westernjournal--2020-05-26--Whitmer Admits Trump Is in Her Head, Causing Her To Lose Sleep with His Tweets

As Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer continues to hold her state ’ s residents hostage to draconian lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic , she admits that President Donald Trump is living rent free inside her head .
Whitmer recently spoke with Axios reporter Alexi McCammond during an interview for the program “ Axios on HBO , ” claiming she carefully crafts her words about Trump when speaking publicly for fear that he will withhold federal assistance for Michigan .
During the interview , which aired Monday , McCammond asked Whitmer about her relationship with the president .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re talking about the president publicly , you have to censor yourself for the sake of continuing to receive federal assistance ?
” she asked TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ Listen , the worst night sleep that I ’ ve gotten in the last 10 weeks is when he has attacked me on Twitter , ” Whitmer replied .
Indeed Trump has gone after Whitmer on Twitter for her response to the coronavirus , which has essentially sidelined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since March .
Trump has also attacked the Democrats ’ vote-by-mail scheme , which is supported by Whitmer and other Michigan Democrats .
RELATED : Politico Report Puts Spotlight on How Democrats Really Look at an Economic Turnaround Whitmer ’ s grab for power over the lives of her state ’ s residents has already resulted in their ability to attend church and get a haircut being restricted .
Now , she wants to allow the integrity of the November election to be potentially undermined by mail-in ballots in a state Trump won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Democrats have plenty of experience when it comes to forcing their opponents to bend to their will , Trump constantly remains on the offensive , and he doesn ’ t lie down during a fight .
Whitmer is now on record admitting that the president ’ s sometimes harsh political tactics are effective .
No president in modern American history has been so willing to buck traditional political mores when negotiating .
And Trump has apparently gotten under her skin .
It is hard to imagine Trump would actually withhold funds and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rule , as she asserted in the interview , but the fact that the Democratic governor admitted publicly she considers his response before making decisions speaks to his potency as a political force .
Whitmer likely used the question from McCammond and her answer as an attempt to portray herself and her constituents as victims being held hostage by some sort of madman .
But she also signaled that Trump might be the only person standing between her and Michiganders as she continues to behave like an autocrat drunk on power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan ’ s citizens have been forced to deal with a 22 percent unemployment rate .
What ’ s more , they have been harassed by laws that inhibit their ability to work and move freely .
Who knows what kind of further restrictions might have been forced onto the people of Michigan , and for what duration , if Trump weren ’ t so willing to take the fight directly to Whitmer and other Democrats .
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As Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to hold her state’s residents hostage to draconian lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, she admits that President Donald Trump is living rent free inside her head.
Whitmer recently spoke with Axios reporter Alexi McCammond during an interview for the program “Axios on HBO,” claiming she carefully crafts her words about Trump when speaking publicly for fear that he will withhold federal assistance for Michigan.
During the interview, which aired Monday, McCammond asked Whitmer about her relationship with the president.
“Do you feel like when you’re talking about the president publicly, you have to censor yourself for the sake of continuing to receive federal assistance?” she asked
Whitmer responded, “Yes.”
“And you’ve always felt that way?” McCammond asked.
“Listen, the worst night sleep that I’ve gotten in the last 10 weeks is when he has attacked me on Twitter,” Whitmer replied.
Indeed Trump has gone after Whitmer on Twitter for her response to the coronavirus, which has essentially sidelined the state’s once robust economy since March.
LIBERATE MICHIGAN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
The Governor of Michigan should give a little, and put out the fire. These are very good people, but they are angry. They want their lives back again, safely! See them, talk to them, make a deal. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 1, 2020
Trump has also attacked the Democrats’ vote-by-mail scheme, which is supported by Whitmer and other Michigan Democrats.
Michigan sends absentee ballot applications to 7.7 million people ahead of Primaries and the General Election. This was done illegally and without authorization by a rogue Secretary of State. I will ask to hold up funding to Michigan if they want to go down this Voter Fraud path! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 20, 2020
Whitmer’s grab for power over the lives of her state’s residents has already resulted in their ability to attend church and get a haircut being restricted.
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Now, she wants to allow the integrity of the November election to be potentially undermined by mail-in ballots in a state Trump won by a razor-thin margin in 2016.
While Democrats have plenty of experience when it comes to forcing their opponents to bend to their will, Trump constantly remains on the offensive, and he doesn’t lie down during a fight.
Whitmer is now on record admitting that the president’s sometimes harsh political tactics are effective.
No president in modern American history has been so willing to buck traditional political mores when negotiating.
And Trump has apparently gotten under her skin.
It is hard to imagine Trump would actually withhold funds and other assistance for Americans suffering under Whitmer’s rule, as she asserted in the interview, but the fact that the Democratic governor admitted publicly she considers his response before making decisions speaks to his potency as a political force.
Whitmer likely used the question from McCammond and her answer as an attempt to portray herself and her constituents as victims being held hostage by some sort of madman.
But she also signaled that Trump might be the only person standing between her and Michiganders as she continues to behave like an autocrat drunk on power.
Under Whitmer’s lockdown, Michigan’s citizens have been forced to deal with a 22 percent unemployment rate.
What’s more, they have been harassed by laws that inhibit their ability to work and move freely.
Who knows what kind of further restrictions might have been forced onto the people of Michigan, and for what duration, if Trump weren’t so willing to take the fight directly to Whitmer and other Democrats.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Video: UPS Driver Stops What He’s Doing To Fix American Flag Tangled in Wind

Delivery drivers are more important now than ever .
Customers who order things online are always anxious to get that UPS , FedEx or Amazon Prime delivery — but now , with so many people at home , those trucks passing by the house cause quite a bit of excitement .
For the employees out in the trucks , though , things have been a bit more chaotic , and they ’ ve had to be extra careful while making deliveries .
Some people have thanked their delivery drivers with acts of kindness , providing them with snacks .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with offerings of toilet paper and hand sanitizer .
One thankful mom has put a note on her front door for delivery drivers to read when they dropped off packages .
“ Hi !
” the handwritten note began .
“ Thank you for delivering our packages to us .
We have an immunocompromised baby and online deliveries are essential to her health .
You are helping to keep our daughter ALIVE and well .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are on the front lines delivering to our family .
Much Thanks – The Bays ’ Family.
” But recently , a homeowner in Adair , Oklahoma , discovered her deliveryman going above and beyond .
Chelsie Root Ashley caught the scene on her porch camera and shared it online .
“ The hero of today is my UPS driver !
!
” she posted on Facebook on Friday .
“ My USA flag was rolled up so he stopped and fixed it before he left .
Happy Memorial Weekend !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery man carrying a large box to the front door , setting it down and ringing the doorbell .
On his way out , he paused at the edge of the porch to take the flag down from its perch , unwind the tangled fabric and set it back to wave boldly in the breeze .
“ I ’ m so glad I caught it and was able to share it !
!
” she wrote in the comments .
In another comment , Ashley shared that the man ’ s name was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting some recognition for his act of kindness .
“ He didn ’ t know anyone was watching him , but he just did it just to do it , ” she told KOKI-TV in Tulsa .
“ I thought it was so cool what he was doing when no one was looking.
” The gesture was small but meaningful and incredibly timely with Memorial Day just around the corner .
Sometimes it ’ s those little things we take time to do for others that really make their day .
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Editor’s Note: The following is one of the Western Journal’s most popular patriotic-themed stories, re-posted in honor of Independence Day.
Delivery drivers are more important now than ever. Customers who order things online are always anxious to get that UPS, FedEx or Amazon Prime delivery — but now, with so many people at home, those trucks passing by the house cause quite a bit of excitement.
For the employees out in the trucks, though, things have been a bit more chaotic, and they’ve had to be extra careful while making deliveries.
Some people have thanked their delivery drivers with acts of kindness, providing them with snacks. More recently, recipients have shown their gratitude with offerings of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
One thankful mom has put a note on her front door for delivery drivers to read when they dropped off packages.
“Hi!” the handwritten note began. “Thank you for delivering our packages to us. We have an immunocompromised baby and online deliveries are essential to her health. You are helping to keep our daughter ALIVE and well.
