westernjournal--2020-03-21--Tom Brady’s Son Reportedly Deciding Factor in Going to Buccaneers

One of the greatest runs in NFL history came to an abrupt end on Tuesday .
After playing 20 seasons and winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots , Tom Brady announced he would be leaving the team .
“ Although my football journey will take place elsewhere , I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments , ” the future Hall of Famer wrote in a tweet .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract reportedly worth $ 30 million per year to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
“ I ’ m starting a new football journey and thankful for the @ buccaneers for giving me an opportunity to do what I love to do , ” he said in an Instagram post .
Despite the seemingly amicable split , many Patriots fans were left scratching their heads as to why Brady had chosen to leave for Florida .
According to a Page Six report , while there was likely a litany of reasons , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s decision — his son , Jack .
Brady ’ s 12-year-old son currently lives with the superstar ’ s ex-girlfriend , Hollywood actress Bridget Moynahan , in New York City .
“ A lot of [ the reason for his choice ] had to do with proximity to New York , ” a source told Page Six .
“ Jack lives in New York and [ Brady ] wants to be close to his son.
” The 42-year-old NFL player was reportedly also considering the Los Angeles Chargers .
However , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to New York , the Buccaneers became Brady ’ s preferred destination .
RELATED : Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Responds to Tom Brady 's Departure : 'Not the Way I Wanted It To End' While Tampa Bay is on the other end of the East Coast , the multimillionaire will be able to fly out to see his son on a much more regular schedule than if he had landed with a West Coast team .
Finishing third in the NFC South last season , the Buccaneers will be very glad to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time .
In February , oddsmakers had given the Bucs a gloomy over/under of 7.5 wins for the 2020 season .
After Brady ’ s decision , the future is now much brighter for the Tampa Bay team .
There is some trepidation concerning the all-time great , however .
Brady ’ s age showed signs of catching up to him last year , and by the start of the season he will be 43 .
Last season , Brady ranked 14th in the NFL.com QB Index for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be sliding , however , Brady is still better than most at his position .
He is now following in the footsteps of other NFL legends who moved on to new teams at the tail end of their careers to varying degrees of success , including Peyton Manning , Emmitt Smith , Joe Montana , Jerry Rice and Johnny Unitas .
The Bucs still have their work cut out for them .
However , as long as Brady doesn ’ t fall off a cliff due to age and the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up for success in the coming season .
A middling Tampa Bay team is now poised to make some noise in the NFC South .
Very few could have seen this move coming .
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One of the greatest runs in NFL history came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.
After playing 20 seasons and winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, Tom Brady announced he would be leaving the team.
“Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments,” the future Hall of Famer wrote in a tweet.
FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
On Friday, Brady signed a contract reportedly worth $30 million per year to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“I’m starting a new football journey and thankful for the @buccaneers for giving me an opportunity to do what I love to do,” he said in an Instagram post.
Despite the seemingly amicable split, many Patriots fans were left scratching their heads as to why Brady had chosen to leave for Florida.
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According to a Page Six report, while there was likely a litany of reasons, there was a deciding factor in Brady’s decision — his son, Jack.
Brady’s 12-year-old son currently lives with the superstar’s ex-girlfriend, Hollywood actress Bridget Moynahan, in New York City.
“A lot of [the reason for his choice] had to do with proximity to New York,” a source told Page Six. “Jack lives in New York and [Brady] wants to be close to his son.”
The 42-year-old NFL player was reportedly also considering the Los Angeles Chargers.
However, because of Tampa Bay’s closer proximity to New York, the Buccaneers became Brady’s preferred destination.
While Tampa Bay is on the other end of the East Coast, the multimillionaire will be able to fly out to see his son on a much more regular schedule than if he had landed with a West Coast team.
Finishing third in the NFC South last season, the Buccaneers will be very glad to have a player many consider one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time.
In February, oddsmakers had given the Bucs a gloomy over/under of 7.5 wins for the 2020 season.
After Brady’s decision, the future is now much brighter for the Tampa Bay team.
There is some trepidation concerning the all-time great, however. Brady’s age showed signs of catching up to him last year, and by the start of the season he will be 43.
Last season, Brady ranked 14th in the NFL.com QB Index for the season.
While his stock might be sliding, however, Brady is still better than most at his position.
He is now following in the footsteps of other NFL legends who moved on to new teams at the tail end of their careers to varying degrees of success, including Peyton Manning, Emmitt Smith, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Johnny Unitas.
The Bucs still have their work cut out for them. However, as long as Brady doesn’t fall off a cliff due to age and the rest of the team stays healthy, they should be set up for success in the coming season.
A middling Tampa Bay team is now poised to make some noise in the NFC South. Very few could have seen this move coming.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Cali Inches Toward Soviet System, Now Even Sneezing Can Land You a Visit from Authorities

It ’ s so rare for me to find common cause with a Democrat that I feel the occasion warrants repeating .
On Thursday , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo — Michael Corleone to Chris Cuomo ’ s Fredo — went on NBC ’ s “ Today ” show to talk about the number of coronavirus cases in his state .
Not only did he not scaremonger , he specifically warned against scaremongering “ We ’ re fighting the virus and we ’ re fighting fear and panic , ” Cuomo said .
“ The fear and panic is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus.
” Meanwhile , in California , people are calling 911 on coughing and sneezing neighbors .
That seems fearful and panicky enough until you consider the neighbors then get a visit from the authorities — and perhaps a trip to the hospital .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading Out in the Coachella Valley , in the California desert , you ’ d think they ’ d be a bit more mellow .
If a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun is to be believed , however , sneezing could get you carried off for fears of the coronavirus .
“ As the number of those with the coronavirus grows locally — Riverside County announced its 15th case on Monday and San Bernardino County confirmed its first case on Sunday — some Coachella Valley police departments say they ’ ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor ’ s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus , ” the report read .
“ Palm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these calls last week , Sgt .
Mike Casavan said.
” So , what do they do ?
Shrug their shoulders ?
Excoriate the caller for wasting emergency resources ?
Nope .
“ In many cases , the calls are forwarded to the fire department where paramedics are also dispatched to directly provide any needed medical attention before transporting the person to an area hospital , ” the article read .
“ That it takes a lab test to determine whether a person is actually positive for the virus doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each call , no matter how infrequent , is a request for help that law enforcement personnel must take seriously and handle professionally .
“ Authorities say they can ’ t ignore such calls or discount them as paranoia , hypochondria or fakery .
They must respond even when every other public entity adopts ‘ social distancing ’ in order to reduce possible coronavirus transmission.
” So , let ’ s get this straight .
RELATED : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right thing , watching old episodes of “ Aqua Teen Hunger Force ” and lording over your toilet paper stash .
You ’ re allergic to mold and , well , as with any millennial who ’ s still watching “ Aqua Teen Hunger Force , ” you ’ ve definitely got some mold in your apartment .
You ’ re sneezing like any other allergic person would .
Then comes a knock at your door .
It ’ s the authorities .
Your neighbor heard you sneezing and , well , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you sit down over there please while we ask you a few questions ?
Why am I not surprised this is happening out in California ?
Now , I ’ m not sure if this is poorly written enough that it sounds like they ’ ll carry you off to the hospital — voluntarily or not — just because your neighbor heard you coughing , or whether that ’ s what they ’ re actually doing .
I don ’ t think either augurs well for the city of Palm Springs , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Desert Sun beats having authorities carry you off because your neighbor doesn ’ t like your hacking cough .
Either way , these calls should be treated with the scorn and derision they deserve .
I understand we ’ re in a crisis where extraordinary measures must be taken .
Those measures don ’ t include Soviet-style snitching on the person next door because you ’ re afraid you ’ ll get the virus through the drywall .
( Pro tip : It doesn ’ t work that way . )
It sounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight fear as much as we have to fight the coronavirus .
The problem arises when you try to find a public figure willing to say that .
So , the sympathetic nervous system kicks in and we run around like ninnies , buying toilet paper for an upper respiratory ailment as we narc on our neighbors for allergy symptoms .
No one is saying there aren ’ t reasons to be scared .
Yes , practice social distancing .
Get hand sanitizer .
Don ’ t be one of those idiots who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweaty dive bar downtown .
For that matter , authorities in California need to get their act together .
This isn ’ t just an inefficient use of manpower , it ’ s getting dangerously close to the kind of thing you would see in a Soviet-style republic .
The very act of responding to these calls simply begets more calls and more uptight people who are afraid of someone sneezing .
Vigilance must have perspective .
When it doesn ’ t , the excesses are terrible .
This is just a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its course , it ’ s going to end up being more than a few calls .
Andrew Cuomo was ( gak ) right : “ The fear and panic is worse than the virus.
” If the authorities are visiting people because someone was worried about their sneezing , then we ’ ve lost all perspective .
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It’s so rare for me to find common cause with a Democrat that I feel the occasion warrants repeating.
On Thursday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — Michael Corleone to Chris Cuomo’s Fredo — went on NBC’s “Today” show to talk about the number of coronavirus cases in his state. Not only did he not scaremonger, he specifically warned against scaremongering
“We’re fighting the virus and we’re fighting fear and panic,” Cuomo said. “The fear and panic is, if anything, worse than the virus.”
Meanwhile, in California, people are calling 911 on coughing and sneezing neighbors.
That seems fearful and panicky enough until you consider the neighbors then get a visit from the authorities — and perhaps a trip to the hospital.
Out in the Coachella Valley, in the California desert, you’d think they’d be a bit more mellow.
If a Monday report from the Palm Springs Desert Sun is to be believed, however, sneezing could get you carried off for fears of the coronavirus.
“As the number of those with the coronavirus grows locally — Riverside County announced its 15th case on Monday and San Bernardino County confirmed its first case on Sunday — some Coachella Valley police departments say they’ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor’s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus,” the report read.
“Palm Springs police estimate dispatchers had about five of these calls last week, Sgt. Mike Casavan said.”
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So, what do they do? Shrug their shoulders? Excoriate the caller for wasting emergency resources? Nope.
“In many cases, the calls are forwarded to the fire department where paramedics are also dispatched to directly provide any needed medical attention before transporting the person to an area hospital,” the article read.
“That it takes a lab test to determine whether a person is actually positive for the virus doesn’t matter. The concern is real and each call, no matter how infrequent, is a request for help that law enforcement personnel must take seriously and handle professionally.
“Authorities say they can’t ignore such calls or discount them as paranoia, hypochondria or fakery. They must respond even when every other public entity adopts ‘social distancing’ in order to reduce possible coronavirus transmission.”
So, let’s get this straight.
You’re in your apartment, doing the right thing, watching old episodes of “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” and lording over your toilet paper stash.
You’re allergic to mold and, well, as with any millennial who’s still watching “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” you’ve definitely got some mold in your apartment.
You’re sneezing like any other allergic person would.
Then comes a knock at your door. It’s the authorities.
Your neighbor heard you sneezing and, well, they’ve come to visit. Would you sit down over there please while we ask you a few questions?
Why am I not surprised this is happening out in California?
Now, I’m not sure if this is poorly written enough that it sounds like they’ll carry you off to the hospital — voluntarily or not — just because your neighbor heard you coughing, or whether that’s what they’re actually doing.
I don’t think either augurs well for the city of Palm Springs, although having an interminably vague writer on the Desert Sun beats having authorities carry you off because your neighbor doesn’t like your hacking cough.
Either way, these calls should be treated with the scorn and derision they deserve.
I understand we’re in a crisis where extraordinary measures must be taken. Those measures don’t include Soviet-style snitching on the person next door because you’re afraid you’ll get the virus through the drywall. (Pro tip: It doesn’t work that way.)
It sounds like a truism that we have to fight fear as much as we have to fight the coronavirus. The problem arises when you try to find a public figure willing to say that. So, the sympathetic nervous system kicks in and we run around like ninnies, buying toilet paper for an upper respiratory ailment as we narc on our neighbors for allergy symptoms.
No one is saying there aren’t reasons to be scared. Yes, practice social distancing. Get hand sanitizer.
Don’t be one of those idiots who gets pictured on CNN crammed into a sweaty dive bar downtown.
For that matter, authorities in California need to get their act together.
This isn’t just an inefficient use of manpower, it’s getting dangerously close to the kind of thing you would see in a Soviet-style republic. The very act of responding to these calls simply begets more calls and more uptight people who are afraid of someone sneezing.
Vigilance must have perspective. When it doesn’t, the excesses are terrible.
This is just a few calls now. As the coronavirus continues its course, it’s going to end up being more than a few calls.
Andrew Cuomo was (gak) right: “The fear and panic is worse than the virus.”
If the authorities are visiting people because someone was worried about their sneezing, then we’ve lost all perspective.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Buzz Aldrin’s Hilarious Take on Coronavirus Is What We All Need To Hear

