens that ICE had the ability to remove from this country.
” The Morales-Ramirez situation , and many others just like it , could have been expedited much more efficiently if California officials had simply handed him over for deportation as they should have .
Instead , thanks to the far-left liberal policies of Newsom , taxpayer dollars were wasted on an ICE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go .
That ’ s where the Democratic Party stands today — protecting child-murdering illegal aliens at the expense of American citizens , just for the sake of being politically correct .
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Every single time President Donald Trump warned of criminals crossing the border, both he and his followers were labeled “racist.”
The president has never claimed that “all” illegal aliens crossing the border were dangerous criminals. Instead, he has only ever argued that by increasing border security, many criminals hoping to make their way into the U.S. would be stopped and/or apprehended.
Conversely, leaders within the Democratic Party, such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom, effectively argue that every illegal alien is inherently a victim and should be given the full rights afforded to American citizens.
Thanks in part to this worldview promoted by Newsom, an illegal alien convicted of murdering a child was allowed to go free after serving his prison sentence.
Carlos Morales-Ramirez, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant hailing from El Salvador, was convicted in January 1998 of second-degree murder, assault on a child causing death and great bodily injury to a child causing death in Los Angeles County, according to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Due to California’s sanctuary state policies, expanded by Gov. Newsom in October 2019, Morales-Ramirez was released back into the community when he should have been handed over to ICE for deportation.
Thankfully, Morales-Ramirez was apprehended less than a week after his initial release and subsequently deported.
In ICE’s statement, Enforcement and Removal Operations Los Angeles Field Office Director Dave Marin outlined the many failures of California’s sanctuary policy, which forced ICE agents to spend even more time and money locating and arresting the felon when state officials could have simply handed him over.
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“State sanctuary laws grant law enforcement officials the discretion to cooperate with immigration authorities in instances where serious or violent crimes have been committed; again, we are talking about the murder of a child — rather than working with our officers to ensure this convicted aggravated felon was safely handed over to ICE, he was released back into the community and our officers were forced to exhaust more time and resources relocating and re-arresting him,” Marin said.
“California’s sanctuary policies continue to fail residents by allowing convicted criminals like Morales-Ramirez to walk free — state officials and advocates need to take a hard look at the reality, and potential consequences, of these misguided laws that leave potential victims wildly unprotected from very egregious criminal offenders.”
It is especially important for ICE to deport illegal aliens who commit crimes after entering the U.S.
In the 2019 fiscal year, ICE officials “arrested individuals with more than 1,900 convictions and charges for homicide, 1,800 for kidnapping, 12,000 sex offenses, 5,000 sexual assaults, 45,000 assaults, 67,000 crimes involving drugs, 10,000 weapons offenses, and 74,000 DUIs,” according to the agency’s statement.
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held in 2019, ICE official Timothy Robbins noted that anywhere between 40 to 80 percent of criminal illegal aliens released by sanctuary cities go on to commit more crimes.
“When aliens walk out the front of the jail that could have been handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings, they have the opportunity to commit additional crimes,” Robbins said at the hearing, according to Breitbart.
“In that regard, what we’re seeing is crimes that could be preventable, the [humans] who are being victimized and hurt by criminal aliens that ICE had the ability to remove from this country.”
The Morales-Ramirez situation, and many others just like it, could have been expedited much more efficiently if California officials had simply handed him over for deportation as they should have. Instead, thanks to the far-left liberal policies of Newsom, taxpayer dollars were wasted on an ICE investigation of a convicted criminal willingly let go.
That’s where the Democratic Party stands today — protecting child-murdering illegal aliens at the expense of American citizens, just for the sake of being politically correct.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--Woman Claims She Got Sick COVID Surprise When She Opened Her Christmas Package

Getting something extra in a Christmas package is normally fun , if not exciting .
In the case of Andrea Ellis , however , what she found in her Kohl ’ s package was anything but desirable .
According to KMOV-TV , Andrea Ellis found a COVID test swab at the bottom of a package she ordered from the department store chain .
The East Moline , Illinois , woman had ordered garden flags for her grandmother for Christmas .
But at the bottom of the package was a test swab from a woman in Virginia .
“ I pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aunt , ‘ Look how cute these are , ' ” Ellis said , according to the Associated Press .
“ I pulled out the packing slip and then noticed something deeper inside the envelope and pulled that out .
It was a biohazard bag containing someone ’ s COVID-19 test specimen.
” “ I , of course , was just , ‘ What do I do , what do I do ?
’ ” Ellis said to KMOV .
Well , one thing she could do was look at the patient information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because of that , she was able to email and leave a voice message for the woman whose COVID test she received .
“ I kept thinking , ‘ I got something else in here .
I must have gotten someone else ’ s order of some kind.
’ but I ’ m like , ‘ No , no , not biohazard , ’ ” she said to the outlet .
After that , Ellis ended up “ calling the health department , calling non-emergency , talking to some nurse friends or doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought could maybe have something to say about it.
” The police originally took the test , but the health department eventually took custody of it .
“ She was going to reach out to the Virginia Health Department , ” Ellis said .
RELATED : Dark Age of Science : Top Doctor Booted from Position After Questioning Lockdowns “ I ’ ve never heard of anything like this , ” said Janet Hill , chief operating officer at the Rock Island County Health Department .
“ I want this person to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet.
” While the woman who was tested was confused as to why she never got her original results , the good news is that her second test came back negative .
“ She just was super grateful letting her know where it had gone because she , at this point , no one could give her an answer , ” Ellis said .
That ’ s all great — but how did the test get in there in the first place ?
Kohl ’ s had their vice president of sales tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They might sell it third party , like a third-party flag , and apparently they must have COVID tests in that building as well , ” Ellis speculated .
In the same building that Kohl ’ s garden flags are being shipped out in ?
No , the COVID test didn ’ t give an immediate danger to anyone .
However , any sort of biohazard in an online shopping package is enough reason to be concerned .
Even more concerning is when it ’ s a biohazard that could potentially involve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus was active .
This isn ’ t just a matter of a stupid mistake .
In the current environment , especially with the climate of fear , we need real answers .
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Getting something extra in a Christmas package is normally fun, if not exciting.
In the case of Andrea Ellis, however, what she found in her Kohl’s package was anything but desirable.
According to KMOV-TV, Andrea Ellis found a COVID test swab at the bottom of a package she ordered from the department store chain.
The East Moline, Illinois, woman had ordered garden flags for her grandmother for Christmas. But at the bottom of the package was a test swab from a woman in Virginia.
HORRIFYING: An Illinois woman found an unwanted item at the bottom of her Kohl’s package: A COVID test swab taken from a woman in Virginia. https://t.co/XpE0QCHVmZ — NBC12 WWBT Richmond (@NBC12) December 23, 2020
“I pulled out the flags and I told my aunt, ‘Look how cute these are,'” Ellis said, according to the Associated Press.
“I pulled out the packing slip and then noticed something deeper inside the envelope and pulled that out. It was a biohazard bag containing someone’s COVID-19 test specimen.”
“I, of course, was just, ‘What do I do, what do I do?’” Ellis said to KMOV.
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Well, one thing she could do was look at the patient information through the clear plastic biohazard bag. Because of that, she was able to email and leave a voice message for the woman whose COVID test she received.
“I kept thinking, ‘I got something else in here. I must have gotten someone else’s order of some kind.’ but I’m like, ‘No, no, not biohazard,’” she said to the outlet.
After that, Ellis ended up “calling the health department, calling non-emergency, talking to some nurse friends or doctor friends, reaching out to anyone I thought could maybe have something to say about it.”