“We are grateful to all who are on the front lines delivering to our family. Much Thanks – The Bays’ Family.”
But recently, a homeowner in Adair, Oklahoma, discovered her deliveryman going above and beyond. Chelsie Root Ashley caught the scene on her porch camera and shared it online.
“The hero of today is my UPS driver!!” she posted on Facebook on Friday. “My USA flag was rolled up so he stopped and fixed it before he left. Happy Memorial Weekend!!!!”
The video shows the delivery man carrying a large box to the front door, setting it down and ringing the doorbell.
On his way out, he paused at the edge of the porch to take the flag down from its perch, unwind the tangled fabric and set it back to wave boldly in the breeze.
“I’m so glad I caught it and was able to share it!!” she wrote in the comments.
In another comment, Ashley shared that the man’s name was Trent and she was happy he was getting some recognition for his act of kindness.
“He didn’t know anyone was watching him, but he just did it just to do it,” she told KOKI-TV in Tulsa.
“I thought it was so cool what he was doing when no one was looking.”
The gesture was small but meaningful and incredibly timely. Sometimes it’s those little things we take time to do for others that really make their day.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Rick Scott Believes the Bill of Rights Trumps COVID Orders

Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott leaves no doubts about where he stands .
He believes Americans are free to make their own decisions when it comes to wearing a mask or going to church amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
And he made his opinion on the matter clear to CNN ’ s Dana Bash during Sunday ’ s airing of “ State of the Union.
” Scott told Bash that he believes the First Amendment supersedes any government degree aimed at restricting a person ’ s rights under the amendment , especially the right to worship .
“ It doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say , according to Scott .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ We have the Bill of Rights .
We have a right to worship .
We have a right to get together , and respect — and we need to respect people ’ s religion , ” the Florida Republican said .
“ Do I believe that government should be telling us what to do ?
Do I believe government can tell us we don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t believe they can , ” Scott told Bash .
“ All Floridians , all Americans , have a Bill of Rights , and we have a right to worship if we want to .
I believe people are going to do it safely.
” His remarks came days after President Donald Trump declared that all churches are “ essential , ” and instructed authorities on Friday to allow them to reopen for this past Sunday .
American citizens should never be told they can not gather to worship freely in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worship freely is one of America ’ s founding ideals , as evidenced by its prominent placement at the beginning of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .
Originally , we were told that social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and those in charge during the pandemic were part of an effort to flatten the curve and combat the coronavirus .
But these guidelines quickly evolved into government-imposed lockdown orders that forced churches to shut down in-person services .
RELATED : 'Like the Soviet-Styled KGB , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Baptist Church , Pastor Says Cooperation and leadership turned into tyranny and totalitarianism .
In recent months , churches have been ordered to close , people have been arrested for trying to make a living and ordinary Americans have been cited or threatened by authorities simply for going about their lives .
As for masks , Scott said he feels that wearing them is a good idea , but it also is a personal choice .
“ Do I believe people ought to wear masks ?
Yep , I do believe people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe people ought to social distance ?
Yes , I believe people ought to social distance , ” he said , according to Politico .
“ Do we need the president , the governors and all the local officials to tell us how to lead our lives every day ?
No .
We ’ ll figure this out.
” Scott is absolutely correct when he says Americans should be allowed to make their own choices .
No person should be made to wear a mask , or ridiculed or even threatened by law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
This is America , where each person is supposed to have the freedom to make his or her own choices .
The senator strongly believes that the American people are smart enough to live their own lives .
Scott is on the right and logical side of this issue , as he combined common sense with the Constitution to make an excellent argument .
It ’ s a winning combination , and more elected officials need to follow his lead .
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Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott leaves no doubts about where he stands.
He believes Americans are free to make their own decisions when it comes to wearing a mask or going to church amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
And he made his opinion on the matter clear to CNN’s Dana Bash during Sunday’s airing of “State of the Union.”
Scott told Bash that he believes the First Amendment supersedes any government degree aimed at restricting a person’s rights under the amendment, especially the right to worship.
“It doesn’t matter” what elected officials say, according to Scott.
“We have the Bill of Rights. We have a right to worship. We have a right to get together, and respect — and we need to respect people’s religion,” the Florida Republican said.
“Do I believe that government should be telling us what to do? Do I believe government can tell us we don’t have a right to worship? I don’t believe they can,” Scott told Bash.
“All Floridians, all Americans, have a Bill of Rights, and we have a right to worship if we want to. I believe people are going to do it safely.”
As Americans, we all have the right to worship, to practice our religion and to gather with our communities. This must be done safely, but government shouldn’t be dictating your Americans. The bill of rights comes first. pic.twitter.com/PNXTnKdJce — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) May 24, 2020
His remarks came days after President Donald Trump declared that all churches are “essential,” and instructed authorities on Friday to allow them to reopen for this past Sunday.
American citizens should never be told they cannot gather to worship freely in this nation.
In fact, the right to worship freely is one of America’s founding ideals, as evidenced by its prominent placement at the beginning of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Originally, we were told that social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and those in charge during the pandemic were part of an effort to flatten the curve and combat the coronavirus.
But these guidelines quickly evolved into government-imposed lockdown orders that forced churches to shut down in-person services.
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Cooperation and leadership turned into tyranny and totalitarianism.
In recent months, churches have been ordered to close, people have been arrested for trying to make a living and ordinary Americans have been cited or threatened by authorities simply for going about their lives.
As for masks, Scott said he feels that wearing them is a good idea, but it also is a personal choice.
“Do I believe people ought to wear masks? Yep, I do believe people ought to wear masks. Do I believe people ought to social distance? Yes, I believe people ought to social distance,” he said, according to Politico.
“Do we need the president, the governors and all the local officials to tell us how to lead our lives every day? No. We’ll figure this out.”
Scott is absolutely correct when he says Americans should be allowed to make their own choices.
No person should be made to wear a mask, or ridiculed or even threatened by law enforcement if they choose not to wear one.
This is America, where each person is supposed to have the freedom to make his or her own choices.
The senator strongly believes that the American people are smart enough to live their own lives.
Scott is on the right and logical side of this issue, as he combined common sense with the Constitution to make an excellent argument.
It’s a winning combination, and more elected officials need to follow his lead.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Herman Cain: Four Reasons the Economic Resurgence Will Be Quicker than People Think

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett is making a bold proclamation these days .
He ’ s saying he not only expects things to get back to normal soon , but he also expects the economy to get back up to speed faster than normal .
That ’ s earning him the usual mocking and sneering from the media , but there are good reasons to believe he ’ s right .
Initially we were hoping for a so-called V-shaped recovery , in which things would bounce back upon the reopening as quickly as they tumbled .
Lately economists have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But I think Hassett ’ s on to something in his belief that the current predictions are too pessimistic .
It ’ s true that the states ’ responses to the coronavirus have done some serious damage to our nation ’ s economic infrastructure , but I think people are failing to appreciate just how much economic power there is – ready to be unleashed – in this economy .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better I see four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the economy will get back up to speed more quickly than economists are predicting : 1 .
Many states are doing a gradual reopening .
You might think this argues for a slower recovery , but I think this will give states the time they need to rebuild their economic infrastructures .
That will inspire more confidence in the broader strategy , and I think that will make people feel more confident about spending their money .
Many businesses are taking these guidelines seriously , even though it initially cuts down their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously , you also assure your customer base that they are safe when they come and do business with you .
If one of the threats to a quick rebound is that people will still be scared to go places , the application of these guidelines should help to ease that fear .
RELATED : Op-Ed : Democrats Made the COVID-19 Pandemic Even Worse for Small Business With 33 million people out of work , that means we have a whole lot of people who want to get back to it .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a workforce that ’ s been denied the opportunity to be productive for more than two months .
I expect them to return to work with determination and plenty of pent-up energy to deploy .
4 .
Consumers want to get out .
They ’ ve been home for a long time .
They want to get out and establish some sort of normality relative to their daily activities .
That will make them ready to patronize businesses and spend their money .
This is not to mention the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting on services they needed .
