westernjournal--2020-07-05--Change.org Says Petition To Fire ‘White Lives Don’t Matter’ Prof Was Form of ‘Bullying,’ Yanks It

On June 23 , a University of Cambridge English professor tweeted that “ White Lives Don ’ t Matter , ” and it struck a chord with some students .
A group of people from the university who were offended by the tweet organized a petition to have the professor fired for her remarks , and it quickly garnered attention .
“ I ’ ll say it again .
White Lives Don ’ t Matter .
As white lives , ” English professor Priyamvada Gopal tweeted .
TRENDING : 50 Years Ago a Pro-Cop Hollywood Legend Sent This Astounding Letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tweet , but it wasn ’ t the only platform to take down something it deemed offensive .
The students ’ petition to have Gopal fired received more than 20,000 signatures before it was deleted from Change.org for “ bullying and harassment.
” “ This petition was removed for being in breach of our bullying and harassment policy , ” a spokesman for Change.org said , according to the Washington Free Beacon .
Change.org ’ s decision to remove the petition for violating policy might make sense , except for the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for individuals to be fired for similar incidents .
For example , a petition that has nearly 300,000 signatures is calling for Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore to be fired for “ belittling the struggles and ways of the Black Lives Matter movement.
” Another petition , with more than 30,000 signatures , was started in an effort to remove University of Central Florida professor Charles Negy from his position for “ abhorrent racist comments ” made on his personal Twitter account .
Unlike those petitions , though , Change.org swiftly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Gopal won ’ t be worrying about external pressure calling for her job .
“ I would also like to make clear I stand by my tweets , now deleted by Twitter , not me , ” Gopal told The Washington Free Beacon .
“ They were very clearly speaking to a structure and ideology , not about people .
My tweet said whiteness is not special , not a criterion for making lives matter .
I stand by that.
” Cambridge defended Gopal in a statement on Twitter , explaining that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own lawful opinions.
” The university ’ s statement also denounced the students ’ efforts to have Gopal removed from her position .
“ The University defends the right of its academics to express their own lawful opinions which others might find controversial and deplores in the strongest terms abuse and personal attacks .
These attacks are totally unacceptable and must cease , ” the university tweeted .
While Change.org appears to have given Gopal a little more job security , others in similar situations might not be as fortunate .
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On June 23, a University of Cambridge English professor tweeted that “White Lives Don’t Matter,” and it struck a chord with some students.
A group of people from the university who were offended by the tweet organized a petition to have the professor fired for her remarks, and it quickly garnered attention.
“I’ll say it again. White Lives Don’t Matter. As white lives,” English professor Priyamvada Gopal tweeted.
She did indeed tweet that tweet… I saw it with my own eyes and screen grabbed it myself… pic.twitter.com/PYj2C7FrVw — Oliver Wong (@wonggt) June 29, 2020
Twitter later removed the tweet, but it wasn’t the only platform to take down something it deemed offensive.
The students’ petition to have Gopal fired received more than 20,000 signatures before it was deleted from Change.org for “bullying and harassment.”
“This petition was removed for being in breach of our bullying and harassment policy,” a spokesman for Change.org said, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
Change.org’s decision to remove the petition for violating policy might make sense, except for the fact that the website has thousands of petitions calling for individuals to be fired for similar incidents.
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For example, a petition that has nearly 300,000 signatures is calling for Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore to be fired for “belittling the struggles and ways of the Black Lives Matter movement.”
Another petition, with more than 30,000 signatures, was started in an effort to remove University of Central Florida professor Charles Negy from his position for “abhorrent racist comments” made on his personal Twitter account.
Unlike those petitions, though, Change.org swiftly cut the students’ efforts short, and Gopal won’t be worrying about external pressure calling for her job.
“I would also like to make clear I stand by my tweets, now deleted by Twitter, not me,” Gopal told The Washington Free Beacon.
“They were very clearly speaking to a structure and ideology, not about people. My tweet said whiteness is not special, not a criterion for making lives matter. I stand by that.”
Cambridge defended Gopal in a statement on Twitter, explaining that it encourages its “academics to express their own lawful opinions.” The university’s statement also denounced the students’ efforts to have Gopal removed from her position.
“The University defends the right of its academics to express their own lawful opinions which others might find controversial and deplores in the strongest terms abuse and personal attacks. These attacks are totally unacceptable and must cease,” the university tweeted.
The University defends the right of its academics to express their own lawful opinions which others might find controversial and deplores in the strongest terms abuse and personal attacks. These attacks are totally unacceptable and must cease. — Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) June 24, 2020
While Change.org appears to have given Gopal a little more job security, others in similar situations might not be as fortunate.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Colin Kaepernick Condemns July 4th as ‘Celebration Of White Supremacy’

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick denounced the July 4th holiday as a “ celebration of white supremacy ” on Saturday .
“ Black ppl have been dehumanized , brutalized , criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries , & are expected to join your commemoration of ‘ independence ’ , while you enslaved our ancestors , ” Kaepernick posted on Twitter with an accompanying video .
“ We reject your celebration of white supremacy & look forward to liberation for all , ” Kaepernick added .
Kaepernick has been in the news since he began protesting during the national anthem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 50 Years Ago a Pro-Cop Hollywood Legend Sent This Astounding Letter to the US Senate But the one-time San Francisco 49ers star hasn ’ t always been so distracting .
Back in 2011 , he seemingly enjoyed the fourth of July .
The former NFL quarterback has a history of making divisive statements .
And they haven ’ t always been about “ The Star-Spangled Banner.
” He previously appeared to condemn the United States military for killing Qasem Soleimani , the former commander of Iran ’ s Quds Force and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deaths of hundreds of American military members .
Polls found Americans supported the action , but not Kaepernick .
“ There is nothing new about American terrorist attacks against Black and Brown people for the expansion of American imperialism , ” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter following news of Soleimani ’ s death .
“ America has always sanctioned and besieged Black and Brown bodies both at home and abroad .
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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick denounced the July 4th holiday as a “celebration of white supremacy” on Saturday.
“Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries, & are expected to join your commemoration of ‘independence’, while you enslaved our ancestors,” Kaepernick posted on Twitter with an accompanying video.
“We reject your celebration of white supremacy & look forward to liberation for all,” Kaepernick added.
Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries, & are expected to join your commemoration of “independence”, while you enslaved our ancestors. We reject your celebration of white supremacy & look forward to liberation for all. ✊? pic.twitter.com/YCD2SYlgv4 — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) July 4, 2020
Kaepernick has been in the news since he began protesting during the national anthem before NFL games in 2016.
But the one-time San Francisco 49ers star hasn’t always been so distracting.
Back in 2011, he seemingly enjoyed the fourth of July.
Happy 4th of july everyone I hope everyone has a blessed day — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) July 4, 2011
The former NFL quarterback has a history of making divisive statements.
And they haven’t always been about “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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He previously appeared to condemn the United States military for killing Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of Iran’s Quds Force and a designated terrorist believed to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American military members.
Polls found Americans supported the action, but not Kaepernick.
“There is nothing new about American terrorist attacks against Black and Brown people for the expansion of American imperialism,” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter following news of Soleimani’s death.
There is nothing new about American terrorist attacks against Black and Brown people for the expansion of American imperialism. — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) January 4, 2020
America has always sanctioned and besieged Black and Brown bodies both at home and abroad. America militarism is the weapon wielded by American imperialism, to enforce its policing and plundering of the non white world. — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) January 4, 2020
“America has always sanctioned and besieged Black and Brown bodies both at home and abroad. America militarism is the weapon wielded by American imperialism, to enforce its policing and plundering of the non white world,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Yankees Pitcher Tanaka Hit in Head by Line Drive, Crumples Motionless on Mound

With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound , Aaron Judge repeatedly waved behind home plate and scolded a video journalist for taking images .
This wasn ’ t a scene anyone wanted to see at Yankee Stadium .
Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after being hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of New York slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday , a frightening scene moments into the team ’ s first official summer camp workout .
Tanaka ’ s hat flew off and he immediately collapsed to the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran to the Japanese right-hander , who stayed down for a few minutes before sitting up .
“ That ’ s kind of a freak accident , one in a million chance of happening , ” said left-hander Jordan Montgomery , who replaced Tanaka on the mound moments later .
“ When it does , it ’ s terrifying.
” TRENDING : 50 Years Ago a Pro-Cop Hollywood Legend Sent This Astounding Letter to the US Senate Trainers tended to Tanaka ’ s head and appeared to check his vision .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field with assistance .
The Yankees said in a statement that Tanaka was responsive and walking under his own power .