The police originally took the test, but the health department eventually took custody of it.
“She was going to reach out to the Virginia Health Department,” Ellis said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like this,” said Janet Hill, chief operating officer at the Rock Island County Health Department. “I want this person to know that the test has not been done yet.”
While the woman who was tested was confused as to why she never got her original results, the good news is that her second test came back negative.
“She just was super grateful letting her know where it had gone because she, at this point, no one could give her an answer,” Ellis said.
That’s all great — but how did the test get in there in the first place?
Kohl’s had their vice president of sales tell Ellis they were looking into it.
“They might sell it third party, like a third-party flag, and apparently they must have COVID tests in that building as well,” Ellis speculated.
In the same building that Kohl’s garden flags are being shipped out in?
No, the COVID test didn’t give an immediate danger to anyone. However, any sort of biohazard in an online shopping package is enough reason to be concerned. Even more concerning is when it’s a biohazard that could potentially involve the coronavirus, no matter if the virus was active.
This isn’t just a matter of a stupid mistake. In the current environment, especially with the climate of fear, we need real answers.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--Modern Day Picasso Raises Thousands for Charity in Post-It Pet Portraits

The world doesn ’ t have to be saved all in one stroke , but a small act of kindness can have a powerful rippling effect — and oftentimes , that first opportunity to do good arrives under the most unexpected circumstances .
California resident Ed Attanasio had been running a small advertising agency and working as an artist-in-residence at San Jose ’ s Kaleid Gallery before the coronavirus-related lockdown restrictions altered his day-to-day life .
“ I got two phone calls and pretty much was furloughed , ” Attanasio said in an interview with Today .
“ I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do to occupy my time ?
’ ” It ’ s a struggle that many can likely relate to , especially as restrictions in states like California continue to increase , with Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom recently issuing a new set of lockdown orders that CNN reports could keep 27 million people shuttered in their homes .
According to Today , however , the shutdown has done little to stop Attanasio from using his artistic talent to bring a little bit of joy to those around him .
The same day Attanasio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close friend quarantining with family provided just the opportunity he needed to find a meaningful purpose .
Attanasio created an abstract drawing of the kids ’ dog and some other animals , prompting one of the children to remark that Attanasio was like “ Picasso.
” When word got around , Attanasio was inundated with similar requests , and after seeing how excited the finished product made people , he decided to turn the pastime into a “ charity model.
” “ Kids and pets have always been my causes , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attanasio launched the Pandemic Pet Project in an attempt to “ to bring joy to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
” The page explains that people can receive “ original abstract art ” for free .
All Attanasio asks in return is for them to make a donation to the animal rescue organization of their choice .
Since he went public online , the California artist has drawn more than 900 pet portraits , and he estimates that his project has raised roughly $ 40,000 for animal shelters and rescue groups .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hit in the Golden State , as Attanasio has been contacted by people from 25 states and 15 countries already .
RELATED : 65-Year-Old Grandmother Surprised with New Car from Secret Santa With the world still physically distancing , Insider Intelligence reported that social media use has risen dramatically in 2020 , and Attanasio has done his fair share to facilitate that , with proud “ customers ” quick to post a photo with their pet and portrait online upon reception .
In light of a devastating pandemic , this modern-day Picasso @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part to bring cheer , expressing how touched he has been by the positive reception he ’ s earned from his supporters .
This doesn ’ t mean Attanasio intends to work on the project indefinitely , and after reaching his 1,000-portrait goal , the artist told Today he intends to “ rest his hand.
” While the artist is entirely sure what his next endeavor will be , he has expressed interest in possibly making a “ yearbook ” of all the pets he drew to help others through the challenges of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The world doesn’t have to be saved all in one stroke, but a small act of kindness can have a powerful rippling effect — and oftentimes, that first opportunity to do good arrives under the most unexpected circumstances.
California resident Ed Attanasio had been running a small advertising agency and working as an artist-in-residence at San Jose’s Kaleid Gallery before the coronavirus-related lockdown restrictions altered his day-to-day life.
“I got two phone calls and pretty much was furloughed,” Attanasio said in an interview with Today. “I thought, ‘What am I going to do to occupy my time?’”
It’s a struggle that many can likely relate to, especially as restrictions in states like California continue to increase, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom recently issuing a new set of lockdown orders that CNN reports could keep 27 million people shuttered in their homes.
According to Today, however, the shutdown has done little to stop Attanasio from using his artistic talent to bring a little bit of joy to those around him.
The same day Attanasio was forced out of work, a close friend quarantining with family provided just the opportunity he needed to find a meaningful purpose.
Attanasio created an abstract drawing of the kids’ dog and some other animals, prompting one of the children to remark that Attanasio was like “Picasso.”
When word got around, Attanasio was inundated with similar requests, and after seeing how excited the finished product made people, he decided to turn the pastime into a “charity model.”
“Kids and pets have always been my causes,” he said.
Taking to social media, Attanasio launched the Pandemic Pet Project in an attempt to “to bring joy to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The page explains that people can receive “original abstract art” for free.
All Attanasio asks in return is for them to make a donation to the animal rescue organization of their choice.
Since he went public online, the California artist has drawn more than 900 pet portraits, and he estimates that his project has raised roughly $40,000 for animal shelters and rescue groups.
The miniature pet portraits have not only been a hit in the Golden State, as Attanasio has been contacted by people from 25 states and 15 countries already.
With the world still physically distancing, Insider Intelligence reported that social media use has risen dramatically in 2020, and Attanasio has done his fair share to facilitate that, with proud “customers” quick to post a photo with their pet and portrait online upon reception.
In light of a devastating pandemic, this modern-day Picasso said he hopes he has done his part to bring cheer, expressing how touched he has been by the positive reception he’s earned from his supporters.
This doesn’t mean Attanasio intends to work on the project indefinitely, and after reaching his 1,000-portrait goal, the artist told Today he intends to “rest his hand.”
While the artist is entirely sure what his next endeavor will be, he has expressed interest in possibly making a “yearbook” of all the pets he drew to help others through the challenges of 2020.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--‘Defund Police’ Crowd Silent as Nashville First Responders Risk Life and Limb Running Toward Explosi

‘Defund Police’ Crowd Silent as Nashville First Responders Risk Life and Limb Running Toward Explosion

Is this what you want to defund , liberals ?
On Christmas Day , an explosion in downtown Nashville , Tennessee , injured three and knocked out regional internet and cellular coverage at communications giant AT & T .
Human remains were found near the RV that contained the explosive device .
According to the BBC , the explosion is being investigated as a suicide bombing .
Yes , the RV played a message warning there was a bomb on board .
However , what really saved lives were the first responders who risked life and limb to evacuate residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graphic footage that some viewers will find offensive .
Nashville Mayor John Cooper praised the police officers who ran toward the explosion as “ incredible heroes.
” According to the New York Post , six local policemen took “ swift action ” when the RV began broadcasting a warning that there would be an explosion in 15 minutes .
“ These incredible heroes who ran to danger with uncertain outcomes ahead of them were responsible for so many injuries being saved , ” Cooper said during a Friday news conference .
The officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away to save lives — even at the time when their own lives would have been in peril.
” Even though the explosion happened so early — when neighborhood residents were either sleeping or preparing for Christmas morning — the six officers worked to make sure the area was evacuated before the camper exploded .
“ Officers immediately began knocking on doors and evacuating residents here , not knowing if the bomb was going to detonate immediately or if it was going to go off in the time that it was stated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drake , according to CNN .
