westernjournal--2020-12-18--Mike Pence Receives COVID Vaccine on Live TV

Vice President Mike Pence received an injection of Pfizer ’ s coronavirus vaccine on national television Friday alongside his wife , second lady Karen Pence .
The vice president and his wife were joined in receiving the vaccine by Surgeon General Jerome Adams .
Staff members from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center administered the doses at the public event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building , The Associated Press reported .
“ You know , as the Christmas holiday approaches , this is always a season of hope .
We gather here today , at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American people that hope is on the way , ” Pence said , according to an official transcript of his remarks published by the White House .
“ Karen and I were more than happy to step forward before this week was out to take the safe and effective coronavirus vaccine that we have secured and produced for the American people .
It ’ s a truly inspiring day , ” he added .
Pence , the head of the White House coronavirus task force , said he and his wife wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is safe to take .
Pence also celebrated the history-making vaccine for the speed at which it was developed , thanks to a collaboration of the public and private sectors through Operation Warp Speed .
After President Donald Trump predicted back in May that a vaccine might be available by the end of the year , the president was roundly criticized and mocked by many in the establishment media .
NBC News , in a fact check of Trump ’ s prediction , went so far as to suggest a “ miracle ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice president on Friday , that miracle has come to pass .
“ As the people of this country witnessed this past week , under Operation Warp Speed , the first coronavirus vaccine is literally being administered in states across the country to millions of Americans .
And make no mistake about it : It ’ s a medical miracle , ” Pence said .
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But we ’ re on track , here in the United States , to administer millions of doses to the American people in less than one year .
It is a miracle indeed , ” he added .
Nine months after the coronavirus upended daily life , some Americans received the Pfizer vaccine this week following emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration .
A similar authorization for a vaccine by Moderna is expected soon .
Pence said that with the vaccine being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ history will record that this week was the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
” “ As President Trump often says , we are rounding the corner .
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel .
It is the light of American innovation and creativity .
It is the light of lifesaving medicines and a safe and effective vaccine , ” Pence added .
Trump has not yet said when he will receive a vaccine , but he did say on Twitter earlier this week he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate time.
” The president contracted the illness in October and was briefly hospitalized at Walter Reed .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have both said they will receive doses of the vaccine , CBS News reported .
“ With confidence in the vaccine and at the direction of the Attending Physician , I plan to receive the vaccine in the next few days , ” Pelosi said in a statement Thursday .
McConnell , who noted that lawmakers were eligible for the vaccine because of “ continuity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ As a polio survivor , I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring.
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Vice President Mike Pence received an injection of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on national television Friday alongside his wife, second lady Karen Pence.
The vice president and his wife were joined in receiving the vaccine by Surgeon General Jerome Adams. Staff members from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center administered the doses at the public event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, The Associated Press reported.
“You know, as the Christmas holiday approaches, this is always a season of hope. We gather here today, at the end of a historic week, to affirm to the American people that hope is on the way,” Pence said, according to an official transcript of his remarks published by the White House.
“Karen and I were more than happy to step forward before this week was out to take the safe and effective coronavirus vaccine that we have secured and produced for the American people. It’s a truly inspiring day,” he added.
Pence, the head of the White House coronavirus task force, said he and his wife wanted to show the American people the vaccine is safe to take. Pence also celebrated the history-making vaccine for the speed at which it was developed, thanks to a collaboration of the public and private sectors through Operation Warp Speed.
After President Donald Trump predicted back in May that a vaccine might be available by the end of the year, the president was roundly criticized and mocked by many in the establishment media. NBC News, in a fact check of Trump’s prediction, went so far as to suggest a “miracle” would be needed.
NBC Fact check: Coronavirus vaccine could come this year, Trump says. Experts say he needs a ‘miracle’ to be right.https://t.co/Pu6hDrWGgP — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 15, 2020
According to the vice president on Friday, that miracle has come to pass.
“Karen and I were more than happy to step forward before this week was out to take this safe and effective coronavirus vaccine,” Vice President Mike Pence says. “It’s a truly inspiring day” https://t.co/bs6y5FJA4r pic.twitter.com/uqzCUWJwiI — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 18, 2020
“As the people of this country witnessed this past week, under Operation Warp Speed, the first coronavirus vaccine is literally being administered in states across the country to millions of Americans. And make no mistake about it: It’s a medical miracle,” Pence said.
“The average vaccine, I’m told by our experts, usually takes between 8 and 12 years to develop and then manufacture and distribute. But we’re on track, here in the United States, to administer millions of doses to the American people in less than one year. It is a miracle indeed,” he added.
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Nine months after the coronavirus upended daily life, some Americans received the Pfizer vaccine this week following emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. A similar authorization for a vaccine by Moderna is expected soon.
Pence said that with the vaccine being distributed around the country, he believes “history will record that this week was the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic.”
“As President Trump often says, we are rounding the corner. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is the light of American innovation and creativity. It is the light of lifesaving medicines and a safe and effective vaccine,” Pence added.
Trump has not yet said when he will receive a vaccine, but he did say on Twitter earlier this week he would be getting one at the “appropriate time.”
People working in the White House should receive the vaccine somewhat later in the program, unless specifically necessary. I have asked that this adjustment be made. I am not scheduled to take the vaccine, but look forward to doing so at the appropriate time. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 14, 2020
The president contracted the illness in October and was briefly hospitalized at Walter Reed.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have both said they will receive doses of the vaccine, CBS News reported.
“With confidence in the vaccine and at the direction of the Attending Physician, I plan to receive the vaccine in the next few days,” Pelosi said in a statement Thursday.
McConnell, who noted that lawmakers were eligible for the vaccine because of “continuity requirements” in government, said: “As a polio survivor, I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--COVID-19 Vaccine Comes to Capitol Hill: Congressional Leaders Will Receive Shots

Pfizer ’ s COVID-19 vaccine has arrived on Capitol Hill , with top leaders of the U.S. House and Senate getting the shots this week and the top Capitol doctor urging all members of Congress to join them .
The Capitol physician , Dr. Brian P. Monahan , informed members that they are all eligible for the shots under government continuity guidelines .
He asked all members to make appointments with his office to be vaccinated .
It is unclear whether all 535 members of the House and Senate will choose to get the vaccine , but House Speaker Nancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they would receive the shots right away .
Only about half of Americans say they are willing to get the vaccine , according to a survey this month by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research .
Several other members of Congress have expressed eagerness to get the vaccine .
Two senators , Republican Rob Portman of Ohio and Republican Steve Daines of Montana , have been participating in the vaccine trials .
Pelosi said that “ all Americans should have full confidence in the vaccines ” and that she would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McConnell said that as a survivor of childhood polio , “ I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring.
” Pelosi is third in the line of succession for the presidency , after President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence .
McConnell is not in the line of succession but is in charge of running the Senate .
Pence received the vaccine on Friday morning on live television , calling it “ a medical miracle.
” Trump , who was hospitalized with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicate when or if he will receive the shot .
Both Pelosi and McConnell said that they will continue to wear masks , socially distance and follow other health guidelines .
Monahan , the Capitol physician , said his office would continue with appointments “ until the small vaccine supply is exhausted.
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has arrived on Capitol Hill, with top leaders of the U.S. House and Senate getting the shots this week and the top Capitol doctor urging all members of Congress to join them.
The Capitol physician, Dr. Brian P. Monahan, informed members that they are all eligible for the shots under government continuity guidelines. He asked all members to make appointments with his office to be vaccinated.
It is unclear whether all 535 members of the House and Senate will choose to get the vaccine, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said they would receive the shots right away.
Only about half of Americans say they are willing to get the vaccine, according to a survey this month by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Several other members of Congress have expressed eagerness to get the vaccine. Two senators, Republican Rob Portman of Ohio and Republican Steve Daines of Montana, have been participating in the vaccine trials.
Pelosi said that “all Americans should have full confidence in the vaccines” and that she would receive one in the next few days.
McConnell said that as a survivor of childhood polio, “I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring.”
Pelosi is third in the line of succession for the presidency, after President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. McConnell is not in the line of succession but is in charge of running the Senate.
Pence received the vaccine on Friday morning on live television, calling it “a medical miracle.”
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Trump, who was hospitalized with COVID-19 in October, has yet to indicate when or if he will receive the shot.
Both Pelosi and McConnell said that they will continue to wear masks, socially distance and follow other health guidelines.
Monahan, the Capitol physician, said his office would continue with appointments “until the small vaccine supply is exhausted.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Supreme Court Throws Out Challenge to Trump’s Plan To Keep Illegal Aliens Out of Census

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to President Donald Trump ’ s plan to exclude illegal immigrants from the count used to determine congressional districts , Reuters reported Friday .
The court ruled 6-3 against a lawsuit attempting to block Trump ’ s plan to bar illegal immigrants from the census , Reuters reported .
The ruling said “ judicial resolution of this dispute is premature ” because the Trump administration ’ s plans are unclear .