He was sent to New York-Presbyterian Hospital for further evaluation .
The 31-year-old Tanaka was 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA last season .
The Japanese star is 75-43 in six years with the Yankees .
Tanaka ’ s injury took an already bizarre day and turned it somber .
Yankees players reported to New York on Wednesday for intake testing as Major League Baseball tries to start a truncated , 60-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
No New York players have been among the reported positive tests for COVID-19 this week .
After spending a few days preparing the stadium to host workouts for the team ’ s 60-player roster pool , the Yankees gathered Saturday for their first official day back .
Most coaches and some players , including Stanton , wore facemasks as the club went through drills in the eerily empty stadium .
Before they even began the workout , a few Yankees players were startled mid-stretch when someone set off a firework just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ echoed throughout the stadium during the July 4 session .
About 45 minutes after Tanaka was hit , a deafening siren went off inside Yankee Stadium , drowning out music playing through the PA system for about 30 seconds .
Emergency lights flashed for about five minutes , as well .
The alarm sounded again seconds after the team announced that Tanaka was alert .
The moment with Tanaka , of course , was most troubling of all .
Stanton , who had his jaw broken by a high fastball in 2014 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motionlessly before walking slowly toward the mound .
Meanwhile , Judge glared at a photographer set up behind home plate and told him to stop shooting .
The moment aired live on a YES Network feed and was shared quickly on Twitter , including by sports network SNY , which airs New York Mets games .
Yankees players , some still stretching at the start of the club ’ s first official practice , stood or knelt silently .
“ As soon as you step on the field , anything can happen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the third batter Tanaka faced to start the session , and no protective screen was in place .
The music that was playing over the sound system was turned off , and Montgomery requested a protective net be set up before he started throwing to hitters about five minutes after Tanaka walked off .
“ Some people like doing it , some don ’ t , ” Montgomery said about using the L-shaped screen .
“ I requested it after that , just because I was little shaken up.
” The music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and played through the rest of the workout .
Some Yankees pitchers got another during batting practice when a line drive rocketed into a pack of players gathered along the left-field line .
Nobody appeared to be hit by the ball .
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With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound, Aaron Judge repeatedly waved behind home plate and scolded a video journalist for taking images.
This wasn’t a scene anyone wanted to see at Yankee Stadium.
Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after being hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of New York slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday, a frightening scene moments into the team’s first official summer camp workout.
Tanaka’s hat flew off and he immediately collapsed to the ground and grabbed his head. Trainers quickly ran to the Japanese right-hander, who stayed down for a few minutes before sitting up.
“That’s kind of a freak accident, one in a million chance of happening,” said left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who replaced Tanaka on the mound moments later. “When it does, it’s terrifying.”
Trainers tended to Tanaka’s head and appeared to check his vision. He was helped to his feet and walked off the field with assistance.
Tanaka just got drilled by Stanton pic.twitter.com/AY1tH9D7U1 — Brandon Guzio (@BrandonGuzio) July 4, 2020
The Yankees said in a statement that Tanaka was responsive and walking under his own power.
He was sent to New York-Presbyterian Hospital for further evaluation.
I appreciate all the support. I feel it a bit right now, but I’m all good. Going to try to get back on the mound ASAP! Thanks again for all the encouraging words! — 田中将大/MASAHIRO TANAKA (@t_masahiro18) July 5, 2020
The 31-year-old Tanaka was 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA last season. The Japanese star is 75-43 in six years with the Yankees.
Tanaka’s injury took an already bizarre day and turned it somber.
Yankees players reported to New York on Wednesday for intake testing as Major League Baseball tries to start a truncated, 60-game season on July 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
No New York players have been among the reported positive tests for COVID-19 this week.
After spending a few days preparing the stadium to host workouts for the team’s 60-player roster pool, the Yankees gathered Saturday for their first official day back. Most coaches and some players, including Stanton, wore facemasks as the club went through drills in the eerily empty stadium.
Things started strangely, then got worse.
Before they even began the workout, a few Yankees players were startled mid-stretch when someone set off a firework just outside the ballpark.
More bangs intermittently echoed throughout the stadium during the July 4 session.
About 45 minutes after Tanaka was hit, a deafening siren went off inside Yankee Stadium, drowning out music playing through the PA system for about 30 seconds. Emergency lights flashed for about five minutes, as well.
The alarm sounded again seconds after the team announced that Tanaka was alert.
The moment with Tanaka, of course, was most troubling of all.
Stanton, who had his jaw broken by a high fastball in 2014, bent over at home plate and watched motionlessly before walking slowly toward the mound.
Meanwhile, Judge glared at a photographer set up behind home plate and told him to stop shooting.
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The moment aired live on a YES Network feed and was shared quickly on Twitter, including by sports network SNY, which airs New York Mets games.
Yankees players, some still stretching at the start of the club’s first official practice, stood or knelt silently.
“As soon as you step on the field, anything can happen,” outfielder Aaron Hicks said.
Stanton was the third batter Tanaka faced to start the session, and no protective screen was in place.
The music that was playing over the sound system was turned off, and Montgomery requested a protective net be set up before he started throwing to hitters about five minutes after Tanaka walked off.
“Some people like doing it, some don’t,” Montgomery said about using the L-shaped screen. “I requested it after that, just because I was little shaken up.”
The music was turned on a few minutes later and played through the rest of the workout.
Some Yankees pitchers got another during batting practice when a line drive rocketed into a pack of players gathered along the left-field line. Nobody appeared to be hit by the ball.
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westernjournal--2020-07-07--Disney Star Sebastián Athie Dead at 24

Disney Star Sebastián Athie Dead at 24

Sebastián Athié was born in Mexico on July 26 , 1999 , and he died on July 4 at the age of 24 .
Athié was a young actor , known for his appearances in “ La rosa de Guadalupe ” from 2014-2015 , and for playing Lorenzo Guevara in the soccer-themed show O11CE ( also known as “ Once ” ) from 2017-2019 .
“ Once ” ran on Disney Channel Latin America , which reported his passing on Sunday .
“ We regret the departure of Sebastián Athié and we will always remember him for his talent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enormous heart , ” Disney Channel LA tweeted .
TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money “ We accompany his family , friends and fans in his farewell.
” Athié ’ s “ Once ” costar Daniel Panitio took to Instagram to wish his friend farewell .
“ Noble souls do not die and your light will be eternal , passion , discipline and love , so I will remember you , my roomie , my friend , my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have your holy glory , I do not understand many times his plans , and for the first time I it makes you feel to lose a brother , life I owe you a lot , I will miss you.
” “ I am very sad indeed , ” Santi Stieben , another actor , posted .
“ I hesitated a lot to make this video .
But I feel like I want to share with everyone the love I have for you.
” “ I hug your family , my best memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you forever brother , ” Guido Pennelli , another “ Once ” star , shared on Instagram .
The young star ’ s cause of death has not yet been revealed , though some have noted that he hadn ’ t posted to social media in about a month .
His last post was a photo of himself and a reference to a quote by Nelson Mandela : “ Being free is not a mere matter of taking off your chains , but of living respecting and increasing the freedom of others.
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Actor Sebastián Athié died Saturday at the age of 24.
Athié, who was born in Mexico on July 26, 1995, was known for his appearances in “La Rosa de Guadalupe” from 2014 to 2015, and for playing Lorenzo Guevara in the soccer-themed show “O11CE” (also known as “Once”) from 2017 to 2019.
“O11CE” ran on Disney Channel Latin America, which reported his death on Sunday.
“We regret the departure of Sebastián Athié and we will always remember him for his talent, companionship, professionalism and above all, enormous heart,” Disney Channel LA tweeted.
Descansa en paz, Sebas. Tu arte y tu sonrisa se quedan para siempre✨?
Lamentamos la partida de Sebastián Athié y lo recordaremos siempre por su talento, compañerismo, profesionalismo y ante todo, enorme corazón. Acompañamos a su familia, amigos y fans en su despedida. pic.twitter.com/uDwQ0UWBiP — Disney Channel LA (@DisneyChannelLA) July 5, 2020
“We accompany his family, friends and fans in his farewell.”
Athié’s “O11CE” costar Daniel Panitio took to Instagram to wish his friend farewell.
“Noble souls do not die and your light will be eternal, passion, discipline and love, so I will remember you, my roomie, my friend, my brother,” he wrote, “God have your holy glory, I do not understand many times his plans, and for the first time I [know how] it makes you feel to lose a brother, life I owe you a lot, I will miss you.”
“I am very sad indeed,” Santi Stieben, another actor, posted. “I hesitated a lot to make this video. But I feel like I want to share with everyone the love I have for you.”