The six officers were Brenna Hosey , James Luellen , Timothy Miller , Michael Sipos , Amanda Topping and James Wells .
RELATED : Secret WWII 'Earthquake Bomb ' Detonates 75 Years After It Was Dropped While a police spokesman said the force of the explosion knocked one officer down and caused hearing loss in another , none of the injuries was serious .
Cooper said authorities were “ not going to rest until those responsible for this outrageous and cowardly attack are brought to justice.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into it ?
The same people activists wanted defunded over the summer .
In June , Nashville Public Radio attended a council meeting where activists said money needed to be shifted away from Nashville police .
“ I ’ m asking you to defund the police , divest from incarceration , ” one activist told the council .
“ I think that there are so many other things that we can be investing our money in , ” another said .
And here was a public school teacher : “ If we prioritize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it ’ s more important to punish than it is to build up.
” But “ punishing ” is not what police do — to the extent they “ punish ” people , the intent is to punish them to keep others safe .
In this case , however , there wasn ’ t anyone to punish .
There were only people to save — and the officers saved them , all with no regard to their own lives or safety .
You ’ re not paying for punishment .
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what activists in Nashville — and around the country — don ’ t understand .
The idea is that if you take money away from police , what happens is the Derek Chauvins and the Stacey Koons of the world get plucked out of the force .
All of those military troop carriers they ’ re buying get sold .
Nothing else will change .
That ’ s magical thinking , though .
The reality of it is this : You ’ ll have fewer Brenna Hoseys and James Luellens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a van about to explode and not away from it .
For the record , Nashville police weren ’ t defunded .
According to WTVF-TV , the June vote included extra money for hiring new officers .
Community activists , who wanted money shifted to other priorities like violence mediation and community outreach .
“ Let ’ s invest in our people .
Let ’ s invest in our communities .
Let ’ s not keep investing in throwing them away , ” Joseph Campbell-Gooch , an organizer with the Nashville People ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups behind the defunding effort , said , according the station .
Nashville did invest , though .
The city invested in the kind of men and women who would save lives the way that these six officers did .
Notice how silent the “ defund the police ” crowd is now .
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On Christmas Day, an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, injured three and knocked out regional internet and cellular coverage at communications giant AT&T.
Human remains were found near the RV that contained the explosive device. According to the BBC, the explosion is being investigated as a suicide bombing.
Yes, the RV played a message warning there was a bomb on board. However, what really saved lives were the first responders who risked life and limb to evacuate residents.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic footage that some viewers will find offensive.
Ominous recordings playing before Nashville bombing. pic.twitter.com/EpvCMYLNlU — Richard (@Wildman_AZ) December 25, 2020
Nashville Mayor John Cooper praised the police officers who ran toward the explosion as “incredible heroes.”
According to the New York Post, six local policemen took “swift action” when the RV began broadcasting a warning that there would be an explosion in 15 minutes.
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“These incredible heroes who ran to danger with uncertain outcomes ahead of them were responsible for so many injuries being saved,” Cooper said during a Friday news conference.
The officers “took swift action and directed people away to save lives — even at the time when their own lives would have been in peril.”
Even though the explosion happened so early — when neighborhood residents were either sleeping or preparing for Christmas morning — the six officers worked to make sure the area was evacuated before the camper exploded.
“Officers immediately began knocking on doors and evacuating residents here, not knowing if the bomb was going to detonate immediately or if it was going to go off in the time that it was stated,” said Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake, according to CNN.
The six officers were Brenna Hosey, James Luellen, Timothy Miller, Michael Sipos, Amanda Topping and James Wells.
While a police spokesman said the force of the explosion knocked one officer down and caused hearing loss in another, none of the injuries was serious.
Cooper said authorities were “not going to rest until those responsible for this outrageous and cowardly attack are brought to justice.”
Who’s going to be looking into it? The same people activists wanted defunded over the summer.
In June, Nashville Public Radio attended a council meeting where activists said money needed to be shifted away from Nashville police.
“I’m asking you to defund the police, divest from incarceration,” one activist told the council.
“I think that there are so many other things that we can be investing our money in,” another said.
And here was a public school teacher: “If we prioritize policing over education, we are saying that it’s more important to punish than it is to build up.”
But “punishing” is not what police do — to the extent they “punish” people, the intent is to punish them to keep others safe.
In this case, however, there wasn’t anyone to punish. There were only people to save — and the officers saved them, all with no regard to their own lives or safety. You’re not paying for punishment. You’re paying for public safety.
That’s what activists in Nashville — and around the country — don’t understand. The idea is that if you take money away from police, what happens is the Derek Chauvins and the Stacey Koons of the world get plucked out of the force. All of those military troop carriers they’re buying get sold. Nothing else will change.
That’s magical thinking, though. The reality of it is this: You’ll have fewer Brenna Hoseys and James Luellens, men and women willing to run toward a van about to explode and not away from it.
For the record, Nashville police weren’t defunded. According to WTVF-TV, the June vote included extra money for hiring new officers. Community activists, who wanted money shifted to other priorities like violence mediation and community outreach.
“Let’s invest in our people. Let’s invest in our communities. Let’s not keep investing in throwing them away,” Joseph Campbell-Gooch, an organizer with the Nashville People’s Budget Coalition, one of the groups behind the defunding effort, said, according the station.
Nashville did invest, though. The city invested in the kind of men and women who would save lives the way that these six officers did. Notice how silent the “defund the police” crowd is now.
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westernjournal--2020-12-27--Nashville Mayor Slammed for Chuckling While Talking About Christmas Explosion

The adage about laughing and the world laughs with you might not be true when you are the mayor of a city that has just been struck by a massive , mysterious explosion .
Take Nashville Mayor John Cooper for example .
During an interview Friday , Cooper spoke about what would be done at the site of the explosion that took place Christmas morning , leaving three people injured and several homeless .
The blast also disrupted the region ’ s telecommunications network .
“ They ’ re gon na be super-careful , ” Cooper said , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re gon na inspect everything and make sure that , you know , this is the only explosion that ’ s gon na happen in Nashville today.
” “ The dramatic thing , if you were closer , is the broken water mains do lend a certain trauma to the scene , for sure , ” he also said “ So all that , again , it ’ s a hard thing , but that ’ s why I ’ m feeling calm is … well we are a famous place , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought the Democratic mayor was inappropriate , to say the least .
RELATED : Man Denied Enlistment in Military Returns to Recruitment Center , Does the Unthinkable Cooper did express gravity at least once when trying to speak for the community .
“ This morning ’ s attack on our community was intended to create chaos and fear in this season of peace and hope , ” Cooper said , according to WZTV-TV .
“ But Nashvillians have proven time and again that the spirit of our city can not be broken.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolve to catch those folks and rebuild , ” Cooper said .
By Saturday , authorities were focusing on one person of interest , according to the Tennessean .
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The adage about laughing and the world laughs with you might not be true when you are the mayor of a city that has just been struck by a massive, mysterious explosion.
Take Nashville Mayor John Cooper for example.
During an interview Friday, Cooper spoke about what would be done at the site of the explosion that took place Christmas morning, leaving three people injured and several homeless. The blast also disrupted the region’s telecommunications network.
“They’re gonna be super-careful,” Cooper said, according to Fox News. “And they’re gonna inspect everything and make sure that, you know, this is the only explosion that’s gonna happen in Nashville today.”
A brief laugh then ensued.
