westernjournal--2020-12-23--Largest Teachers Union in US Openly Admits It’s Abandoning Kids by Keeping Schools Closed

That ’ s exactly what they do — even if it comes at the expense of students .
The nation ’ s largest teachers union proved as much in a tweet Friday , wherein it effectively admitted to abandoning kids by keeping the schools closed .
TRENDING : Pelosi Reveals Her Bizarre Plan To Get Trump Out of the White House : Report “ Yes , it ’ s been difficult .
There is learning loss .
There are social-emotional challenges .
In some cases , there is sickness , economic hardship , or trauma , ” the National Education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is arguing that because children are “ extremely resilient , ” they ’ ll be able to handle the many traumatic side effects of school shutdowns .
Of course , this should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the NEA or teachers unions in general .
The well-being of students is never really the top priority to them .
Back in July , NEA president Lily Eskelsen García issued a statement suggesting her organization would not support a return to the classroom without federal funding directed to schools .
“ Funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to open schools , but we can not bring students back to the classroom if we don ’ t get the support from the Senate to do it safely and to make sure they have what they need to succeed , ” García said .
The union knows that these kids need to be back in school , but is unwilling to give an endorsement until its political demands are met .
Obviously , this isn ’ t about COVID safety , given that various experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Redfield agree that schools should be open .
Teachers unions aren ’ t looking out for kids , they ’ re looking out for themselves .
If the education of children was of primary importance , the NEA would immediately come out in support of returning to school .
Instead , they ’ re holding the well-being of children hostage for their own political agenda .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Teachers unions were formed to protect teachers.
That’s exactly what they do — even if it comes at the expense of students.
The nation’s largest teachers union proved as much in a tweet Friday, wherein it effectively admitted to abandoning kids by keeping the schools closed.
Yes, it’s been difficult. There is learning loss. There are social-emotional challenges. In some cases, there is sickness, economic hardship, or trauma. But students are extremely resilient.https://t.co/K8y7JZvDzU — NEA (@NEAToday) December 18, 2020
“Yes, it’s been difficult. There is learning loss. There are social-emotional challenges. In some cases, there is sickness, economic hardship, or trauma,” the National Education Association wrote.
“But students are extremely resilient.”
Essentially, the NEA is arguing that because children are “extremely resilient,” they’ll be able to handle the many traumatic side effects of school shutdowns.
Should all schools reopen? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 96% (46 Votes) No: 4% (2 Votes)
Of course, this should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the NEA or teachers unions in general.
The well-being of students is never really the top priority to them.
Back in July, NEA president Lily Eskelsen García issued a statement suggesting her organization would not support a return to the classroom without federal funding directed to schools.
“Funding has fallen off a cliff. We want to open schools, but we cannot bring students back to the classroom if we don’t get the support from the Senate to do it safely and to make sure they have what they need to succeed,” García said.
The union knows that these kids need to be back in school, but is unwilling to give an endorsement until its political demands are met.
Obviously, this isn’t about COVID safety, given that various experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield agree that schools should be open.
Dr. Fauci: “The default position should be to try as best as possible within reason to keep the children in school or to get them back to school […] if you look at the data the spread among children and from children is not really big at all”pic.twitter.com/G0MqlA0NDQ — Corey A. DeAngelis (@DeAngelisCorey) December 18, 2020
Teachers unions aren’t looking out for kids, they’re looking out for themselves.
If the education of children was of primary importance, the NEA would immediately come out in support of returning to school.
Instead, they’re holding the well-being of children hostage for their own political agenda.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--Three-Time Tony-Nominated Star Rebecca Luker Dead at Age 59

Soprano Rebecca Luker , a three-time Tony-nominated actor who starred in some of the biggest Broadway hits of the past three decades , died Wednesday .
She was 59 .
Her death was announced by her husband , veteran Broadway actor Danny Burstein , who said in a statement , “ [ O ] ur family is devastated .
I have no words at this moment because I ’ m numb.
” Luker went public in 2020 saying she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig ’ s disease , also called ALS , or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis .
Luker was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing Magnolia in “ Showboat , ” a best actress nominee in 2000 for playing Marian in “ The Music Man ” opposite Craig Bierko and a best featured actress nominee in 2007 as Winifred Banks in “ Mary Poppins.
” TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo Tributes flooded social media , including from Broadway stars like Laura Benanti , who called Luker “ humble , loving and kind ” with a “ golden voice ” that would “ wrap you in peace.
” Seth Rudetsky said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Broadway and the world.
” Kristin Chenoweth tweeted that Luker was “ one of the main reasons I wanted to be a soprano ” and Bernadette Peters called her “ one of the most beautiful voices on Broadway and a lovely person.
” Luker was known for staying with shows for extended runs .
“ Yes , I ’ m the queen of long runs , ” she told the Connecticut Post in 2011 .
“ I don ’ t know if I ’ m lucky or if it ’ s a curse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things have happened for me and it is mostly a good thing.
” In 2013 she appeared in an off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim ’ s “ Passion.
” In addition to many stage credits , Luker appeared on TV in “ Boardwalk Empire ” and “ The Good Wife ” and in the 2012 film “ Not Fade Away.