“I hug your family, my best memories with you always.”
“I love you forever brother,” Guido Pennelli, another “O11CE” star, shared on Instagram.
The young star’s cause of death has not yet been revealed, though some have noted that he hadn’t posted to social media in about a month.
His last post was a photo of himself and a reference to a quote by Nelson Mandela: “Being free is not a mere matter of taking off your chains, but of living respecting and increasing the freedom of others.”
CORRECTION, July 6, 2020: This article originally listed Athie’s birth year as 1999. He was born in 1995. We apologize to our readers for the error, and for any confusion we may have caused.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--AOC Mocks Cruz for Calling Dems Radical – And He Absolutely Flattens Her

Far-left New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not appreciate it when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz proclaimed that “ Dems support the riots .
The vandals .
The anarchists .
That ’ s their base .
And they ’ re terrified to offend them.
” According to Ocasio-Cortez , the fact that Joe Biden , a so-called moderate , is the Democratic Party ’ s presidential nominee proves that her party is not radical .
Cruz made it clear that he was not buying it .
TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ocasio-Cortez as “ the base he ’ s terrified of , ” the senator proceeded to ask her if she supported a series of radical positions including tearing down statues of the Founding Fathers and Abraham Lincoln , destroying Mount Rushmore , “ defunding ” the police , supporting the development of autonomous zones such as “ CHOP , ” and “ ANTIFA mob violence.
” Cruz definitely came up with a good list but he neglected to mention abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement , an idea that Ocasio-Cortez enthusiastically supports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the heart of the modern Democratic Party rests with these radical positions .
The idea of “ tearing down statues of George Washington , ” once an unthinkable proposal , has already received at least tepid support from mainstream Democratic politicians .
During an appearance on cable news over the weekend , Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth , a vice-presidential contender , said Americans should “ listen to the argument ” about removing statues honoring America ’ s first president .
Duckworth also seemed to imply that “ destroying Mt .
Rushmore ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ on ground that was stolen from Native Americans.
” The fact that Duckworth expressed a desire to dress up as Mount Rushmore just five years ago indicates just how far left the Democratic Party has moved in that time .
RELATED : AOC 's Alma Mater Considers Changing Name of Dog Mascot Over Racism Concerns As for “ abolishing the police , ” this nightmare scenario has already become a reality in New York City and Minneapolis , as both cities have decided to slash their police departments and budgets fully or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found the overwhelming majority of Americans reject this radical idea .
AOC ’ s tweet mocking Cruz for calling the Democrats radical fails to acknowledge that the “ moderate ” Biden has moved left in an attempt to appease the radical wing of his party .
After all , the Democratic nominee abandoned his support of the Hyde Amendment , which bans taxpayer funding of abortions , in order to please the rabidly pro-abortion base .
Speaking of abortion , Democrats have made it clear that pro-life voices are not welcome in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Dan Lipinski , one of the few remaining pro-life Democrats in Congress , lost his primary to pro-abortion challenger Marie Newman .
The Democrats ’ enthusiastic support of Black Lives Matter indicates that they have no problem with the implementation of radical ideology .
Nothing is more radical than working to “ disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement.
” Black Lives Matter supports doing just that , yet left-wing politicians in New York City and Washington , D.C. , have still rushed to name streets after the organization anyway .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic Party is not radical , she should try answering Cruz ’ s questions .
The fact that she has not speaks volumes .
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Far-left New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not appreciate it when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz proclaimed that “Dems support the riots. The vandals. The anarchists. That’s their base. And they’re terrified to offend them.”
According to Ocasio-Cortez, the fact that Joe Biden, a so-called moderate, is the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee proves that her party is not radical.
Yes, that is precisely why the party nominated… Joe Biden https://t.co/ZFx5YAnd9b — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 5, 2020
Cruz made it clear that he was not buying it.
After referring to Ocasio-Cortez as “the base he’s terrified of,” the senator proceeded to ask her if she supported a series of radical positions including tearing down statues of the Founding Fathers and Abraham Lincoln, destroying Mount Rushmore, “defunding” the police, supporting the development of autonomous zones such as “CHOP,” and “ANTIFA mob violence.”
You’re the base he’s terrified of. Do you support: 1) Tearing down statues of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & Abraham Lincoln? 2) Destroying Mt. Rushmore. 3) Abolishing the police. 4) Acquiescing to “autonomous” lawless zones like CHAZ/CHOP? 5) ANTIFA mob violence? https://t.co/qJCM6Z7yjt — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 5, 2020
Cruz definitely came up with a good list but he neglected to mention abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an idea that Ocasio-Cortez enthusiastically supports.
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No matter who leads the Democratic ticket, the heart of the modern Democratic Party rests with these radical positions.
The idea of “tearing down statues of George Washington,” once an unthinkable proposal, has already received at least tepid support from mainstream Democratic politicians.
During an appearance on cable news over the weekend, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a vice-presidential contender, said Americans should “listen to the argument” about removing statues honoring America’s first president.
Duckworth also seemed to imply that “destroying Mt. Rushmore” would be justified because it is located “on ground that was stolen from Native Americans.”
The fact that Duckworth expressed a desire to dress up as Mount Rushmore just five years ago indicates just how far left the Democratic Party has moved in that time.
All dressd up as historic figures.I just coverd myself in Stars&Stripes.Next year I’m going as Mt.Rushmore! #Murica http://t.co/81LENocKij — Tammy Duckworth (@TammyforIL) July 4, 2015
As for “abolishing the police,” this nightmare scenario has already become a reality in New York City and Minneapolis, as both cities have decided to slash their police departments and budgets fully or in part.
Thankfully, polling has found the overwhelming majority of Americans reject this radical idea.
AOC’s tweet mocking Cruz for calling the Democrats radical fails to acknowledge that the “moderate” Biden has moved left in an attempt to appease the radical wing of his party.
After all, the Democratic nominee abandoned his support of the Hyde Amendment, which bans taxpayer funding of abortions, in order to please the rabidly pro-abortion base.
Speaking of abortion, Democrats have made it clear that pro-life voices are not welcome in their party.
Earlier this year, Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, one of the few remaining pro-life Democrats in Congress, lost his primary to pro-abortion challenger Marie Newman.
The Democrats’ enthusiastic support of Black Lives Matter indicates that they have no problem with the implementation of radical ideology. Nothing is more radical than working to “disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement.”
Black Lives Matter supports doing just that, yet left-wing politicians in New York City and Washington, D.C., have still rushed to name streets after the organization anyway.
If Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez really wants to prove that the Democratic Party is not radical, she should try answering Cruz’s questions. The fact that she has not speaks volumes.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Hours After Dog Passes Away, Woman Looks at Clouds and Sees Pet’s Face

A 19-year-old woman from York , England , has had a special dog since she was 6 , but she recently had to say goodbye .
Sunny , a Parson Russell Terrier , had several health issues as she grew older and died last month at the age of 14 .
The pet of Lucy Ledgeway and her family , Sunny passed away in the arms of Lucy ’ s father on June 20 after being diagnosed with diabetes last year and ultimately suffering a seizure .
While the Ledgeway family knew their beloved dog ’ s time was approaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to rally a day before she died , giving the family one last good day .
TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money “ She was in bed up until around 2 p.m. , and then my brother got a bag of crisps out and started eating and she started sniffing up , ” Lucy told Today .
“ It gave us a bit of hope , like , ‘ Oh , so she ’ ll be all right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next morning , Lucy was understandably sad and grieving — but then something brought her comfort .
According to what she told Today , she mentioned to her boyfriend that she wished she could have a sign that Sunny was in a better place .
And Lucy got her wish : The pattern of the clouds in the sky resembled her dog .
“ I was in shock really , in disbelief , ” Lucy said .
“ The thing is , I was sad all day and then as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me laugh .
It made me giggle to myself and it made me happy .
And I think that happening has made it easier to grieve.
” “ [ M ] y dog passed away in my dads arms this morning seconds before setting off to the vets , ” Lucy tweeted .
“ [ L ] ater in the day we went out to clear our head and i cried to my boyfriend in the seat she died in , just begging for a sign that she ’ s okay .
this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , many dog owners have wished for similar signs after their pets have passed on , and many commented with their own photos of cloud puppies .
RELATED : Woman Left in Hysterics After She Says PetSmart Could n't Finish Grooming Dog Several people have called the image fake , and others think the resemblance is a stretch , but for Lucy it was real and a blessing .
“ I ’ m grateful that I ’ ve seen that with my own eyes , and I know that it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today .