It ’ s like the old Nike-Bo Jackson ad : Buzz knows quarantines .
As the second man on the moon , Buzz Aldrin was subject to a few back before we knew our most prominent satellite was a cold , dead world and not filled with microbes that would attach themselves to the boots of moon-walkers and hitch a ride back to earth .
As such , he knows how all of us feel right now — and he ’ s also going through it as well .
Aldrin is 90 , which obviously puts him in a high-risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he coping with the situation ?
How is he social distancing ?
“ Lying on my a– and locking the door , ” he told Ars Technica .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading That ’ s certainly one way to do it .
The answer came about when Ars Technica ’ s Eric Berger spoke to Aldrin on Tuesday and asked him for his advice about what we ’ re all going through at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apollo 11 Command Module landed in the Pacific Ocean , the three lunar astronauts were ushered from their life raft onto the USS Hornet aircraft carrier , ” Berger wrote .
“ Once aboard the ship , they immediately went into a converted Airstream trailer known as the mobile quarantine facility .
This trailer was flown by a C-141 aircraft to Houston , where the crew subsequently spent about three weeks inside a ‘ secure ’ building known as the Lunar Receiving Laboratory.
” What was the quarantine experience like ?
“ Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise and jog a little bit around the hallway , ” Aldrin said .
“ We looked at this one crack in the floor , and there were ants crawling in and out.
” RELATED : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump As you can probably guess , microbes are smaller than ants and , if evil moon microbes existed , this would be a pretty good time for them to make their way out .
There weren ’ t , of course , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airstream were probably some very ornery astronauts .
So , how did Aldrin pass the time aside from jogging in the hallway of an Airstream ?
Well , he filled out some paperwork — including a government travel voucher entitling him to $ 33.31 for his trip back and forth to the moon , courtesy of the federal government .
Hey , say what you will , but $ 33.31 in 1969 is worth roughly $ 235 in today ’ s coin .
That ’ s Nintendo Switch money right there .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the coronavirus , aside from the fact that you should always get every dollar you can from the federal government ?
First , if you ’ re old , you need to quarantine .
Lay on your posterior .
Do whatever you need to in order to not get infected .
It ’ s not just a matter of not taking resources , it ’ s a matter of staying alive .
Beyond that , relax a bit .
Have a sense of humor .
We ’ ll get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been known , throughout our history , for our humor and positivity .
Those are things we can ’ t lose at a moment like this .
Instead , we have to hold onto both very tight — even if it means lying on our butts .
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It’s like the old Nike-Bo Jackson ad: Buzz knows quarantines.
As the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin was subject to a few back before we knew our most prominent satellite was a cold, dead world and not filled with microbes that would attach themselves to the boots of moon-walkers and hitch a ride back to earth.
As such, he knows how all of us feel right now — and he’s also going through it as well. Aldrin is 90, which obviously puts him in a high-risk category.
So, how’s he coping with the situation? How is he social distancing?
“Lying on my a– and locking the door,” he told Ars Technica.
That’s certainly one way to do it.
The answer came about when Ars Technica’s Eric Berger spoke to Aldrin on Tuesday and asked him for his advice about what we’re all going through at the moment with COVID-19.
“After the Apollo 11 Command Module landed in the Pacific Ocean, the three lunar astronauts were ushered from their life raft onto the USS Hornet aircraft carrier,” Berger wrote.
“Once aboard the ship, they immediately went into a converted Airstream trailer known as the mobile quarantine facility. This trailer was flown by a C-141 aircraft to Houston, where the crew subsequently spent about three weeks inside a ‘secure’ building known as the Lunar Receiving Laboratory.”
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What was the quarantine experience like?
“Well, Mike Collins and I used to exercise and jog a little bit around the hallway,” Aldrin said.
“We looked at this one crack in the floor, and there were ants crawling in and out.”
Buzz Aldrin has had plenty of experience. https://t.co/4wsB1AmLHx — Futurism (@futurism) March 18, 2020
As you can probably guess, microbes are smaller than ants and, if evil moon microbes existed, this would be a pretty good time for them to make their way out.
There weren’t, of course, and the most dangerous living things inside that Airstream were probably some very ornery astronauts.
So, how did Aldrin pass the time aside from jogging in the hallway of an Airstream?
Well, he filled out some paperwork — including a government travel voucher entitling him to $33.31 for his trip back and forth to the moon, courtesy of the federal government.
Hey, say what you will, but $33.31 in 1969 is worth roughly $235 in today’s coin. That’s Nintendo Switch money right there.
What should we take from Aldrin’s response to the coronavirus, aside from the fact that you should always get every dollar you can from the federal government?
First, if you’re old, you need to quarantine. Lay on your posterior. Do whatever you need to in order to not get infected.
It’s not just a matter of not taking resources, it’s a matter of staying alive.
Beyond that, relax a bit. Have a sense of humor.
We’ll get through this. Worse things have happened.
Americans have been known, throughout our history, for our humor and positivity. Those are things we can’t lose at a moment like this.
Instead, we have to hold onto both very tight — even if it means lying on our butts.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Young Girl Helps Elderly Couple Afraid To Shop After Seeing Them at Store in Tears