I heard recently of a bike shop that just reopened , and was so overrun with repair requests it had to stop taking appointments until it could catch up .
You will see a lot of that .
It will take some very hard work to get our economy quickly back up to speed .
But you know what ?
People are going to be happy to do it .
They ’ ve been out of work for a long time and they ’ re relishing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things right .
I am optimistic about what ’ s going to happen as we move more fully toward a reopening .
You should be too .
In fact , we need you to be .
Optimism is one of the most powerful assets we can put to work in turning this thing around .
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We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett is making a bold proclamation these days. He’s saying he not only expects things to get back to normal soon, but he also expects the economy to get back up to speed faster than normal.
That’s earning him the usual mocking and sneering from the media, but there are good reasons to believe he’s right.
Initially we were hoping for a so-called V-shaped recovery, in which things would bounce back upon the reopening as quickly as they tumbled. Lately economists have been downplaying the possibility of that happening.
But I think Hassett’s on to something in his belief that the current predictions are too pessimistic.
It’s true that the states’ responses to the coronavirus have done some serious damage to our nation’s economic infrastructure, but I think people are failing to appreciate just how much economic power there is – ready to be unleashed – in this economy.
I see four specific reasons to think Hassett is right that the economy will get back up to speed more quickly than economists are predicting:
1. Many states are doing a gradual reopening.
They’re doing a follow-the-guidelines reopening.
You might think this argues for a slower recovery, but I think this will give states the time they need to rebuild their economic infrastructures.
Are you optimistic about economic recovery after the coronavirus crisis? Yes No
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That will inspire more confidence in the broader strategy, and I think that will make people feel more confident about spending their money.
2. Social distancing guidelines.
Many businesses are taking these guidelines seriously, even though it initially cuts down their capacity.
But by taking these guidelines seriously, you also assure your customer base that they are safe when they come and do business with you. If one of the threats to a quick rebound is that people will still be scared to go places, the application of these guidelines should help to ease that fear.
3. Workers want to work.
With 33 million people out of work, that means we have a whole lot of people who want to get back to it.
The economy is measured in productivity, and we have a workforce that’s been denied the opportunity to be productive for more than two months. I expect them to return to work with determination and plenty of pent-up energy to deploy.
4. Consumers want to get out.
They’ve been home for a long time. They want to get out and establish some sort of normality relative to their daily activities. That will make them ready to patronize businesses and spend their money.
This is not to mention the fact that they’ve been delaying purchases and waiting on services they needed. I heard recently of a bike shop that just reopened, and was so overrun with repair requests it had to stop taking appointments until it could catch up. You will see a lot of that.
It will take some very hard work to get our economy quickly back up to speed. But you know what? People are going to be happy to do it. They’ve been out of work for a long time and they’re relishing the opportunity to jump back in and make things right.
I am optimistic about what’s going to happen as we move more fully toward a reopening.
You should be too. In fact, we need you to be. Optimism is one of the most powerful assets we can put to work in turning this thing around.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Georgia Governor Steps Up with Offer To Replace North Carolina as GOP Convention Site

Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp offered to host the Republican National Convention if President Donald Trump decides to pull the event from North Carolina .
“ With world-class facilities , restaurants , hotels , and workforce , Georgia would be honored to safely host the Republican National Convention .
We hope you will consider the Peach State , @ realdonaldtrump !
” the Republican governor tweeted Tuesday .
The Republican National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Charlotte , North Carolina .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tweets Monday , Trump said that North Carolina Gov .
Roy Cooper , a Democrat , is in a “ Shutdown mood , ” and he might need to move the convention in order to guarantee that full attendance would be allowed .
“ I love the Great State of North Carolina , so much so that I insisted on having the Republican National Convention in Charlotte at the end of August .
Unfortunately , Democrat Governor , @ RoyCooperNC is still in Shutdown mood & unable to guarantee that by August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Arena , ” Trump tweeted .
“ In other words , we would be spending millions of dollars building the Arena to a very high standard without even knowing if the Democrat Governor would allow the Republican Party to fully occupy the space .
“ Plans are being made by many thousands of enthusiastic Republicans , and others , to head to beautiful North Carolina in August.
” “ They must be immediately given an answer by the Governor as to whether or not the space will be allowed to be fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If not , we will be reluctantly forced to find , with all of the jobs and economic development it brings , another Republican National Convention site .
This is not something I want to do .
Thank you , and I LOVE the people of North Carolina !
” RELATED : Third Arrest Made in Death of Ahmaud Arbery “ It ’ s an issue we ’ ve been talking about , because these national conventions literally take many months to organize and prepare , ” Pence said .
“ What you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very reasonable request of the governor of North Carolina .
We all want to be in Charlotte .
We love North Carolina.
” Pence said the White House looks forward to hearing from Cooper “ and if needs be , moving the national convention to a state that is farther along on reopening and can say with confidence that we can gather there.
” Last Wednesday , Cooper said North Carolina could enter Phase Two of his three-step reopening plan , according to The News & Observer .
Phase Two relaxes restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as they remain at 50 percent capacity .
Phil Berger , a Republican in the North Carolina state Senate , said it was about time Cooper acted .
“ I ’ m glad the Governor has responded to the calls of senators , small business owners , and unemployed workers to let them get back to work , ” Berger said in a statement .
“ When I asked Gov .
Cooper to reopen restaurants and personal care services last week , the Governor said it wasn ’ t safe to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for yesterday , when the Governor began notifying people of his decision , North Carolina had more cases , more hospitalizations , and fewer tests performed than when I issued my call last week , ” he said .
“ It seems strange that it was unsafe to reopen last week , but it ’ s safe to reopen now with worse numbers .
This gets back to the central question of what strategy is driving the Governor ’ s actions .
What goal does he think is achievable ?
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp offered to host the Republican National Convention if President Donald Trump decides to pull the event from North Carolina.
“With world-class facilities, restaurants, hotels, and workforce, Georgia would be honored to safely host the Republican National Convention. We hope you will consider the Peach State, @realdonaldtrump!” the Republican governor tweeted Tuesday.
With world-class facilities, restaurants, hotels, and workforce, Georgia would be honored to safely host the Republican National Convention. We hope you will consider the Peach State, @realdonaldtrump! — Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 26, 2020
The Republican National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
However, in a series of tweets Monday, Trump said that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is in a “Shutdown mood,” and he might need to move the convention in order to guarantee that full attendance would be allowed.
“I love the Great State of North Carolina, so much so that I insisted on having the Republican National Convention in Charlotte at the end of August. Unfortunately, Democrat Governor, @RoyCooperNC is still in Shutdown mood & unable to guarantee that by August we will be allowed full attendance in the Arena,” Trump tweeted.
“In other words, we would be spending millions of dollars building the Arena to a very high standard without even knowing if the Democrat Governor would allow the Republican Party to fully occupy the space.
“Plans are being made by many thousands of enthusiastic Republicans, and others, to head to beautiful North Carolina in August.”
…full attendance in the Arena. In other words, we would be spending millions of dollars building the Arena to a very high standard without even knowing if the Democrat Governor would allow the Republican Party to fully occupy the space. Plans are being…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020
“They must be immediately given an answer by the Governor as to whether or not the space will be allowed to be fully occupied,” Trump tweeted.
“If not, we will be reluctantly forced to find, with all of the jobs and economic development it brings, another Republican National Convention site. This is not something I want to do. Thank you, and I LOVE the people of North Carolina!”
…to find, with all of the jobs and economic development it brings, another Republican National Convention site. This is not something I want to do. Thank you, and I LOVE the people of North Carolina! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence echoed Trump’s message during a Monday appearance on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends.”
“It’s an issue we’ve been talking about, because these national conventions literally take many months to organize and prepare,” Pence said.
“What you hear the president saying today is just a very reasonable request of the governor of North Carolina. We all want to be in Charlotte. We love North Carolina.”
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Pence said the White House looks forward to hearing from Cooper “and if needs be, moving the national convention to a state that is farther along on reopening and can say with confidence that we can gather there.”
Last Wednesday, Cooper said North Carolina could enter Phase Two of his three-step reopening plan, according to The News & Observer.