” Her other off-Broadway credits include “ Death Takes a Holiday , ” “ Indian Blood ” and “ The Vagina Monologues.
” Broadway stars Stephanie J .
Block called Luker an “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Twitter to call Luker ’ s death “ a huge loss for the American theater.
” Tony-winner Michael Cerveris said : “ There was no one more humble , more unexpectedly funny or more glorious when she sang.
” Luker and her husband starred in an episode of “ Law & Order : Special Victims Unit , ” in which they played the parents of a transgender youngster killed in an accident after being bullied .
Luker was born and raised in Birmingham , Alabama , and received a bachelor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where she later was awarded an honorary doctorate .
Luker made her Broadway debut in 1988 in “ The Phantom of the Opera ” first as an understudy to Sarah Brightman and then playing Christine opposite the legendary Michael Crawford .
“ I ’ ll never forget it .
It was an out-of-body experience .
He was so kind , though , and I ’ ll never forget that , ” she told Playbill in 2016 .
She had Broadway roles in “ The Sound of Music ” and as the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was a replacement in “ Nine ” in 2003 opposite Antonio Banderas , “ Fun Home ” in 2016 and in “ Rodgers + Hammerstein ’ s Cinderella ” in 2013-14 .
Her albums include “ Greenwich Time , ” “ Leaving Home , ” “ Anything Goes : Rebecca Luker Sings Cole Porter ” and “ I Got Love : Songs of Jerome Kern , ” featuring 14 classics ranging from “ Bill/Can ’ t Help Loving That Man ” to “ My Husband ’ s First Wife.
” She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors .
Her final stage role was playing a small-town minister ’ s narrow-minded wife in a 2019 Kennedy Center production of “ Footloose.
” Her last performance was in June in a Zoom benefit performance , “ At Home With Rebecca Luker.
” In addition to her husband , Luker is survived by two stepsons , Alex and Zach .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Soprano Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony-nominated actor who starred in some of the biggest Broadway hits of the past three decades, died Wednesday. She was 59.
Her death was announced by her husband, veteran Broadway actor Danny Burstein, who said in a statement, “[O]ur family is devastated. I have no words at this moment because I’m numb.” Luker went public in 2020 saying she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also called ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Luker was a best actress Tony nominee in 1995 playing Magnolia in “Showboat,” a best actress nominee in 2000 for playing Marian in “The Music Man” opposite Craig Bierko and a best featured actress nominee in 2007 as Winifred Banks in “Mary Poppins.”
Rebecca Luker was humble, loving and kind. So much so that you would sometimes forget her otherworldly talent, until she would sing, and her golden voice would wrap you in peace. She was an angel on earth, and now in Heaven. I will always love you, Becca. ✨ pic.twitter.com/yZ9sfunM5L — Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) December 23, 2020
Tributes flooded social media, including from Broadway stars like Laura Benanti, who called Luker “humble, loving and kind” with a “golden voice” that would “wrap you in peace.” Seth Rudetsky said it was “a great loss for Broadway and the world.”
My friend and one of the main reasons I wanted to be a soprano…. Her voice was soprano heaven. I love you, Rebecca. I know you’re no longer in pain and already singing your heart out up there ? pic.twitter.com/bEqoSbcIsS — Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) December 23, 2020
Kristin Chenoweth tweeted that Luker was “one of the main reasons I wanted to be a soprano” and Bernadette Peters called her “one of the most beautiful voices on Broadway and a lovely person.”
Luker was known for staying with shows for extended runs. “Yes, I’m the queen of long runs,” she told the Connecticut Post in 2011. “I don’t know if I’m lucky or if it’s a curse. But it’s just how things have happened for me and it is mostly a good thing.”
In 2013 she appeared in an off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Passion.” In addition to many stage credits, Luker appeared on TV in “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Good Wife” and in the 2012 film “Not Fade Away.” Her other off-Broadway credits include “Death Takes a Holiday,” “Indian Blood” and “The Vagina Monologues.”
Broadway stars Stephanie J. Block called Luker an “angel-faced and angel-spirited” and LaChanze took to Twitter to call Luker’s death “a huge loss for the American theater.” Tony-winner Michael Cerveris said: “There was no one more humble, more unexpectedly funny or more glorious when she sang.”
Luker and her husband starred in an episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” in which they played the parents of a transgender youngster killed in an accident after being bullied.
Luker was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and received a bachelor’s in music from the University of Montevallo, where she later was awarded an honorary doctorate.
Luker made her Broadway debut in 1988 in “The Phantom of the Opera” first as an understudy to Sarah Brightman and then playing Christine opposite the legendary Michael Crawford. “I’ll never forget it. It was an out-of-body experience. He was so kind, though, and I’ll never forget that,” she told Playbill in 2016.
She had Broadway roles in “The Sound of Music” and as the original Lily in “The Secret Garden.” She was a replacement in “Nine” in 2003 opposite Antonio Banderas, “Fun Home” in 2016 and in “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” in 2013-14.
Her albums include “Greenwich Time,” “Leaving Home,” “Anything Goes: Rebecca Luker Sings Cole Porter” and “I Got Love: Songs of Jerome Kern,” featuring 14 classics ranging from “Bill/Can’t Help Loving That Man” to “My Husband’s First Wife.” She also paid tribute to the legendary Barbara Cook at the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors.