Gone are the days when a large percentage of the people lived primarily off the land , tending to victory gardens or doing a little self-sustaining by raising chickens .
Our hunting and gathering skills are mostly relegated to the aisles of the nearest grocery store these days — though in recent times , even that endeavor has become a bit more primeval .
Going grocery shopping is a mundane task for many , but now it ’ s rife with potential pitfalls .
Anyone you meet could be carrying the virus we ’ re all trying to avoid , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told they have little to fear , the elderly are facing some tough decisions .
Arizona is home to many retirees who find the warm winter temperatures particularly inviting .
Unfortunately , no matter where they go at the moment , there ’ s an increased risk of them catching the coronavirus .
But they can ’ t just not eat , so many find themselves with no other choice than to take their chances with the mobs at the stores .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Them To Keep Virus From Spreading In the midst of this panic , an elderly couple found themselves in a Trader Joe ’ s in Gilbert , Arizona .
List in hand , they ventured in — but not without noticeable distress .
Their tears were spotted by a young woman who quickly found out what their cause was .
According to what an onlooker sent to a Twitter account dedicated to posting acts of kindness originating in Gilbert , she made the couple a heartwarming promise .
“ I just witnessed this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the anonymous bystander wrote .
“ An elderly couple who had tears in their eyes because they were so afraid to be at the store .
“ This young girl gave her phone number and told them she would do any and all shopping from here on out for them .
“ Our community is alive , hidden at times by fear , but alive.
” The photo showed an elderly woman with a walker and the young woman , who was holding loaves of bread as her new friend seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Server 'Froze Like a Statue ' After Seeing $ 1,000 Tip Left on To-Go Order This little snippet of daily life has encouraged many people to realize that despite the fearful and sometimes hasty actions we ’ ve been seeing lately , there are still good , caring people out there who are willing to not only help in little ways , but in big ways .
Running errands might not seem like much , but when it ’ s the difference between having to choose between potentially contracting a dangerous illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more .
Many hyper-local groups have also shown this kind of heartwarming neighborliness by noticing the needs of those around them and doing what they can to answer those needs .
“ So many of my kind neighbors have posted the same , ” one person commented on the tweet .
“ They have offered to walk [ their ] dogs .
Run errands and shop for neighbors who are at risk or just need help .
We have craft supplies left outside their house by another neighbors so kids don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account also shared a link to Gilbert ’ s Neighbor 2 Neighbor program in response to people asking how they could get involved .
“ Help a neighbor in need !
” the organization ’ s webpage reads .
“ Neighbor 2 Neighbor ( N2N ) has provided a way for Gilbert residents to help support neighbors in need through a monthly utility bill donation , a one time donation or by making a Gilbert Goodies purchase from the on-line Gilbert Town Store !
” Thankfully , many stores have decided to implement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only the elderly are allowed to shop during the first hours of the store ’ s opening , providing them with freshly stocked and cleaned aisles .
While this virus scare has left many terrified and others apathetic , it ’ s a great time to get to know your neighbors ( from a safe distance ) and come together in our communities to take care of one another .
Such actions result in benefits that will last far longer than any virus .
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Gone are the days when a large percentage of the people lived primarily off the land, tending to victory gardens or doing a little self-sustaining by raising chickens.
Our hunting and gathering skills are mostly relegated to the aisles of the nearest grocery store these days — though in recent times, even that endeavor has become a bit more primeval.
Going grocery shopping is a mundane task for many, but now it’s rife with potential pitfalls. Anyone you meet could be carrying the virus we’re all trying to avoid, and while the young and healthy have been told they have little to fear, the elderly are facing some tough decisions.
Arizona is home to many retirees who find the warm winter temperatures particularly inviting.
Unfortunately, no matter where they go at the moment, there’s an increased risk of them catching the coronavirus. But they can’t just not eat, so many find themselves with no other choice than to take their chances with the mobs at the stores.
In the midst of this panic, an elderly couple found themselves in a Trader Joe’s in Gilbert, Arizona.
List in hand, they ventured in — but not without noticeable distress.
Their tears were spotted by a young woman who quickly found out what their cause was.
According to what an onlooker sent to a Twitter account dedicated to posting acts of kindness originating in Gilbert, she made the couple a heartwarming promise.
“I just witnessed this behind me at Trader Joe’s,” the anonymous bystander wrote. “An elderly couple who had tears in their eyes because they were so afraid to be at the store.
“This young girl gave her phone number and told them she would do any and all shopping from here on out for them.
“Our community is alive, hidden at times by fear, but alive.”
The photo showed an elderly woman with a walker and the young woman, who was holding loaves of bread as her new friend seemed to be checking her list.
This little snippet of daily life has encouraged many people to realize that despite the fearful and sometimes hasty actions we’ve been seeing lately, there are still good, caring people out there who are willing to not only help in little ways, but in big ways.
Running errands might not seem like much, but when it’s the difference between having to choose between potentially contracting a dangerous illness or going hungry, it means so much more.
Many hyper-local groups have also shown this kind of heartwarming neighborliness by noticing the needs of those around them and doing what they can to answer those needs.
“So many of my kind neighbors have posted the same,” one person commented on the tweet.
“They have offered to walk [their] dogs. Run errands and shop for neighbors who are at risk or just need help. We have craft supplies left outside their house by another neighbors so kids don’t get bored.”
The Gilbert Twitter account also shared a link to Gilbert’s Neighbor 2 Neighbor program in response to people asking how they could get involved.
“Help a neighbor in need!” the organization’s webpage reads. “Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) has provided a way for Gilbert residents to help support neighbors in need through a monthly utility bill donation, a one time donation or by making a Gilbert Goodies purchase from the on-line Gilbert Town Store!”
Thankfully, many stores have decided to implement “senior shopping hours,” where only the elderly are allowed to shop during the first hours of the store’s opening, providing them with freshly stocked and cleaned aisles.
While this virus scare has left many terrified and others apathetic, it’s a great time to get to know your neighbors (from a safe distance) and come together in our communities to take care of one another.
Such actions result in benefits that will last far longer than any virus.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Server ‘Froze Like a Statue’ After Seeing $1,000 Tip Left on To-Go Order

With many food service jobs currently in jeopardy , people who have the means are being encouraged to do their part to help out .
Some restaurants have been forced to shut their doors completely , but others are moving to take-out or delivery in an attempt to stay open .
Food has been on the minds of many Americans lately , as any trip to the local grocery store right now will tell you .
Sure , toilet paper is a hot commodity , but people are also stocking up on canned and dried goods , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking a little different with so many people working from home , but many are still eager to patronize local restaurants for their breakfasts , lunches and dinners .
One such gentleman in Scottsdale , Arizona , was about to get his breakfast fix as well as bless his server when he pulled up to the restaurant Eggstasy on Tuesday .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading Server Raymond Shepherd had taken the order and told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a regular and that nothing seemed particularly different about this purchase — until Shepherd glanced at the check .
The man ’ s meal had come out to about $ 70 , but it was the tip amount that took up more real estate on the receipt : $ 1,000 .
“ Thank you from Georgia and Hattie Grace !
” was written across the slip of paper — Georgia and Hattie Grace were the customer ’ s daughters .
In speaking to KSAZ , Shepherd said the man was in and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of like , was writing behind the bag , we have a to-go bag that ’ s right in front of him , and he ’ s kind of writing his check , ” the server explained .
“ Honestly , he tried to get out of here pretty quick.
” “ I froze like a statue when I was like walking , ” he said .
“ I picked up the check and I ’ m walking and I was just like … I look at it and I ’ m like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And I look up and he ’ s driving away and he looks at me for just a second.
” Shepherd is incredibly grateful for the generous gift , especially during such an uncertain time .
“ With my other job being closed , this is perfect , perfect timing , ” Shepherd said .
“ So , does it go in the nest egg or does it go into my checking account to , you know , help stay afloat ?
” RELATED : Young Girl Helps Elderly Couple Afraid To Shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This just happened‼ ” Eggstasy shared on March 17 , posting a photo of the check to its Facebook page .
When the customer comes back in , as regulars are wont to do , Shepherd knows exactly what he ’ s going to do : “ First of all , I ’ d love to buy his breakfast , that is what I ’ ll be doing.
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With many food service jobs currently in jeopardy, people who have the means are being encouraged to do their part to help out. Some restaurants have been forced to shut their doors completely, but others are moving to take-out or delivery in an attempt to stay open.
Food has been on the minds of many Americans lately, as any trip to the local grocery store right now will tell you. Sure, toilet paper is a hot commodity, but people are also stocking up on canned and dried goods, as well as fresh food and meat.
Meals are looking a little different with so many people working from home, but many are still eager to patronize local restaurants for their breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
One such gentleman in Scottsdale, Arizona, was about to get his breakfast fix as well as bless his server when he pulled up to the restaurant Eggstasy on Tuesday.
Server Raymond Shepherd had taken the order and told KSAZ-TV in Phoenix that the customer was a regular and that nothing seemed particularly different about this purchase — until Shepherd glanced at the check.
The man’s meal had come out to about $70, but it was the tip amount that took up more real estate on the receipt: $1,000.
“Thank you from Georgia and Hattie Grace!” was written across the slip of paper — Georgia and Hattie Grace were the customer’s daughters.
In speaking to KSAZ, Shepherd said the man was in and out quickly.
“And then he kind of like, was writing behind the bag, we have a to-go bag that’s right in front of him, and he’s kind of writing his check,” the server explained. “Honestly, he tried to get out of here pretty quick.”
“I froze like a statue when I was like walking,” he said. “I picked up the check and I’m walking and I was just like … I look at it and I’m like, ‘How many zeros?’ And I look up and he’s driving away and he looks at me for just a second.”
Shepherd is incredibly grateful for the generous gift, especially during such an uncertain time.
“With my other job being closed, this is perfect, perfect timing,” Shepherd said. “So, does it go in the nest egg or does it go into my checking account to, you know, help stay afloat?”
“This just happened‼” Eggstasy shared on March 17, posting a photo of the check to its Facebook page.
When the customer comes back in, as regulars are wont to do, Shepherd knows exactly what he’s going to do: “First of all, I’d love to buy his breakfast, that is what I’ll be doing.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Landlord Challenges Others To Offer Financial Relief by Waiving Rent During Coronavirus Pandemic