“ At present , this case is riddled with contingencies and speculation that impede judicial review , ” the ruling said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Trump ’ s plan .
Challengers claimed the Trump administration ’ s plan would weaken the political representation of several Democratic states with a large number of illegal immigrant residents .
“ If the administration actually tries to implement this policy , we ’ ll sue .
Again .
And we ’ ll win , ” Dale Ho , a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union , said .
A version of this article appeared on the Daily Caller News Foundation website .
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The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to President Donald Trump’s plan to exclude illegal immigrants from the count used to determine congressional districts, Reuters reported Friday.
The court ruled 6-3 against a lawsuit attempting to block Trump’s plan to bar illegal immigrants from the census, Reuters reported.
The ruling said “judicial resolution of this dispute is premature” because the Trump administration’s plans are unclear.
“At present, this case is riddled with contingencies and speculation that impede judicial review,” the ruling said.
The court was not considering the merit of Trump’s plan.
Challengers claimed the Trump administration’s plan would weaken the political representation of several Democratic states with a large number of illegal immigrant residents.
“If the administration actually tries to implement this policy, we’ll sue. Again. And we’ll win,” Dale Ho, a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union, said.
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CORRECTION, Dec. 19, 2020: Some readers may have seen this story with the headline “Supreme Court Hands Down Stunning Anti-Trump Ruling.” In fact, the ruling represents a win for the Trump administration. We apologize to our readers for the error.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Charcuterie Wreaths Are a Thing and I’m Ready To Jump on the Bandwagon

Whether your plans for this Christmas include family , friends or just the company of your pets , any scenario , any group meeting in-person or in spirit can be dramatically improved by the addition of charcuterie .
Technically , the term “ charcuterie ” refers solely to cold , ( often ) cooked meats — but colloquially , Americans use the term “ charcuterie board ” to refer to a dazzling display of small foodie delights .
It ’ s snacking is elevated ( and validated ) in an art form .
The beauty is that there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re feeling salty or sweet , healthy or indulgent , there ’ s something for them .
Nuts .
Fruit .
Olives .
Cheese .
Salami .
Crackers .
All of life ’ s goodness in one spot , and in small enough amounts that you don ’ t feel guilty .
And this year , people are really getting creative putting a festive spin on the classic by crafting their own gorgeous “ charcuterie wreaths ” ( or if you ’ re feeling extra cutesy , “ charcuter-wreath ” ) .
Nowhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ meat flowers ” sound appealing , but in an edible Christmas arrangement they have a place .
Most examples start as any wreath would : With a good base greenery on a cutting board or tray .
Many artists choose to use rosemary as the primary plant , as it looks like pine needles and has a lovely scent .
Other herbs that make an appearance include sage and dill , though any edible greenery is suitable .
Next , the tasty treasures get tucked in .
It ’ s often easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheese , meats , anything that will take up the most space — and fill in the little spots as you go .
Cheese can be pre-cut or left whole , and salami and prosciutto can be rolled , folded or arranged to look like flowers .
Sliced apples and pears , whole grapes , and sugared cranberries can all provide nice pops of red .
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Leave it out .
Like something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Add it in .
You don ’ t have to break the bank buying imported cheeses , either — even a humble block of cheddar and some apple slices can add cheer to your evening .
The charcuterie wreath is non-judgmental and can be as dressed-up or scaled-back as you want .
And if you don ’ t trust your hand or eye to come up with something stunning , there are plenty of reference photos online as well as time-lapse videos that are highly educational .
Make one for a cozy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a neighbor .
Make a dog-appropriate one for your furry friend .
The holidays this year might feel a little weird , but as always , they will be what we make of them — and making this wreath part of your Christmas is one way to celebrate the simple joys in life .
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Whether your plans for this Christmas include family, friends or just the company of your pets, any scenario, any group meeting in-person or in spirit can be dramatically improved by the addition of charcuterie.
Technically, the term “charcuterie” refers solely to cold, (often) cooked meats — but colloquially, Americans use the term “charcuterie board” to refer to a dazzling display of small foodie delights.
It’s snacking is elevated (and validated) in an art form.
The beauty is that there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re feeling salty or sweet, healthy or indulgent, there’s something for them.
Nuts. Fruit. Olives. Cheese. Salami. Crackers. All of life’s goodness in one spot, and in small enough amounts that you don’t feel guilty.
And this year, people are really getting creative putting a festive spin on the classic by crafting their own gorgeous “charcuterie wreaths” (or if you’re feeling extra cutesy, “charcuter-wreath”).
Nowhere else would “cheese bows” and “meat flowers” sound appealing, but in an edible Christmas arrangement they have a place.
Most examples start as any wreath would: With a good base greenery on a cutting board or tray. Many artists choose to use rosemary as the primary plant, as it looks like pine needles and has a lovely scent. Other herbs that make an appearance include sage and dill, though any edible greenery is suitable.
Next, the tasty treasures get tucked in. It’s often easier to start with your main attractions — cheese, meats, anything that will take up the most space — and fill in the little spots as you go.
Cheese can be pre-cut or left whole, and salami and prosciutto can be rolled, folded or arranged to look like flowers. Sliced apples and pears, whole grapes, and sugared cranberries can all provide nice pops of red.
Final touches include dried nuts, pomegranate seeds and olives.
Don’t like something? Leave it out. Like something that you don’t see included? Add it in.
You don’t have to break the bank buying imported cheeses, either — even a humble block of cheddar and some apple slices can add cheer to your evening.
The charcuterie wreath is non-judgmental and can be as dressed-up or scaled-back as you want. And if you don’t trust your hand or eye to come up with something stunning, there are plenty of reference photos online as well as time-lapse videos that are highly educational.
Make one for a cozy evening by the fire. Make one for a neighbor. Make a dog-appropriate one for your furry friend.
The holidays this year might feel a little weird, but as always, they will be what we make of them — and making this wreath part of your Christmas is one way to celebrate the simple joys in life.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Push To ‘Get Joe Involved’ Revealed in Newly Released Hunter Biden Associate Texts

Newly released text messages obtained by Fox News between Hunter Biden ’ s former business associates show an effort “ to get Joe involved ” in their anticipated joint venture with Chinese Energy company CEFC because that would create the impression this was “ a truly family business ” to the Chinese .
James Gilliar , one of Hunter Biden ’ s former business partners , sent a message to Tony Bobulinski , another former associate and the CEO of Sinohawk Holdings , on May 11 , 2017 , according to the report Thursday .
Gilliar wrote : “ Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company set up , then tell H and family the high stakes and get Joe involved.
” Bobulinski , you will recall , sat for a comprehensive interview with Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson in October during which he detailed a two-hour meeting with former Vice President Joe Biden on May 2 , 2017 , at the Beverly Hilton bar in Los Angeles .
He said Hunter Biden both arranged and attended the meeting , which also included Joe Biden ’ s brother , James .
According to Fox News , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bobulinski wrote to Gilliar : “ What is the deal w Jim Biden as he wasn ’ t part of the discussion but now seems a focal point.
” Gilliar responded : “ With H demons , could be good to have a back up , he strengthens our USP to Chinese as it looks like a truly family business , and I like the dude.
” The Fox report explained that “ USP ” generally stands for either “ unique selling proposition ” or “ unique selling point , ” although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be a reference to “ U.S .
persons.
” Joe Biden , the presumptive president-elect , has repeatedly denied having any knowledge of his son ’ s business affairs , let alone being involved in them or receiving any financial benefit from them .
His claims appear unlikely in light of the explosive emails found on Hunter Biden ’ s laptop , which were revealed by the New York Post in October , and the steady stream of new information reported since then .
As I see it , the reported text @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ getting Joe involved ” as a viable option rather than as an inconceivable notion speaks volumes about Biden ’ s knowledge of his son ’ s foreign business dealings .
In another exchange obtained by Fox News , the two discussed an upcoming meeting scheduled for May 7 , 2017 , with the CEO of CEFC and several top executives .
Gilliar asked Bobulinski to “ come up with an A lister to meet chairman Sunday.
” Gilliar explained , “ Top person at same level as chairman , who would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the way it works culturally for them.
” He added , “ And empowers the B family so therefore us.
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Most establishment media outlets either ignored it or told viewers it was Russian disinformation intended to help President Donald Trump win re-election .
Joe Biden , who was questioned about his son ’ s overseas business affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans , “ There are 50 former national intelligence folks who said that what he ’ s [ Trump ] accusing me of is a Russian plant .
They have said that this has all the … five former heads of the CIA , both parties , say what he ’ s saying is a bunch of garbage .
Nobody believes it except him and his good friend , Rudy Giuliani.
” In a softball interview Thursday on CBS ’ “ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , ” Biden said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our son .
I am not concerned about any accusations made against him .
It ’ s used to get to me .
“ I think it ’ s kind of foul play .
But look , it is what it is , and he ’ s a grown man .
He is the smartest man I know , I mean , for the pure intellectual capacity .
And as long as he ’ s good , we ’ re good.
” We believe you , Joe .