“The dramatic thing, if you were closer, is the broken water mains do lend a certain trauma to the scene, for sure,” he also said
“So all that, again, it’s a hard thing, but that’s why I’m feeling calm is … well we are a famous place,” Cooper added lamely.
Social media users thought the Democratic mayor was inappropriate, to say the least.
In Nashville we have a tyrant as a Mayor @JohnCooper4Nash is now laughing, possibly another explosion/bomb today. It’s disgusting he would think this is a joke. He’s destroying our economy, and owns construction businesses here?!?! #nashvilleexplosion #nashvillebomb pic.twitter.com/QlETmnC9Gb — ??TN Patriot ?? (@dcbassNash) December 25, 2020
I have never in my life seen someone laugh about something like their city being bombed. What on Earth.!!! Praying for you all. — President Elect RiverShark (@CindySaulter2) December 25, 2020
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Nashville’s Democrat Mayor John Cooper laughs while commenting on the #nashvillebombing. Not sure what he found so funny, I would worry about finding those responsible. Democrat leaders continue to show their weakness over and over again.
Bring Back Strong Leadership and #MAGA. pic.twitter.com/ClEUmffmjS — Rebecca Arippol (@rebecca_arippol) December 26, 2020
Thank you, I think you also need to closely monitor Nashville Mayor John Cooper he looked insane on the news…. what was there to laugh about? — Gill Morris (@GillMor865) December 25, 2020
A mayor who knows exactly what happened. Mayor Cooper. Im from middle Tennessee. What a disgrace you are. To Nashville Tennessee. I believe the people of Nashville Tennessee need to fire you immediately. Mayor John Cooper. Laugh about that. GOD BE WITH US. — MR CHRISRACHEL (@ChristopherLJ12) December 25, 2020
I really didn’t want to get political with the Nashville explosion but the Cooper brothers have to go. Mayor John Cooper is on TV laughing about explosions and Rep. Jim Cooper hasn’t tried to keep our citizens informed on safety today. Disgusting failures!pic.twitter.com/IS9dUfnOmD — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) December 25, 2020
Cooper did express gravity at least once when trying to speak for the community.
“This morning’s attack on our community was intended to create chaos and fear in this season of peace and hope,” Cooper said, according to WZTV-TV. “But Nashvillians have proven time and again that the spirit of our city cannot be broken.”
“We are going from relief to resolve to catch those folks and rebuild,” Cooper said.
By Saturday, authorities were focusing on one person of interest, according to the Tennessean.
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westernjournal--2020-12-28--Biden Turns His Back Against Those Banking on Student Loan Forgiveness Order: ‘I’d Be Unlikely To Do

Biden Turns His Back Against Those Banking on Student Loan Forgiveness Order: ‘I’d Be Unlikely To Do That’

One way to keep anyone interested in politics is free money .
Granted , such a thing doesn ’ t really exist , but — and this is particularly true when it comes to liberals — if you promise people you ’ ll transfer enough of someone else ’ s hard-earned wealth to them , their ears will remain perked-up .
This was especially evident in the 2020 election cycle when millennial and Gen Z voters weren ’ t particularly thrilled with Joseph Robinette Biden as the Democratic Party nominee .
It wasn ’ t just that he came across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to record players and didn ’ t know where he was on not infrequent occasions , he also didn ’ t seem to be the kind of left-wing candidate that would fit the moment .
Polling showed both groups had a negative opinion of Biden as late as September , which didn ’ t bode well for voter excitement — even if younger voters preferred Biden to President Donald Trump .
And yet , according to an analysis by Tufts University ’ s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden over the top in key swing states and had a high voter engagement rate .
Why , you might ask ?
TRENDING : Most Whites Must Adhere to Ivy League University Vaccination Requirement ; Minorities Allowed To Claim Racism To Opt Out I ’ m not saying that it was necessarily a September proposal floated by Democratic leadership that stated the president and secretary of education could cancel up to $ 50,000 in student loan debt via executive order , but let ’ s face it — younger voters were pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House , student loan forgiveness was going to be a top priority .
Well , at least when it comes to that executive order proposal , it seems younger voters may soon be feeling a bit of buyer ’ s remorse .
According to The Washington Post , Biden was speaking with a select group of columnists last week when he said he ’ d be unlikely to pursue any kind of executive order that involved forgiving student loans , inasmuch as he ’ s going to be very careful not to test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Biden also said that , as a president who wants to avoid inflaming a closely divided Congress , he plans to tread lightly when it comes to using his executive power — a declaration that no doubt will cause some heartburn on the left , where such caution is considered naive , ” The Post ’ s Karen Tumulty wrote .
“ Upon his inauguration , Biden says he plans to issue executive orders to undo some of what Trump has done .
He will instruct the United States to rejoin the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrant ‘ dreamers ’ whose parents brought them to the United States as children , and to reinstate environmental regulations that Trump did away with .
Then the part you ’ re not going to like , millennials : “ That ’ s different than my saying , and I ’ m going to get in trouble for saying this .
.
.
for example , it ’ s arguable that the president may have the executive power to forgive up to $ 50,000 in student debt , ” Biden told the reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s pretty questionable .
I ’ m unsure of that .
I ’ d be unlikely to do that.
” While the idea has been floated for a while , it was put forth as an official proposal by Democratic leadership in September , when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and ( of course ) Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts published a piece on the website of liberal think tank Data for Progress , in which they argued the executive power to forgive that kind of student loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats definitely would be pushing for Biden to do it , if he were elected .
“ Congress , through the Higher Education Act , has already given the President and his Secretary of Education the ability to modify , compromise , waive , or release student loans .
This authority provides a safety valve for federal student loan programs , letting the Secretary use her discretion to wipe away loans even when they do not meet the eligibility criteria for more specific cancellation programs like disability discharge , ” Schumer and Warren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valve now more than ever .
With this action , we could immediately put hundreds and thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of Americans during the coronavirus recession .
RELATED : War on Christmas : Here 's What Biden 's Agriculture Secretary Pick Once Did to Christmas Trees “ In fact , Donald Trump and [ Education Secretary ] Betsy DeVos reportedly used this tool to implement some modest student loan relief .
But Trump ’ s relief memo didn ’ t go nearly far enough and won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The President has existing authority to cancel student loan debt on his own and make sure the loan cancellation doesn ’ t result in any additional tax liability for borrowers .
He just chose not to use it.
” The “ modest ” student loan relief the Trump administration has provided — mostly deferments — is a whole lot different from $ 50,000 in student loan forgiveness .
It ’ s a bit like saying that , if you ’ ve licensed someone to drive a car , what ’ s preventing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Southwest Airlines 737 from DFW to Newark ?
They ’ ve got an interview to catch , after all , and the fact the pilot is sick shouldn ’ t be holding their career prospects up .
Biden had promised to forgive at least $ 10,000 in student loan debt during the campaign .
This was highly contingent on him having control of the Senate , however , which is now contingent on a ) Democratic victories in two Senate runoffs in Georgia splitting the Senate at 50-50 , leaving control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party holds the vice presidency , b ) keeping all of those 50 Democrats and Democrat-caucusing independents in line and c ) getting Democrats to eliminate the filibuster , the Senate rules provision that enables a determined minority party to block legislation by requiring two-thirds majorities on procedural votes .
As for a ) , well , who the heck knows ?
The Rev .
Raphael Warnock , the Democrat running against Sen. Kelly Loeffler , seems to leap into controversies that , under normal circumstances would ( and probably should ) stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unimpressive documentary filmmaker Jon Ossoff , a failed congressional candidate who would otherwise be a political nonentity , remains within striking distance of GOP Sen. David Perdue .