In these times of uncertainty , it can be hard to know where the next toilet paper roll will come from , let alone next month ’ s rent .
That ’ s especially true for people who are dependent on jobs that have been shut down or outsourced .
With people being told to stay in their homes and avoid the spread of the coronavirus , some are worrying about even having a home to stay in — but for at least one generous landlord ’ s tenants , that problem has been solved .
Nathan Nichols of South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ units and six tenants , according to WLBZ-TV .
He ’ s decided to waive the April rent for his tenants , and he posted his rationale on Facebook along with an invitation for other landlords of means to follow suit .
“ COVID19 is going to cause serious financial hardship for service and hourly workers around the country , ” he shared on Monday .
“ I own a two unit in South Portland and all of my tenants are in this category .
“ Because I have the good fortune of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privilege of being in the owner class , I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April .
I ask any other landlords out there to take a serious look at your own situation and consider giving your tenants some rent relief as well.
” TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading In an update on his post , he mentioned that many landlords told him they ’ d love to extend the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that they were just not in a position to do so .
“ Apparently , mortgage lenders are providing relief to those who qualify , but you have to reach out to them , ” Nichols said .
“ Talk to your tenants and find out their situation , then talk to your lender and ask for assistance .
Comment if you have any success !
” The post got over 24,000 shares and over a thousand comments , with many people commending him , wishing they could do the same or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If I could inspire other landlords to do the same , I certainly didn ’ t expect it to blow up with the way it did , ” Nichols said , according to WLBZ .
A couple of days later , he got some encouraging news in the form of a comment .
“ Two days ago I posted that , in order to mitigate economic hardship caused by COVID-19 , I would not be collecting rent in April from two units that I own , ” Nichols wrote in a recap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landlords to look at their situations and see if it was in their power to help their own tenants .
… “ Of more than 500 comments , almost all of them are words of thanks or praise for the kindness of my act .
“ Every so often , however , there is a comment from a landlord who would like to help their tenants , but simply can ’ t , or from a tenant who wishes their landlord would help them , but doubts they will .
RELATED : Light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lights to Spread Joy During COVID-19 Outbreak “ To these people , I say : I don ’ t know your situation and I don ’ t want to imply that a landlord who isn ’ t forgoing rent is somehow a bad person .
And then , finally , about an hour ago , this : ” The comment was from a woman who was apparently also a landlord , and she wrote that she would “ be following suit.
” Nichols seemed happy to have made such a difference .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give so generously or in this particular way , Nichols ’ kindness is a good example of the practical but essential ways we can help each other during these trying times .
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In these times of uncertainty, it can be hard to know where the next toilet paper roll will come from, let alone next month’s rent. That’s especially true for people who are dependent on jobs that have been shut down or outsourced.
With people being told to stay in their homes and avoid the spread of the coronavirus, some are worrying about even having a home to stay in — but for at least one generous landlord’s tenants, that problem has been solved.
Nathan Nichols of South Portland, Maine, has two rental units and six tenants, according to WLBZ-TV. He’s decided to waive the April rent for his tenants, and he posted his rationale on Facebook along with an invitation for other landlords of means to follow suit.
“COVID19 is going to cause serious financial hardship for service and hourly workers around the country,” he shared on Monday. “I own a two unit in South Portland and all of my tenants are in this category.
“Because I have the good fortune of being able to afford it and the privilege of being in the owner class, I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April. I ask any other landlords out there to take a serious look at your own situation and consider giving your tenants some rent relief as well.”
A South Portland landlord is not collecting rent from his tenants for the month of April due to the coronavirus. He posted his decision on Facebook in hopes other landlords think about doing the same thing. His post has more than 20,000 shares @newscentermaine pic.twitter.com/A3xnftpz0L — Roslyn Flaherty (@roslyn_flaherty) March 18, 2020
In an update on his post, he mentioned that many landlords told him they’d love to extend the same pay grace that he had, but that they were just not in a position to do so.
“Apparently, mortgage lenders are providing relief to those who qualify, but you have to reach out to them,” Nichols said. “Talk to your tenants and find out their situation, then talk to your lender and ask for assistance. Comment if you have any success!”
The post got over 24,000 shares and over a thousand comments, with many people commending him, wishing they could do the same or wishing their landlords were as gracious.
“If I could inspire other landlords to do the same, I certainly didn’t expect it to blow up with the way it did,” Nichols said, according to WLBZ.
A couple of days later, he got some encouraging news in the form of a comment.
“Two days ago I posted that, in order to mitigate economic hardship caused by COVID-19, I would not be collecting rent in April from two units that I own,” Nichols wrote in a recap. “I also called on other landlords to look at their situations and see if it was in their power to help their own tenants. …
“Of more than 500 comments, almost all of them are words of thanks or praise for the kindness of my act.
“Every so often, however, there is a comment from a landlord who would like to help their tenants, but simply can’t, or from a tenant who wishes their landlord would help them, but doubts they will.
“To these people, I say: I don’t know your situation and I don’t want to imply that a landlord who isn’t forgoing rent is somehow a bad person. And then, finally, about an hour ago, this:”
The comment was from a woman who was apparently also a landlord, and she wrote that she would “be following suit.” Nichols seemed happy to have made such a difference.
While not everyone is in a position to give so generously or in this particular way, Nichols’ kindness is a good example of the practical but essential ways we can help each other during these trying times.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Surgeon General Looks to Kylie Jenner, Other Influencers, To Address ‘Absolutely Serious’ Coronaviru

Surgeon General Looks to Kylie Jenner, Other Influencers, To Address ‘Absolutely Serious’ Coronavirus