Jill Biden appeared with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gazes of admiration at her husband and nodding her head up and down to express agreement .
In the meantime , their “ smart ” son is being investigated by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware over what he described as a tax matter but reportedly goes much further .
On top of that , The Daily Caller reported Wednesday that it had obtained emails from another one of Hunter Biden ’ s former business associates , Eric Schwerin .
In these emails , the former vice president ’ s son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was set to receive payments from the Chinese private equity firm BHR Partners starting in 2019 and for years to come , ” the report said .
According to the article , in October 2019 , Hunter Biden ’ s attorney issued a statement saying he “ had not received any distributions from BHR.
” Is Hunter Biden currently receiving payments from this company ?
The allegations that Joe Biden ’ s son was involved in a foreign influence-peddling scheme are beginning to pile up , and it ’ s becoming more difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president-elect had no knowledge of , or received no benefit from , those activities .
Joe Biden very well may have been compromised by his son ’ s business dealings with China or other countries .
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Newly released text messages obtained by Fox News between Hunter Biden’s former business associates show an effort “to get Joe involved” in their anticipated joint venture with Chinese Energy company CEFC because that would create the impression this was “a truly family business” to the Chinese.
James Gilliar, one of Hunter Biden’s former business partners, sent a message to Tony Bobulinski, another former associate and the CEO of Sinohawk Holdings, on May 11, 2017, according to the report Thursday.
Gilliar wrote: “Man U are right let’s get the company set up, then tell H and family the high stakes and get Joe involved.”
Bobulinski, you will recall, sat for a comprehensive interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson in October during which he detailed a two-hour meeting with former Vice President Joe Biden on May 2, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton bar in Los Angeles.
He said Hunter Biden both arranged and attended the meeting, which also included Joe Biden’s brother, James.
According to Fox News, in an exchange dated April 30, 2017, Bobulinski wrote to Gilliar: “What is the deal w Jim Biden as he wasn’t part of the discussion but now seems a focal point.”
Gilliar responded: “With H demons, could be good to have a back up, he strengthens our USP to Chinese as it looks like a truly family business, and I like the dude.”
The Fox report explained that “USP” generally stands for either “unique selling proposition” or “unique selling point,” although a source told the outlet it could also be a reference to “U.S. persons.”
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Joe Biden, the presumptive president-elect, has repeatedly denied having any knowledge of his son’s business affairs, let alone being involved in them or receiving any financial benefit from them. His claims appear unlikely in light of the explosive emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop, which were revealed by the New York Post in October, and the steady stream of new information reported since then.
As I see it, the reported text in which Gilliar presented the idea of “getting Joe involved” as a viable option rather than as an inconceivable notion speaks volumes about Biden’s knowledge of his son’s foreign business dealings.
In another exchange obtained by Fox News, the two discussed an upcoming meeting scheduled for May 7, 2017, with the CEO of CEFC and several top executives. Gilliar asked Bobulinski to “come up with an A lister to meet chairman Sunday.”
Bobulinski responded on May 4, “Ok. A ‘lister’?”
Gilliar explained, “Top person at same level as chairman, who would like to access China or money. It’s the way it works culturally for them.” He added, “And empowers the B family so therefore us.”
Prior to the election, Big Tech suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story. Most establishment media outlets either ignored it or told viewers it was Russian disinformation intended to help President Donald Trump win re-election.
Joe Biden, who was questioned about his son’s overseas business affairs during the final presidential debate, told Americans, “There are 50 former national intelligence folks who said that what he’s [Trump] accusing me of is a Russian plant. They have said that this has all the … five former heads of the CIA, both parties, say what he’s saying is a bunch of garbage. Nobody believes it except him and his good friend, Rudy Giuliani.”
In a softball interview Thursday on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Biden said, “I have, we have great confidence in our son. I am not concerned about any accusations made against him. It’s used to get to me.
“I think it’s kind of foul play. But look, it is what it is, and he’s a grown man. He is the smartest man I know, I mean, for the pure intellectual capacity. And as long as he’s good, we’re good.”
We believe you, Joe.
Jill Biden appeared with him and alternated between casting Nancy Reagan-esque gazes of admiration at her husband and nodding her head up and down to express agreement.
In the meantime, their “smart” son is being investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware over what he described as a tax matter but reportedly goes much further.
On top of that, The Daily Caller reported Wednesday that it had obtained emails from another one of Hunter Biden’s former business associates, Eric Schwerin.
In these emails, the former vice president’s son was “repeatedly told … that he was set to receive payments from the Chinese private equity firm BHR Partners starting in 2019 and for years to come,” the report said.
According to the article, in October 2019, Hunter Biden’s attorney issued a statement saying he “had not received any distributions from BHR.”
Is Hunter Biden currently receiving payments from this company?
The allegations that Joe Biden’s son was involved in a foreign influence-peddling scheme are beginning to pile up, and it’s becoming more difficult by the day to believe the presumptive president-elect had no knowledge of, or received no benefit from, those activities.
Joe Biden very well may have been compromised by his son’s business dealings with China or other countries.
Americans deserve to know.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Dr. Doom Slams America’s ‘Independent Spirit,’ Says It Has ‘Hurt Us’ During the COVID Pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci , America ’ s chief infectious disease expert , doesn ’ t think much of America ’ s “ independent spirit , ” particularly as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Now , mind you , Fauci is a hammer trying to hit the biggest nail since World War II .
Of course he has some opinions on why you should listen to him and listen good .
( Unless it ’ s that part about not buying masks at the beginning of the pandemic .
That part you probably should have ignored . )
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit ” has led to is unnerving — namely , conspiracy theories in which the Americans think the coronavirus is , in fact , a hoax .
Fauci , the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the de facto point man for the federal government on the epidemiological aspect of COVID-19 , made the remarks in an interview with The Washington Post published Wednesday .
When “ asked whether the different outcome [ in terms of the differences in coronavirus measures between the U.S. and other countries ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the executive branch ’ s stance on avoiding national mandates , ” Fauci seemed to side with the former .
According to The Post , Fauci said the “ independent spirit in the United States of people not wanting to comply with public health measures has certainly hurt us a bit.
” How it ’ s hurt us , however , was a little odd .
“ There are people in various parts of the country who still believe that [ COVID-19 ] is a hoax , that it ’ s fake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hospitals have been overrun with patients in the hospital beds and in the intensive care unit , ” Fauci said .
“ That ’ s very unusual to see a situation like that but that is what is going on in this country.
” I ’ m curious how one ’ s “ independent spirit ” leads one to believe that the disease “ is a hoax , that it ’ s fake , ” but there you go .
Fauci has made similar comments disparaging America ’ s “ independent spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to CNBC , he used a speech from the National Cathedral in Washington , D.C. , to talk about problems with compliance he said were similar to those seen over in the United Kingdom .
“ I was talking with my U.K. colleagues who are saying the U.K. is similar to where we are now , because each of our countries have that independent spirit , ” Fauci said .
“ I can understand that , but now is the time to do what you ’ re told.
” RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White To Get Vaccine First Fauci , a man not always given to self-awareness , went on to say because of the steps being taken to fight COVID , scientists were sometimes seen as “ authoritarian ” and that science “ has been lumped into politics ” now .
“ All of a sudden science gets caught in a lot of this divisiveness , ” Fauci said .
Imagine how that might happen , particularly when those scientists are saying “ now is the time to do what you ’ re told.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly with Christmas coming up ?
“ “ Stay at home as much as you can , keep your interactions to the extent possible to members of the same household , ” Fauci told The Post .
“ This can not be business as usual this Christmas because we ’ re already in a very difficult situation , and we ’ re going to make it worse , if we don ’ t do something about it.
” He also had some tips if you needed to have “ a tough conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Post reported .
“ You try to explain : You ’ re going to have many more Christmases ahead of you .
You ’ ve enjoyed many more Christmases before , ” Fauci said .
“ Maybe this is a time to just say , ‘ This is an unusual situation , it ’ s not going to last forever , it is highly likely that with vaccines being distributed , that we will be back to normal by next Christmas.
’ So make the choice and keep yourself and your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have many more Christmases ahead of you .
That ’ s the way I would try to reason with them.
” As for those determined to see their family : “ What some people do is they get a test right before they travel and if it ’ s negative , they try to protect it , quarantine themselves , travel to wherever they ’ re going and stay several days separated from the people they ’ ve come to visit and then get another test.
” When Anthony Fauci ’ s role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the years to come — as it no doubt will be — his inability to understand human motivation and how it responds to messaging will have to be addressed .
It ’ s not just lecturing us about our “ independent spirit.
” Last week , Fauci was asked about the reluctance of the black community to trust the government in medical matters , particularly given a history that includes the Tuskegee Experiment .
One of the reasons Fauci gave : “ That vaccine was actually developed in my institute ’ s Vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague , Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett , or Kizzy Corbett.
” “ Kizzy is an African-American scientist who is right at the forefront of the development of the vaccine , ” he said .