Her final stage role was playing a small-town minister’s narrow-minded wife in a 2019 Kennedy Center production of “Footloose.” Her last performance was in June in a Zoom benefit performance, “At Home With Rebecca Luker.”
In addition to her husband, Luker is survived by two stepsons, Alex and Zach.
The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--Rand Paul Releases Annual ‘Festivus Report’ Airing His Grievances of Excess Government Spending

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul released his annual “ Festivus Report 2020 ” on wasteful government spending Tuesday , the same day President Donald Trump threatened to torpedo the coronavirus relief bill .
Festivus is a secular holiday that involves expressing one ’ s complaints from the year and engaging in feats of strength .
The idea for Festivus , or “ Festival for the Rest of Us , ” originated from television writer Daniel O ’ Keefe .
The celebration of Festivus has since grown wildly popular after its appearance in a “ Seinfeld ” episode Keefe collaborated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festivus tradition of airing grievances in a tweet Wednesday morning .
“ I ’ ve got a lot of problems with you people and now you ’ re gon na hear about them !
# Festivus , ” the libertarian-leaning Republican said , quoting “ Seinfeld ” character Frank Costanza .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo Paul ’ s annual “ Festivus Report ” coincides with outrage over the 5,593-page COVID relief and federal spending bill , which passed both the House and Senate this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t even take into account the many questionable expenditures included in the relief legislation .
The Kentucky senator outlined in his grievance report the government ’ s shamefully wasteful spending , an amount he said totaled over $ 54 billion .
Paul ’ s mere 139-page “ Festivus Report ” features several highlights of the most useless spending of 2020 .
The senator reported that there was $ 1.5 million allocated for a National Science Foundation study involving lizards walking on a treadmill ; $ 2 million to the National Institutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tubs have on lowering stress ; $ 5 million to the Fish and Wildlife Service , which reportedly has a propensity for spending government funding on yacht subsidies ; and $ 174 million toward finding lost drones in Afghanistan .
Unfortunately , the full list is far longer and includes items that would be sure to make any deficit hawk ’ s head spin .
Although this report can largely be viewed as humorous , it certainly carries an important message .
RELATED : 'It 's Like Wearing Your Underwear ' on Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Interview When there seem to be so many significant issues plaguing America in 2020 , from the coronavirus pandemic to hunger to homelessness , why is the government putting so much money toward meaningless studies and foreign aid ?
Paul ’ s report is perfectly timed , as many Americans are furious about the coronavirus relief legalization approved by Congress earlier this week .
Trump released a video statement on his Twitter account on Tuesday , expressing his firm disapproval of the bill .
The president called for Congress to raise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as opposed to the current $ 600 , as well as take out the many futile proposals tucked inside the legislation .
“ It really is a disgrace , ” Trump said in the video .
“ It ’ s called the COVID relief bill , but has almost nothing to do with COVID.
” It remains to be seen whether Congress will attempt to revise the bill , however , there has been huge bipartisan support for doing so to provide more federal aid to Americans struggling during the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of the billions in random government pet projects would they re-disperse ?
There is one thing we know — if the federal government ever does manage to cut back on spending , it would certainly be a Festivus miracle .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul released his annual “Festivus Report 2020” on wasteful government spending Tuesday, the same day President Donald Trump threatened to torpedo the coronavirus relief bill.
Festivus is a secular holiday that involves expressing one’s complaints from the year and engaging in feats of strength. The idea for Festivus, or “Festival for the Rest of Us,” originated from television writer Daniel O’Keefe.
The celebration of Festivus has since grown wildly popular after its appearance in a “Seinfeld” episode Keefe collaborated on in 1997.
Paul nodded to the Festivus tradition of airing grievances in a tweet Wednesday morning.
“I’ve got a lot of problems with you people and now you’re gonna hear about them! #Festivus,” the libertarian-leaning Republican said, quoting “Seinfeld” character Frank Costanza.
I’ve got a lot of problems with you people and now you’re gonna hear about them! #Festivus pic.twitter.com/hn5V6txXOk — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 23, 2020
Paul’s annual “Festivus Report” coincides with outrage over the 5,593-page COVID relief and federal spending bill, which passed both the House and Senate this week, though the “Festivus Report” didn’t even take into account the many questionable expenditures included in the relief legislation.
The Kentucky senator outlined in his grievance report the government’s shamefully wasteful spending, an amount he said totaled over $54 billion.
Tis’ the season for the 2020 Festivus Report…..totaling over $54 billion in government waste. https://t.co/BU1CjiZdgS pic.twitter.com/5W2pOvPLUw — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 22, 2020
Paul’s mere 139-page “Festivus Report” features several highlights of the most useless spending of 2020.
The senator reported that there was $1.5 million allocated for a National Science Foundation study involving lizards walking on a treadmill; $2 million to the National Institutes of Health to test the impact hot tubs have on lowering stress; $5 million to the Fish and Wildlife Service, which reportedly has a propensity for spending government funding on yacht subsidies; and $174 million toward finding lost drones in Afghanistan.
Unfortunately, the full list is far longer and includes items that would be sure to make any deficit hawk’s head spin.