Phase Two relaxes restrictions and allows some businesses to open as long as they remain at 50 percent capacity.
Phil Berger, a Republican in the North Carolina state Senate, said it was about time Cooper acted.
“I’m glad the Governor has responded to the calls of senators, small business owners, and unemployed workers to let them get back to work,” Berger said in a statement.
“When I asked Gov. Cooper to reopen restaurants and personal care services last week, the Governor said it wasn’t safe to do so.”
“But according to data for yesterday, when the Governor began notifying people of his decision, North Carolina had more cases, more hospitalizations, and fewer tests performed than when I issued my call last week,” he said.
“It seems strange that it was unsafe to reopen last week, but it’s safe to reopen now with worse numbers. This gets back to the central question of what strategy is driving the Governor’s actions. What goal does he think is achievable?”
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Watch: Mob Forces Woman Out of Stores for Not Wearing a Mask

A New York woman who was not wearing a mask while out shopping was shamed into leaving a store by a group of enraged customers in a video that has gone viral online .
The video was filmed in a Staten Island ShopRite location two weeks ago , CBS News reported , but it only recently caught fire online .
In the video , a group of shoppers use expletives and intimidation tactics to force a woman pushing a shopping cart out of the store empty-handed .
The thugs even went as far as to call her disgusting names as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better The altercation occurred after New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo made masks mandatory for New Yorkers who are unable to practice social distancing .
But Cuomo doesn ’ t need the help of law enforcement to enforce the order .
Apparently some fearful citizens are willing to enforce the policy on each other .
In the era of the coronavirus , people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the efficacy of wearing masks are being targeted .
In the Staten Island video , all that screaming and face touching probably created a more dangerous situation , at least with that we know this month about the spread of the coronavirus , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
But the official line is that if you don ’ t wear a mask , you ’ re a killer — and many people have latched onto the idea that they are heroic for wearing masks , and that those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is of course not to denigrate those who do choose to wear one , but people must be free to decide .
We don ’ t know the full context of the video , but how did these shoppers know this woman didn ’ t have an immunity to the virus ?
RELATED : Whitmer Admits Trump Is in Her Head , Causing Her To Lose Sleep with His Tweets We can thank our media for politicizing the subject of masks and for stigmatizing those who don ’ t wear them — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for partially creating an environment that would see a woman in an American store forced out by a mob for not covering her face .
If you ’ ll recall , public health experts initially warned us not to wear masks .
While the experts are now touting facial coverings , their initial comments give people a reason to question the practice as they make their own health determinations .
But what ’ s more terrifying than inconsistent information from health officials is the praise the mask thuggery video is receiving online .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual assault victims advocate ” Alyssa Milano was one of many who supported the actions of the bullies .
She shared the video on Twitter and praised the thugs .
“ Never been prouder of growing up in Staten Island , ” she commented on the video .
Here ’ s a question : Do the reporters and Democratic activists who peddle in fear believe that wearing face coverings will prevent themselves or others from contracting the coronavirus ?
Earlier this month , CNN White House reporter Kaitlan Collins , who is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a mask , was filmed removing her mask in the briefing room when she apparently thought the cameras were off .
Likewise for ABC ’ s Jonathan Karl , who shames another reporter for not covering his face , yet enjoyed ordering food in public on Cinco de Mayo without wearing a mask .
Milano herself was widely mocked last week after she virtue signaled by posting an image of herself wearing a laughable face covering that was little more than a crocheted fashion statement .
The fanatical reaction to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged a panicked , fear-driven portion of the population to take their patrolling of online comment sections into stores .
These people do not like dissent and are willing to exact mob justice to intimidate people , and they are being encouraged by reporters and Hollywood has-beens , such as Milano .
These are the same people who apparently don ’ t believe in the efficacy of facial coverings .
Look no further than their behavior when they think nobody is looking , or when they are attempting to crown their fear as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fabric .
Humiliating and bullying people for making their own choices about the coronavirus is wholly un-American .
The blame for what happened on Staten Island sits squarely on the shoulders of the sensational media , which continues to find new ways to divide Americans .
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A New York woman who was not wearing a mask while out shopping was shamed into leaving a store by a group of enraged customers in a video that has gone viral online.
The video was filmed in a Staten Island ShopRite location two weeks ago, CBS News reported, but it only recently caught fire online.
In the video, a group of shoppers use expletives and intimidation tactics to force a woman pushing a shopping cart out of the store empty-handed.
The thugs even went as far as to call her disgusting names as they intimidated her.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
Wow. In Staten Island, New York someone came to a grocery store without a mask. And other patrons drove them out. pic.twitter.com/WyitJVU9cx — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) May 25, 2020
The altercation occurred after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made masks mandatory for New Yorkers who are unable to practice social distancing.
But Cuomo doesn’t need the help of law enforcement to enforce the order. Apparently some fearful citizens are willing to enforce the policy on each other.
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In the era of the coronavirus, people who make personal health choices or question the efficacy of wearing masks are being targeted.
In the Staten Island video, all that screaming and face touching probably created a more dangerous situation, at least with that we know this month about the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But the official line is that if you don’t wear a mask, you’re a killer — and many people have latched onto the idea that they are heroic for wearing masks, and that those who don’t are monsters.
That is of course not to denigrate those who do choose to wear one, but people must be free to decide.
We don’t know the full context of the video, but how did these shoppers know this woman didn’t have an immunity to the virus?
We can thank our media for politicizing the subject of masks and for stigmatizing those who don’t wear them — and we can blame mixed government messaging for partially creating an environment that would see a woman in an American store forced out by a mob for not covering her face.
If you’ll recall, public health experts initially warned us not to wear masks. While the experts are now touting facial coverings, their initial comments give people a reason to question the practice as they make their own health determinations.
But what’s more terrifying than inconsistent information from health officials is the praise the mask thuggery video is receiving online.
C-list Hollywood activist and formerly “credible sexual assault victims advocate” Alyssa Milano was one of many who supported the actions of the bullies. She shared the video on Twitter and praised the thugs.
“Never been prouder of growing up in Staten Island,” she commented on the video.
Never been prouder of growing up in Staten Island. https://t.co/QYgBjgr5Sr — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 25, 2020
Here’s a question: Do the reporters and Democratic activists who peddle in fear believe that wearing face coverings will prevent themselves or others from contracting the coronavirus?
Gosh, it’s hard to tell.
Earlier this month, CNN White House reporter Kaitlan Collins, who is known for hectoring President Donald Trump for not wearing a mask, was filmed removing her mask in the briefing room when she apparently thought the cameras were off.
Just a reminder that @CNN is a total joke: “Mask-police CNN reporter @kaitlancollins caught removing hers at presser, as soon as she thought cameras were off” Cc: @brianstelter pic.twitter.com/dTv7d983wQ — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) May 17, 2020
Likewise for ABC’s Jonathan Karl, who shames another reporter for not covering his face, yet enjoyed ordering food in public on Cinco de Mayo without wearing a mask.
You didn’t wear a mask on Cinco de Mayo to pick up your tacos from Mi Vida. Why not? Is there a different standard for the media? Are there some places we have to wear masks and others we don’t? pic.twitter.com/nA8L69TsEj — Luke Mahoney (@LukeRMahoney) May 11, 2020
Milano herself was widely mocked last week after she virtue signaled by posting an image of herself wearing a laughable face covering that was little more than a crocheted fashion statement.
Show me your masks! Masks keep people safe and healthy. Show me yours! Ready? Go! #WearAMask pic.twitter.com/MV9xANK9ll — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 23, 2020
The fanatical reaction to the coronavirus from far-left activists and the media has encouraged a panicked, fear-driven portion of the population to take their patrolling of online comment sections into stores.
These people do not like dissent and are willing to exact mob justice to intimidate people, and they are being encouraged by reporters and Hollywood has-beens, such as Milano.
These are the same people who apparently don’t believe in the efficacy of facial coverings.
Look no further than their behavior when they think nobody is looking, or when they are attempting to crown their fear as some sort of virtue that is woven in fabric.
Humiliating and bullying people for making their own choices about the coronavirus is wholly un-American.