Family members have been featured in many reports and are happy to share their story with fellow animal lovers .
“ Sorry to keep on posting on here , but we are so happy to see our little Sunny in all these papers , ” Lisa Ledgeway posted on Facebook .
“ York Press did a lovely full page , The Daily Mail and The Sun , ( plus an Australian paper ) and Lucy ’ s talking about her tomorrow on Radio York between 2-6pm.
” “ Thank you so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments , and on Twitter too , we will never forget you our darling Sunny.
” Whether or not you see Sunny ’ s face in the clouds , it ’ s clear this moment was special to the Ledgeway family and brought them a little joy amid their grief — and that , in itself , is a beautiful thing .
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A 19-year-old woman from York, England, has had a special dog since she was 6, but she recently had to say goodbye.
Sunny, a Parson Russell Terrier, had several health issues as she grew older and died last month at the age of 14.
The pet of Lucy Ledgeway and her family, Sunny passed away in the arms of Lucy’s father on June 20 after being diagnosed with diabetes last year and ultimately suffering a seizure.
While the Ledgeway family knew their beloved dog’s time was approaching, Sunny, a rescue animal, seemed to rally a day before she died, giving the family one last good day.
“She was in bed up until around 2 p.m., and then my brother got a bag of crisps out and started eating and she started sniffing up,” Lucy told Today. “It gave us a bit of hope, like, ‘Oh, so she’ll be all right.'”
When Sunny passed away the next morning, Lucy was understandably sad and grieving — but then something brought her comfort.
According to what she told Today, she mentioned to her boyfriend that she wished she could have a sign that Sunny was in a better place.
And Lucy got her wish: The pattern of the clouds in the sky resembled her dog.
my dog passed away in my dads arms this morning seconds before setting off to the vets. later in the day we went out to clear our head and i cried to my boyfriend in the seat she died in, just begging for a sign that she’s okay. this is what I was blessed with?? pic.twitter.com/4KVPZnDYDp — lucy (@LLedgeway) June 20, 2020
“I was in shock really, in disbelief,” Lucy said. “The thing is, I was sad all day and then as soon as I saw her, it just made me laugh. It made me giggle to myself and it made me happy. And I think that happening has made it easier to grieve.”
“[M]y dog passed away in my dads arms this morning seconds before setting off to the vets,” Lucy tweeted. “[L]ater in the day we went out to clear our head and i cried to my boyfriend in the seat she died in, just begging for a sign that she’s okay. this is what I was blessed with.”
Omg, the EXACT SAME THING happened to us in April when our baby passed away!
Sending your family a lot of love and comfort during this difficult time!
??? pic.twitter.com/sqTYnjKNiH — Jennifer (@XOXOJenny510) June 21, 2020
Of course, many dog owners have wished for similar signs after their pets have passed on, and many commented with their own photos of cloud puppies.
Several people have called the image fake, and others think the resemblance is a stretch, but for Lucy it was real and a blessing.
When my boy passed I was sobbing for 3 days straight. On my way home from work I saw a Mini Schnauzer cloud crazy beard and all. Miss him every day. pic.twitter.com/txyw1a4NoV — Taylor Harlow (@tayluhh21) June 22, 2020
“I’m grateful that I’ve seen that with my own eyes, and I know that it’s not fake,” Lucy told Today.
Family members have been featured in many reports and are happy to share their story with fellow animal lovers.
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“Sorry to keep on posting on here, but we are so happy to see our little Sunny in all these papers,” Lisa Ledgeway posted on Facebook. “York Press did a lovely full page, The Daily Mail and The Sun, (plus an Australian paper) and Lucy’s talking about her tomorrow on Radio York between 2-6pm.”
“Thank you so much for all of your lovely kind comments, and on Twitter too, we will never forget you our darling Sunny.”
Whether or not you see Sunny’s face in the clouds, it’s clear this moment was special to the Ledgeway family and brought them a little joy amid their grief — and that, in itself, is a beautiful thing.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Delivery Driver Who Is Deaf Teaches Little Girl He Befriended ‘Good Morning’ in Sign Language

As people have spent more time at home lately , local friendships have blossomed .
People have become much more aware of neighborhood goings-on as they worked from home .
One young lady from Ashton-Under-Lyne in Greater Manchester , England , has forged a friendship with a deliveryman , and their bond has gone viral after she learned how to speak his language .
First , 8-year-old Tallulah drew Tim Joseph , the deliveryman , a picture of a rainbow as a “ thank you ” for his work .
Joseph is deaf , so Tallulah also learned how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just so she could greet him .
Tallulah ’ s mom , Amy Roberts , caught the adorable interaction on video and shared it on Twitter .
“ This is our … delivery man , who his deaf , ” Roberts wrote , according to Love What Matters .
“ [ W ] e see him 1 or 2 times a week , start of lockdown Tallulah drew him a thank you ; he still has it proudly on show in his van , they have built up quite a friendship over these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing ‘ good morning ’ which he taught her.
” TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money The video shows Joseph teaching her how to sign “ good morning ” as well so that she can sign “ good morning , have a good day.
” “ Tallulah realized I was deaf and then one day she surprised me when she signed to me , ‘ have a good day , ’ I think she learned sign language at school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I was very happy and I then showed Tallulah how to sign , ‘ good morning , have a good day ’ and then she signed it perfectly and it absolutely made my day.
” He said that he still had the picture she drew and that it ’ s hanging up in his van .
Joseph was surprised when the video went viral and has seemed to enjoy watching it make the rounds and bring people joy .
“ I was very shocked when Tallulah ’ s mum posted the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people liking it and people sharing it , saying ‘ thank you , ’ ‘ learn to sign , ’ and ‘ thumbs up , ' ” he said .
“ I hope more people learn to sign and we bring more people together .
Thank you very much and ‘ good morning , have a good day . '
” The video has continued to circulate , prompting more updates from Roberts .
“ Tallulah & Tim just had their Tuesday catch up , like us , Tim is overwhelmed with everyones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted on June 23 .
“ He signed to us that he cried with joy .
So # thankyou in a world where you can be anything.
” RELATED : 5-Year-Old Sets Up Lemonade Stand To Support Injured Firefighter , Community Has Big Surprise for Them Even the company Joseph works for commented on the video , asking for details so they could recognize their employee .
“ Hi Amy , ” Hermes Parcels wrote .
“ This is lovely to see .
We ’ re glad that the driver is offering such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tallulah 🙂 Please could you pop us a DM with a recent tracking number and contact details so we can get him the praise he deserves ?
Take care , SB.
” Hopefully Joseph will be encouraged by recognition from his company as well as the kind comments online , and this lovely friendship will continue to flourish .
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As people have spent more time at home lately, local friendships have blossomed. People have become much more aware of neighborhood goings-on as they worked from home.
One young lady from Ashton-Under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, England, has forged a friendship with a deliveryman, and their bond has gone viral after she learned how to speak his language.
First, 8-year-old Tallulah drew Tim Joseph, the deliveryman, a picture of a rainbow as a “thank you” for his work. Joseph is deaf, so Tallulah also learned how to sign “have a good day” just so she could greet him.
Tallulah’s mom, Amy Roberts, caught the adorable interaction on video and shared it on Twitter.
“This is our … delivery man, who his deaf,” Roberts wrote, according to Love What Matters. “[W]e see him 1 or 2 times a week, start of lockdown Tallulah drew him a thank you; he still has it proudly on show in his van, they have built up quite a friendship over these last few weeks. She’s signing ‘good morning’ which he taught her.”
The video shows Joseph teaching her how to sign “good morning” as well so that she can sign “good morning, have a good day.”
“Tallulah realized I was deaf and then one day she surprised me when she signed to me, ‘have a good day,’ I think she learned sign language at school,” Joseph told the BBC. “I was very happy and I then showed Tallulah how to sign, ‘good morning, have a good day’ and then she signed it perfectly and it absolutely made my day.”
He said that he still had the picture she drew and that it’s hanging up in his van. Joseph was surprised when the video went viral and has seemed to enjoy watching it make the rounds and bring people joy.
“I was very shocked when Tallulah’s mum posted the video on Twitter and I saw thousands of people liking it and people sharing it, saying ‘thank you,’ ‘learn to sign,’ and ‘thumbs up,'” he said.
“I hope more people learn to sign and we bring more people together. Thank you very much and ‘good morning, have a good day.'”
The video has continued to circulate, prompting more updates from Roberts.
“Tallulah & Tim just had their Tuesday catch up, like us, Tim is overwhelmed with everyones lovely comments and interest,” Roberts tweeted on June 23. “He signed to us that he cried with joy. So #thankyou in a world where you can be anything.”