Although this report can largely be viewed as humorous, it certainly carries an important message.
When there seem to be so many significant issues plaguing America in 2020, from the coronavirus pandemic to hunger to homelessness, why is the government putting so much money toward meaningless studies and foreign aid?
Paul’s report is perfectly timed, as many Americans are furious about the coronavirus relief legalization approved by Congress earlier this week.
Trump released a video statement on his Twitter account on Tuesday, expressing his firm disapproval of the bill.
Should the federal government cut back on spending? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 98% (50 Votes) No: 2% (1 Votes)
The president called for Congress to raise the stimulus amount to $2,000 per individual, as opposed to the current $600, as well as take out the many futile proposals tucked inside the legislation.
“It really is a disgrace,” Trump said in the video. “It’s called the COVID relief bill, but has almost nothing to do with COVID.”
It remains to be seen whether Congress will attempt to revise the bill, however, there has been huge bipartisan support for doing so to provide more federal aid to Americans struggling during the pandemic. The real question is this: How much of the billions in random government pet projects would they re-disperse?
There is one thing we know — if the federal government ever does manage to cut back on spending, it would certainly be a Festivus miracle.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--A Detroit Election Official Was Forced Into Hiding After Refusing To Certify Election Results

One of two GOP election officials in Michigan who temporarily blocked certifying the voting results in Wayne County last month said he had to go into hiding after daring to publicly question what he viewed as voting irregularities in Detroit .
Much has been made of claims of fraud and irregularities following this year ’ s contested presidential election .
A flood of mail-in ballots , accusations that voting machine software flipped votes and refusals to embrace transparency from Democrats have made a mess of the election in a number of key swing states .
William Hartmann and his fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against certifying the election results in the state ’ s most populous county two weeks after the election , citing irregularities .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo Palmer and Hartmann apparently saw issues that were much more than anecdotal .
The four-person Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked at 2-2 along party lines on Nov. 17 , leading to the two Republicans receiving public belittling and what could be considered threats .
Here is just one sample of the public bruising Palmer received : “ Palmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of balance , meaning that absentee ballot books did not match the number of ballots cast , ” Politico reported last month .
Palmer and Hartmann issued a statement about their decision to vote against certification .
“ We deserve better — but more importantly , the American people deserve better — than to be forced to accept an outcome achieved through intimidation , deception , and threats of violence , ” Hartmann and Palmer said in a joint statement .
“ Wayne County voters need to have full confidence in this process.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ later backpedaling .
They said they were threatened for their decision .
Their votes to certify stood , though .
Now , according to Hartmann , his life has been turned upside down .
He told The Epoch Times that after the decision to block certification , he was left “ scared ” and went underground .
“ [ The police ] actually had people stationed outside in different locations , watching , in case anything happened .
They were there for three or four days , ” he told the outlet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going outside for a week , added , “ I was afraid that somebody might recognize me when I was out and want to beat me up .
… The news media went to my house and filmed the front of my house and my address .
“ And then my website was doxxed .
And I got over 1,500 hate emails .
And you got to then throw social media on top of that.
” Hartmann also said he was told to “ burn in hell ” numerous times , but didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Still , he had a friend go to his house and gather some things for him while he stayed away from home .
“ [ The friend ] arranged with the local police department to have an unmarked van and a couple police cars go to my house .
I gave him the key and I stayed in a remote location and we communicated using FaceTime … and I told them what to get , ” he said .
“ So they did that .
And then , the police cars sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And then the other van — they had taken the license plates off just so that they couldn ’ t be tracked down — and that drove different ways till they got to where I was .
And then I got all my stuff and I drove back to where I was staying.
” Hartmann said he is back home now , but is still attempting to reconcile the election results which sent him into hiding after he couldn ’ t in good conscience vote to certify them .
Those results still don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He would still like answers to why , as the Epoch Times reported , “ 71 percent of Detroit ’ s Absent Voter Counting Boards didn ’ t balance between the machine count and the paper ballot count , and no explanation was provided as to why.
” For those who have contended that Democrats have turned the country into a gangland war zone and now a banana republic , the story of Hartmann ’ s recent ordeal bolsters their argument .
Radical leftists apparently feel emboldened enough to burn and pillage without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop some of those same people from taking the violence to another level ?
It only makes sense that Hartmann would feel frightened after witnessing the antics of out-of-control leftists all year , which have been frighteningly un-American .
It ’ s a sad day when an American citizen and a public servant feels he must go into hiding after questioning the results of a questionable election .
As for Palmer , Hartmann ’ s fellow GOP canvasser , she apparently hasn ’ t had an easy time either since first voting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Justice Department , without identifying Palmer , announced Wednesday a New Hampshire woman named Katelyn Jones had been charged with threatening a female member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers .
MLive quickly reported it had confirmed that the female victim is Palmer .
“ According to the affidavit , on November 18 , 2020 , Jones is alleged to have knowingly and willfully transmitted communications containing threats to injure [ adult victim 1 ] and her family due to actions AV-1 took in her official capacity at Chair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the DOJ wrote in a media release .
“ The affidavit describes a series of threatening text messages that were sent from a phone alleged to be associated with Jones to AV-1 ’ s phone .