As for b ) and c ) , however , there ’ s West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin .
Not only is Manchin a more moderate legislator from a blue-collar state that where Trump won almost 70 percent of the vote , according to The Associated Press , he ’ s also come out against killing the filibuster .
“ I can assure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filibuster , because that would break the Senate .
We ’ ve harmed the Senate enough with the nuclear option on the judges , ” Manchin told The New York Times in November .
“ The minority should have input — that ’ s the whole purpose for the Senate .
If you basically do away with the filibuster altogether for legislation , you won ’ t have the Senate .
You ’ re a glorified House .
And I will not do that.
” Even if the Democrats could get a Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t a single GOP member daft enough to vote to end the filibuster .
In short , without Manchin , student loan cancelation as a legislative item is dead .
As it should be .
Over two-thirds of Americans don ’ t have a college degree .
Why should they take on an obscene amount of national debt to pay for Americans who took on an obscene amount of student debt ?
This always was an expensive sop to the liberal contingent among the millennial and Gen Z crowd .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
However , if Congress won ’ t do it and Uncle Joe won ’ t make it happen with the magic wand of the executive order , they ’ re still stuck with those student loan payments — and a candidate they don ’ t like now , who ’ ll end up spending an obscene amount of money they won ’ t like paying for later .
Let ’ s see how interested those millennial and Gen Z voters are in 2022 .
We are committed to truth and accuracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our editorial standards .

One way to keep anyone interested in politics is free money.
Granted, such a thing doesn’t really exist, but — and this is particularly true when it comes to liberals — if you promise people you’ll transfer enough of someone else’s hard-earned wealth to them, their ears will remain perked-up.
This was especially evident in the 2020 election cycle when millennial and Gen Z voters weren’t particularly thrilled with Joseph Robinette Biden as the Democratic Party nominee. It wasn’t just that he came across as a cadaver-in-waiting who made strange references to record players and didn’t know where he was on not infrequent occasions, he also didn’t seem to be the kind of left-wing candidate that would fit the moment.
Polling showed both groups had a negative opinion of Biden as late as September, which didn’t bode well for voter excitement — even if younger voters preferred Biden to President Donald Trump.
And yet, according to an analysis by Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, millennial and Gen Z voters pushed Joe Biden over the top in key swing states and had a high voter engagement rate. Why, you might ask?
I’m not saying that it was necessarily a September proposal floated by Democratic leadership that stated the president and secretary of education could cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt via executive order, but let’s face it — younger voters were pretty certain that with Biden in the White House, student loan forgiveness was going to be a top priority.
Well, at least when it comes to that executive order proposal, it seems younger voters may soon be feeling a bit of buyer’s remorse.
According to The Washington Post, Biden was speaking with a select group of columnists last week when he said he’d be unlikely to pursue any kind of executive order that involved forgiving student loans, inasmuch as he’s going to be very careful not to test the limits of rule by fiat.
“Biden also said that, as a president who wants to avoid inflaming a closely divided Congress, he plans to tread lightly when it comes to using his executive power — a declaration that no doubt will cause some heartburn on the left, where such caution is considered naive,” The Post’s Karen Tumulty wrote.
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“Upon his inauguration, Biden says he plans to issue executive orders to undo some of what Trump has done. He will instruct the United States to rejoin the 2015 Paris climate agreement, to protect immigrant ‘dreamers’ whose parents brought them to the United States as children, and to reinstate environmental regulations that Trump did away with.
Then the part you’re not going to like, millennials: “That’s different than my saying, and I’m going to get in trouble for saying this . . . for example, it’s arguable that the president may have the executive power to forgive up to $50,000 in student debt,” Biden told the reporters. “Well, I think that’s pretty questionable. I’m unsure of that. I’d be unlikely to do that.”
While the idea has been floated for a while, it was put forth as an official proposal by Democratic leadership in September, when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and (of course) Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts published a piece on the website of liberal think tank Data for Progress, in which they argued the executive power to forgive that kind of student loan debt definitely wasn’t questionable and Democrats definitely would be pushing for Biden to do it, if he were elected.
“Congress, through the Higher Education Act, has already given the President and his Secretary of Education the ability to modify, compromise, waive, or release student loans. This authority provides a safety valve for federal student loan programs, letting the Secretary use her discretion to wipe away loans even when they do not meet the eligibility criteria for more specific cancellation programs like disability discharge,” Schumer and Warren wrote.
“America needs that safety valve now more than ever. With this action, we could immediately put hundreds and thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of Americans during the coronavirus recession.
“In fact, Donald Trump and [Education Secretary] Betsy DeVos reportedly used this tool to implement some modest student loan relief. But Trump’s relief memo didn’t go nearly far enough and won’t make balances go down at all. The President has existing authority to cancel student loan debt on his own and make sure the loan cancellation doesn’t result in any additional tax liability for borrowers. He just chose not to use it.”
The “modest” student loan relief the Trump administration has provided — mostly deferments — is a whole lot different from $50,000 in student loan forgiveness. It’s a bit like saying that, if you’ve licensed someone to drive a car, what’s preventing them from getting in the cockpit and flying that Southwest Airlines 737 from DFW to Newark? They’ve got an interview to catch, after all, and the fact the pilot is sick shouldn’t be holding their career prospects up.
Biden had promised to forgive at least $10,000 in student loan debt during the campaign. This was highly contingent on him having control of the Senate, however, which is now contingent on a) Democratic victories in two Senate runoffs in Georgia splitting the Senate at 50-50, leaving control of the chamber in the hands of whichever party holds the vice presidency, b) keeping all of those 50 Democrats and Democrat-caucusing independents in line and c) getting Democrats to eliminate the filibuster, the Senate rules provision that enables a determined minority party to block legislation by requiring two-thirds majorities on procedural votes.
As for a), well, who the heck knows? The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the Democrat running against Sen. Kelly Loeffler, seems to leap into controversies that, under normal circumstances would (and probably should) stop candidacies in their tracks. Meanwhile, unimpressive documentary filmmaker Jon Ossoff, a failed congressional candidate who would otherwise be a political nonentity, remains within striking distance of GOP Sen. David Perdue.
As for b) and c), however, there’s West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin. Not only is Manchin a more moderate legislator from a blue-collar state that where Trump won almost 70 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press, he’s also come out against killing the filibuster.
“I can assure you I will not vote to end the filibuster, because that would break the Senate. We’ve harmed the Senate enough with the nuclear option on the judges,” Manchin told The New York Times in November. “The minority should have input — that’s the whole purpose for the Senate. If you basically do away with the filibuster altogether for legislation, you won’t have the Senate. You’re a glorified House. And I will not do that.”
Even if the Democrats could get a Republican vote for student debt cancelation, there isn’t a single GOP member daft enough to vote to end the filibuster. In short, without Manchin, student loan cancelation as a legislative item is dead.
As it should be. Over two-thirds of Americans don’t have a college degree. Why should they take on an obscene amount of national debt to pay for Americans who took on an obscene amount of student debt?
This always was an expensive sop to the liberal contingent among the millennial and Gen Z crowd. It was free money to them, after all. However, if Congress won’t do it and Uncle Joe won’t make it happen with the magic wand of the executive order, they’re still stuck with those student loan payments — and a candidate they don’t like now, who’ll end up spending an obscene amount of money they won’t like paying for later.
Let’s see how interested those millennial and Gen Z voters are in 2022.