Tallulah & Tim just had their Tuesday catch up, ???? like us, Tim is overwhelmed with everyones lovely comments and interest. He signed to us that he cried with joy. So #thankyou in a world where you can be anything.. #bemoretallulah #bemoretim @ststephensaud @Hermesparcels pic.twitter.com/o1EEoPnsp9 — Amy Roberts (@mummybear1903) June 23, 2020
Even the company Joseph works for commented on the video, asking for details so they could recognize their employee.
“Hi Amy,” Hermes Parcels wrote. “This is lovely to see. We’re glad that the driver is offering such lovely service and has become friends with Tallulah 🙂 Please could you pop us a DM with a recent tracking number and contact details so we can get him the praise he deserves? Take care, SB.”
Hopefully Joseph will be encouraged by recognition from his company as well as the kind comments online, and this lovely friendship will continue to flourish.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Rap Star Uses Slur To Attack Black Conservatives

Rapper Snoop Dogg attacked a number of prominent black conservatives by denigrating them using a racial slur .
The rapper , whose legal name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. , took to Instagram on Sunday to disparage Herman Cain , Candace Owens , Terrance K. Williams and Pastor Darrell C. Scott , among others .
In a post without comment , Snoop Dogg shared an image modeled after the opening of the 1970s sitcom “ The Brady Bunch.
” It featured the black conservatives in boxes around the words “ The Coon Bunch.
” TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money The Hodge Twins , who were on the 48-year-old rapper ’ s list and have 1.3 million Instagram followers , responded to the racist post in the comment section .
“ Hey Snoop thanks for the shout out .
I see you didn ’ t get the memo but democrats don ’ t own black people anymore if you don ’ t believe me read your comments , ” they wrote .
The twins also fired back over Snoop Dogg ’ s use of the racial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram page .
“ @ snoopdogg posted this today calling us along with other black conservative Americans ‘ coons ’ for aligning with Republican Party .
Sorry but we think with our minds not our skin color .
Our black ancestors heard chants of ‘ coon ’ before the KKK hung them from trees.
, ” the Hodge Twins wrote .
“ KKK was started by the democrat party by the way .
But here in 2020 blacks are calling other conservative blacks this which is low IQ ass backwards .
Snoop was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President .
Also what ’ s up with the Raccoon in the meme as ‘ massa ’ shouldn ’ t it be a white man ?
” the post concluded .
Scott fired back at Snoop dog on Twitter , accusing the rapper of being a police informant and a sellout .
“ I see that snitch @ SnoopDogg posted a meme calling Black Trump supporters ( including me ) ‘ Coons ’ .
This from a has been old skool washed up ‘ gangster rapper ’ who wore an apron on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martha Stewart , ” he said .
RELATED : Larry Elder 's Must-See New Film Tells the True History of Black America and Dismantles the BLM Narrative Meanwhile , Angela Stanton-King responded to Snoop Dogg by posting an image of the rap star posing with President Donald Trump .
The Georgia congressional candidate elaborated on her thoughts in a video post .
Paris Dennard , when asked on Twitter about the comments denigrating him , responded by saying , “ Bigotry knows no color.
” While the slur used by Snoop Dogg against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been around for more than a century , it is now commonly used by some black Americans to attack other black Americans who do not align with the politics of the Democratic Party .
According to Urban Dictionary , “ ‘ Coon ’ means something contextually different when a Black person calls another Black person it vs when a White person does .
When a Black person calls another Black person a ‘ coon ’ they ’ re calling them a sellout.
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Rapper Snoop Dogg attacked a number of prominent black conservatives by denigrating them using a racial slur.
The rapper, whose legal name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., took to Instagram on Sunday to disparage Herman Cain, Candace Owens, Terrance K. Williams and Pastor Darrell C. Scott, among others.
In a post without comment, Snoop Dogg shared an image modeled after the opening of the 1970s sitcom “The Brady Bunch.”
It featured the black conservatives in boxes around the words “The Coon Bunch.”
The Hodge Twins, who were on the 48-year-old rapper’s list and have 1.3 million Instagram followers, responded to the racist post in the comment section.
“Hey Snoop thanks for the shout out. I see you didn’t get the memo but democrats don’t own black people anymore if you don’t believe me read your comments,” they wrote.
The twins also fired back over Snoop Dogg’s use of the racial slur in a lengthy post on their Instagram page.
“@snoopdogg posted this today calling us along with other black conservative Americans ‘coons’ for aligning with Republican Party. Sorry but we think with our minds not our skin color. Our black ancestors heard chants of ‘coon’ before the KKK hung them from trees.,” the Hodge Twins wrote.
“KKK was started by the democrat party by the way. But here in 2020 blacks are calling other conservative blacks this which is low IQ ass backwards. Snoop was cool with Trump until he ran for President. Also what’s up with the Raccoon in the meme as ‘massa’ shouldn’t it be a white man?” the post concluded.
Scott fired back at Snoop dog on Twitter, accusing the rapper of being a police informant and a sellout.
“I see that snitch @SnoopDogg posted a meme calling Black Trump supporters(including me) ‘Coons’. This from a has been old skool washed up ‘gangster rapper’ who wore an apron on a cooning..uhhh. I mean cooking show with Martha Stewart,” he said.
I see that snitch @SnoopDogg posted a meme calling Black Trump supporters(including me) “Coons”. This from a has been old skool washed up “gangster rapper” who wore an apron on a cooning..uhhh. I mean cooking show with Martha Stewart. Somebody call Takeshi6ix9ine for me. — Dr.Darrell Scott (@PastorDScott) July 6, 2020
Meanwhile, Angela Stanton-King responded to Snoop Dogg by posting an image of the rap star posing with President Donald Trump.
“If I’m a Coon @SnoopDogg what’s this?!” she wrote.
The Georgia congressional candidate elaborated on her thoughts in a video post.
It’s time to address the Hypocrisy when it comes to politics ?? pic.twitter.com/GmJRGRC0mO — Angela Stanton King ?? (@theangiestanton) July 6, 2020
Paris Dennard, when asked on Twitter about the comments denigrating him, responded by saying, “Bigotry knows no color.”
While the slur used by Snoop Dogg against the black conservatives is one that has been around for more than a century, it is now commonly used by some black Americans to attack other black Americans who do not align with the politics of the Democratic Party.
According to Urban Dictionary, “‘Coon’ means something contextually different when a Black person calls another Black person it vs when a White person does. When a Black person calls another Black person a ‘coon’ they’re calling them a sellout.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Portland Gets a Taste of Mob’s New World as Cops Announce They Will Only Respond to Certain Calls

In the face of violent protests throughout the nation , the rallying cry by many perpetrating the mayhem is for police to be defunded or disbanded .
The people of Portland , Oregon , had a brief glimpse of that reality , as police were forced to ignore all but emergency calls after law enforcement was tied up responding to violent rioting over the Independence Day holiday weekend .
Public Information Officer Lt. Tina Jones provided hourly video updates on the situation on the Portland Police Bureau Twitter feed overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning , including announcing that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to certain calls for help .
“ A riot declaration is still in order in downtown Portland , ” Jones said in her 1 a.m. update and described the area of the city shut down by civil unrest .
“ Several hundred demonstrators continue to march throughout the downtown area , and several arrests have been made , ” she continued .
“ There are reports of several businesses with broken windows in the area , and several arrests have been made.
” TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in PPP Money “ It is important for everyone in the area to follow any lawful orders given by any law enforcement officer ” she said .
“ Those who do not follow lawful orders are subject to arrest , force , or munitions , ” she said .
“ It is inadvisable to come downtown at this time.
” “ PPB is handling emergency calls only city-wide at this time , ” Jones announced .
“ Many calls for police service are holding in each precinct.
” “ We want the crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community members who need our assistance.
” Many replied to Jones ’ declaration with support for the police , but detractors shared anti-police rhetoric , blaming and villainizing the police and their tactics .
RELATED : As the Anti-Police Movement Intensifies , Gun and Ammo Sales Soar According to The Oregonian , Sunday was the 39th straight day of rioting for Portland , which began with the death of a black man , George Floyd , in the custody of a white Minneapolis police officer in late May .
The PPB declared the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as throngs of violent protesters hurled projectiles , pointed lasers and aimed fireworks at police , allowing law enforcement to use tear gas to disburse the crowds in accordance with a June court order meant to restrict such tactics to life or safety threats .
It wasn ’ t until about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday that the mob began to clear out , by then resulting with over 12 arrests , CNN reported .
Portland police had issued a similar restriction to in-person response in March to protect officers from COVID-19 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone for situations which were not life-threatening .