In those texts Jones called AV-1 a racist and a terrorist and used graphic and profane language .
It is also alleged that Jones sent AV-1 two graphic photographs of a bloody , naked , mutilated , dead woman lying on the ground .
Immediately following , Jones sent AV-1 a photograph of AV-1 ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats on her Instagram account.
” In more sane times , people such as Hartmann and Palmer might have been viewed as patriotic whistleblowers , and their concerns would have been given a platform .
But these are not sane times .
Wayne County ’ s two GOP canvassers spoke out against what they saw as potential as a compromised election , and they ’ ve both been sent a very clear message .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

One of two GOP election officials in Michigan who temporarily blocked certifying the voting results in Wayne County last month said he had to go into hiding after daring to publicly question what he viewed as voting irregularities in Detroit.
Much has been made of claims of fraud and irregularities following this year’s contested presidential election. A flood of mail-in ballots, accusations that voting machine software flipped votes and refusals to embrace transparency from Democrats have made a mess of the election in a number of key swing states.
William Hartmann and his fellow Wayne County Republican canvasser Monica Palmer voted against certifying the election results in the state’s most populous county two weeks after the election, citing irregularities.
The scene at Detroit’s absentee ballot counting center is growing more heated. The windows now being covered up. Allegations of violations. Sec. of State says she welcomes challenges. pic.twitter.com/oUL4A0h3Ku — Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) November 4, 2020
Palmer and Hartmann apparently saw issues that were much more than anecdotal.
The four-person Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked at 2-2 along party lines on Nov. 17, leading to the two Republicans receiving public belittling and what could be considered threats.
Here is just one sample of the public bruising Palmer received:
MICHIGAN.? WATCH as Democrat State Rep-Elect Abraham Aiyash threatens the children of Wayne County Board of Canvassers member Monica Palmer. “I want you to think about what this means for your kids, who probably go to [redacted]”… *CHILLING*? pic.twitter.com/uX3SRxct6a — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 18, 2020
“Palmer complained that certain Detroit precincts were out of balance, meaning that absentee ballot books did not match the number of ballots cast,” Politico reported last month.
Palmer and Hartmann issued a statement about their decision to vote against certification.
“We deserve better — but more importantly, the American people deserve better — than to be forced to accept an outcome achieved through intimidation, deception, and threats of violence,” Hartmann and Palmer said in a joint statement. “Wayne County voters need to have full confidence in this process.”
Both eventually voted to certify before later backpedaling. They said they were threatened for their decision. Their votes to certify stood, though.
Now, according to Hartmann, his life has been turned upside down. He told The Epoch Times that after the decision to block certification, he was left “scared” and went underground.
“[The police] actually had people stationed outside in different locations, watching, in case anything happened. They were there for three or four days,” he told the outlet.
Hartmann, who said he refrained from going outside for a week, added, “I was afraid that somebody might recognize me when I was out and want to beat me up. … The news media went to my house and filmed the front of my house and my address.
“And then my website was doxxed. And I got over 1,500 hate emails. And you got to then throw social media on top of that.”
Do you believe there is any hope of unifying the country? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 20% (192 Votes) No: 80% (771 Votes)
Hartmann also said he was told to “burn in hell” numerous times, but didn’t receive any specific threats. Still, he had a friend go to his house and gather some things for him while he stayed away from home.
“[The friend] arranged with the local police department to have an unmarked van and a couple police cars go to my house. I gave him the key and I stayed in a remote location and we communicated using FaceTime … and I told them what to get,” he said.
“So they did that. And then, the police cars sort of blocked in the news media vans. And then the other van — they had taken the license plates off just so that they couldn’t be tracked down — and that drove different ways till they got to where I was. And then I got all my stuff and I drove back to where I was staying.”
Hartmann said he is back home now, but is still attempting to reconcile the election results which sent him into hiding after he couldn’t in good conscience vote to certify them. Those results still don’t make sense to him.
He would still like answers to why, as the Epoch Times reported, “71 percent of Detroit’s Absent Voter Counting Boards didn’t balance between the machine count and the paper ballot count, and no explanation was provided as to why.”
For those who have contended that Democrats have turned the country into a gangland war zone and now a banana republic, the story of Hartmann’s recent ordeal bolsters their argument. Radical leftists apparently feel emboldened enough to burn and pillage without fear of consequence, so what would stop some of those same people from taking the violence to another level?
It only makes sense that Hartmann would feel frightened after witnessing the antics of out-of-control leftists all year, which have been frighteningly un-American. It’s a sad day when an American citizen and a public servant feels he must go into hiding after questioning the results of a questionable election.
As for Palmer, Hartmann’s fellow GOP canvasser, she apparently hasn’t had an easy time either since first voting to block certification of the Wayne County results.
The Justice Department, without identifying Palmer, announced Wednesday a New Hampshire woman named Katelyn Jones had been charged with threatening a female member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.
WOMAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS AGAINST CHAIR OF WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASERS https://t.co/cXlUBQeydR — U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider (@USAO_MIE) December 23, 2020
MLive quickly reported it had confirmed that the female victim is Palmer.