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westernjournal--2020-12-29--Nashville Bomber’s Neighbor Reveals Chilling Thing He Said Leading Up to Explosion

A neighbor of the man authorities say blew himself up on Christmas morning in Nashville said that four days before the incident , Anthony Quinn Warner made a chilling comment about the days to come .
Rick Laude saw Warner by his mailbox on Dec. 21 , according to Fox News .
After a bit of small talk , Laude asked , “ Is Santa going to bring you anything good for Christmas ?
” “ Oh , yeah , Nashville and the world is never going to forget me , ” Warner then said .
“ Laude , 57 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he didn ’ t think much of the remark and thought Warner only meant that ‘ something good ’ was going to happen for him .
He said he was ‘ speechless ’ later when he read that authorities had identified Warner as the suspected bomber , ” Fox reported .
“ Nothing about this guy raised any red flags , ” Laude said .
“ He was just quiet.
” “ We hope to get an answer .
Sometimes , it ’ s just not possible , ” said David Rausch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The best way to find a motive is to talk to the individual .
We will not be able to do that in this case .
“ It does appear that the intent was more destruction than death but again that ’ s all still speculation at this point as we continue in our investigation with all our partners.
” According to WSMV-TV , a source “ close to the federal investigation ” said that among the angles being investigated was whether Warner believe 5G technology was being used as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The unofficial motive thus far is the suspect believed 5G was the root of all deaths in the region and he ’ d be hailed a hero , ” a source told the Daily Mail .
Warner ’ s father , Charles Warner , worked for AT & T subsidiary BellSouth and died in 2011 at the age of 78 , according to the Daily Mail .
Steve Schmoldt , who lived next Warner for 25 years , called Warner “ low-key , ” adding , “ some people would say he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Tennessean .
“ You never saw anyone come and go , ” Schmoldt said .
“ Never saw him go anywhere .
As far as we knew , he was kind of a computer geek that worked at home.
” Warner had no obvious political leanings , Schmoldt said .
“ I can tell you as far as politics , he never had any yard signs or flags in his window or anything like that .
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A neighbor of the man authorities say blew himself up on Christmas morning in Nashville said that four days before the incident, Anthony Quinn Warner made a chilling comment about the days to come.
Rick Laude saw Warner by his mailbox on Dec. 21, according to Fox News.
After a bit of small talk, Laude asked, “Is Santa going to bring you anything good for Christmas?”
As Laude recalled on Monday, Warner smiled.
“Oh, yeah, Nashville and the world is never going to forget me,” Warner then said.
“Laude, 57, a commercial truck driver, said he didn’t think much of the remark and thought Warner only meant that ‘something good’ was going to happen for him. He said he was ‘speechless’ later when he read that authorities had identified Warner as the suspected bomber,” Fox reported.
“Nothing about this guy raised any red flags,” Laude said. “He was just quiet.”
Officials noted Monday that a motive remains elusive.
“We hope to get an answer. Sometimes, it’s just not possible,” said David Rausch, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. “The best way to find a motive is to talk to the individual. We will not be able to do that in this case.
“It does appear that the intent was more destruction than death but again that’s all still speculation at this point as we continue in our investigation with all our partners.”
According to WSMV-TV, a source “close to the federal investigation” said that among the angles being investigated was whether Warner believe 5G technology was being used as a way to spy on Americans.
The U.K. Daily Mail offered a slightly different theory.
“The unofficial motive thus far is the suspect believed 5G was the root of all deaths in the region and he’d be hailed a hero,” a source told the Daily Mail.
The outlet reported another AT&T connection.
Warner’s father, Charles Warner, worked for AT&T subsidiary BellSouth and died in 2011 at the age of 78, according to the Daily Mail.
Steve Schmoldt, who lived next Warner for 25 years, called Warner “low-key,” adding, “some people would say he’s a little odd,” according to the Tennessean.
“You never saw anyone come and go,” Schmoldt said. “Never saw him go anywhere. As far as we knew, he was kind of a computer geek that worked at home.”
Warner had no obvious political leanings, Schmoldt said.
“I can tell you as far as politics, he never had any yard signs or flags in his window or anything like that. If he did have any political beliefs he kept, that was something he kept to himself.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-29--Man Who Was Last To Share Cell with Epstein Is Dead

One of the last people to spend significant time with now-deceased high-profile sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has died , according to a report .
The New York Daily News reported 51-year-old Efrain “ Stone ” Reyes had tested positive for COVID-19 after contracting the virus while housed at a jail for cooperating witnesses .
He was released in April and then found dead in a Bronx apartment he shared with his mother on Nov. 27 .
Reyes was the last cellmate of the once affluent socialite and alleged monster who has been the subject of constant conspiracy theories and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the brief encounter with Epstein , who died in custody a year earlier , had anything to do with the death of Reyes , it is sure to jumpstart the online rumor mill with theories about the connection between the two men .
The Daily News reported the two men shared a cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan in 2019 .
Reyes was then transferred to the Queens Detention Facility .
That transfer came just one day before Epstein ’ s reported Aug. 10 , 2019 , suicide .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself in the cell .
Of course , that explanation has become a point of contention for many who do not believe that a high-profile criminal under observation would have had such an opportunity .
The Daily News spoke to Reyes ’ niece , who explained why she said the two were chosen as cellmates .
“ They took him to my uncle because he had a broken leg .
He was disabled .
My uncle kept to himself .
He was laid back , ” said Angelique Lopez .
Lopez also shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like for the disgraced multimillionaire behind bars .
According to the woman , the infamous sex offender was targeted for harassment by both guards and fellow inmates .
“ [ Epstein ] liked to read a lot and he kept to himself .
He wasn ’ t a problem starter or too loud .
My uncle said he was a good cellmate , ” she said .
“ They knew how much money he had .
“ They said let ’ s push him around and extort him for money .
They thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lopez said .
“ [ Staff ] were treating him like crap .
They were making him sleep on the floor .
They wouldn ’ t let him sleep on a cot.
” Lopez also told the outlet her uncle was questioned by authorities on the date of Epstein ’ s death .
“ He was a little worried about if he told on the security workers at MCC they would somehow lash out at him .
He was worried if they told them what they did to Epstein he was worried it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Lopez said .
“ They were asking how Epstein was when he was in the cell , if he seemed suicidal .
They were asking if he had any indication that he would do that .
My uncle cooperated.
” An investigation into Epstein ’ s death by the Justice Department ’ s inspector general remains ongoing .
As for Reyes ’ death , the Daily News ’ headline said he “ died last month of COVID , ” but the outlet also reported , “ The city Medical Examiner has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his death.
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One of the last people to spend significant time with now-deceased high-profile sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has died, according to a report.
The New York Daily News reported 51-year-old Efrain “Stone” Reyes had tested positive for COVID-19 after contracting the virus while housed at a jail for cooperating witnesses. He was released in April and then found dead in a Bronx apartment he shared with his mother on Nov. 27.
Reyes was the last cellmate of the once affluent socialite and alleged monster who has been the subject of constant conspiracy theories and other speculation.
While there is no indication that the brief encounter with Epstein, who died in custody a year earlier, had anything to do with the death of Reyes, it is sure to jumpstart the online rumor mill with theories about the connection between the two men.
The Daily News reported the two men shared a cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan in 2019. Reyes was then transferred to the Queens Detention Facility.
That transfer came just one day before Epstein’s reported Aug. 10, 2019, suicide.
The wealthy sex trafficker reportedly died after hanging himself in the cell. Of course, that explanation has become a point of contention for many who do not believe that a high-profile criminal under observation would have had such an opportunity.