Fauci , our nation ’ s top infectious disease expert , was asked a question about one of the great challenges of COVID-19 inoculation in the United States .
It ’ s something his colleagues have no doubt discussed at length .
His answer : Don ’ t worry , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a not-entirely-distant cousin of the , “ I ’ m not racist , one of my best friends is black ” argument .
At least it ’ s not as patently counterproductive as telling people that “ now is the time to do what you ’ re told ” — a certain way to get people to revolt against doing what they ’ re told .
Our “ independent spirit ” isn ’ t the problem — and if our national character was going to be an issue , what Fauci is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a way to work with it .
Instead of providing reasonable guidelines for people to spend the holidays so as to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 , Fauci gave us all advice on how to have a hard talk with our relatives about the dangers of COVID , as if we were talking to our kids about avoiding drugs .
Perhaps the Dr. Doom act worked at the beginning of the pandemic .
It ’ s not doing the job now .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s chief infectious disease expert, doesn’t think much of America’s “independent spirit,” particularly as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, mind you, Fauci is a hammer trying to hit the biggest nail since World War II. Of course he has some opinions on why you should listen to him and listen good. (Unless it’s that part about not buying masks at the beginning of the pandemic. That part you probably should have ignored.)
However, what Fauci says this “independent spirit” has led to is unnerving — namely, conspiracy theories in which the Americans think the coronavirus is, in fact, a hoax.
Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the de facto point man for the federal government on the epidemiological aspect of COVID-19, made the remarks in an interview with The Washington Post published Wednesday.
When “asked whether the different outcome [in terms of the differences in coronavirus measures between the U.S. and other countries] has more to do with American individualism or the executive branch’s stance on avoiding national mandates,” Fauci seemed to side with the former.
According to The Post, Fauci said the “independent spirit in the United States of people not wanting to comply with public health measures has certainly hurt us a bit.”
How it’s hurt us, however, was a little odd.
“There are people in various parts of the country who still believe that [COVID-19] is a hoax, that it’s fake — even when in their own state the hospitals have been overrun with patients in the hospital beds and in the intensive care unit,” Fauci said.
“That’s very unusual to see a situation like that but that is what is going on in this country.”
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I’m curious how one’s “independent spirit” leads one to believe that the disease “is a hoax, that it’s fake,” but there you go.
Fauci has made similar comments disparaging America’s “independent spirit” in the past.
In November, according to CNBC, he used a speech from the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to talk about problems with compliance he said were similar to those seen over in the United Kingdom.
“I was talking with my U.K. colleagues who are saying the U.K. is similar to where we are now, because each of our countries have that independent spirit,” Fauci said.
“I can understand that, but now is the time to do what you’re told.”
Fauci, a man not always given to self-awareness, went on to say because of the steps being taken to fight COVID, scientists were sometimes seen as “authoritarian” and that science “has been lumped into politics” now.
“All of a sudden science gets caught in a lot of this divisiveness,” Fauci said.
Imagine how that might happen, particularly when those scientists are saying “now is the time to do what you’re told.”
So, what should we do now, particularly with Christmas coming up? “
“Stay at home as much as you can, keep your interactions to the extent possible to members of the same household,” Fauci told The Post.
“This cannot be business as usual this Christmas because we’re already in a very difficult situation, and we’re going to make it worse, if we don’t do something about it.”
He also had some tips if you needed to have “a tough conversation with a family member or friend,” The Post reported.
“You try to explain: You’re going to have many more Christmases ahead of you. You’ve enjoyed many more Christmases before,” Fauci said.
“Maybe this is a time to just say, ‘This is an unusual situation, it’s not going to last forever, it is highly likely that with vaccines being distributed, that we will be back to normal by next Christmas.’ So make the choice and keep yourself and your family healthy so that you’ll have many more Christmases ahead of you. That’s the way I would try to reason with them.”
As for those determined to see their family: “What some people do is they get a test right before they travel and if it’s negative, they try to protect it, quarantine themselves, travel to wherever they’re going and stay several days separated from the people they’ve come to visit and then get another test.”
When Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 crisis is re-examined in the years to come — as it no doubt will be — his inability to understand human motivation and how it responds to messaging will have to be addressed.
It’s not just lecturing us about our “independent spirit.” Last week, Fauci was asked about the reluctance of the black community to trust the government in medical matters, particularly given a history that includes the Tuskegee Experiment.
One of the reasons Fauci gave: “That vaccine was actually developed in my institute’s Vaccine Research Center by a team of scientists led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, or Kizzy Corbett.”
“Kizzy is an African-American scientist who is right at the forefront of the development of the vaccine,” he said.
Fauci, our nation’s top infectious disease expert, was asked a question about one of the great challenges of COVID-19 inoculation in the United States. It’s something his colleagues have no doubt discussed at length.
His answer: Don’t worry, one of our top scientists was African-American. This is a not-entirely-distant cousin of the, “I’m not racist, one of my best friends is black” argument.
At least it’s not as patently counterproductive as telling people that “now is the time to do what you’re told” — a certain way to get people to revolt against doing what they’re told.
Our “independent spirit” isn’t the problem — and if our national character was going to be an issue, what Fauci is admitting is the government couldn’t find a way to work with it.
Instead of providing reasonable guidelines for people to spend the holidays so as to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Fauci gave us all advice on how to have a hard talk with our relatives about the dangers of COVID, as if we were talking to our kids about avoiding drugs.
Perhaps the Dr. Doom act worked at the beginning of the pandemic. It’s not doing the job now.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Just Lost Her Bid for a Key Position

Progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been rejected by fellow House Democrats in her bid to give her House presence as much clout as her social media presence .
On Thursday , the House Democratic Steering Committee passed over Ocasio-Cortez and instead gave Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice , who also represents New York , a seat on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee .
Rice will be entering her fourth term next year , and Ocasio-Cortez her second .
Rice is more of a moderate than Ocasio-Cortez , who had lobbied hard to win the spot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the seat was not without some drama , Politico reported .
Instead of a consensus decision , the duel between New York Democrats for the committee seat went to a secret ballot vote , with Rice winning 46-13 , according to the outlet .
During a video meeting prior to the vote , some Democrats were reportedly adamant against rewarding Ocasio-Cortez , who has worked against centrist Democrats in primaries .
“ I ’ m taking into account who works against other members in primaries and who doesn ’ t , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Politico , who cited “ multiple sources.
” Cuellar was among those who faced a progressive challenger who was supported by Ocasio-Cortez .
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York did reportedly support Ocasio-Cortez over Rice , however .
An anonymous House Democratic lawmaker told Axios that Ocasio-Cortez “ doesn ’ t have enough relationships .
She needs to learn from this.
” But Axios also noted that outside of Congress , Ocasio-Cortez can be a formidable figure .
“ The vote would have been very different if it wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The seat on the panel had been held by Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel of New York , who lost a primary to a progressive Democrat backed by Ocasio-Cortez , according to Politico .
The vote produced a round of mockery aimed at Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter .
RELATED : Pollster : 'Defund the Police ' Paves Way for Dems Losing 'Overwhelmingly' “ It is an honor to be selected by my Democratic colleagues to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress , ” Rice said .
The panel oversees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change .
“ New Yorkers deserve a fighter to lower the cost of prescription drugs , address climate change , and improve our drinking water , ” Rice said .
“ I look forward to working with my colleagues to help the incoming Biden-Harris administration combat the COVID-19 pandemic and build back our economy.
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Progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been rejected by fellow House Democrats in her bid to give her House presence as much clout as her social media presence.
On Thursday, the House Democratic Steering Committee passed over Ocasio-Cortez and instead gave Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice, who also represents New York, a seat on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee.
Rice will be entering her fourth term next year, and Ocasio-Cortez her second.
Rice is more of a moderate than Ocasio-Cortez, who had lobbied hard to win the spot, according to The Hill.
The battle for the seat was not without some drama, Politico reported.
Instead of a consensus decision, the duel between New York Democrats for the committee seat went to a secret ballot vote, with Rice winning 46-13, according to the outlet.
During a video meeting prior to the vote, some Democrats were reportedly adamant against rewarding Ocasio-Cortez, who has worked against centrist Democrats in primaries.
“I’m taking into account who works against other members in primaries and who doesn’t,” Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said, according to Politico, who cited “multiple sources.” Cuellar was among those who faced a progressive challenger who was supported by Ocasio-Cortez.
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York did reportedly support Ocasio-Cortez over Rice, however.
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An anonymous House Democratic lawmaker told Axios that Ocasio-Cortez “doesn’t have enough relationships. She needs to learn from this.”
But Axios also noted that outside of Congress, Ocasio-Cortez can be a formidable figure.
“The vote would have been very different if it wasn’t secret,” the anonymous lawmaker said.
The seat on the panel had been held by Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel of New York, who lost a primary to a progressive Democrat backed by Ocasio-Cortez, according to Politico.
The vote produced a round of mockery aimed at Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter.