A surprising celebrity has been called upon to help bring awareness to the severity of the coronavirus outbreak .
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told the hosts of “ Good Morning America ” Thursday that he believes influencers like 22-year-old Kylie Jenner will have the largest impact on how millennials handle the pandemic .
“ What I really think we need to do [ is ] get our influencers , ” Adams said .
“ We need to get Kylie Jenner , we need to get our social media influencers out there , and helping folks understand that look , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious .
People are dying , ” he added .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading Social media influencers have already been using their platforms to advocate for healthy behavior like washing your hands and social distancing .
Two days before Adams ’ GMA appearance , Jenner tweeted about the importance of self-quarantining and received almost 100 thousand likes and nearly 9,000 retweets .
“ I hope everyone is feeling well !
” she wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so important right now to self quarantine to ensure we aren ’ t endangering ourselves or anyone who can ’ t handle this virus.
” On Thursday , Jenner acknowledged Adams ’ request on her Instagram story , and talked to her followers about staying indoors and practicing social distancing .
“ Hey , guys .
Happy self-quarantine !
” Jenner said .
“ I know I ’ ve already been doing my daily reminders about how important it is right now to practice social distancing and self-quarantine .
I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a real thing .
I listened to the Surgeon General this morning , and even though I ’ ve already been doing my daily reminders , he definitely encouraged me to come on here and talk to you guys so you can see me and hear me.
” “ Please stay inside , ” she continued .
“ Please stay inside .
Practice social distancing , self-quarantine .
If you live with your parents , you don ’ t want to go home and get your parents sick .
You might have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infecting other people .
It ’ s serious and the only way that we ’ re gon na slow this down is if we do this since there is not a cure right now.
” “ Nobody is immune to this .
Millennials are not immune to this .
New evidence , ” she explained , “ actually shows that a large percentage of people in the hospital right now are young adults.
” “ I love you guys , ” she said .
“ We ’ re gon na get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to each other , respect each other , self-quarantine.
” Jenner also encouraged other influencers to speak out to their own followers on the issue .
Adams also called upon basketball stars Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell to use their platforms in a similar way .
On Monday , Mitchell promoted social distancing and called out those who are still going out to bars , restaurants , clubs and beaches on Twitter .
His tweet received over 100 thousand likes and nearly 15,000 retweets .
“ I ’ m seeing people still out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ etc … as a country let ’ s help others and stay inside.
” Adams stressed that influencers , like Jenner and Mitchell , could help younger generations take government-recommended regulations more seriously , adding that he believes millennials are more likely to ignore those regulations .
However , ignoring those regulations can lead to infections spreading to the most vulnerable .
“ Think about your grandfather , think about your grandmother , think about the fact you ’ re spreading disease that could ultimately be what kills them , ” Adams said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accuracy in all of our journalism .
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A surprising celebrity has been called upon to help bring awareness to the severity of the coronavirus outbreak.
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told the hosts of “Good Morning America” Thursday that he believes influencers like 22-year-old Kylie Jenner will have the largest impact on how millennials handle the pandemic.
“What I really think we need to do [is] get our influencers,” Adams said.
“We need to get Kylie Jenner, we need to get our social media influencers out there, and helping folks understand that look, this is serious, this is absolutely serious. People are dying,” he added.
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on millennials and the coronavirus: “We need to get our social media influencers out there and helping folks understand that look this is serious.” https://t.co/M1e2wFmU6F pic.twitter.com/FNjZB12mKK — Good Morning America (@GMA) March 19, 2020
Social media influencers have already been using their platforms to advocate for healthy behavior like washing your hands and social distancing.
Two days before Adams’ GMA appearance, Jenner tweeted about the importance of self-quarantining and received almost 100 thousand likes and nearly 9,000 retweets.
“I hope everyone is feeling well!” she wrote. “[I]t’s so important right now to self quarantine to ensure we aren’t endangering ourselves or anyone who can’t handle this virus.”
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i hope everyone is feeling well! it’s so important right now to self quarantine to ensure we aren’t endangering ourselves or anyone who can’t handle this virus ? — Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) March 18, 2020
On Thursday, Jenner acknowledged Adams’ request on her Instagram story, and talked to her followers about staying indoors and practicing social distancing.
“Hey, guys. Happy self-quarantine!” Jenner said. “I know I’ve already been doing my daily reminders about how important it is right now to practice social distancing and self-quarantine. I’m going on my ninth day. The coronavirus is a real thing. I listened to the Surgeon General this morning, and even though I’ve already been doing my daily reminders, he definitely encouraged me to come on here and talk to you guys so you can see me and hear me.”
“Please stay inside,” she continued. “Please stay inside. Practice social distancing, self-quarantine. If you live with your parents, you don’t want to go home and get your parents sick. You might have it and not even know and be infecting other people. It’s serious and the only way that we’re gonna slow this down is if we do this since there is not a cure right now.”
“Nobody is immune to this. Millennials are not immune to this. New evidence,” she explained, “actually shows that a large percentage of people in the hospital right now are young adults.”
“I love you guys,” she said. “We’re gonna get through this together. We just have to listen to each other, respect each other, self-quarantine.”
Jenner also encouraged other influencers to speak out to their own followers on the issue.
Adams also called upon basketball stars Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell to use their platforms in a similar way.
On Monday, Mitchell promoted social distancing and called out those who are still going out to bars, restaurants, clubs and beaches on Twitter. His tweet received over 100 thousand likes and nearly 15,000 retweets.
“I’m seeing people still out and going to bars clubs restaurants beaches etc … as a country let’s help others and stay inside.”
“Practice Social Distancing,” he later tweeted.
I’m seeing people still out and going to bars clubs restaurants beaches etc… as a country let’s help others and stay inside ???? — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) March 17, 2020
Practice Social Distancing……. — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) March 17, 2020
Adams stressed that influencers, like Jenner and Mitchell, could help younger generations take government-recommended regulations more seriously, adding that he believes millennials are more likely to ignore those regulations.
However, ignoring those regulations can lead to infections spreading to the most vulnerable.
“Think about your grandfather, think about your grandmother, think about the fact you’re spreading disease that could ultimately be what kills them,” Adams said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms

The World Health Organization fought back against rumors this week and said it does not recommend against the use of ibuprofen to help with coronavirus symptoms .
“ At present , based on currently available information , WHO does not recommend against the use of ibuprofen , ” read a graphic attached to a tweet on the subject Wednesday .
“ We are also consulting with physicians treating COVID-19 patients and are not aware of reports of any negative effects of ibuprofen , beyond the usual known side effects that limit its use in certain populations.
” TRENDING : In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading The statement came after France ’ s health ministry suggested the popular painkiller could worsen the effects of coronavirus .
Health Minister Olivier Veran , who is also a neurologist , tweeted Saturday , “ Taking anti-inflammatory drugs ( ibuprofen , cortisone , … ) could be an aggravating factor of the infection.
” His concerns stemmed from some French COVID-19 patients experiencing severe side effects because of the over-the-counter drug , NPR reported .
A commentary published in The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ibuprofen ’ s safety by hypothesizing how various medications could increase the risk of coronavirus infection .
According to the commentary ’ s author , taking ibuprofen might increase the number of ACE2 receptors on a cell , making someone more vulnerable to infection .
Rachel Graham told NPR that even if people have low levels of ACE2 , they are still susceptible to the virus .
When asked about the study , WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeir told reporters in Geneva that experts were “ looking into this to give further guidance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the meantime , we recommend using rather paracetamol , and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication .
That ’ s important , ” he said .
A spokesman for Reckitt Benckiser , a British pharmaceutical company that makes Nurofen , said the company is aware of the concerns and does “ not currently believe there is any proven scientific evidence linking over-the-counter use of ibuprofen to the aggravation of COVID-19.
” “ Consumer safety is our number one priority , ” he said .
“ Ibuprofen is a well-established medicine that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fever and pain reducer , including in viral illnesses , for more than 30 years.
” WHO has since released its updated statement following “ a rapid review of the literature ” and finding there is no published scientific evidence that Ibuprofen worsens the virus , CNN reported .
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also issued a statement that it is “ not aware of scientific evidence ” connecting ibuprofen to worsening COVID-19 , according to CNN .
“ The agency is investigating this issue further and will communicate publicly when more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ However , all prescription NSAID labels warn that ‘ the pharmacological activity of NSAIDs in reducing inflammation , and possibly fever , may diminish the utility of diagnostic signs in detecting infections . '
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The World Health Organization fought back against rumors this week and said it does not recommend against the use of ibuprofen to help with coronavirus symptoms.
“At present, based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend against the use of ibuprofen,” read a graphic attached to a tweet on the subject Wednesday.
“We are also consulting with physicians treating COVID-19 patients and are not aware of reports of any negative effects of ibuprofen, beyond the usual known side effects that limit its use in certain populations.”
Q: Could #ibuprofen worsen disease for people with #COVID19? A: Based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend against the use of of ibuprofen. pic.twitter.com/n39DFt2amF — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 18, 2020
The statement came after France’s health ministry suggested the popular painkiller could worsen the effects of coronavirus.
Health Minister Olivier Veran, who is also a neurologist, tweeted Saturday, “Taking anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, cortisone, …) could be an aggravating factor of the infection.”
His concerns stemmed from some French COVID-19 patients experiencing severe side effects because of the over-the-counter drug, NPR reported.
A commentary published in The Lancet medical journal also stirred questions about ibuprofen’s safety by hypothesizing how various medications could increase the risk of coronavirus infection.
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According to the commentary’s author, taking ibuprofen might increase the number of ACE2 receptors on a cell, making someone more vulnerable to infection.
Rachel Graham told NPR that even if people have low levels of ACE2, they are still susceptible to the virus.
When asked about the study, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeir told reporters in Geneva that experts were “looking into this to give further guidance,” according to Science Alert.
“In the meantime, we recommend using rather paracetamol, and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication. That’s important,” he said.
A spokesman for Reckitt Benckiser, a British pharmaceutical company that makes Nurofen, said the company is aware of the concerns and does “not currently believe there is any proven scientific evidence linking over-the-counter use of ibuprofen to the aggravation of COVID-19.”
“Consumer safety is our number one priority,” he said. “Ibuprofen is a well-established medicine that has been used safely as a self-care fever and pain reducer, including in viral illnesses, for more than 30 years.”
WHO has since released its updated statement following “a rapid review of the literature” and finding there is no published scientific evidence that Ibuprofen worsens the virus, CNN reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also issued a statement that it is “not aware of scientific evidence” connecting ibuprofen to worsening COVID-19, according to CNN.
“The agency is investigating this issue further and will communicate publicly when more information is available,” the FDA said. “However, all prescription NSAID labels warn that ‘the pharmacological activity of NSAIDs in reducing inflammation, and possibly fever, may diminish the utility of diagnostic signs in detecting infections.'”
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Watch as New Orleans Police Begin Busting Up Crowds