The Daily News spoke to Reyes’ niece, who explained why she said the two were chosen as cellmates.
“They took him to my uncle because he had a broken leg. He was disabled. My uncle kept to himself. He was laid back,” said Angelique Lopez.
Lopez also shared some intimate details about what life was like for the disgraced multimillionaire behind bars. According to the woman, the infamous sex offender was targeted for harassment by both guards and fellow inmates.
“[Epstein] liked to read a lot and he kept to himself. He wasn’t a problem starter or too loud. My uncle said he was a good cellmate,” she said. “They knew how much money he had.
“They said let’s push him around and extort him for money. They thought they could get his money,” Lopez said. “[Staff] were treating him like crap. They were making him sleep on the floor. They wouldn’t let him sleep on a cot.”
Lopez also told the outlet her uncle was questioned by authorities on the date of Epstein’s death.
“He was a little worried about if he told on the security workers at MCC they would somehow lash out at him. He was worried if they told them what they did to Epstein he was worried it would follow him and affect him negatively,” Lopez said.
“They were asking how Epstein was when he was in the cell, if he seemed suicidal. They were asking if he had any indication that he would do that. My uncle cooperated.”
An investigation into Epstein’s death by the Justice Department’s inspector general remains ongoing.
As for Reyes’ death, the Daily News’ headline said he “died last month of COVID,” but the outlet also reported, “The city Medical Examiner has not yet determined Reyes’s cause of his death.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-29--Democratic Lawmakers Could End Up with GOP House Speaker Thanks to COVID-19 Rules

Due to a number of unforeseen events , current Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s grip on power has grown more tenuous .
The vote for her to retain her lofty position is scheduled for Jan. 3 , and there is anxiety among some Pelosi allies that there may not be enough Democratic votes on that date for her to keep the gavel .
According to The Hill , COVID-19 illnesses , a loss of a dozen Democratic seats during the 2020 elections and three obstinate Democratic House members could keep enough Democratic voting members from voting “ yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaker ’ s position .
Not only that , but it could even mean a Republican like House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California could sneak in and win the coveted spot .
The role and election of the top leadership position in the House is not defined in the Constitution .
Instead , it ’ s up to the House to make its own rules .
During the COVID-19 pandemic , according to The Hill , House rules have allowed members to vote remotely by phone .
However , those rules expire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rules outlined for the Jan. 3 vote stipulate that a member has to be present in the House chamber to cast a ballot .
That ’ s where things can get tricky .
So far 35 members of Congress have come down with the disease , five are out right now and if a family member or colleague comes down with the virus , members are told to quarantine for 14 days , according to The Hill .
Besides the possibility of not having sick members able to vote , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic members who are not supporting Pelosi : Reps. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania , Jared Golden of Maine and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan .
Some Democrats don ’ t discount the possibility of surprise in the speaker vote .
Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth told The Hill that COVID-19 is the wild card .
“ Let ’ s say , just theoretically , we had six or eight people out with COVID and the Republicans have none .
They probably could elect McCarthy.
” Another Democratic lawmaker also thinks the outcome is not certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slim majority after November ’ s elections and departures of those chosen to serve in a potential Biden administration , according to CNN .
“ COVID is a wild card , ” said Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia told The Hill .
“ If we have sick members who can not come back , and we only have a four-vote majority , it throws our entire advent of the 117th Congress in peril — a smooth advent.
” Johnson added that an appearance of chaos just before the Senate runoff elections in Georgia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it could have on the race [ s ] down in Georgia , it is unsettling , ” he told The Hill .
To avoid it , Pelosi is calling on all of her loyalists to put the heat on a number of her naysayers hoping they will stay the course , The Hill reported .
One member who voted against Pelosi during the November caucus , says he ’ ll now vote for her .
Democratic Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader said in an interview with The Associated Press that he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rebrand Democrats as more moderate .
“ She may be the bulwark against the extreme far left , ” he said .
RELATED : Lawmaker , Other Republicans Sue Pence To Stop Biden from Taking Office A number of the so-call extreme far-left have maintained their support for Pelosi ’ s leadership position .
As The AP reported , after Democrats won the House majority in the 2018 midterms , Pelosi had early clashes with then-newcomers such as Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , but was able to fight them off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaker has been skillful in fighting back opposition from both flanks .
“ There ’ s the usual suspects who make it part of their brand to vote against her .
But I think there ’ s an awareness — and there ’ s certainly a message coming from within the caucus — that this may not be a year for the usual branding , ” Democratic Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes told The Hill .
“ We ’ re a fractious bunch , but Pelosi ’ s very , very good at what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to earn her money.
” Pelosi was first elected to Congress in 1987 .
In 2002 , she was elected to head her party , after her eighth term .
She was first elected speaker of the House after the 2006 midterms , when Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate .
She served as minority leader after Republicans won the chamber in the 2010 midterms , then returned to the speaker ’ s with the opening of the 116th Congress in January 2019 .
Even if a Republican were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of politics and the coronavirus pandemic , it ’ s not likely to last .
A House speaker can be removed through a parliamentary maneuver known as a “ motion to vacate the chair , ” according to Ballotpedia .
A new speaker could then be elected , according to the Congressional Research Service .
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Due to a number of unforeseen events, current Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s grip on power has grown more tenuous. The vote for her to retain her lofty position is scheduled for Jan. 3, and there is anxiety among some Pelosi allies that there may not be enough Democratic votes on that date for her to keep the gavel.
According to The Hill, COVID-19 illnesses, a loss of a dozen Democratic seats during the 2020 elections and three obstinate Democratic House members could keep enough Democratic voting members from voting “yes” that it could cost Pelosi the speaker’s position. Not only that, but it could even mean a Republican like House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California could sneak in and win the coveted spot.
The role and election of the top leadership position in the House is not defined in the Constitution. Instead, it’s up to the House to make its own rules. During the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Hill, House rules have allowed members to vote remotely by phone. However, those rules expire at the end of the year. The rules outlined for the Jan. 3 vote stipulate that a member has to be present in the House chamber to cast a ballot. That’s where things can get tricky.
So far 35 members of Congress have come down with the disease, five are out right now and if a family member or colleague comes down with the virus, members are told to quarantine for 14 days, according to The Hill.
Besides the possibility of not having sick members able to vote, according to The Hill, there are likely three Democratic members who are not supporting Pelosi: Reps. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, Jared Golden of Maine and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.
Some Democrats don’t discount the possibility of surprise in the speaker vote. Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth told The Hill that COVID-19 is the wild card.
“Let’s say, just theoretically, we had six or eight people out with COVID and the Republicans have none. They probably could elect McCarthy.”
Another Democratic lawmaker also thinks the outcome is not certain, especially with Democrats holding only a slim majority after November’s elections and departures of those chosen to serve in a potential Biden administration, according to CNN.
“COVID is a wild card,” said Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia told The Hill. “If we have sick members who cannot come back, and we only have a four-vote majority, it throws our entire advent of the 117th Congress in peril — a smooth advent.”
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Johnson added that an appearance of chaos just before the Senate runoff elections in Georgia would look bad. “The implications that it could have on the race[s] down in Georgia, it is unsettling,” he told The Hill.
To avoid it, Pelosi is calling on all of her loyalists to put the heat on a number of her naysayers hoping they will stay the course, The Hill reported.
One member who voted against Pelosi during the November caucus, says he’ll now vote for her.
Democratic Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader said in an interview with The Associated Press that he’s spoken to Pelosi about the need to rebrand Democrats as more moderate.
“She may be the bulwark against the extreme far left,” he said.