AOC got what she deserves….. Passed Over! Work with others, Do Not COMPLAIN. RT @thehill: JUST IN: Rice selected over Ocasio-Cortez for spot on Energy and Commerce panel https://t.co/YXGJOhQ3cD pic.twitter.com/V3ENY53qIu — Doug Goodman (@purpleH2Oski) December 17, 2020
Don’t ask me to take @AOC seriously when her own party caucus doesn’t take her seriously. I mean, Rice was on Pelosi’s bad side last time, and got rejected for prime committees. And Pelosi STILL preferred Rice over AOC. https://t.co/oK3YQ7scaC — Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) December 18, 2020
“The panel launched into an intense round of speeches on each candidate, with several Democrats speaking up to lobby against Ocasio-Cortez.” The party doesn’t even respect you @AOC. Are you ready to join us and fight for a Medicare for All floor vote? https://t.co/fEaZtpk5W6 — Ryan Knight ? (@ProudSocialist) December 18, 2020
“It is an honor to be selected by my Democratic colleagues to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress,” Rice said.
The panel oversees policy areas that include health care and climate change.
“New Yorkers deserve a fighter to lower the cost of prescription drugs, address climate change, and improve our drinking water,” Rice said.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to help the incoming Biden-Harris administration combat the COVID-19 pandemic and build back our economy.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--Woman Faces Decades in Prison on Firearms Charges – Even Though ‘Not a Single Gun Was Real’

Any connoisseur of local TV news is familiar with the guns-on-the-table shot .
Whenever the police bust a gun-running operation , there they are : Posing in front of a table , all of the firearms on full display .
It helps if you can put some ammo or narcotics next to them .
It really helps if there ’ s some gun that ’ s wildly illegal — say , an Uzi — in the cache .
Don ’ t get me wrong — I ’ m not against this kind of thing .
The police are entitled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if this is the 11 o ’ clock news , the footage usually comes on at about 11:17 .
The alternative generally is some fear-mongering story about how your next drink of water may be your last .
I don ’ t know if the men and women of the New York Police Department ’ s 112th Precinct managed to get on the news with this haul of weapons from last December , although they certainly made sure everyone on Twitter saw it : The 22 weapons you see in the Twitter picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police say they found them by acting on a tip .
She ’ s facing a 25-year prison sentence if convicted .
There ’ s only one problem with this case : Basically , none of the weapons were real .
According to the Forest Hills Post , Zlatkis ’ house in Forest Hills , a neighborhood in Queens , was raided at 6 a.m. on Dec. 27 , 2019 , with two young children in the home .
At the time , Zlatkis was charged with four counts of criminal possession of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local law , and one count of acting injuriously to a child under 17 .
According to multiple reports , only one of the guns wasn ’ t fake .
But it was missing the trigger , hand grip and internal mechanisms necessary for it to operate , the Queens Daily Eagle reported .
Other than that … The rest of the guns were toy replicas , airsoft guns and starter pistols , the Eagle reported .
I ’ m not saying the police didn ’ t know this at the time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement officers posing around a table filled with starter guns and airsoft rifles .
RELATED : CBS 's 'Blue Bloods ' Breaks Hollywood Trend , Speaks Up for Cops in 'Defund Police ' Episode As of Thursday , the tweet remained up , and it remains unclear when police realized they didn ’ t have a single working gun .
“ Firearms were recovered on Friday , December 27 , 2019 , in regard to a search warrant and deemed inoperable at a later date , ” Detective Denise Moroney , an NYPD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges are still pending , because Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz isn ’ t the common-sense type .
It ’ s good to see she ’ s hard at work faking at keeping the people of Queens safe by protecting them from fake guns .
For her part , Zlatkis won ’ t accept a plea bargain .
Zlatkis and her husband , Elvis Selimi , would lend the fake guns for use as props in music videos , she said .
“ We do videos with them as props , ” rapper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t know you could actually get in trouble with all that .
That ’ s wild .
They ’ re fake.
” Joe Murray , her attorney and a former Queens district attorney candidate , has vowed to “ clear her name.
” He noted that , despite the seriousness of the charges , the judge released Zlatkis on her own recognizance after she spent one night in jail .
This , again , doesn ’ t speak to law enforcement viewing these “ guns ” as much of a threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I want to clear her name .
She ’ s not a gangster , ” Murray said .
In the meantime , the charges have wreaked havoc on Zlatkis ’ life , with her arrest being at the top of Google searches of her name and Facebook acquaintances sharing the story .
She says she turned down an initial job offer after realizing an intensive background check would be required .
For now , given the renewed attention the case is receiving , the Queens District Attorney ’ s Office is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not comment on pending cases , ” spokeswoman Kim Livingston told Patch .
If you want a comment on the matter , though , the tweet showing the “ weapons ” is still up .
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Any connoisseur of local TV news is familiar with the guns-on-the-table shot.
Whenever the police bust a gun-running operation, there they are: Posing in front of a table, all of the firearms on full display. It helps if you can put some ammo or narcotics next to them. It really helps if there’s some gun that’s wildly illegal — say, an Uzi — in the cache.
Don’t get me wrong — I’m not against this kind of thing. The police are entitled to flex, after all. Plus, if this is the 11 o’clock news, the footage usually comes on at about 11:17. The alternative generally is some fear-mongering story about how your next drink of water may be your last.
I don’t know if the men and women of the New York Police Department’s 112th Precinct managed to get on the news with this haul of weapons from last December, although they certainly made sure everyone on Twitter saw it:
Great job yesterday from our Field Intelligence Officer and Special Operations Unit for a successful search warrant taking multiple guns off the streets of Forest Hills. pic.twitter.com/4oNwIeRjYp — NYPD 112th Precinct (@NYPD112Pct) December 28, 2019
The 22 weapons you see in the Twitter picture belonged to Elizaveta Zlatkis, 31; police say they found them by acting on a tip. She’s facing a 25-year prison sentence if convicted.
There’s only one problem with this case: Basically, none of the weapons were real.
According to the Forest Hills Post, Zlatkis’ house in Forest Hills, a neighborhood in Queens, was raided at 6 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2019, with two young children in the home.
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At the time, Zlatkis was charged with four counts of criminal possession of a weapon, eight counts of violating local law, and one count of acting injuriously to a child under 17.
According to multiple reports, only one of the guns wasn’t fake. But it was missing the trigger, hand grip and internal mechanisms necessary for it to operate, the Queens Daily Eagle reported.
Other than that …
The rest of the guns were toy replicas, airsoft guns and starter pistols, the Eagle reported.
I’m not saying the police didn’t know this at the time, although one might raise questions about law enforcement officers posing around a table filled with starter guns and airsoft rifles.
As of Thursday, the tweet remained up, and it remains unclear when police realized they didn’t have a single working gun.
“Firearms were recovered on Friday, December 27, 2019, in regard to a search warrant and deemed inoperable at a later date,” Detective Denise Moroney, an NYPD spokeswoman, told the Eagle.
But charges are still pending, because Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz isn’t the common-sense type. It’s good to see she’s hard at work faking at keeping the people of Queens safe by protecting them from fake guns.
For her part, Zlatkis won’t accept a plea bargain. Zlatkis and her husband, Elvis Selimi, would lend the fake guns for use as props in music videos, she said.
“We do videos with them as props,” rapper Crucial told the Eagle. “I didn’t know you could actually get in trouble with all that. That’s wild. They’re fake.”
Joe Murray, her attorney and a former Queens district attorney candidate, has vowed to “clear her name.”
“Not a single gun was real,” Murray said.
He noted that, despite the seriousness of the charges, the judge released Zlatkis on her own recognizance after she spent one night in jail. This, again, doesn’t speak to law enforcement viewing these “guns” as much of a threat at the time of her arrest.
“I want to clear her name. She’s not a gangster,” Murray said.
In the meantime, the charges have wreaked havoc on Zlatkis’ life, with her arrest being at the top of Google searches of her name and Facebook acquaintances sharing the story. She says she turned down an initial job offer after realizing an intensive background check would be required.
“I look completely crazy,” Zltakis said. “It’s humiliating.”
For now, given the renewed attention the case is receiving, the Queens District Attorney’s Office is being circumspect about the case.
“We do not comment on pending cases,” spokeswoman Kim Livingston told Patch.
If you want a comment on the matter, though, the tweet showing the “weapons” is still up.
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--Woman Born Without Hands Denied Entry Into Bookstore for Not Wearing Mask

Canada isn ’ t exactly the country you ’ d expect to be ground zero for a mask kerfuffle .
Sure , they have their Karens and their mask refuseniks , but they ’ re , you know , Canadians .
Niceness will go only so far when you ’ re dealing with draconian inflexibility , however — particularly when a woman who can ’ t put on her own mask is denied entry into a bookstore .
Elisabeth Walker-Young , 43 , is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer who was born without hands .
According to Canada ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of her arms but can not put on a mask by herself .
The four-time Paralympian is an Order of Canada recipient .
She ’ s a member of the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame .
She was the chef de mission — the individual in charge of a national team at an international event — for Canada at the 2015 Parapan American Games .
“ Elisabeth Walker-Young embodies excellence both in and beyond competition .
As a decorated Paralympic swimmer , she broke numerous national and world records over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the office of the Governor General of Canada proclaimed when she was invested with the Order of Canada in 2019 .
“ In her retirement , she champions inclusive sport across the country as an advocate and mentor and speaks to varied audiences about inclusion , acceptance and authentic leadership .
As chef de mission at the 2015 Toronto Parapan Am Games , she led Team Canada with distinction and brought national visibility to the Paralympic movement.
” But she can ’ t get into a bookstore on her own because she can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And not only that , the bookstore is fine with this .
According to the Global News story Monday , Walker-Young tried to enter a location of the Indigo chain of bookstores at Broadway and Granville in Vancouver when she was stopped because she couldn ’ t put on her face covering .
“ When I am out with my daughter or my husband , they will help me put on a mask , ” she said .
“ But when I am out in the world independently , I just can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she was denied entry .
“ It ’ s just not fair .
I am not an anti-masker , ” she said .
“ I actually don ’ t go out often because I am trying not to make people feel uncomfortable , which is an awful way to navigate the world.
” Indigo is to Canada what Barnes and Noble is to the United States .
It ’ s the country ’ s largest book retailer , with superstores that involve , according to The New York Times , “ hulking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the store in question make it seem hulking enough — which means , of course , that one person who wasn ’ t wearing a mask because of a congenital disability that precluded them from putting it on wasn ’ t putting a store at risk .
RELATED : NYT Floats Idea That Elderly Are Too White To Get Vaccine First Nevertheless , she was turned away .
Walker-Young is the most famous individual in several high-profile cases in which people who would have had mask exemptions in a sane world were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Andrew Chiao , a 12-year-old boy who has autism , was turned away with his mother from an Indigo location in Burnaby , British Columbia , on Nov. 22 .
Tina Chiao says her child not only has autism , but a sensory processing disorder in which wearing any kind of personal protective equipment leads to behavioral problems .
“ He doesn ’ t read or write .
He doesn ’ t have the ability to use a computer .
He doesn ’ t understand the concept of online shopping , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Tina presented staff with a pediatrician ’ s note explaining why her child couldn ’ t wear a mask , the two were turned away anyhow .
“ It was really unfortunate and made us very angry about the situation , ” she said .
In British Columbia , all individuals must wear masks in indoor public spaces — unless they can ’ t wear them because of behavioral , physical , psychological or other health conditions .
This doesn ’ t seem to have been a problem for Chiao , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public settings , grocery stores , transit — and everyone has been really accommodating of Andrew ’ s extra needs , ” Chiao said .
“ I think people with disabilities are being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic , and you have a group of people who are already excluded and now they are being further excluded.
” Indigo doesn ’ t seem to care , since the company is standing by its policy .
“ In making the decision to update our mask policy , we ’ ve been mindful of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customer human rights .
At Indigo , we deeply respect the rights and distinct needs of each of our customers , ” an email to Global News read .
“ While we understand that access to our store may be more limited during the COVID-19 pandemic , we are dedicated to serving our customers and are confident that the reasonable accommodations we offer can ensure your continued access to Indigo ’ s services and products.
” There ’ s one exception — in Quebec , after a mother and her 8-year-old son who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies were changed .
Not because of any sudden wellspring of reason , however : Laws in Quebec state that no child under 10 can be forced to wear a mask .
So , in essence , COVID-19 has turned Canada into the opposite of our stereotype of the country .
Sure , I ’ m guessing there are plenty of Canadians who are surly and sarcastic , who don ’ t drink their coffee at Tim Horton ’ s and prefer baseball to hockey .
However , one thing the country seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They weren ’ t the rancorous Americans down south .
And yet , in Canada ’ s largest bookstore chain — with its cavernous stores where social distancing is hardly difficult — a former Paralympian and Order of Canada recipient without hands and a child with autism and a sensory disorder can ’ t get into a bookseller because of the ugliest kind of Nurse Ratched-esque rules-obsessed rigidity .
Indigo has survived and thrived in the era of Amazon , surprisingly .
Hopefully , our neighbors to the north have some vestigial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Canada isn’t exactly the country you’d expect to be ground zero for a mask kerfuffle. Sure, they have their Karens and their mask refuseniks, but they’re, you know, Canadians.
Affable. Pliable. Nice.
Niceness will go only so far when you’re dealing with draconian inflexibility, however — particularly when a woman who can’t put on her own mask is denied entry into a bookstore.
Elisabeth Walker-Young, 43, is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer who was born without hands. According to Canada’s Global News, she has some fingers at the end of her arms but cannot put on a mask by herself.
The four-time Paralympian is an Order of Canada recipient. She’s a member of the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. She was the chef de mission — the individual in charge of a national team at an international event — for Canada at the 2015 Parapan American Games.
“Elisabeth Walker-Young embodies excellence both in and beyond competition. As a decorated Paralympic swimmer, she broke numerous national and world records over the course of her career,” the office of the Governor General of Canada proclaimed when she was invested with the Order of Canada in 2019.
“In her retirement, she champions inclusive sport across the country as an advocate and mentor and speaks to varied audiences about inclusion, acceptance and authentic leadership. As chef de mission at the 2015 Toronto Parapan Am Games, she led Team Canada with distinction and brought national visibility to the Paralympic movement.”
But she can’t get into a bookstore on her own because she can’t put on her mask. And not only that, the bookstore is fine with this.
According to the Global News story Monday, Walker-Young tried to enter a location of the Indigo chain of bookstores at Broadway and Granville in Vancouver when she was stopped because she couldn’t put on her face covering.
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“When I am out with my daughter or my husband, they will help me put on a mask,” she said. “But when I am out in the world independently, I just can’t do it.”
And despite this, she was denied entry.
“It’s just not fair. I am not an anti-masker,” she said. “I actually don’t go out often because I am trying not to make people feel uncomfortable, which is an awful way to navigate the world.”
Indigo is to Canada what Barnes and Noble is to the United States. It’s the country’s largest book retailer, with superstores that involve, according to The New York Times, “hulking retail spaces stocking 100,000 titles.”
Pictures of the store in question make it seem hulking enough — which means, of course, that one person who wasn’t wearing a mask because of a congenital disability that precluded them from putting it on wasn’t putting a store at risk.
Nevertheless, she was turned away.
Walker-Young is the most famous individual in several high-profile cases in which people who would have had mask exemptions in a sane world were turned away from Indigo stores across Canada.
Andrew Chiao, a 12-year-old boy who has autism, was turned away with his mother from an Indigo location in Burnaby, British Columbia, on Nov. 22.
Tina Chiao says her child not only has autism, but a sensory processing disorder in which wearing any kind of personal protective equipment leads to behavioral problems.
“He doesn’t read or write. He doesn’t have the ability to use a computer. He doesn’t understand the concept of online shopping,” Chiao told Global News.
However, after Tina presented staff with a pediatrician’s note explaining why her child couldn’t wear a mask, the two were turned away anyhow.
“It was really unfortunate and made us very angry about the situation,” she said.
In British Columbia, all individuals must wear masks in indoor public spaces — unless they can’t wear them because of behavioral, physical, psychological or other health conditions.
This doesn’t seem to have been a problem for Chiao, however.
“We have been in other public settings, grocery stores, transit — and everyone has been really accommodating of Andrew’s extra needs,” Chiao said.
“I think people with disabilities are being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, and you have a group of people who are already excluded and now they are being further excluded.”
Indigo doesn’t seem to care, since the company is standing by its policy.
“In making the decision to update our mask policy, we’ve been mindful of our legal obligations, especially those relating to customer human rights. At Indigo, we deeply respect the rights and distinct needs of each of our customers,” an email to Global News read.
“While we understand that access to our store may be more limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are dedicated to serving our customers and are confident that the reasonable accommodations we offer can ensure your continued access to Indigo’s services and products.”
There’s one exception — in Quebec, after a mother and her 8-year-old son who has autism were turned away, store policies were changed. Not because of any sudden wellspring of reason, however: Laws in Quebec state that no child under 10 can be forced to wear a mask.
So, in essence, COVID-19 has turned Canada into the opposite of our stereotype of the country.
Sure, I’m guessing there are plenty of Canadians who are surly and sarcastic, who don’t drink their coffee at Tim Horton’s and prefer baseball to hockey. However, one thing the country seemed to prize was a spirit of accommodation. They weren’t the rancorous Americans down south.
And yet, in Canada’s largest bookstore chain — with its cavernous stores where social distancing is hardly difficult — a former Paralympian and Order of Canada recipient without hands and a child with autism and a sensory disorder can’t get into a bookseller because of the ugliest kind of Nurse Ratched-esque rules-obsessed rigidity.
Indigo has survived and thrived in the era of Amazon, surprisingly. Hopefully, our neighbors to the north have some vestigial affability left.