The blame for what happened on Staten Island sits squarely on the shoulders of the sensational media, which continues to find new ways to divide Americans.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Mitch McConnell Details What Republicans Want in Potential New Relief Bill

Faced with a collapsed job market , Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work , but surging debt means there are limits to the scope of federal aid to help heal the coronavirus-damaged economy , the Senate ’ s Republican leader said Tuesday .
In his first public appearances in his home state of Kentucky since March 13 due to the pandemic , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke at length about the prospects of another round of coronavirus relief passing the GOP-led Senate .
“ Obviously , a lot of Americans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure we have unemployment insurance properly funded for as long as we need , ” McConnell said during an appearance in Lexington .
“ And that could well lead to yet another bill.
” But he said it would be “ much more narrowly focused ” than the $ 3 trillion version passed by the Democratic-led House .
Raising alarm about surging deficits , McConnell said : “ We can ’ t keep propping up the economy forever.
” TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We now have a national debt the size of our economy for the first time since World War II , and that is a matter of some concern , ” the senator said .
McConnell said another round of federal assistance to state and local governments is possible , but he stopped short of committing to it .
“ We don ’ t know yet , ” the senator said .
“ We ’ re still measuring the impact of what we ’ ve already done , and all of that money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the economic damage caused by the government shutdowns in response to the pandemic will force cutting about $ 457 million , or 4 percent , from the General Fund in the current fiscal year , plus a potential special legislative session to downsize the Road Fund .
The General Fund pays for most state services .
Democratic Gov .
Andy Beshear has said Kentucky has enough in its unemployment insurance trust fund until summer to meet the unprecedented demand for benefits but will eventually need a cash infusion .
McConnell also continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal liability protections for businesses that reopen .
“ We can not have an open economy with an epidemic of lawsuits on the heels of the pandemic that we ’ re working our way through , ” he said .
“ So I can guarantee you that if there ’ s another bill , and there probably will be , it will include litigation protection related only to the coronavirus pandemic.
” The majority leader listed three factors he said were key to getting back to “ full normalcy ” from the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine .
McConnell held a mask while he spoke and donned it afterward .
The senator went to medical facilities in Louisville and Lexington to express gratitude to front-line healthcare workers .
No one knows how long it will take for the country to recover financially from the pandemic , he said , adding : “ The ultimate solution is to get to a vaccine as quickly as possible.
” McConnell noted that senators wore masks , socially distanced and followed other health guidelines while in session recently , adding “ we did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If you ’ re an older person and have pre-existing conditions , you probably ought to be extremely cautious and maybe still stay at home.
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Faced with a collapsed job market, Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work, but surging debt means there are limits to the scope of federal aid to help heal the coronavirus-damaged economy, the Senate’s Republican leader said Tuesday.
In his first public appearances in his home state of Kentucky since March 13 due to the pandemic, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke at length about the prospects of another round of coronavirus relief passing the GOP-led Senate.
“Obviously, a lot of Americans have lost their jobs, so we need to make sure we have unemployment insurance properly funded for as long as we need,” McConnell said during an appearance in Lexington. “And that could well lead to yet another bill.”
But he said it would be “much more narrowly focused” than the $3 trillion version passed by the Democratic-led House.
Raising alarm about surging deficits, McConnell said: “We can’t keep propping up the economy forever.”
“We now have a national debt the size of our economy for the first time since World War II, and that is a matter of some concern,” the senator said.
McConnell said another round of federal assistance to state and local governments is possible, but he stopped short of committing to it.
“We don’t know yet,” the senator said. “We’re still measuring the impact of what we’ve already done, and all of that money is not yet out.”
In Kentucky, the economic damage caused by the government shutdowns in response to the pandemic will force cutting about $457 million, or 4 percent, from the General Fund in the current fiscal year, plus a potential special legislative session to downsize the Road Fund. The General Fund pays for most state services.
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has said Kentucky has enough in its unemployment insurance trust fund until summer to meet the unprecedented demand for benefits but will eventually need a cash infusion.
McConnell also continued to insist that the next package include federal liability protections for businesses that reopen.
“We cannot have an open economy with an epidemic of lawsuits on the heels of the pandemic that we’re working our way through,” he said. “So I can guarantee you that if there’s another bill, and there probably will be, it will include litigation protection related only to the coronavirus pandemic.”
The majority leader listed three factors he said were key to getting back to “full normalcy” from the health crisis — testing, treatment and a vaccine.
McConnell held a mask while he spoke and donned it afterward.
The senator went to medical facilities in Louisville and Lexington to express gratitude to front-line healthcare workers.
No one knows how long it will take for the country to recover financially from the pandemic, he said, adding: “The ultimate solution is to get to a vaccine as quickly as possible.”
McConnell noted that senators wore masks, socially distanced and followed other health guidelines while in session recently, adding “we did just fine.”
But he added: “If you’re an older person and have pre-existing conditions, you probably ought to be extremely cautious and maybe still stay at home.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Experts Surprised as New Home Sales Rise in April

The federal government reported Tuesday that the sales of new single-family homes unexpectedly rose in April .
The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced in a media release that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales of new houses in April was 623,000 .
“ This is 0.6 percent ( ±14.9 percent ) above the revised March rate of 619,000 , but is 6.2 percent ( ±17.1 percent ) below the April 2019 estimate of 664,000 , ” the media release read .
Economists told Reuters they had predicted that new home sales would drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the coronavirus pandemic ’ s effect on the economy .
The median sales price of new houses in April was $ 309,900 , according to the media release .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better Zillow Research reported “ the unexpected strength in April new home sales may be the first pleasant surprise ” that has come out of the coronavirus pandemic .
April ’ s data is “ the clearest indicator so far that housing , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a source of relative strength during this downturn , ” Zillow economist Matthew Speakman said .
Applications for mortgages also grew over the past month in the midst of record-low interest rates .
“ A 5 % monthly drop in new home prices points to builders eager to make deals and deliver for the critical middle segment of the market , ” Speakman reported .
New home sales account for about 10 percent of total housing market sales .
“ There is still a ways to go before we ’ re completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s report is a huge step in the right direction , ” Speakman wrote .
Builders have also reported stronger demand for new houses , Another Billionaire reported .
“ The April knowledge for brand new house gross sales present the potential for housing to steer any restoration for the general economic system , ” said Dean Mon , chairman of the National Association of Home Builders .
“ As a result of the housing business entered this downturn underbuilt , there exists appreciable pent-up housing demand on the sidelines .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the significance of house for many people.
” The chief funding officer at Bleakley Advisory Group said some of the new home sales could come from people stuck in cities shut down by the coronavirus who are leaving those cities .
“ Backside line , contemplating a nearly full shutdown of the U.S. economic system in April , it is fairly shocking to see gross sales maintain up in addition to they did , ” CFO Peter Boockvar said .
“ Possibly it is folks fleeing the cities or no matter and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bottom since July 2019.
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The federal government reported Tuesday that the sales of new single-family homes unexpectedly rose in April.
The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced in a media release that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales of new houses in April was 623,000.
“This is 0.6 percent (±14.9 percent) above the revised March rate of 619,000, but is 6.2 percent (±17.1 percent) below the April 2019 estimate of 664,000,” the media release read.
Economists told Reuters they had predicted that new home sales would drop 21.9 percent to 480,000 units in April because of the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on the economy.
The median sales price of new houses in April was $309,900, according to the media release.
Zillow Research reported “the unexpected strength in April new home sales may be the first pleasant surprise” that has come out of the coronavirus pandemic.
April’s data is “the clearest indicator so far that housing, so unlike the last time around, will be a source of relative strength during this downturn,” Zillow economist Matthew Speakman said.
Applications for mortgages also grew over the past month in the midst of record-low interest rates.
“A 5% monthly drop in new home prices points to builders eager to make deals and deliver for the critical middle segment of the market,” Speakman reported.
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New home sales account for about 10 percent of total housing market sales.
“There is still a ways to go before we’re completely out of the woods, but today’s report is a huge step in the right direction,” Speakman wrote.