Revelers who wanted to party on Bourbon Street in New Orleans found out this weekend that New Orleans police were taking the order against large gatherings seriously .
Video shot early Sunday shows police vehicles driving down the street , telling those looking for a good time to look somewhere else due to actions taken to halt the spread of the coronavirus .
“ Large groups of people are prohibited from congregating together , ” a police officer is heard saying over a loudspeaker .
“ Your actions are jeopardizing public health and we are directing you to clear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your hotel .
Thank you for your cooperation.
” TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading The video was eerily reminiscent of one shot in Italy as police there tried to clear the streets in an effort to contain the coronavirus .
On Sunday night , New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell put a limit of 50 percent capacity on bars and restaurants and imposed limits on their opening hours .
She followed that up with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edicts worked well enough that St. Patrick ’ s Day on Bourbon Street was a far cry from its usual self , according to WVUE .
“ Oh , this is horrible , this is horrible .
I expect more people out partying , hanging out , ” Boston resident Michael McFadden said Tuesday as he sought enjoyment along the famed street .
Commentators on Twitter had a mixed reaction to the crackdown .
Charles Fontenot , manager of the Quartermaster Deli , told WVUE the quiet reminded him of when the establishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s kind of quiet like it was then … business has slowed down a little , a lot of people want to conserve their money not spend as much , ” he said .
Police were patrolling the street to prevent groups from gathering .
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Revelers who wanted to party on Bourbon Street in New Orleans found out this weekend that New Orleans police were taking the order against large gatherings seriously.
Video shot early Sunday shows police vehicles driving down the street, telling those looking for a good time to look somewhere else due to actions taken to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
“Large groups of people are prohibited from congregating together,” a police officer is heard saying over a loudspeaker. “Your actions are jeopardizing public health and we are directing you to clear the streets and to go home or back to your hotel. Thank you for your cooperation.”
The video was eerily reminiscent of one shot in Italy as police there tried to clear the streets in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
On Sunday night, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell put a limit of 50 percent capacity on bars and restaurants and imposed limits on their opening hours.
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My dear New Orleans,

We need everyone’s help to slow the spread of COVID-19. The sacrifices we make today will save lives.

I love y’all! ❤ – DavidNOLA pic.twitter.com/oqbqADEJ5X — Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) March 15, 2020
She followed that up with an order to shut down bars.
If establishment is permitted as a bar, it cannot operate. — Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) March 18, 2020
The edicts worked well enough that St. Patrick’s Day on Bourbon Street was a far cry from its usual self, according to WVUE.
“Oh, this is horrible, this is horrible. I expect more people out partying, hanging out,” Boston resident Michael McFadden said Tuesday as he sought enjoyment along the famed street.
Commentators on Twitter had a mixed reaction to the crackdown.
Bourbon Street in New Orleans is shut down. — Toni Rodosta (@RodostaToni) March 18, 2020
Charles Fontenot, manager of the Quartermaster Deli, told WVUE the quiet reminded him of when the establishment was open during Hurricane Katrina.
“It’s kind of quiet like it was then … business has slowed down a little, a lot of people want to conserve their money not spend as much,” he said.
Police were patrolling the street to prevent groups from gathering.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Senate Democrats Argue Against GOP Plan To Send $1,200 Checks to Americans

Senate Republicans and Democrats plan to work over the weekend to try to iron out differences over the so-called “ phase three ” of coronavirus stimulus legislation .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security Act on Thursday , which calls for $ 1,200 direct payments to most individuals and an additional $ 500 per child .
The rebate checks would begin to phase out for individuals who earned over $ 75,000 in 2018 and couples who earned over $ 150,000 , The Hill reported .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading On the lower end of the scale , people who earned at least $ 2,500 in 2018 would get a minimum of $ 600 .
The amount goes higher the more you earn , which would be a means for compensating part-time workers .
Senate Democrats are pushing for expanded unemployment benefits in lieu of the direct payments to middle- and lower-income Americans .
“ There are many , many who have lost their jobs and one check when they may be out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , five months isn ’ t going to be enough .
Unemployment insurance gives money the whole period of time the crisis exists at your present salary level and covers just about everyone , ” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said .
He is calling for unemployment benefits to equal the pay people were receiving before they lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis : The size of weekly unemployment benefits varies from state-to-state , based on one ’ s income , but typically ranges between $ 300 and $ 700 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan , who has been involved in the Senate negotiations , argued that increasing unemployment benefits would be better than direct payments .
“ In the Republican package there was nothing on unemployment insurance , ” Stabenow said .
“ We are not in any way seeing yet the focus enough on workers , on the workforce , on people getting hit the hardest.
” According to The Hill , GOP Sens .
Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky have voiced support for aid to Americans coming through unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d rather take that $ 250 billion and put it in a system that will give people sustainable income , ” Graham said Thursday .
“ Direct payments make sense when the economy is beginning to restart , makes no sense now because it ’ s just money.
” “ What I want is income , not one check .
I want you to get a check you can count on every week , not one week , ” he added .
“ Here ’ s what I ’ m focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is totally inadequate , let ’ s beef it up.
” McConnell needs 60 votes to move forward on legislation , which will require at least some Democratic support .
Republican Sens .
Rick Scott of Florida and Cory Gardner of Colorado are currently self-quarantining after coming in contact with people who tested positive for the coronavirus , meaning the GOP has 51 lawmakers in the chamber who could vote .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Thursday the Trump administration is supporting a $ 1 trillion coronavirus response package that includes up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and $ 1,000 per child .
Mnuchin explained on Fox Business Network the cash would go out in two phases , with $ 1,000 per adult and $ 500 per child being sent out in a matter of weeks .
A family of four , including two parents and two children , would thus get $ 3,000 right off the bat .
“ As soon as Congress passes this we ’ d get this out in three weeks , and then six weeks later , if the president still has a national emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,000 , ” Mnuchin said .
The two payments would total $ 250 billion each .
Additionally , the administration ’ s plan includes $ 300 billion to assist small businesses to keep people employed and $ 200 billion in aid to industries most impacted by the coronavirus , including the nation ’ s airlines .
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Senate Republicans and Democrats plan to work over the weekend to try to iron out differences over the so-called “phase three” of coronavirus stimulus legislation.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act on Thursday, which calls for $1,200 direct payments to most individuals and an additional $500 per child.
The rebate checks would begin to phase out for individuals who earned over $75,000 in 2018 and couples who earned over $150,000, The Hill reported.
Senate Republicans want to put cash in the hands of the American people to help during this uniquely uncertain time. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for people. From the middle class on down. Period. pic.twitter.com/cA2PKhmO80 — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) March 19, 2020
On the lower end of the scale, people who earned at least $2,500 in 2018 would get a minimum of $600.
The amount goes higher the more you earn, which would be a means for compensating part-time workers.
The CARES Act would deliver direct financial help. Senate Republicans want to put cash in Americans’ hands. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for hardworking families. From the middle class on down. Period. pic.twitter.com/kBXeAirqxr — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) March 20, 2020
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Senate Democrats are pushing for expanded unemployment benefits in lieu of the direct payments to middle- and lower-income Americans.
“There are many, many who have lost their jobs and one check when they may be out of their jobs for three, four, five months isn’t going to be enough. Unemployment insurance gives money the whole period of time the crisis exists at your present salary level and covers just about everyone,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
He is calling for unemployment benefits to equal the pay people were receiving before they lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis:
Sen. Chuck Schumer: “Every worker who is unemployed [should get] a paycheck equal to what they were earning before this crisis paid for by the federal government.” https://t.co/lBp20MF1dh pic.twitter.com/aJbYRi61hL — The Hill (@thehill) March 20, 2020
The size of weekly unemployment benefits varies from state-to-state, based on one’s income, but typically ranges between $300 and $700 per week.
Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, who has been involved in the Senate negotiations, argued that increasing unemployment benefits would be better than direct payments.
“In the Republican package there was nothing on unemployment insurance,” Stabenow said. “We are not in any way seeing yet the focus enough on workers, on the workforce, on people getting hit the hardest.”
According to The Hill, GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky have voiced support for aid to Americans coming through unemployment benefits rather than direct payments.
“I’d rather take that $250 billion and put it in a system that will give people sustainable income,” Graham said Thursday. “Direct payments make sense when the economy is beginning to restart, makes no sense now because it’s just money.”
“What I want is income, not one check. I want you to get a check you can count on every week, not one week,” he added. “Here’s what I’m focused on: You have unemployment insurance that is totally inadequate, let’s beef it up.”
McConnell needs 60 votes to move forward on legislation, which will require at least some Democratic support.
Republican Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Cory Gardner of Colorado are currently self-quarantining after coming in contact with people who tested positive for the coronavirus, meaning the GOP has 51 lawmakers in the chamber who could vote.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Thursday the Trump administration is supporting a $1 trillion coronavirus response package that includes up to $2,000 being sent to American adults and $1,000 per child.
Mnuchin explained on Fox Business Network the cash would go out in two phases, with $1,000 per adult and $500 per child being sent out in a matter of weeks.
A family of four, including two parents and two children, would thus get $3,000 right off the bat.
“As soon as Congress passes this we’d get this out in three weeks, and then six weeks later, if the president still has a national emergency, we’ll deliver another $3,000,” Mnuchin said.
The two payments would total $250 billion each.
Additionally, the administration’s plan includes $300 billion to assist small businesses to keep people employed and $200 billion in aid to industries most impacted by the coronavirus, including the nation’s airlines.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Bloomberg Breaks Promise, Lays Off Staffers Shortly After They Learn Building Was Exposed to Coronav