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--China Takes Page from Democrats’ History, Reportedly Using Slave Labor To Harvest Cotton

The People ’ s Republic of China has been accused of taking a page from the Democratic Party ’ s history books by embracing the practice of slavery to cheaply bring in cotton harvests .
And like the inhumane institution held up by Democrats in the antebellum American south , the Chinese are reportedly perpetrating this evil against one of their own country ’ s minority groups .
According to information and intelligence gathered by the Center for Global Policy in a Dec. 14 report , the People ’ s Republic is forcing “ hundreds of thousands ” of Uighurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The evidence shows that in 2018 , three [ Uighur ] regions alone mobilized at least 570,000 persons into cotton-picking operations through the government ’ s coercive labor training and transfer scheme , ” the CGP said in its analysis .
The thinktank speculates that the number of those forced into the fields is actually hundreds of thousands higher than 570,000 .
This puts a massive question mark on the Chinese textile industry , where Xinjiang ’ s slavery-sourced cotton makes up 85 percent of the country ’ s total production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CGP .
Most of this cotton must be picked by hand .
Considering the massive amount of raw material coming out of the region , it ’ s likely that any industry that uses cotton in the country is now tainted by the specter of indentured servitude and cultural genocide .
Slavery is banned in most countries , but exists in different forms despite the laws that ban it .
The abhorrent practice was legal in many American states all the way up to the second half of the 19th century .
Championed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it took a civil war for slavery to finally be abolished from the republic .
While the practice was made illegal , leading Democrats vindictively worked to make things as tough as possible for newly-freed black Americans .
Proud members of the party during the era include members of the Confederate States of America , white supremacists , and segregationists .
The animosity of the white southern Democrats toward their black chattel appears to mirror that of the ethnic Han-dominated Chinese Communist Party and the Uighur minority .
Uighurs , whose native @ @ @ @ @ @ @ northwestern China , have a different culture , religion , and language than that of the country at large .
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While China seems appears intent on moving full steam ahead with the oppression of an entire people , members of the modern Democratic Party are more than happy to turn a blind eye to the reported injustice happening across the Pacific Ocean .
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communist regime , and Chinese President Xi Jinping even refers to the former vice president as an “ old friend.
” If Biden ends up taking the White House , don ’ t expect China to stop this behavior anytime soon .
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The People’s Republic of China has been accused of taking a page from the Democratic Party’s history books by embracing the practice of slavery to cheaply bring in cotton harvests.
And like the inhumane institution held up by Democrats in the antebellum American south, the Chinese are reportedly perpetrating this evil against one of their own country’s minority groups.
According to information and intelligence gathered by the Center for Global Policy in a Dec. 14 report, the People’s Republic is forcing “hundreds of thousands” of Uighurs to pick cotton in Xinjiang, China.
“The evidence shows that in 2018, three [Uighur] regions alone mobilized at least 570,000 persons into cotton-picking operations through the government’s coercive labor training and transfer scheme,” the CGP said in its analysis.
The thinktank speculates that the number of those forced into the fields is actually hundreds of thousands higher than 570,000.
This puts a massive question mark on the Chinese textile industry, where Xinjiang’s slavery-sourced cotton makes up 85 percent of the country’s total production of the fiber, according to the CGP. Most of this cotton must be picked by hand.
Considering the massive amount of raw material coming out of the region, it’s likely that any industry that uses cotton in the country is now tainted by the specter of indentured servitude and cultural genocide.
Slavery is banned in most countries, but exists in different forms despite the laws that ban it.
The abhorrent practice was legal in many American states all the way up to the second half of the 19th century.
Championed by the overwhelmingly Democratic Party-led agricultural regions, it took a civil war for slavery to finally be abolished from the republic.
While the practice was made illegal, leading Democrats vindictively worked to make things as tough as possible for newly-freed black Americans.
Proud members of the party during the era include members of the Confederate States of America, white supremacists, and segregationists.
The animosity of the white southern Democrats toward their black chattel appears to mirror that of the ethnic Han-dominated Chinese Communist Party and the Uighur minority.
Uighurs, whose native land is a rural province in remote northwestern China, have a different culture, religion, and language than that of the country at large.
While China seems appears intent on moving full steam ahead with the oppression of an entire people, members of the modern Democratic Party are more than happy to turn a blind eye to the reported injustice happening across the Pacific Ocean.
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden is also remarkably close to elites of the communist regime, and Chinese President Xi Jinping even refers to the former vice president as an “old friend.”
If Biden ends up taking the White House, don’t expect China to stop this behavior anytime soon.
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--Armed Group Breaks Into Family Home; Only Half Make It Out Alive After Dad Rains Hellfire

A 4-year-old girl will live to see another Christmas because her dad was one of the “ good guys with a gun ” that Second Amendment opponents pretend is just a myth .
A home invasion that began at about 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 ended when the homeowner opened fire on four armed intruders in his home in Lacombe , Louisiana , WVUE-TV reported .
Two of the men — 25-year-old Renard Causey Jr. and 21-year-old Justin Hill — were shot dead , and the other two suspects were wounded .
The homeowner ’ s 4-year-old daughter also was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is expected to make a full recovery , according to multiple reports .
The suspects might have pistol-whipped the homeowner before he opened fire , one of the homeowner ’ s relatives told WVUE .
“ While it is always tragic any time there is a loss of life , I am pleased that due to the rapid response time of our deputies , all parties that were involved in this isolated incident have been accounted for , ” St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith told WGNO-TV .
The sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Renard Causey Sr. and Jason Leblanc — will be charged with first-degree murder , armed robbery and home invasion after they are released from the hospital , according to WDSU-TV .
A sheriff ’ s office spokesperson told The Times-Picayune they are still investigating the altercation , but that the two surviving suspects were charged with murder under Louisiana law because their criminal actions resulted in the deaths of their accomplices .
The homeowner will not be charged , the outlet reported .
This kind of scenario illustrates the importance of the Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Had the homeowner not been armed , it ’ s possible that he , his daughter and anyone else in the house at the time would not have survived .
The man ’ s firearm protected him and his little girl , just as firearms have countless other times for victims who otherwise would be at the mercy of their attackers .
There are stories of a pregnant woman in Florida who defended her and her unborn baby with an AR-15 ; of three Detroit women on their way to church who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home intruder ; and of a disabled woman in Texas who shot one home intruder and fended off another .
RELATED : Woman Faces Decades in Prison on Firearms Charges - Even Though 'Not a Single Gun Was Real' Yet the gun-control crowd often pulls on the heartstrings in an attempt to restrict gun ownership , pleading their case with stories of child-sized caskets used to bury victims of school shootings — profound , disturbing tragedies that are every parent ’ s worst nightmare .
But lost in their zeal to rid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events are instances where would-be victims save their lives or their loved ones , just as the father in Louisiana did .
Had it not been for him shooting the armed intruders , his little girl could have been another child victim laid to rest in her best dress days before Christmas .
Instead — if her family is like millions of others across America that celebrate the holiday — she will wake up on Christmas morning for that pinnacle of childhood joy , alive because of the protective instincts of her father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yes , gun violence is ugly , leaving too many people dead and victims ’ families shattered with grief .
But had this father not unleashed his fury on the miscreants in his home , he and his family could have been the next tragic story .
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A 4-year-old girl will live to see another Christmas because her dad was one of the “good guys with a gun” who Second Amendment opponents pretend are just a myth.
A home invasion that began at about 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 ended when the homeowner opened fire on four armed intruders in his home in Lacombe, Louisiana, WVUE-TV reported.
Two of the men — 25-year-old Renard Causey Jr. and 21-year-old Justin Hill — were shot dead, and the other two suspects were wounded.
The homeowner’s 4-year-old daughter also was injured in the crossfire but had surgery and is expected to make a full recovery, according to multiple reports.
The suspects might have pistol-whipped the homeowner before he opened fire, one of the homeowner’s relatives told WVUE.
“While it is always tragic any time there is a loss of life, I am pleased that due to the rapid response time of our deputies, all parties that were involved in this isolated incident have been accounted for,” St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith told WGNO-TV.
The sheriff’s office said the surviving armed intruders — Renard Causey Sr. and Jason Leblanc — will be charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery and home invasion after they are released from the hospital, according to WDSU-TV.
A sheriff’s office spokesperson told The Times-Picayune they are still investigating the altercation, but that the two surviving suspects were charged with murder under Louisiana law because their criminal actions resulted in the deaths of their accomplices.
The homeowner will not be charged, the outlet reported.
This kind of scenario illustrates the importance of the Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms.
Had the homeowner not been armed, it’s possible that he, his daughter and anyone else in the house at the time would not have survived.
The man’s firearm protected him and his little girl, just as firearms have countless other times for victims who otherwise would be at the mercy of their attackers.
There are stories of a pregnant woman in Florida who defended her and her unborn baby with an AR-15; of three Detroit women on their way to church who were saved when one woman shot a home intruder; and of a disabled woman in Texas who shot one home intruder and fended off another.