Builders have also reported stronger demand for new houses, Another Billionaire reported.
“The April knowledge for brand new house gross sales present the potential for housing to steer any restoration for the general economic system,” said Dean Mon, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders.
“As a result of the housing business entered this downturn underbuilt, there exists appreciable pent-up housing demand on the sidelines. The expertise of the virus mitigation has emphasized the significance of house for many people.”
The chief funding officer at Bleakley Advisory Group said some of the new home sales could come from people stuck in cities shut down by the coronavirus who are leaving those cities.
“Backside line, contemplating a nearly full shutdown of the U.S. economic system in April, it is fairly shocking to see gross sales maintain up in addition to they did,” CFO Peter Boockvar said.
“Possibly it is folks fleeing the cities or no matter and a median house worth of $309,900, the bottom since July 2019.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Churches Can Open – Barely

Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom announced a new set of coronavirus restrictions Monday allowing for the reopening of California churches .
The new guidelines , released Monday in Newsom ’ s “ Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies ” guidance , will allow houses of worship to open if these institutions limit attendance to 25 percent capacity or to 100 attendees .
“ This limitation will be in effect for the first 21-days of a county public health department ’ s approval of religious services and cultural ceremonies activities at places of worship within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The modifications allowing for religious services strongly recommend that places of worship continue their services remotely , emphasizing that “ this guidance does not obligate places of worship to resume in-person activity.
” “ Even with adherence to physical distancing , convening in a congregational setting of multiple different households to practice a personal faith carries a relatively higher risk for widespread transmission of the COVID-19 virus , and may result in increased rates of infection , hospitalization , and death , especially among more vulnerable populations , ” the guidelines continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ In particular , activities such as singing and group recitation negate the risk-reduction achieved through six feet of physical distancing.
” Bay Area officials have said they will not yet follow these guidelines , according to The Mercury News of San Jose .
The paper reported that religious services are still prohibited in the region .
The news comes after President Donald Trump called on governors Friday to open houses of worship “ right now , ” warning that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do not allow Americans to attend religious services .
“ The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now , ” Trump said .
“ For this weekend .
If they don ’ t do it , I will override the governors .
In America , we need more prayer , not less.
” The Department of Justice also told Newsom last week that California ’ s plan for reopening the economy discriminates against religious believers .
Eric S. Dreiband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Civil Rights Division , reminded Newsom that Attorney General William Barr recently issued a statement in which Barr emphasized that “ even in times of emergency , when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights , the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers .
“ Simply put , there is no pandemic exception to the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights , ” Dreiband wrote .
RELATED : Joy Behar Claims Trump Supporters Are 'Pawns ' and 'Do Not Realize ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing requirements applied to places of worship may inevitably result in much smaller congregations than some faith groups would like , in our experience with other controversies around the country , many places of worship are quite content to operate at 15-25 % of capacity in a way that allows for social distancing between family groups.
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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new set of coronavirus restrictions Monday allowing for the reopening of California churches.
The new guidelines, released Monday in Newsom’s “Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies” guidance, will allow houses of worship to open if these institutions limit attendance to 25 percent capacity or to 100 attendees.
“This limitation will be in effect for the first 21-days of a county public health department’s approval of religious services and cultural ceremonies activities at places of worship within their jurisdictions,” the guidance read.
The modifications allowing for religious services strongly recommend that places of worship continue their services remotely, emphasizing that “this guidance does not obligate places of worship to resume in-person activity.”
“Even with adherence to physical distancing, convening in a congregational setting of multiple different households to practice a personal faith carries a relatively higher risk for widespread transmission of the COVID-19 virus, and may result in increased rates of infection, hospitalization, and death, especially among more vulnerable populations,” the guidelines continued.
“In particular, activities such as singing and group recitation negate the risk-reduction achieved through six feet of physical distancing.”
Bay Area officials have said they will not yet follow these guidelines, according to The Mercury News of San Jose.
The paper reported that religious services are still prohibited in the region.
The news comes after President Donald Trump called on governors Friday to open houses of worship “right now,” warning that he would override governors’ orders if they do not allow Americans to attend religious services.
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“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now,” Trump said.
“For this weekend. If they don’t do it, I will override the governors. In America, we need more prayer, not less.”
The Department of Justice also told Newsom last week that California’s plan for reopening the economy discriminates against religious believers.
Eric S. Dreiband, the head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, reminded Newsom that Attorney General William Barr recently issued a statement in which Barr emphasized that “even in times of emergency, when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers.
“Simply put, there is no pandemic exception to the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights,” Dreiband wrote.
“While it is true that social distancing requirements applied to places of worship may inevitably result in much smaller congregations than some faith groups would like, in our experience with other controversies around the country, many places of worship are quite content to operate at 15-25% of capacity in a way that allows for social distancing between family groups.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Fred Weinberg: CNN Exposes Its Ignorance on 1st Amendment

The other day , I heard some lefty on one of the lefty cable channels say the president has no authority to tell governors that they must allow churches to have services .
Way back in 2000 , Congress passed by unanimous consent a law called the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 .
And for those of you who think this is political , it was signed by Slick Willy Clinton .
The law “ prohibits zoning and landmarking laws that substantially burden the religious exercise of churches or other religious assemblies or institutions absent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governmental interest.
” TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better The act says among other things that zoning and land use laws can not be used to : “ ( 1 ) treat churches or other religious assemblies or institutions on less than equal terms with nonreligious assemblies or institutions ; ( 2 ) discriminate against any assemblies or institutions on the basis of religion or religious denomination ; Now you might say that a gubernatorial edict isn ’ t the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bet an oral hearing at the Supreme Court that you are wrong .
The president is in charge of the Department of Justice .
Those points came from the DOJ ’ s official advice .
My guess is that Attorney General William Barr wasn ’ t kidding when he said , “ even in times of emergency , when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights , the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers .
Thus , government may not impose special restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to similar nonreligious activity.
” “ For example , if a government allows movie theaters , restaurants , concert halls , and other comparable places of assembly to remain open and unrestricted , it may not order houses of worship to close , limit their congregation size , or otherwise impede religious gatherings .
Religious institutions must not be singled out for special burdens.
” That sounds amazingly similar to the Department of Justice guidance issued on RLUIPA .
RELATED : Op-Ed : How COVID Is Affecting the Church In short , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this issue since it is addressed not only in the First Amendment to the Constitution but also in the Federal Code .
And yet , CNN reported that “ Trump threatened to ‘ override ’ governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations , but it was unclear what authority the President was referring to.
” As if both the First Amendment and a 20-year-old law passed by unanimous consent in Congress need “ clarification.
” In CNN ’ s case , the word ignorance comes to mind .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patron saint , Slick Willy , actually signed that act into law .
AT & T , which owns CNN , should hang its corporate head in shame .
If you are going to pretend to be a news outlet , you should try a little harder .
You know when this will change ?
When the Trump base catches on to the AT & T-CNN connection and starts buying their cellphone service elsewhere .
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The other day, I heard some lefty on one of the lefty cable channels say the president has no authority to tell governors that they must allow churches to have services.
Ummmm … wrong.
Way back in 2000, Congress passed by unanimous consent a law called the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.
And for those of you who think this is political, it was signed by Slick Willy Clinton.
The law “prohibits zoning and landmarking laws that substantially burden the religious exercise of churches or other religious assemblies or institutions absent the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest.”
The act says among other things that zoning and land use laws cannot be used to:
“(1) treat churches or other religious assemblies or institutions on less than equal terms with nonreligious assemblies or institutions;
(2) discriminate against any assemblies or institutions on the basis of religion or religious denomination;
(3) totally exclude religious assemblies from a jurisdiction; or
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(4) unreasonably limit religious assemblies, institutions, or structures within a jurisdiction.”
Now you might say that a gubernatorial edict isn’t the same thing. I’m willing to bet an oral hearing at the Supreme Court that you are wrong.
The president is in charge of the Department of Justice. Those points came from the DOJ’s official advice. My guess is that Attorney General William Barr wasn’t kidding when he said, “even in times of emergency, when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers. Thus, government may not impose special restrictions on religious activity that do not also apply to similar nonreligious activity.”