Bloomberg Breaks Promise, Lays Off Staffers Shortly After They Learn Building Was Exposed to Coronavirus

New York City staffers of Michael Bloomberg ’ s failed Democratic presidential campaign received a one-two punch as the week came to a close .
On Thursday night , the campaign emailed staffers that employees on two floors of its Manhattan offices had been exposed to the coronavirus , according to Politico .
On Friday , it notified workers around the country they were being laid off , which for the New York City employees means their health insurance ends March 31 .
Staffers of the former New York City mayor ’ s campaign on Thursday received an email sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Building Update — 229 West 43rd Street.
” “ We ’ ve just become aware of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the office at 229 West 43rd Street impacting the 5th and 8th floor , ” the email said .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading The individual who tested positive was last in the office on Monday , according to the campaign .
The campaign did not say whether the person who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg ’ s campaign suggested employees work from home for their final days on the job .
Bloomberg originally lured staffers by promising they would be paid through November regardless of whether or not he won the Democratic presidential nomination .
“ A set of interview talking points used by the campaign to hire field organizers over the last several months , ” The New York Times reported , “ had included mention of ‘ full health , dental and vision benefits ’ and ’ employment through November 2020 with Team Bloomberg .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that some could transition to working for a Bloomberg-funded super PAC next month .
On Friday , Bloomberg said he would not pursue that option , meaning all of his staff members are losing their jobs .
The action was not popular .
“ I guess it ’ s cheaper to give the DNC 18 million than keep promises because @ MikeBloomberg just fired his whole campaign staff — including those of us promised jobs through November on his IE , ” Amol Jethwani , a former campaign aide , tweeted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claps Back After Leftist Columnist Says GOP Leaders 'Should Be Shot' “ [ Disappointed ] I don ’ t have a job .
Not surprised that a billionaire is cheating scum.
” Others also sniped at Bloomberg : Bloomberg ’ s action was a windfall for the Democratic National Committee , which will receive $ 18 million , according to NPR .
“ While we considered creating our own independent entity to support the nominee and hold the president accountable , this race is too important to have many competing groups with good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ united in strategy and execution , ” Bloomberg ’ s campaign wrote in a memo to DNC Chairman Tom Perez .
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New York City staffers of Michael Bloomberg’s failed Democratic presidential campaign received a one-two punch as the week came to a close.
On Thursday night, the campaign emailed staffers that employees on two floors of its Manhattan offices had been exposed to the coronavirus, according to Politico.
On Friday, it notified workers around the country they were being laid off, which for the New York City employees means their health insurance ends March 31.
Staffers of the former New York City mayor’s campaign on Thursday received an email sent at 11:03 p.m. with the subject line “Building Update — 229 West 43rd Street.”
“We’ve just become aware of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the office at 229 West 43rd Street impacting the 5th and 8th floor,” the email said.
The individual who tested positive was last in the office on Monday, according to the campaign.
The campaign did not say whether the person who had the virus was a fellow staffer.
Bloomberg’s campaign suggested employees work from home for their final days on the job.
Bloomberg originally lured staffers by promising they would be paid through November regardless of whether or not he won the Democratic presidential nomination.
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“A set of interview talking points used by the campaign to hire field organizers over the last several months,” The New York Times reported, “had included mention of ‘full health, dental and vision benefits’ and ’employment through November 2020 with Team Bloomberg.'”
That later morphed into the hope that some could transition to working for a Bloomberg-funded super PAC next month.
On Friday, Bloomberg said he would not pursue that option, meaning all of his staff members are losing their jobs.
The action was not popular.
“I guess it’s cheaper to give the DNC 18 million than keep promises because @MikeBloomberg just fired his whole campaign staff — including those of us promised jobs through November on his IE,” Amol Jethwani, a former campaign aide, tweeted.
“[Disappointed] I don’t have a job. Not surprised that a billionaire is cheating scum.”
I guess it’s cheaper to give the DNC 18 million than keep promises because @MikeBloomberg just fired his whole campaign staff – including those of us promised jobs through November on his IE. Dissapointed I don’t have a job. Not surprised that a billionaire is cheating scum! — Amol Jethwani (he/him/his) (@AmolforFlorida) March 20, 2020
Others also sniped at Bloomberg:
am I to understand that Michael Bloomberg broke his promise of yearlong employment to his campaign staffers and is now cutting them off from their healthcare in the middle of a pandemic? https://t.co/EDJeRPwJDK — Matt Pearce ? (@mattdpearce) March 20, 2020
Tom Perez and DNC will take Bloomberg’s millions. They won’t do anything for staffers that are now in dire straits during pandemic. And they will remember who gave them funds as they continue to fight against policies that would benefit the most vulnerable. #Covid_19 https://t.co/1cJTynlJRX — Kevin Gosztola (@kgosztola) March 20, 2020
Bloomberg’s action was a windfall for the Democratic National Committee, which will receive $18 million, according to NPR.
“While we considered creating our own independent entity to support the nominee and hold the president accountable, this race is too important to have many competing groups with good intentions but that are not coordinated and united in strategy and execution,” Bloomberg’s campaign wrote in a memo to DNC Chairman Tom Perez.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Trump Pulls a Reagan: Zoomed Photo Shows He Edited Speech To Add Controversial Chinese Virus Comment