“According to the affidavit, on November 18, 2020, Jones is alleged to have knowingly and willfully transmitted communications containing threats to injure [adult victim 1] and her family due to actions AV-1 took in her official capacity at Chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvasers,” the DOJ wrote in a media release.
“The affidavit describes a series of threatening text messages that were sent from a phone alleged to be associated with Jones to AV-1’s phone. In those texts Jones called AV-1 a racist and a terrorist and used graphic and profane language. It is also alleged that Jones sent AV-1 two graphic photographs of a bloody, naked, mutilated, dead woman lying on the ground. Immediately following, Jones sent AV-1 a photograph of AV-1’s minor daughter. AV-1 also received similar threats on her Instagram account.”
In more sane times, people such as Hartmann and Palmer might have been viewed as patriotic whistleblowers, and their concerns would have been given a platform. But these are not sane times. Wayne County’s two GOP canvassers spoke out against what they saw as potential as a compromised election, and they’ve both been sent a very clear message.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--‘The Rock’ and John Krasinski Surprise Widower and His Two Children for Christmas

Many parents make sacrifices during this time of the year , doing their best to create the sort of Christmas they want their children to be able to enjoy .
Jay Abel is no different — and he was willing to give up something that he ’ d been working on for years .
With what he and his family have experienced — especially losing their wife and mother three years ago — he wanted to make sure this Christmas was everything his two children dreamed of .
Thanks to his selfless request and a few good men , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abel is a comic book collector , but money has become an issue .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo “ The last couple of Christmases have been kind of down a little bit , ” he said during the most recent holiday episode of John Krasinski ’ s web series , “ Some Good News.
” “ And with the COVID , it ’ s kind of hard to get a , you know , a part-time job , so I ’ m just trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting to get back to what could be described as norm , a better Christmas.
” Abel listed his collectible items on eBay and then asked for a little help getting the word out from someone he admired .
“ Hi Rock !
” he tweeted , tagging Dwayne Johnson .
“ I ’ m like your biggest fan !
So I could use your help please .
“ I ’ m trying to raise some money to be able to provide my children with a Christmas this year .
If it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Would you please consider retweeting this please .
Thank U.
” “ You ’ re this kind of dad and a retweet is all you want ?
” his hero tweeted in response .
“ I have a little bit more in mind for you .
Stay ready .
“ You ’ re a good man , Jay .
We need more like you .
~ Dwanta Claus.
” Dwanta Claus wasn ’ t the only one who wanted to help , which became clear when Abel was featured on SGD .
Krasinski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell his story and revealed that he had wanted to help Abel — but wasn ’ t able .
Initially , Krasinski tried to be covert about his intentions .
He created an eBay account to bid on the items — but because he did it moments before trying to drop some cash , his account was labeled fraudulent and he was barred from bidding after Abel thought the offer was from a scammer .
But not to worry , Krasinski and Johnson teamed up to make this Christmas unforgettable for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star of “ The Office ” brought Dwanta Claus on video , much to Abel ’ s joy .
Johnson first told Abel he would cover both kids ’ wish lists .
Then the actor , who plays the title character in the forthcoming DC Comics “ Black Adam ” movie , went above and beyond and promised to provide a trip for the family to the DC Universe in Southern California with swag , tours and one-of-a-kind memorabilia included .
“ You deserve it all , man .
… You represent so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going through the struggle this Christmas , ” Johnson said .
This year will certainly be a memorable one for the family , and all because a selfless father made a simple , heartfelt request .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Many parents make sacrifices during this time of the year, doing their best to create the sort of Christmas they want their children to be able to enjoy.
Jay Abel is no different — and he was willing to give up something that he’d been working on for years.
With what he and his family have experienced — especially losing their wife and mother three years ago — he wanted to make sure this Christmas was everything his two children dreamed of.
Thanks to his selfless request and a few good men, he’s getting that and more.
Abel is a comic book collector, but money has become an issue.
“The last couple of Christmases have been kind of down a little bit,” he said during the most recent holiday episode of John Krasinski’s web series, “Some Good News.”
“And with the COVID, it’s kind of hard to get a, you know, a part-time job, so I’m just trying to give my children, who are finally starting to get back to what could be described as norm, a better Christmas.”
Abel listed his collectible items on eBay and then asked for a little help getting the word out from someone he admired.
“Hi Rock!” he tweeted, tagging Dwayne Johnson. “I’m like your biggest fan! So I could use your help please.
“I’m trying to raise some money to be able to provide my children with a Christmas this year. If it’s not to much to ask, Would you please consider retweeting this please. Thank U.”
@TheRock Hi Rock! I’m like your biggest fan! So I could use your help please. I’m trying to raise some money to be able to provide my children with a Christmas this year. If it’s not to much to ask, Would you please consider retweeting this please. Thank Uhttps://t.co/X84mxELnQ1 — Jays Nerdy Life (@JaysNerdyLife) December 10, 2020
“You’re this kind of dad and a retweet is all you want?” his hero tweeted in response. “I have a little bit more in mind for you. Stay ready.
“You’re a good man, Jay. We need more like you. ~ Dwanta Claus.”
Dwanta Claus wasn’t the only one who wanted to help, which became clear when Abel was featured on SGD. Krasinski interviewed Abel, gave him a chance to tell his story and revealed that he had wanted to help Abel — but wasn’t able.