“For example, if a government allows movie theaters, restaurants, concert halls, and other comparable places of assembly to remain open and unrestricted, it may not order houses of worship to close, limit their congregation size, or otherwise impede religious gatherings. Religious institutions must not be singled out for special burdens.”
That sounds amazingly similar to the Department of Justice guidance issued on RLUIPA.
In short, the president can override the governors on this issue since it is addressed not only in the First Amendment to the Constitution but also in the Federal Code.
And yet, CNN reported that “Trump threatened to ‘override’ governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations, but it was unclear what authority the President was referring to.”
As if both the First Amendment and a 20-year-old law passed by unanimous consent in Congress need “clarification.”
In CNN’s case, the word ignorance comes to mind. They were ignorant of the fact that their patron saint, Slick Willy, actually signed that act into law.
AT&T, which owns CNN, should hang its corporate head in shame.
If you are going to pretend to be a news outlet, you should try a little harder.
You know when this will change?
When the Trump base catches on to the AT&T-CNN connection and starts buying their cellphone service elsewhere.
When AT&T starts losing serious money that can be attributed to mad Trump supporters with pitchforks.
Money talks.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Famed Chinese ‘Bat Woman’ Claims Coronavirus Is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’

A Chinese virologist has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is “ just the tip of the iceberg ” in terms of worldwide outbreaks of unknown viruses .
Shi Zhengli is known as China ’ s “ bat woman ” for her research on SARS-like viruses in bats in her lab at the Wuhan Institute of Virology , according to Chinese news station CGTN .
“ The unknown viruses that we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg , ” Shi said , according to a translation by the outlet of her interview .
“ If we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second outbreak of new infectious diseases , we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses carried by wild animals in nature and then give early warnings.
” She added , “ If we don ’ t study [ the viruses ] , there will possibly be another outbreak.
” TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better Shi used her previous research on the SARS pathogen and coronaviruses to complete the gene sequencing of the new coronavirus strain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We submitted the whole genome sequence of the virus to the World Health Organization on January 12 , 2020 , ” she told CGTN .
However , Chinese journalist Gao Yu told the Daily Mail that the virologist was “ muzzled ” by Chinese authorities , causing the delay in warning the WHO .
“ We learned later her institute finished gene-sequencing and related tests as early as January 2 but was muzzled , ” Gao said .
In an online lecture , Shi also reportedly said her team found that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , six days before China revealed the information and the WHO echoed Chinese denials .
There is growing scrutiny across the globe about China ’ s involvement in the coronavirus pandemic .
China has been accused of releasing false statistics and failing to provide accurate information about the outbreak .
Liu Dengfeng of the Chinese National Health Commission ’ s science and education department told the South China Morning Post that samples of the virus were destroyed at unauthorized labs to “ prevent the risk to laboratory biological safety and prevent secondary disasters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on comprehensive research and expert opinion , we decided to temporarily manage the pathogen causing the pneumonia as Class II — highly pathogenic — and imposed biosafety requirements on sample collection , transport and experimental activities , as well as destroying the samples , ” he said .
RELATED : Groundbreaking Work To Keep Rare Rhino Subspecies Alive Has Stalled : 'Time Is Working Against Us' Liu claimed China ’ s only motive was to act in accordance with its standard practice for handling dangerous virus samples , saying labs that do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The WHO representative for China , Dr. Gauden Galea , told Sky News that although there is a national investigation into the origins of the coronavirus , China has yet to invite the World Health Organization to join .
“ WHO is making requests of the health commission and of the authorities , ” he said .
“ The origins of virus are very important , the animal-human interface is extremely important and needs to be studied.
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A Chinese virologist has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of worldwide outbreaks of unknown viruses.
Shi Zhengli is known as China’s “bat woman” for her research on SARS-like viruses in bats in her lab at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, according to Chinese news station CGTN.
“The unknown viruses that we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” Shi said, according to a translation by the outlet of her interview.
“If we want to protect humans from viruses or avoid a second outbreak of new infectious diseases, we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses carried by wild animals in nature and then give early warnings.”
She added, “If we don’t study [the viruses], there will possibly be another outbreak.”
Shi used her previous research on the SARS pathogen and coronaviruses to complete the gene sequencing of the new coronavirus strain at the beginning of the year.
“We submitted the whole genome sequence of the virus to the World Health Organization on January 12, 2020,” she told CGTN.
However, Chinese journalist Gao Yu told the Daily Mail that the virologist was “muzzled” by Chinese authorities, causing the delay in warning the WHO.
“We learned later her institute finished gene-sequencing and related tests as early as January 2 but was muzzled,” Gao said.
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In an online lecture, Shi also reportedly said her team found that the novel-coronavirus could infect people on Jan. 14, six days before China revealed the information and the WHO echoed Chinese denials.
There is growing scrutiny across the globe about China’s involvement in the coronavirus pandemic.
China has been accused of releasing false statistics and failing to provide accurate information about the outbreak.
Liu Dengfeng of the Chinese National Health Commission’s science and education department told the South China Morning Post that samples of the virus were destroyed at unauthorized labs to “prevent the risk to laboratory biological safety and prevent secondary disasters caused by unidentified pathogens.”
“Based on comprehensive research and expert opinion, we decided to temporarily manage the pathogen causing the pneumonia as Class II — highly pathogenic — and imposed biosafety requirements on sample collection, transport and experimental activities, as well as destroying the samples,” he said.
Liu claimed China’s only motive was to act in accordance with its standard practice for handling dangerous virus samples, saying labs that do not meet safety requirements should not have samples.
The WHO representative for China, Dr. Gauden Galea, told Sky News that although there is a national investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, China has yet to invite the World Health Organization to join.
“WHO is making requests of the health commission and of the authorities,” he said. “The origins of virus are very important, the animal-human interface is extremely important and needs to be studied.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Politico Report Puts Spotlight on How Democrats Really Look at an Economic Turnaround

The topic liberals are dying to avoid is coming alive .
When the coronavirus crisis dropped a hammer on the booming U.S. economy of President Donald Trump ’ s administration , Democrats saw circumstances taking away one of the incumbent ’ s biggest weapons in the upcoming election .
Now , according to the D.C.-insider publication Politico , some top Democrats are worried even a partial economic recovery going into the fall could be a boost for Trump ’ s re-election bid .
The headline of the piece says it all : “ The general election scenario that Democrats are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scene-setter from an early April online meeting of a “ top officials from both parties ” where former Obama administration economist and current Harvard professor Jason Furman made a startling prediction .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ We are about to see the best economic data we ’ ve seen in the history of this country , ” he said .
For most Americans , regardless of politics , that would be news worth cheering about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of work , caused hardship for millions more who rely on those salaries , and put a squeeze on charities .
Who could think it was bad news that this might be about to change ?
This telling paragraph in Politico ’ s report has an answer to that : “ Furman ’ s counterintuitive pitch has caused some Democrats , especially Obama alumni , around Washington to panic .
‘ This is my big worry , ’ said a former Obama White House official who is still close to the former president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among top party officials , he said , ‘ It ’ s high — high , high , high , high.
’ ” Unfortunately , the report by Ryan Lizza , Politico ’ s chief Washington correspondent , and Daniel Lippman , a reporter on Politico ’ s White House beat , relies heavily on anonymous sources to make its point .
But in this case , it might be understandable .
What political operative hoping to court American support wants to go on record rooting against an economic recovery that could only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the article , identified only as a “ progressive Democratic operative , ” noted polls show that even amid the current downturn , Trump is more trusted on the economy than former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive Democratic candidate .
“ Trump beats Biden on the economy even right now !
” the operative said , according to Politico .
“ This is going to be extremely difficult no matter what .
It ’ s existential that we figure it out .
In any of these economic scenarios Democrats are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our public health and economy are much worse off because of Donald Trump ’ s failure of leadership.
” Yeah , well that ’ s not going to be an easy argument to win .
Mainly because it ’ s not true .