A number of the so-call extreme far-left have maintained their support for Pelosi’s leadership position. As The AP reported, after Democrats won the House majority in the 2018 midterms, Pelosi had early clashes with then-newcomers such as Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but was able to fight them off.
According to The Hill, the speaker has been skillful in fighting back opposition from both flanks.
“There’s the usual suspects who make it part of their brand to vote against her. But I think there’s an awareness — and there’s certainly a message coming from within the caucus — that this may not be a year for the usual branding,” Democratic Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes told The Hill.
“We’re a fractious bunch, but Pelosi’s very, very good at what she does. So she’s going to earn her money.”
Pelosi was first elected to Congress in 1987. In 2002, she was elected to head her party, after her eighth term. She was first elected speaker of the House after the 2006 midterms, when Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate. She served as minority leader after Republicans won the chamber in the 2010 midterms, then returned to the speaker’s with the opening of the 116th Congress in January 2019.
Even if a Republican were elected speaker Jan. 3 through some combination of politics and the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not likely to last.
A House speaker can be removed through a parliamentary maneuver known as a “motion to vacate the chair,” according to Ballotpedia. A new speaker could then be elected, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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westernjournal--2020-12-29--Mystery Deepens as New Nashville Bomber Details Emerge

The mystery surrounding a Christmas day bombing in downtown Nashville , Tennessee , continues to grow , as details reported about the alleged perpetrator shed little to no light on what might have happened — or why .
At 6:30 am local time on Friday , a recreational vehicle packed with explosives detonated after issuing audio warnings to evacuate the area .
The FBI has been investigating the bombing , which injured a handful of people and damaged roughly 41 buildings in the area .
The New York Post identified the suspect in the bombing as 63-year-old Tennessean Anthony Quinn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBI , died in the blast , which was reportedly confirmed by DNA testing on human remains at the scene .
The fact that the suspect did not seem out to take human life , other than apparently his own , is odd for the kind of crime that took place .
But to add to the mystery , Warner reportedly used his final days to square up his private matters , and in ways that give no clear answers .
Over the last year , he reportedly transferred the deeds for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music industry executive living in California , according to the Post .
That woman , strangely , claims she has no connection to Warner .
Michelle Swing , the benefactor of the apparent generosity , is 29 and is originally from Tennessee .
She now lives in Los Angeles , according to the UK Daily Mail .
The two properties she was gifted total $ 400,000 in value .
Both homes were on the same street in the Nashville suburb of Antioch , but the outlet reported Swing said she did not know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a property which is now the epicene of an investigation , the New York Post reported .
One of the properties was later involved in a legal dispute between Warner and his mother .
“ In the state of Tennessee you can deed property to someone else without their consent or their signature or anything , ” Swing told the Mail .
“ I didn ’ t even buy the house , he just deeded it over to me without my knowledge .
So this is all very weird to me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say.
” Reports portray Warner as having been a quiet computer geek with one drug arrest in the 1970s .
He quit his job as an IT consultant for a reality company this month without notice or an explanation , The Tennessean reported .
The Tennessean spoke to Warner ’ s neighbors , who described a man who had become a hermit recently .
He reportedly built a gate on the fence around his home and his RV — the home which is owned by Swing .
The RV that was stored at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say exploded on Friday .
One of Warner ’ s neighbors , a man named Steve Schmoldt , told the paper the 63-year-old IT professional was “ a little odd.
” “ You never saw anyone come and go , ” Schmoldt said .
“ Never saw him go anywhere .
As far as we knew , he was kind of a computer geek that worked from home.
” Schmoldt also said neighbors did not notice the RV had left the property until after the blast when the police came knocking .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thing He Said Leading Up to Explosion “ To be honest , we didn ’ t really pay any attention … it was gone until the FBI and ATF showed up , ” the man said .
A former high school coach of Warner ’ s named Charlie Bozman also spoke to The Tennessean about the mystery man blamed for the damage in Nashville .
“ What I can remember about him was essentially three things : quiet , polite , and I don ’ t like to use the term , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He was a very reserved person .
He wasn ’ t outgoing around me … I never had any discipline problems with him whatsoever , but that whole group was all great kids.
” The FBI has been quick to declare that not only did Warner die in the blast , but that he acted alone .
No motive has been assigned for the alleged bombing , other than a report that Warner might have feared the 5G technology now being used by some mobile phone networks .
An AT & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Christmas day blasting downtown Nashville .
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The mystery surrounding a Christmas day bombing in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, continues to grow, as details reported about the alleged perpetrator shed little to no light on what might have happened — or why.
At 6:30 am local time on Friday, a recreational vehicle packed with explosives detonated after issuing audio warnings to evacuate the area. The FBI has been investigating the bombing, which injured a handful of people and damaged roughly 41 buildings in the area.
The New York Post identified the suspect in the bombing as 63-year-old Tennessean Anthony Quinn Warner. Warner, according to the FBI, died in the blast, which was reportedly confirmed by DNA testing on human remains at the scene.
The fact that the suspect did not seem out to take human life, other than apparently his own, is odd for the kind of crime that took place. But to add to the mystery, Warner reportedly used his final days to square up his private matters, and in ways that give no clear answers.
Over the last year, he reportedly transferred the deeds for two homes in the area to a young music industry executive living in California, according to the Post. That woman, strangely, claims she has no connection to Warner.
Michelle Swing, the benefactor of the apparent generosity, is 29 and is originally from Tennessee. She now lives in Los Angeles, according to the UK Daily Mail. The two properties she was gifted total $400,000 in value.
Both homes were on the same street in the Nashville suburb of Antioch, but the outlet reported Swing said she did not know the man who made her the owner of a property which is now the epicenter of an investigation, the New York Post reported. One of the properties was later involved in a legal dispute between Warner and his mother.
“In the state of Tennessee you can deed property to someone else without their consent or their signature or anything,” Swing told the Mail. “I didn’t even buy the house, he just deeded it over to me without my knowledge. So this is all very weird to me, that’s about all I can say.”
Reports portray Warner as having been a quiet computer geek with one drug arrest in the 1970s. He quit his job as an IT consultant for a reality company this month without notice or an explanation, The Tennessean reported.
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The Tennessean spoke to Warner’s neighbors, who described a man who had become a hermit recently. He reportedly built a gate on the fence around his home and his RV — the home which is owned by Swing.
The RV that was stored at the property is the same vehicle investigators say exploded on Friday.
One of Warner’s neighbors, a man named Steve Schmoldt, told the paper the 63-year-old IT professional was “a little odd.”
“You never saw anyone come and go,” Schmoldt said. “Never saw him go anywhere. As far as we knew, he was kind of a computer geek that worked from home.”
Schmoldt also said neighbors did not notice the RV had left the property until after the blast when the police came knocking.
“To be honest, we didn’t really pay any attention … it was gone until the FBI and ATF showed up,” the man said.
A former high school coach of Warner’s named Charlie Bozman also spoke to The Tennessean about the mystery man blamed for the damage in Nashville.
“What I can remember about him was essentially three things: quiet, polite, and I don’t like to use the term, but quite frankly nerdish,” Bozman said. “He was a very reserved person. He wasn’t outgoing around me … I never had any discipline problems with him whatsoever, but that whole group was all great kids.”
The FBI has been quick to declare that not only did Warner die in the blast, but that he acted alone. No motive has been assigned for the alleged bombing, other than a report that Warner might have feared the 5G technology now being used by some mobile phone networks.
An AT&T building reportedly took the brunt of the Christmas day blasting downtown Nashville.
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