Initially, Krasinski tried to be covert about his intentions. He created an eBay account to bid on the items — but because he did it moments before trying to drop some cash, his account was labeled fraudulent and he was barred from bidding after Abel thought the offer was from a scammer.
But not to worry, Krasinski and Johnson teamed up to make this Christmas unforgettable for the father and his children. The former star of “The Office” brought Dwanta Claus on video, much to Abel’s joy.
Johnson first told Abel he would cover both kids’ wish lists. Then the actor, who plays the title character in the forthcoming DC Comics “Black Adam” movie, went above and beyond and promised to provide a trip for the family to the DC Universe in Southern California with swag, tours and one-of-a-kind memorabilia included.
Abel was speechless.
“You deserve it all, man. … You represent so many parents around the world who are going through the struggle this Christmas,” Johnson said.
This year will certainly be a memorable one for the family, and all because a selfless father made a simple, heartfelt request.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--China Is Building a Foothold Less Than 100 Miles from Continental US

For many , the problem of a rising China appears to be an issue for future generations .
After all , despite the meteoric rise of the communist giant ’ s economy , military and culture , the People ’ s Republic lacks the basic ability to project power and maintain a force abroad thanks to its second-rate navy .
Now , however , it seems that in the chaos of 2020 , China is not only rapidly increasing production of advanced arms but is actively working on an Atlantic Ocean foothold less than 100 miles from American shores .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense officials publicly expressed their plan to shore up military cooperation with islands in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea .
According to state-operated Xinhua News , Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe framed the expansion around America as part of China ’ s Belt and Road initiative .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo After scrambling the world order with a viral pandemic fueled by its lies , China is taking full advantage of distracted nations to further the interests of the People ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , China Merchants Port Holdings , through a joint venture with a French company , began to gobble up naval infrastructure around the globe .
Although the staked ports are spread all over the world , one is uncomfortably close to the continental United States .
According to shipping logistics network Atlas , CMPH ’ s joint venture gained a major foothold in ports in India , Ukraine , Singapore and Jamaica .
The Jamaican terminal , Kingston Freeport , sits less than 100 miles from the Florida coast .
Although CMPH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding securing ports around the world , the Chinese government ’ s habit of leaning on domestic companies for the furtherance of state interests means the Communist Party of China will now likely hold sway over several foreign terminals .
Where the communist regime can ’ t gain a foothold , it is putting in work to build up clout in nations surrounding the United States .
In Cuba , Chinese laborers worked alongside islanders beginning in 2017 to modernize a port on the socialist island , according to Xinhua News .
Financed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive undertaking would open the area for larger ships .
There ’ s no doubt China has been playing the long game by building up relationships with its Belt and Road program .
Through the initiative , Chinese loans have gone toward foreign construction projects and infrastructure repair around the world .
RELATED : 'Stimulus ' Bill Gives Americans $ 600 , Puts Aside $ 700 Million for Sudan and It Gets Worse When the loans can not be repaid , the ruling communist regime is more than happy to accept alternate payment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was unable to pay for projects financed by the Asian giant , it was forced to hand over a port to a Chinese company on a 99-year lease .
We can ’ t even expect our neighbors to the north to stand beside us against China , either .
Last year , Canadian officials approved winter training in North America for cadres of Chinese troops .
The training would have given insider knowledge on surviving harsh northern winters and navigating the terrain of continental America .
The training was canceled after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jinping and other ruling members of the Chinese Communist Party know that a foothold doesn ’ t have to be a fortified bunker bristling with guns .
When they economically encircle their enemies and turn neighboring countries against them , the need for military might takes a backseat .
The United States ’ ability to win a war with China already is uncertain .
Although the country is not able to put boots on the ground in America yet , its own coastline is assumed to be protected by batteries of ship-killing hypersonic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an effective countermeasure .
With the likely ascension of presumptive President-elect Joe Biden , we risk losing even the slim chance that we could contain an aggressively growing China .
Biden ’ s pro-China attitude , which paved the way for the global ascension of the massive country , would undoubtedly be exploited by communist leaders who are more than happy to meet with an “ old friend ” than with a hardliner such as President Donald Trump .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
@ @ @ @ @

For many, the problem of a rising China appears to be an issue for future generations.
After all, despite the meteoric rise of the communist giant’s economy, military and culture, the People’s Republic lacks the basic ability to project power and maintain a force abroad thanks to its second-rate navy.
Now, however, it seems that in the chaos of 2020, China is not only rapidly increasing production of advanced arms but is actively working on an Atlantic Ocean foothold less than 100 miles from American shores.
As far back as 2019, Chinese defense officials publicly expressed their plan to shore up military cooperation with islands in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
According to state-operated Xinhua News, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe framed the expansion around America as part of China’s Belt and Road initiative.
After scrambling the world order with a viral pandemic fueled by its lies, China is taking full advantage of distracted nations to further the interests of the People’s Republic.
Near the end of 2019, China Merchants Port Holdings, through a joint venture with a French company, began to gobble up naval infrastructure around the globe. Although the staked ports are spread all over the world, one is uncomfortably close to the continental United States.