As literally anyone who ’ s followed the news for the past three years knows , the country during the Trump presidency have seen an economy booming , with record low unemployment that benefited all Americans , including the minority populations Democrats have taken advantage of for decades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ set that economy back on its heels , but it ’ s done the same all over the world .
Democrats trying to blame Trump for a black swan event like that are even more full of hot air than usual , and any sensible person would know it .
Not every Democrat quoted in the article remained nameless .
Kenneth Baer , a former Obama administration official who was associate director of communications with the Office of Management and Budget during Obama ’ s first term and is now CEO of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an economic recovery will redound to Trump ’ s benefit .
Even if he sounded grudging about it .
“ In absolute terms , the economy will look historically terrible come November , ” Baer told Politico .
“ But relative to the depths of April , it will be on an upswing — 12 percent unemployment , for example , is better than 20 , but historically terrible .
On Election Day , we Democrats need voters to ask themselves , ‘ Are you better off than you were four years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , ‘ Are you better off than you were four months ago ?
’ ” True enough .
And all Americans should ask themselves if the country as a whole would have been better off under the statist , economy-killing , overregulated Obama regime that Hillary Clinton would have continued in the White House if she ’ d won the presidency in 2016 .
They also need to ask themselves if the country needs Biden in the White House to revive that regime .
Meanwhile , Furman , the economist whose prediction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Politico report , told the outlet that — barring an unexpected resurgence of coronavirus infections that close state economies again — he foresees a summer of recovery that will only benefit Trump .
As Politico put it : “ Between now and Election Day , there will be five monthly jobs reports , which are released on the first Friday of every month .
The June report , covering May , is likely to show another increase in unemployment .
But after that , Furman predicts , if reopening continues apace , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ You could easily have 1 to 2 million jobs created a month in those four reports before November , ’ he said .
“ He added , ‘ And then toward the end of October , we will get GDP growth for the third quarter , at an annualized rate , and it could be double-digit positive economic growth .
So these will be the best jobs and growth numbers ever.
’ ” It ’ s important to point out that Politico is a normally liberal-leaning outfit — this isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Carlson monologue on Fox News .
One look at the Twitter thread of responses to the article shows how liberal its readership is .
( Hint : Most didn ’ t like it one bit .
But didn ’ t really argue the premise . )
That gives the message here even greater impact .
Voices on the left — from the Democratic National Committee to the biased mainstream media to the hideously uninformed late-night comics — will do anything to avoid saying that what ’ s bad news for the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Trump .
( HBO ’ s Bill Maher is one of the more honest exceptions to the rule — it doesn ’ t do him much credit . )
But they know the economy is Trump ’ s hole card — because the success of his tax-cutting , regulation-reducing administration in rebuilding American jobs has been so obvious even the mainstream media couldn ’ t cover it up .
Now a liberal news outlet has summed it up in one headline .
An economic recovery every American should want to see is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats are dreading.
” That says it all .
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The topic liberals are dying to avoid is coming alive.
When the coronavirus crisis dropped a hammer on the booming U.S. economy of President Donald Trump’s administration, Democrats saw circumstances taking away one of the incumbent’s biggest weapons in the upcoming election.
Now, according to the D.C.-insider publication Politico, some top Democrats are worried even a partial economic recovery going into the fall could be a boost for Trump’s re-election bid.
The headline of the piece says it all: “The general election scenario that Democrats are dreading.”
The report kicks off with a scene-setter from an early April online meeting of a “top officials from both parties” where former Obama administration economist and current Harvard professor Jason Furman made a startling prediction.
“We are about to see the best economic data we’ve seen in the history of this country,” he said.
For most Americans, regardless of politics, that would be news worth cheering about. The coronavirus pandemic has knocked millions out of work, caused hardship for millions more who rely on those salaries, and put a squeeze on charities.
Who could think it was bad news that this might be about to change?
This telling paragraph in Politico’s report has an answer to that:
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“Furman’s counterintuitive pitch has caused some Democrats, especially Obama alumni, around Washington to panic. ‘This is my big worry,’ said a former Obama White House official who is still close to the former president. Asked about the level of concern among top party officials, he said, ‘It’s high — high, high, high, high.’”
Unfortunately, the report by Ryan Lizza, Politico’s chief Washington correspondent, and Daniel Lippman, a reporter on Politico’s White House beat, relies heavily on anonymous sources to make its point.
But in this case, it might be understandable. What political operative hoping to court American support wants to go on record rooting against an economic recovery that could only help his countrymen?
Another source quoted in the article, identified only as a “progressive Democratic operative,” noted polls show that even amid the current downturn, Trump is more trusted on the economy than former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic candidate.
“Trump beats Biden on the economy even right now!” the operative said, according to Politico. “This is going to be extremely difficult no matter what. It’s existential that we figure it out. In any of these economic scenarios Democrats are going to have to win the argument that our public health and economy are much worse off because of Donald Trump’s failure of leadership.”
Yeah, well that’s not going to be an easy argument to win. Mainly because it’s not true.
As literally anyone who’s followed the news for the past three years knows, the country during the Trump presidency have seen an economy booming, with record low unemployment that benefited all Americans, including the minority populations Democrats have taken advantage of for decades.
(It’s difficult to imagine what sort of damage the coronavirus might have caused to the U.S. if it hit an economy that was on its knees after three years of a Hillary Clinton presidency.)
Of course, the coronavirus crisis has set that economy back on its heels, but it’s done the same all over the world. Democrats trying to blame Trump for a black swan event like that are even more full of hot air than usual, and any sensible person would know it.
Not every Democrat quoted in the article remained nameless.
Kenneth Baer, a former Obama administration official who was associate director of communications with the Office of Management and Budget during Obama’s first term and is now CEO of the public relations firm Crosscut Strategies, acknowledged an economic recovery will redound to Trump’s benefit.
Even if he sounded grudging about it.
“In absolute terms, the economy will look historically terrible come November,” Baer told Politico. “But relative to the depths of April, it will be on an upswing — 12 percent unemployment, for example, is better than 20, but historically terrible. On Election Day, we Democrats need voters to ask themselves, ‘Are you better off than you were four years ago?’ Republicans need voters to ask themselves, ‘Are you better off than you were four months ago?’”
True enough. And all Americans should ask themselves if the country as a whole would have been better off under the statist, economy-killing, overregulated Obama regime that Hillary Clinton would have continued in the White House if she’d won the presidency in 2016.
They also need to ask themselves if the country needs Biden in the White House to revive that regime.
Meanwhile, Furman, the economist whose prediction of an economic rebound kicked off the Politico report, told the outlet that — barring an unexpected resurgence of coronavirus infections that close state economies again — he foresees a summer of recovery that will only benefit Trump.
As Politico put it: “Between now and Election Day, there will be five monthly jobs reports, which are released on the first Friday of every month. The June report, covering May, is likely to show another increase in unemployment. But after that, Furman predicts, if reopening continues apace, the next four reports could be blockbusters. ‘You could easily have 1 to 2 million jobs created a month in those four reports before November,’ he said.
“He added, ‘And then toward the end of October, we will get GDP growth for the third quarter, at an annualized rate, and it could be double-digit positive economic growth. So these will be the best jobs and growth numbers ever.’”
It’s important to point out that Politico is a normally liberal-leaning outfit — this isn’t a report from Breitbart News or a Tucker Carlson monologue on Fox News. One look at the Twitter thread of responses to the article shows how liberal its readership is. (Hint: Most didn’t like it one bit. But didn’t really argue the premise.)
That gives the message here even greater impact.
Voices on the left — from the Democratic National Committee to the biased mainstream media to the hideously uninformed late-night comics — will do anything to avoid saying that what’s bad news for the country is good news for the Democratic opposition to Trump. (HBO’s Bill Maher is one of the more honest exceptions to the rule — it doesn’t do him much credit.)
But they know the economy is Trump’s hole card — because the success of his tax-cutting, regulation-reducing administration in rebuilding American jobs has been so obvious even the mainstream media couldn’t cover it up.
Now a liberal news outlet has summed it up in one headline. An economic recovery every American should want to see is exactly the “general election scenario that Democrats are dreading.”
That says it all.
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