I know many people seem not to agree with this simple sentiment .
And crazily enough , this actually seems to be something we ’ re discussing in the midst of a global pandemic .
Apparently , President Donald Trump has made a grave , bigoted error in the eyes of the media by continuing to refer to COVID-19 as the “ Chinese virus.
” On Thursday , Trump again referred to it that way during a news conference .
Not only that , but a photograph showed he followed in the footsteps of former President Ronald Reagan .
TRENDING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Melania To Be Infected with Coronavirus Confused ?
Well , take a look at this telling zoom-in by Jabin Botsford : Yes , again on Thursday , he referred to the virus as the “ Chinese virus ” instead of “ coronavirus.
” The shame .
The obloquy upon our country .
Here are two of the top replies from this one : RELATED : Bernie Tries Praising Another Communist Dictatorship , Accidentally Praises Capitalism Instead Whichever side you take , you ’ re probably not going to change your mind .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous speech of another Republican president was also subject to significant scrutiny .
Hopefully you ’ re old enough to remember it .
I warn you , once you watch this clip , you ’ ll be addicted to conservatism for life .
Viewer discretion is advised : Oh , wait , no , he didn ’ t just say that — did he ?
That ’ s good stuff .
I want some more of that .
And that , ladies and gentlemen , is how people become conservatives .
Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down and peace reigned .
Yet in 1987 , when this speech was delivered , many people didn ’ t want Reagan to give it .
“ Don ’ t anger the bear in the woods that we made that advertisement about , ” they probably thought to themselves .
The writer of the famous Reagan speech was Peter Robinson .
The geekier among us will know him as the host of the Hoover Institution ’ s “ Uncommon Knowledge.
” The ungeekier among us will know him not all .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I suppose .
Robinson was a speechwriter for President Reagan who also knew a West German woman named Ingeborg Elz .
Elz knew someone who knew Robinson — and the rest would be history .
In a 2007 piece for the National Archives describing his role in history , Robinson explained why it was appropriately small .
“ Why was there only one Great Communicator ?
” he wrote .
“ Because Ronald Reagan ’ s writers were never attempting to fabricate an image , just to produce work that measured up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His policies were plain .
He had been articulating them for decades — until he became President he wrote most of his material himself .
“ When I heard Frau Elz say that Gorbachev should get rid of the wall , I knew instantly that the President would have responded to her remark .
And when the State Department and National Security Council tried to block my draft by submitting alternate drafts , they weakened their own case .
Their speeches were drab .
They were bureaucratic .
They lacked conviction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen , as I had , from Frau Elz — and from Ronald Reagan.
” Reagan eventually decided against the State Department and the NSC .
And ?
The results stand up to history .
Why is this the same as Trump ’ s edit ?
Both Reagan and Trump knew they had to identify the problem — because without a problem , there ’ s no solution .
And yet , there are people in President Trump ’ s midst — just as there were people in President Reagan ’ s midst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledge there is a problem .
They don ’ t want to acknowledge there is a bear .
The media ’ s facilitating the new communists , so Trump responds as if he ’ s dealing with communists .
If you don ’ t acknowledge there is a bear , however , you can ’ t get one to stand down .
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Read my lips: “Chinese virus” isn’t racist.
I know many people seem not to agree with this simple sentiment. And crazily enough, this actually seems to be something we’re discussing in the midst of a global pandemic.
Apparently, President Donald Trump has made a grave, bigoted error in the eyes of the media by continuing to refer to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus.”
On Thursday, Trump again referred to it that way during a news conference.
Not only that, but a photograph showed he followed in the footsteps of former President Ronald Reagan.
Confused? Well, take a look at this telling zoom-in by Jabin Botsford:
Close up of President @realDonaldTrump notes is seen where he crossed out “Corona” and replaced it with “Chinese” Virus as he speaks with his coronavirus task force today at the White House. #trump #trumpnotes pic.twitter.com/kVw9yrPPeJ — Jabin Botsford (@jabinbotsford) March 19, 2020
Yes, again on Thursday, he referred to the virus as the “Chinese virus” instead of “coronavirus.”
The shame. The obloquy upon our country.
Here are two of the top replies from this one:
It’s good he decided to revise his notes to be more accurate. — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) March 19, 2020
Whichever side you take, you’re probably not going to change your mind.
And yet, remember that the most famous speech of another Republican president was also subject to significant scrutiny.
Hopefully you’re old enough to remember it.
I warn you, once you watch this clip, you’ll be addicted to conservatism for life. Viewer discretion is advised:
Oh, wait, no, he didn’t just say that — did he? That’s good stuff. I want some more of that.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how people become conservatives.
Yes, Gorbachev listened, the wall was torn down and peace reigned.
Yet in 1987, when this speech was delivered, many people didn’t want Reagan to give it. “Don’t anger the bear in the woods that we made that advertisement about,” they probably thought to themselves.
The writer of the famous Reagan speech was Peter Robinson. The geekier among us will know him as the host of the Hoover Institution’s “Uncommon Knowledge.” The ungeekier among us will know him not all. This is where it helps to be geekier, I suppose.
Robinson was a speechwriter for President Reagan who also knew a West German woman named Ingeborg Elz. Elz knew someone who knew Robinson — and the rest would be history.
In a 2007 piece for the National Archives describing his role in history, Robinson explained why it was appropriately small.
“Why was there only one Great Communicator?” he wrote.
“Because Ronald Reagan’s writers were never attempting to fabricate an image, just to produce work that measured up to the standard Reagan himself had already established. His policies were plain. He had been articulating them for decades — until he became President he wrote most of his material himself.
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“When I heard Frau Elz say that Gorbachev should get rid of the wall, I knew instantly that the President would have responded to her remark. And when the State Department and National Security Council tried to block my draft by submitting alternate drafts, they weakened their own case. Their speeches were drab. They were bureaucratic. They lacked conviction. The people who wrote them had not stolen, as I had, from Frau Elz — and from Ronald Reagan.”
Reagan eventually decided against the State Department and the NSC.
And? The results stand up to history.
Why is this the same as Trump’s edit? Both Reagan and Trump knew they had to identify the problem — because without a problem, there’s no solution.
And yet, there are people in President Trump’s midst — just as there were people in President Reagan’s midst — who don’t want to acknowledge there is a problem. They don’t want to acknowledge there is a bear.
Fair enough.
The media’s facilitating the new communists, so Trump responds as if he’s dealing with communists.
If you don’t acknowledge there is a bear, however, you can’t get one to stand down.
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westernjournal--2020-03-21--Report: McConnell Has Been Encouraging Judges To Step Down if They Feel Ready To

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is asking retirement-eligible conservative judges to consider stepping down in the coming months so that President Trump can appoint their replacements , according to a new report .
The New York Times reported Monday that McConnell has reached out to a number of judges , though the paper did not name any of them in its reporting .
The Times also did not disclose when the Kentucky Republican began speaking with judges , but wrote he is urging older judges appointed by former GOP presidents Ronald Reagan , George H.W .
Bush and George W. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or early fall.
” “ Senator Mitch McConnell , Republican of Kentucky , who has used his position as majority leader to build a judicial confirmation juggernaut for President Trump over the past three years , has been personally reaching out to judges to sound them out on their plans and assure them that they would have a worthy successor if they gave up their seats soon , according to multiple people with knowledge of his actions , ” according to The Times .
The paper reported that with a chance Republicans could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November , McConnell is acting now .
TRENDING : CNN & MSNBC Commentator Literally Calls for Melania To Be Infected with Coronavirus A spokesman for McConnell told The Times that the Republican ’ s interest in opening up vacancies should come as no surprise .
“ I ’ d point you back to his long-running mantra of ‘ leave no vacancy behind , ’ ” David Popp said .
McConnell has placed great importance on filling federal court vacancies with conservative judges .
“ The Senate majority leader has made confirming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top priority , ’ ” The Economist reported last month .
“ Republicans have scheduled confirmation hearings during Senate recesses , and packed several hearings into a single day , over objections from their Democratic colleagues.
” In fact , roughly one in four federal appeals court judges are now Trump appointees .
A White House news release noted in November that Trump ’ s historic number of judicial appointments have given conservatives majorities on a number of federal courts .
“ President Trump is committed to appointing judges who set aside their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the Constitution and the law demand , ” the news release added .
The president campaigned heavily on a promise to appoint judges who would uphold the rule of law in determining cases .
RELATED : Senate Democrats Argue Against GOP Plan To Send $ 1,200 Checks to Americans During the 2016 election , he offered up a list of potential Supreme Court nominees who he said would uphold the principles of the Constitution .
His campaign said the list was “ first and foremost , based on constitutional principles , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party leadership , ” Politico reported .
At a Fox News town hall event earlier this month , Trump celebrated successfully appointing more than 200 federal judges and two Supreme Court justices , Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh , since his inauguration .
“ Now , we ’ ve appointed 220 federal judges — the most , I think , in history .
It ’ s a record , ” he said .
“ Mitch McConnell did a great job and the Republicans did a great job.
” “ But the bottom line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ openings when I first got there , ” Trump added .
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is asking retirement-eligible conservative judges to consider stepping down in the coming months so that President Trump can appoint their replacements, according to a new report.
The New York Times reported Monday that McConnell has reached out to a number of judges, though the paper did not name any of them in its reporting.
The Times also did not disclose when the Kentucky Republican began speaking with judges, but wrote he is urging older judges appointed by former GOP presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush to retire “by late summer or early fall.”
“Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, who has used his position as majority leader to build a judicial confirmation juggernaut for President Trump over the past three years, has been personally reaching out to judges to sound them out on their plans and assure them that they would have a worthy successor if they gave up their seats soon, according to multiple people with knowledge of his actions,” according to The Times.
The paper reported that with a chance Republicans could lose the Senate and/or the White House in November, McConnell is acting now.
A spokesman for McConnell told The Times that the Republican’s interest in opening up vacancies should come as no surprise.
“I’d point you back to his long-running mantra of ‘leave no vacancy behind,’” David Popp said.
McConnell has placed great importance on filling federal court vacancies with conservative judges.
“The Senate majority leader has made confirming the president’s judicial nominees his ‘top priority,’” The Economist reported last month.
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“Republicans have scheduled confirmation hearings during Senate recesses, and packed several hearings into a single day, over objections from their Democratic colleagues.”
In fact, roughly one in four federal appeals court judges are now Trump appointees.
A White House news release noted in November that Trump’s historic number of judicial appointments have given conservatives majorities on a number of federal courts.
“President Trump is committed to appointing judges who set aside their personal views and political prejudices to do what the Constitution and the law demand,” the news release added.
The president campaigned heavily on a promise to appoint judges who would uphold the rule of law in determining cases.
During the 2016 election, he offered up a list of potential Supreme Court nominees who he said would uphold the principles of the Constitution.
His campaign said the list was “first and foremost, based on constitutional principles, with input from highly respected conservatives and Republican Party leadership,” Politico reported.
At a Fox News town hall event earlier this month, Trump celebrated successfully appointing more than 200 federal judges and two Supreme Court justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, since his inauguration.
“Now, we’ve appointed 220 federal judges — the most, I think, in history. It’s a record,” he said.
“Mitch McConnell did a great job and the Republicans did a great job.”
We have appointed 220 Federal Judges and two Supreme Court Justices. PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT! pic.twitter.com/fVw6tJ89Wd — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 6, 2020
“But the bottom line is, President Obama gave me 142 openings when I first got there,” Trump added.
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