However , for those wishing to report crimes or other non-emergency situations overnight during the holiday weekend , the department was unable to do anything for them as officers were tied up with the vandalism and violence taking place in city streets .
The calls to defund or disband police have only gotten louder as protesters inadvertently demonstrate exactly why a strong police force is necessary .
Many have stated that officers should concentrate on community policing , utilizing outreach and relationship building , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrate the necessity of force in one fell swoop .
The PPB was forced to prioritize resources for riots over the weekend , leaving them only with the ability to protect parts of a city under siege from a violent mob and nothing else .
What a pity for a rape victim or a citizen whose home was just burglarized to be left alone and afraid in the middle of the night while police confronted protesters elsewhere , unable to even take their call .
But that was only a small glimpse of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public policy , leaving citizens fending for themselves in a chaotic , crime-infested city so folks will feel better about race relations ( or whatever the supposed goal is ) .
If those who wish to abolish police completely have their way , it is frightening to imagine what kind of dystopian nightmare cities will become .
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In the face of violent protests throughout the nation, the rallying cry by many perpetrating the mayhem is for police to be defunded or disbanded.
The people of Portland, Oregon, had a brief glimpse of that reality, as police were forced to ignore all but emergency calls after law enforcement was tied up responding to violent rioting over the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Public Information Officer Lt. Tina Jones provided hourly video updates on the situation on the Portland Police Bureau Twitter feed overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning, including announcing that the city would not be able to respond to certain calls for help.
“A riot declaration is still in order in downtown Portland,” Jones said in her 1 a.m. update and described the area of the city shut down by civil unrest.
“Several hundred demonstrators continue to march throughout the downtown area, and several arrests have been made,” she continued. “There are reports of several businesses with broken windows in the area, and several arrests have been made.”
“It is important for everyone in the area to follow any lawful orders given by any law enforcement officer” she said.
“Those who do not follow lawful orders are subject to arrest, force, or munitions,” she said. “It is inadvisable to come downtown at this time.”
“PPB is handling emergency calls only city-wide at this time,” Jones announced. “Many calls for police service are holding in each precinct.”
“We want the crowd downtown to disperse so we can assist community members who need our assistance.”
1 a.m. Update on riot in Downtown Portland. pic.twitter.com/YO0SH3Yf7W — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) July 5, 2020
Many replied to Jones’ declaration with support for the police, but detractors shared anti-police rhetoric, blaming and villainizing the police and their tactics.
This is an uprising. You will not divide us with false distinctions between “good” and “bad” tactics. We stand united in tearing down this system. Also, do you honestly think they don’t have undercover cops and informants in the crowd? That’s naive. — Nom Nom De Guerre and 1312 others (@Spronsenite) July 5, 2020
If you really wanted to respond to those calls instead of gassing and beating your people, you do it. Quit your jobs. — Lucky Mud ❤ ??☠ (@dreadpiratejene) July 5, 2020
When you make declarations and charge through the streets
Throwing tear gas and whatever else,
By your asinine standards you are rioting–
So call the damn cops on yourself. — All Cops Are War Criminals (@Je_suis_proctor) July 5, 2020
“Police attack Americans on Independence Day” — votebernie2020 (@2020Votebernie) July 5, 2020
According to The Oregonian, Sunday was the 39th straight day of rioting for Portland, which began with the death of a black man, George Floyd, in the custody of a white Minneapolis police officer in late May.
The PPB declared the riot at about 11 p.m. on Saturday as throngs of violent protesters hurled projectiles, pointed lasers and aimed fireworks at police, allowing law enforcement to use tear gas to disburse the crowds in accordance with a June court order meant to restrict such tactics to life or safety threats.
It wasn’t until about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday that the mob began to clear out, by then resulting with over 12 arrests, CNN reported.
Portland police had issued a similar restriction to in-person response in March to protect officers from COVID-19, but still were able to take reports via phone for situations which were not life-threatening.
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However, for those wishing to report crimes or other non-emergency situations overnight during the holiday weekend, the department was unable to do anything for them as officers were tied up with the vandalism and violence taking place in city streets.
The calls to defund or disband police have only gotten louder as protesters inadvertently demonstrate exactly why a strong police force is necessary.
Many have stated that officers should concentrate on community policing, utilizing outreach and relationship building, but violent anti-police protests destroy that opportunity and demonstrate the necessity of force in one fell swoop.
The PPB was forced to prioritize resources for riots over the weekend, leaving them only with the ability to protect parts of a city under siege from a violent mob and nothing else.
What a pity for a rape victim or a citizen whose home was just burglarized to be left alone and afraid in the middle of the night while police confronted protesters elsewhere, unable to even take their call.
But that was only a small glimpse of the future if anti-police sentiment crystallizes into public policy, leaving citizens fending for themselves in a chaotic, crime-infested city so folks will feel better about race relations (or whatever the supposed goal is).
If those who wish to abolish police completely have their way, it is frightening to imagine what kind of dystopian nightmare cities will become.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Black Democrat Says Party ‘Associated with Racism, Bigotry and the Confederacy’ Must Be Renamed

Vernon Jones is the kind of problem Democrats can ’ t afford .
In a sane United States , Jones ’ skin color should be the least important part of his politics , but in the hyper-woke world of Democratic ideologues today , where the most intense partisans rival the old South African National Party for their single-minded obsession with race , it ’ s a skin color that makes Jones ’ message fearsome .
And in a tweet on the eve of the Fourth of July weekend , Jones proved why .
In a succinct 2 minutes and 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his own political party , then issued a challenge that its operatives make the “ No .
1 platform ” issue of the coming Democratic convention in August disbanding and renaming the Democratic Party .
TRENDING : Biden Ad Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money “ It would no longer be called the Democratic Party , ” Jones said .
“ Why ?
Because it ’ s associated with racism , bigotry and the Confederacy.
” Now , Jones is not new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April , he became Georgia ’ s first elected Democratic official to endorse President Donald Trump for re-election .
That caused such a storm of controversy that Jones actually resigned his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives , declaring “ I have left the plantation.
” Within days , Jones had changed his mind about leaving office , instead saying he would “ not allow Democrats to bully me into submission.
” Just before reconsidering his resignation , Jones told a radio host he would not leave the Democratic Party because “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there to hold them accountable — hold them accountable to how they are treating black people , root out the bigotry.
” In his Friday tweet , Jones put that history of bigotry on full blast .
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Rushmore Until Trump Went There “ What I see happening from the Democrats and the Left : banding together , going throughout this country unlawfully tearing down statues and removing monuments and changing the name of streets and buildings because they feel it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Confederacy , ” he said .
He pointed out that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has removed the portraits of four previous House speakers from the 18th century because of their ties to the slavery of the antebellum South .
Yet Democrats , Jones said , keep carrying a name stained by a blood-soaked history – the party of slavery became the party of secession , the party of the Confederacy that in defeat became the party of the terrorist group known as the Ku Klux Klan .
Jones then cited the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanger – a founder of what became Planned Parenthood , the nation ’ s largest abortion provider and the organization that literally slaughters tens of thousands of black babies every year while they are still in their mothers ’ womb .
According to LifeNews , approximately 20 million black babies have been aborted in the United States since the Supreme Court ’ s atrocious Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 .
And Democrats claim to think “ black lives matter ” ?
Finally , he slammed former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re unsure whether to support Biden or President Donald Trump : “ You ain ’ t black.
” “ Join me and others .
Let ’ s challenge the Democrat Party , to have at their national convention , the No .
1 platform issue that they will disband and change the Democratic Party.
” Americans who are aware of what the Democratic Party has done to the country through its long history – particularly the maliciously virulent strain as it exists today in the form of Pelosi and the likes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – cheered Jones ’ post .
This one had a useful suggestion : But this exchange probably sums it up best : “ You are a serious problem !
!
!
” one commenter , going by the name of “ Kathleen , ” told Jones .
Jones isn ’ t the first to dwell on the Democrats ’ disgraceful past , of course .
And he ’ s not the first to call on the party to disavow its disgraced name .
Just last week , the executive committee of the Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the same , for many of the same reasons Jones cited .
But Jones ’ call is different — he ’ s a Democrat .
He ’ s outspoken .
He ’ s independent .
And he ’ s black .
If Jones maintains his independence , and his obvious willingness to take on the sacred cows of modern liberalism — particularly as it relates to race — he ’ s exactly the kind of problem for liberals that could put Donald Trump back into the White House for the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Vernon Jones is the kind of problem Democrats can’t afford.
He’s outspoken. He’s independent. And he’s black.