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Yet the gun-control crowd often pulls on the heartstrings in an attempt to restrict gun ownership, pleading their case with stories of child-sized caskets used to bury victims of school shootings — profound, disturbing tragedies that are every parent’s worst nightmare.
But lost in their zeal to rid the world of all firearms to prevent those events are instances where would-be victims save their lives or their loved ones, just as the father in Louisiana did.
Had it not been for him shooting the armed intruders, his little girl could have been another child victim laid to rest in her best dress days before Christmas.
Instead — if her family is like millions of others across America that celebrate the holiday — she will wake up on Christmas morning for that pinnacle of childhood joy, alive because of the protective instincts of her father and his ability to have a firearm.
Yes, gun violence is ugly, leaving too many people dead and victims’ families shattered with grief. But had this father not unleashed his fury on the miscreants in his home, he and his family could have been the next tragic story.
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--Trump Announces Election Protest on January 6

President Donald Trump teased a “ wild ” protest in Washington , D.C. , on Jan. 6 , which is the date Congress is scheduled to meet and accept the still-contested election results .
Trump vowed last week to continue fighting alleged widespread election fraud days before a majority of Electoral College delegates voted for Democrat Joe Biden .
“ No , it ’ s not over .
We keep going and we ’ re going to continue to go forward .
We have numerous local cases , ” Trump told the Fox News morning program “ Fox & Friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to speed it up as much as we can , but you can only go so fast , ” Trump added , referring to his efforts to challenge the results .
“ They give us very little time .
But we caught them , as you know , as fraudulent , dropping ballots , doing so many things , nobody can even believe it.
” Following Monday ’ s Electoral College meeting is the Jan. 6 congressional certification of the college ’ s vote .
Should the results stand , Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s 46th president .
But in an early morning tweet on Saturday , Trump announced a major protest in Washington to coincide with the scheduled certification .
“ Statistically impossible to have lost the 2020 Election , ” Trump tweeted , citing a 36-page report on alleged election fraud written by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro .
“ Big protest in D.C. on January 6th .
Be there , will be wild !
” he vowed .
The report from Navarro notes , “ the Trump-Pence ticket had substantial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania , Michigan , and Wisconsin .
If these leads held , these four key battleground states would propel President Trump to a decisive 294 to 244 victory in the Electoral College.
” “ From the findings of this report , it is possible to infer what may well have been a coordinated strategy to effectively stack the election deck against the Trump-Pence ticket .
Indeed , the observed patterns of election irregularities are so consistent across the six battleground states that they suggest a coordinated strategy to , if not steal the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process in such a way as to “ stuff the ballot box ” and unfairly tilt the playing field in favor of the Biden-Harris ticket , ” the report adds .
The president did not elaborate as to what he meant with regard to “ wild , ” but he has not wavered in his fight to challenge the reported election results , posting multiple tweets this week to signal the fight is far from over .
Thousands of people turned have turned out in the country ’ s capital in recent weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their support of the president .
Clashes have ensued in some instances as apparent leftist counterprotesters have grown violent .
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President Donald Trump teased a “wild” protest in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, which is the date Congress is scheduled to meet and accept the still-contested election results.
Trump vowed last week to continue fighting alleged widespread election fraud days before a majority of Electoral College delegates voted for Democrat Joe Biden.
“No, it’s not over. We keep going and we’re going to continue to go forward. We have numerous local cases,” Trump told the Fox News morning program “Fox & Friends” on Saturday.
“We’re going to speed it up as much as we can, but you can only go so fast,” Trump added, referring to his efforts to challenge the results. “They give us very little time. But we caught them, as you know, as fraudulent, dropping ballots, doing so many things, nobody can even believe it.”
Following Monday’s Electoral College meeting is the Jan. 6 congressional certification of the college’s vote. Should the results stand, Biden would be inaugurated two weeks later as the country’s 46th president.
But in an early morning tweet on Saturday, Trump announced a major protest in Washington to coincide with the scheduled certification.
Peter Navarro releases 36-page report alleging election fraud ‘more than sufficient’ to swing victory to Trump https://t.co/D8KrMHnFdK. A great report by Peter. Statistically impossible to have lost the 2020 Election. Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2020
“Statistically impossible to have lost the 2020 Election,” Trump tweeted, citing a 36-page report on alleged election fraud written by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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“Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!” he vowed.
The report from Navarro notes, “the Trump-Pence ticket had substantial and seemingly insurmountable leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. If these leads held, these four key battleground states would propel President Trump to a decisive 294 to 244 victory in the Electoral College.”
“From the findings of this report, it is possible to infer what may well have been a coordinated strategy to effectively stack the election deck against the Trump-Pence ticket. Indeed, the observed patterns of election irregularities are so consistent across the six battleground states that they suggest a coordinated strategy to, if not steal the election outright, strategically game the election process in such a way as to “stuff the ballot box” and unfairly tilt the playing field in favor of the Biden-Harris ticket,” the report adds.
The president did not elaborate as to what he meant with regard to “wild,” but he has not wavered in his fight to challenge the reported election results, posting multiple tweets this week to signal the fight is far from over.
.@senatemajldr and Republican Senators have to get tougher, or you won’t have a Republican Party anymore. We won the Presidential Election, by a lot. FIGHT FOR IT. Don’t let them take it away! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 18, 2020
The Secretary of State and Governor of Georgia, both so-called “Republicans”, aren’t allowing Fulton County to go through the vital Voter Signature Verification process. Also, they are not allowing Republican “watchers” to be present and verify! @BrianKempGA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 18, 2020
He didn’t win the Election. He lost all 6 Swing States, by a lot. They then dumped hundreds of thousands of votes in each one, and got caught. Now Republican politicians have to fight so that their great victory is not stolen. Don’t be weak fools! https://t.co/d9Bgu8XPIj — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2020
Thousands of people turned have turned out in the country’s capital in recent weeks to protest the election results and show their support of the president. Clashes have ensued in some instances as apparent leftist counterprotesters have grown violent.
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westernjournal--2020-12-19--Staff Sergeant Completely Transforms Military Uniforms Into Patriotic Wreaths

After Air Force Staff Sgt .
Nicole Pompei created a decorative wreath out of her old military uniform , she found that many people across the country had a similar desire to honor their loved ones .
“ I started the business because the Air Force was switching over to new uniforms , and I wanted to find a cool way to memorialize my old ones , ” she told People .
“ Thanks to some help from my crafty mother , we came up with this design.
” Since launching Wreaths by Nicole in July , Pompei has created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military uniforms .
Pompei , an active-duty airman and who previously served in the Marine Corps , makes the wreaths in a variety of sizes and designs — some patriotic and others festive .
She even handcrafted a special wreath for a customer who sent her three uniforms from 1946 .
“ I almost didn ’ t have the heart to cut them , ” she wrote on Facebook .
“ I ’ m happy I did .
Now they have a blended moment that they can hold with them for a lifetime.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to create a business , but her inbox was flooded with requests after she posted her first design on Facebook .
“ It just kind of blew up , ” she told Fox News .
Pompei said the most rewarding part is hearing the stories of her customers and their family members .
“ I feel so honored that I can memorialize and honor their service .
I have such respect for anybody who has served in the military , ” she told People .
RELATED : Mike Pence Announces New Name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1st Birthday Her wreaths often get such an emotional reaction that she told KENS-TV in San Antonio she has thought of adding a warning .
“ I often joke that my motto should be , ‘ Wreaths by Nicole P — Making moms cry since July 2020 , ’ ” she said .
“ I can not tell you how many times I ’ ve had customers tell me the recipient began crying from being so overwhelmed with their gift.
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After Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Pompei created a decorative wreath out of her old military uniform, she found that many people across the country had a similar desire to honor their loved ones.
“I started the business because the Air Force was switching over to new uniforms, and I wanted to find a cool way to memorialize my old ones,” she told People.
“Thanks to some help from my crafty mother, we came up with this design.”
Since launching Wreaths by Nicole in July, Pompei has created more than 200 wreaths out of old military uniforms.
Pompei, an active-duty airman and who previously served in the Marine Corps, makes the wreaths in a variety of sizes and designs — some patriotic and others festive.
She even handcrafted a special wreath for a customer who sent her three uniforms from 1946.
“I almost didn’t have the heart to cut them,” she wrote on Facebook. “I’m happy I did. Now they have a blended moment that they can hold with them for a lifetime.”
The Texas woman said she never intended to create a business, but her inbox was flooded with requests after she posted her first design on Facebook.
“It just kind of blew up,” she told Fox News.
Pompei said the most rewarding part is hearing the stories of her customers and their family members.
“I feel so honored that I can memorialize and honor their service. I have such respect for anybody who has served in the military,” she told People.
Her wreaths often get such an emotional reaction that she told KENS-TV in San Antonio she has thought of adding a warning.
“I often joke that my motto should be, ‘Wreaths by Nicole P — Making moms cry since July 2020,’” she said.
“I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had customers tell me the recipient began crying from being so overwhelmed with their gift.”
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