In a sane United States, Jones’ skin color should be the least important part of his politics, but in the hyper-woke world of Democratic ideologues today, where the most intense partisans rival the old South African National Party for their single-minded obsession with race, it’s a skin color that makes Jones’ message fearsome.
And in a tweet on the eve of the Fourth of July weekend, Jones proved why.
In a succinct 2 minutes and 19 seconds, the representative deconstructed the past of his own political party, then issued a challenge that its operatives make the “No. 1 platform” issue of the coming Democratic convention in August disbanding and renaming the Democratic Party.
“It would no longer be called the Democratic Party,” Jones said. “Why? Because it’s associated with racism, bigotry and the Confederacy.”
If the Democrats are looking to eradicate every thing with a “racist history”, when will my party confront and apologize for its own? If racist relics of the past must come down, shouldn’t we start with the Democrat Party? pic.twitter.com/wG4PgLNhVw — Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) July 3, 2020
Now, Jones is not new to driving Democrats to distraction.
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In April, he became Georgia’s first elected Democratic official to endorse President Donald Trump for re-election.
That caused such a storm of controversy that Jones actually resigned his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, declaring “I have left the plantation.”
Within days, Jones had changed his mind about leaving office, instead saying he would “not allow Democrats to bully me into submission.”
Just before reconsidering his resignation, Jones told a radio host he would not leave the Democratic Party because “somebody’s got to be in there to hold them accountable — hold them accountable to how they are treating black people, root out the bigotry.”
In his Friday tweet, Jones put that history of bigotry on full blast.
“What I see happening from the Democrats and the Left: banding together, going throughout this country unlawfully tearing down statues and removing monuments and changing the name of streets and buildings because they feel it’s associated with racism and bigotry and the Confederacy,” he said.
He pointed out that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has removed the portraits of four previous House speakers from the 18th century because of their ties to the slavery of the antebellum South.
(It’s worth noting that Pelosi has been in Congress for more than 30 years, including a previous stint as speaker. Taking the portraits down now, just ahead of the death struggle that’s going to be the November election, makes her look even more dishonestly shallow, cynically opportunistic and crassly hypocritical than usual.)
Yet Democrats, Jones said, keep carrying a name stained by a blood-soaked history – the party of slavery became the party of secession, the party of the Confederacy that in defeat became the party of the terrorist group known as the Ku Klux Klan.
Jones then cited the Democratic Party’s infatuation with Margaret Sanger – a founder of what became Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider and the organization that literally slaughters tens of thousands of black babies every year while they are still in their mothers’ womb.
According to LifeNews, approximately 20 million black babies have been aborted in the United States since the Supreme Court’s atrocious Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
And Democrats claim to think “black lives matter”?
Finally, he slammed former Vice President Joe Biden’s message to African-American voters that if they’re unsure whether to support Biden or President Donald Trump: “You ain’t black.”
Jones had a response to Biden’s statement:
“Join me and others. Let’s challenge the Democrat Party, to have at their national convention, the No. 1 platform issue that they will disband and change the Democratic Party.”
Americans who are aware of what the Democratic Party has done to the country through its long history – particularly the maliciously virulent strain as it exists today in the form of Pelosi and the likes of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Ilhan Omar – cheered Jones’ post.
Wow. @RepVernonJones just made the mic drop statement of 2020! If he survives this one, he will go down in history as the “the Moses of modern times!” Live free, people! Break the chains of the past! @POTUS @realDonaldTrump #shadesofcourage #freestateofjones @TuckerCarlson — Uncommon Velour (@joaneanna) July 3, 2020
Real question: Is there any current institution in America that has done more damage to the Black Community than the Democrat Party? Dems have effectively destroyed the black family, they’re working on reversing integration and destroying black businesses now. — Lance ‘Doc’ Pearson ? (@DocLanceP) July 3, 2020
Wow. I can’t honestly say I have ever admired a Democrat until seeing this video. I knew they couldn’t all be so clueless. Thank you for proving it to me, Representative Jones! — D Pappala (@dpappala) July 3, 2020
This one had a useful suggestion:
I think they have moved on to the Communist Party, all that remains of is the name — Penny Deplorable ❌ (@PennyDeplorable) July 3, 2020
But this exchange probably sums it up best:
I agree…for white liberals. — Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) July 3, 2020
“You are a serious problem!!!” one commenter, going by the name of “Kathleen,” told Jones.
“I agree … for white liberals,” Jones wrote.
Jones isn’t the first to dwell on the Democrats’ disgraceful past, of course. And he’s not the first to call on the party to disavow its disgraced name.
Just last week, the executive committee of the Republican Party of Connecticut voted to urge Democrats to do the same, for many of the same reasons Jones cited.
But Jones’ call is different — he’s a Democrat. He’s outspoken. He’s independent. And he’s black.
If Jones maintains his independence, and his obvious willingness to take on the sacred cows of modern liberalism — particularly as it relates to race — he’s exactly the kind of problem for liberals that could put Donald Trump back into the White House for the next four years.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Christian College Student Kicked Out of School for Posting Videos Critical of BLM

A college student in Texas has become the latest victim of cancel culture .
It appears that Academia has absolutely no tolerance for any dissenting opinions on Black Lives Matter , whether among students or faculty members .
Ashleigh Brock , who attended the Baptist-affiliated Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene , Texas , posted some videos on social media criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement .
A graphic in a Campus Reform article captured the essence of one of her videos accurately .
In the video , Brock acts out the reactions of people in three different scenarios : where a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where a black person kills a white person and where a white person kills a black person .
In the first two scenarios , Brock ’ s facial expressions demonstrated indifference while in the third scenario , Brock put a graphic of fire in the background to reflect the violence that has broken out at Black Lives Matter protests .
In other words , the Black Lives Matter movement is hypocritical because it only seems to care about certain black lives .
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In a now-deleted tweet , the Twitter user raged : “ There needs to be serious consequences for these actions ( in actions I mean racism ) .
” Sadly , Brock did face “ serious consequences ” for exercising her First Amendment rights by expressing a politically unpopular position that many Americans agree with but may be too afraid to admit out loud .
As HSU President Eric Bruntmyer acknowledged in a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident is no longer enrolled in Hardin-Simmons University.
” So , Brock was expelled from Hardin-Simmons University for refusing to bow to the Black Lives Matter movement , as the president of her former college so pathetically did in his hostage tape .
Apparently , Bruntmyer has no problem tying himself to a movement whose leader wants to “ burn down this system ” if he does not get his way .
Bruntmyer slammed Brock ’ s social media post as “ deeply disappointing and unacceptable ” and “ not reflective of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vast majority of our community.
” Yet , in another one of Brock ’ s social media posts , which also got the left all bent out of shape , Brock uttered a phrase that serves as the very foundation of Christianity : “ All lives matter.
” The video she made contrasting the three hypothetical reactions to losses of life was only meant to reinforce that point .
Unfortunately , the fact that Brock received such push back and the potentially life-altering consequence of expulsion should not come as a surprise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Vermont school lost her job for making social media posts critical of Black Lives Matter .
In the secular hotbed of Vermont and the most conservative parts of Texas , the message remains the same : “ Criticize Black Lives Matter at your own risk.
” In reality , conservatives in academia or anyone who deviates slightly from liberal orthodoxy , faces enormous risk .
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” While Schneider ’ s statement may have been a bit hyperbolic , he was correct to point out that deviating from the left comes with consequences .
The cancel culture phenomenon is not limited to the United States .
A high school student in England was expelled for daring to point out a biological fact : there are only two genders .
Now , Ashleigh Brock has faced the wrath of the mob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All Lives Matter.
” With all of the risks that come with holding conservative views on campus , it ’ s no wonder that Turning Point USA ’ s Charlie Kirk described conservative college students as “ modern day culture warriors.
” The consequences of allowing liberals to capture academia in their long march through the institutions are more obvious than ever before .
Should the cancel culture hawks that dominate college campuses ever obtain power in America , the First Amendment in the United States as we know it could very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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A college student in Texas has become the latest victim of cancel culture. It appears that Academia has absolutely no tolerance for any dissenting opinions on Black Lives Matter, whether among students or faculty members.
Ashleigh Brock, who attended the Baptist-affiliated Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, posted some videos on social media criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement. A graphic in a Campus Reform article captured the essence of one of her videos accurately.
In the video, Brock acts out the reactions of people in three different scenarios: where a black person kills a black person, where a black person kills a white person and where a white person kills a black person.
In the first two scenarios, Brock’s facial expressions demonstrated indifference while in the third scenario, Brock put a graphic of fire in the background to reflect the violence that has broken out at Black Lives Matter protests.
In other words, the Black Lives Matter movement is hypocritical because it only seems to care about certain black lives.
This did not sit well with one of the Black Lives Matter movement’s supporters. In a now-deleted tweet, the Twitter user raged: “There needs to be serious consequences for these actions (in actions I mean racism).”
Sadly, Brock did face “serious consequences” for exercising her First Amendment rights by expressing a politically unpopular position that many Americans agree with but may be too afraid to admit out loud.
As HSU President Eric Bruntmyer acknowledged in a video, “the student associated with this incident is no longer enrolled in Hardin-Simmons University.”
So, Brock was expelled from Hardin-Simmons University for refusing to bow to the Black Lives Matter movement, as the president of her former college so pathetically did in his hostage tape. Apparently, Bruntmyer has no problem tying himself to a movement whose leader wants to “burn down this system” if he does not get his way.
Bruntmyer slammed Brock’s social media post as “deeply disappointing and unacceptable” and “not reflective of the Christian values of our institution or the vast majority of our community.”
Yet, in another one of Brock’s social media posts, which also got the left all bent out of shape, Brock uttered a phrase that serves as the very foundation of Christianity: “All lives matter.” The video she made contrasting the three hypothetical reactions to losses of life was only meant to reinforce that point.
Unfortunately, the fact that Brock received such push back and the potentially life-altering consequence of expulsion should not come as a surprise. Just last month, a principal at a Vermont school lost her job for making social media posts critical of Black Lives Matter.
In the secular hotbed of Vermont and the most conservative parts of Texas, the message remains the same: “Criticize Black Lives Matter at your own risk.” In reality, conservatives in academia or anyone who deviates slightly from liberal orthodoxy, faces enormous risk.
As actor and comedian Rob Schneider told radio host Chris Stigall, “If you do criticize or tend to be not directly along a liberal stand, you can get murdered.” While Schneider’s statement may have been a bit hyperbolic, he was correct to point out that deviating from the left comes with consequences.
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The cancel culture phenomenon is not limited to the United States. A high school student in England was expelled for daring to point out a biological fact: there are only two genders. Now, Ashleigh Brock has faced the wrath of the mob for proclaiming an equally true statement: “All Lives Matter.”
With all of the risks that come with holding conservative views on campus, it’s no wonder that Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk described conservative college students as “modern day culture warriors.”
The consequences of allowing liberals to capture academia in their long march through the institutions are more obvious than ever before. Should the cancel culture hawks that dominate college campuses ever obtain power in America, the First Amendment in the United States as we know it could very well be gone for good.
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westernjournal--2020-07-06--Cal Thomas: Trump Can Get Lightning To Strike Twice, Here’s How

A myth says lightning never strikes twice in the same place .
President Donald Trump appears to believe it can when it comes to replicating his narrow electoral victory in 2016 .
What is not a myth is that you can ’ t reproduce experiences , such as a sports contest .
Even if you could bring back the same fans and put them in the same seats ( unlikely with the pandemic ) you could not replicate the emotions or the dramatic action of previous games .
Whether you believe polls or not , Trump seems behind in several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white women without a college degree .
There appears to have been a small decline in the most ardent and forgiving part of his base : evangelical Christians .
He ’ s also not doing well in battleground states he won last time .
I know , the polls were wrong in 2016 .
In that year , a lot of people did not take Trump seriously .
Some apparently weren ’ t honest with pollsters .
This year , Trump ’ s opponents are taking him seriously , to the point of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Features Woman Attacking Trump on COVID , Fails To Mention Her $ 27,000 in PPP Money It is one reason the major media resemble a propaganda arm of the establishment , reporting nothing good the administration has done and ascribing the basest of motives to him .
Editions of The Washington Post and New York Times on Saturday were unified in their criticism of the president ’ s Mount Rushmore speech .
He was accused in “ news stories ” of delivering a “ divisive culture war message ” ( Times ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ( Post ) .
Notice the culture war and social division are never the fault of the left .
Trump is not responsible for rioting , looting and the destruction of monuments .
Why aren ’ t the anarchists guilty of launching a culture war and dividing Americans ?
Answer : because it is all part of a unified tactic to harm the president ’ s re-election and restore the establishment to power .
A reluctance to vote for someone opens an enthusiasm gap .
Enthusiasm for Trump and anger at Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drain the swamp ” ) are what propelled him to the presidency and confounded the elites who have had their long knives out for him since before he was elected .
Joe Biden , for whom enthusiasm is virtually nonexistent , gets a free pass from the media .
His constant gaffes and inarticulate sentences have caused aides to tightly control his availability to the press and public for fear he will start to resemble someone for whom an Amber alert is issued when grandpa goes missing .
What should Trump do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display some empathy for people who have died from the COVID-19 virus and their relatives .
Second , acknowledge the virus is spreading and urge people to return to the practices that resulted in declining numbers of cases a few weeks ago .
Third , stop the personal attacks and ignore most ( if not all ) the attacks directed at him .
These exchanges only spread the bile and increase book sales for his critics .
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Many younger people , taught by teachers and professors who have a high view of socialism and a low view of America , have no idea what socialism looks like , or its financial costs and threats to liberty .
Sometimes it ’ s enough to “ feel your pain , ” as President Bill Clinton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the question .
In Washington , if you can fake humility , you can fake anything .
The public wants to know if their president is with them , not above them .
He should wear a mask .
If he can ’ t visit sick people in hospitals , then visit people who have recovered .
Show some kindness , then perhaps political lightning will strike again .
Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors @ tribpub.com .
Look for his new book “ America ’ s Expiration Date : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Future of the United States ” ( HarperCollins/Zondervan ) .
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A myth says lightning never strikes twice in the same place. President Donald Trump appears to believe it can when it comes to replicating his narrow electoral victory in 2016.
What is not a myth is that you can’t reproduce experiences, such as a sports contest. Even if you could bring back the same fans and put them in the same seats (unlikely with the pandemic) you could not replicate the emotions or the dramatic action of previous games.
Whether you believe polls or not, Trump seems behind in several categories that matter, such as suburban white women without a college degree. There appears to have been a small decline in the most ardent and forgiving part of his base: evangelical Christians. He’s also not doing well in battleground states he won last time.
I know, the polls were wrong in 2016. In that year, a lot of people did not take Trump seriously. Some apparently weren’t honest with pollsters.
This year, Trump’s opponents are taking him seriously, to the point of visceral hatred.
It is one reason the major media resemble a propaganda arm of the establishment, reporting nothing good the administration has done and ascribing the basest of motives to him.
Editions of The Washington Post and New York Times on Saturday were unified in their criticism of the president’s Mount Rushmore speech. He was accused in “news stories” of delivering a “divisive culture war message” (Times) and “exploit(ing) social divisions” (Post).
Notice the culture war and social division are never the fault of the left. Trump is not responsible for rioting, looting and the destruction of monuments. Why aren’t the anarchists guilty of launching a culture war and dividing Americans? Answer: because it is all part of a unified tactic to harm the president’s re-election and restore the establishment to power.
A reluctance to vote for someone opens an enthusiasm gap. Enthusiasm for Trump and anger at Washington politicians (he was going to “drain the swamp”) are what propelled him to the presidency and confounded the elites who have had their long knives out for him since before he was elected.
Joe Biden, for whom enthusiasm is virtually nonexistent, gets a free pass from the media. His constant gaffes and inarticulate sentences have caused aides to tightly control his availability to the press and public for fear he will start to resemble someone for whom an Amber alert is issued when grandpa goes missing.
What should Trump do to improve his polling numbers?
First, display some empathy for people who have died from the COVID-19 virus and their relatives.
Second, acknowledge the virus is spreading and urge people to return to the practices that resulted in declining numbers of cases a few weeks ago.
Third, stop the personal attacks and ignore most (if not all) the attacks directed at him. These exchanges only spread the bile and increase book sales for his critics.
Fourth, contrast his policies with those of Biden, who has become a prisoner of the hard left, and say that if the Democratic nominee is elected, the country will be changed in ways that will resemble socialist states. Many younger people, taught by teachers and professors who have a high view of socialism and a low view of America, have no idea what socialism looks like, or its financial costs and threats to liberty.
Sometimes it’s enough to “feel your pain,” as President Bill Clinton once said. Whether he did is not the question. In Washington, if you can fake humility, you can fake anything.
The public wants to know if their president is with them, not above them. He should wear a mask. If he can’t visit sick people in hospitals, then visit people who have recovered. Show some kindness, then perhaps political lightning will strike again.
Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com. Look for his new book “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires and Superpowers and the Future of the United States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan).
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