According to shipping logistics network Atlas, CMPH’s joint venture gained a major foothold in ports in India, Ukraine, Singapore and Jamaica, the latter of which is roughly just 500 miles from the coast of Florida.
Although CMPH controls only 49 percent of the joint holding securing ports around the world, the Chinese government’s habit of leaning on domestic companies for the furtherance of state interests means the Communist Party of China will now likely hold sway over several foreign terminals.
In the Bahamas, the Chinese regime has been slowly building up a massive presence on the islands.
According to an April 2019 article in the Bahamian newspaper The Tribune, a container port project worth tens of millions of dollars in the city of Freeport, situated less than 100 miles from American shores in Florida, was undertaken in part by Hutchison Whampoa, a Hong Kong-based investment company.
China’s hold on the island appears to have grown with years of investment, and now the Bahamas are happy to join in with other Caribbean nations parroting Chinese propaganda. According to Chinese state-controlled Global Times, in May, the islands were among nine countries in the region to affirm the “one China” dogma.
Under the “one China” policy, Taiwan is not seen as an independent nation, but a wayward province of the communist mainland.
Where the communist regime can’t gain a foothold, it is putting in work to build up clout in nations surrounding the United States.
In Cuba, Chinese laborers worked alongside islanders beginning in 2017 to modernize a port on the socialist island, according to Xinhua News. Financed largely by a China-backed loan, the massive undertaking would open the area for larger ships.
There’s no doubt China has been playing the long game by building up relationships with its Belt and Road program. Through the initiative, Chinese loans have gone toward foreign construction projects and infrastructure repair around the world.
Should America allow Chinese interests to grow in the Caribbean? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 1% (55 Votes) No: 99% (4259 Votes)
When the loans cannot be repaid, the ruling communist regime is more than happy to accept alternate payment. In the case of Sri Lanka, which was unable to pay for projects financed by the Asian giant, it was forced to hand over a port to a Chinese company on a 99-year lease.
We can’t even expect our neighbors to the north to stand beside us against China, either.
Last year, Canadian officials approved winter training in North America for cadres of Chinese troops. The training would have given insider knowledge on surviving harsh northern winters and navigating the terrain of continental America.
The training was canceled after American defense officials intervened.
President Xi Jinping and other ruling members of the Chinese Communist Party know that a foothold doesn’t have to be a fortified bunker bristling with guns. When they economically encircle their enemies and turn neighboring countries against them, the need for military might takes a backseat.
The United States’ ability to win a war with China already is uncertain. Although the country is not able to put boots on the ground in America yet, its own coastline is assumed to be protected by batteries of ship-killing hypersonic missiles for which we simply do not have an effective countermeasure.
With the likely ascension of presumptive President-elect Joe Biden, we risk losing even the slim chance that we could contain an aggressively growing China.
Biden’s pro-China attitude, which paved the way for the global ascension of the massive country, would undoubtedly be exploited by communist leaders who are more than happy to meet with an “old friend” than with a hardliner such as President Donald Trump.
CORRECTION, Dec. 23, 2020: This article originally claimed that the Jamaican terminal of Kingston Freeport is less than 100 miles from the coast of Florida, when in reality the two locations are about 500 miles apart. However, the city of Freeport in the Bahamas is indeed less than 100 miles away from Florida, and is the site of a container port project worth tens of millions of dollars that was undertaken in part by Hutchison Whampoa, a Hong Kong-based investment company. We have updated this article to add these clarifications.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--Bodycam Video Shows Warnock Run-In with Police After Allegedly Hurting Wife

Democrats and their media lapdogs continue to run cover for accused left-wing wife abusers , as evidenced by the yawning lack of establishment media interest in the abuse charges leveled against Raphael Warnock , a U.S. Senate candidate from Georgia .
Imagine the media hysteria if Warnock were a Republican .
The story would likely have been plastered all over cable news for the past few months .
Warnock is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a January runoff election .
The race is being closely watched because it will help determine if the GOP retains control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In March , Warnock ’ s now-ex-wife , Ouleye Ndoye , told police that her husband had run over her foot with his car during a heated argument over their children .
Ndoye works for Atlanta ’ s Democratic Mayor , Keisha Lance Bottoms .
On Tuesday , Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired the police body camera video of the incident ’ s aftermath , where Warnock cavalierly dismissed Ndoye ’ s claims .
TRENDING : Pelosi Reveals Her Bizarre Plan To Get Trump Out of the White House : Report “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the officer asked , according to Fox , who released parts but not all of the footage .
Warnock appeared somewhat uncertain about whether he had committed the offense .
“ I don ’ t think so , ” he reportedly replied .
“ I do not think so.
” Warnock ’ s blasé demeanor is noteworthy because not only is he a candidate for political office , but he ’ s also a religious leader .
( Warnock has been the senior pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer that tensions had been escalating between him and his wife , who were in the process of getting divorced .
He then admitted that he attempted to drive away while Ndoye was trying to stop him .
“ I don ’ t want to get into a shoving match with her .
So I go back around , get back in the car , and I slowly start to move , like I ’ m going to move forward , ” he recounted , according to Fox .
“ Then she claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officer asked for Ndoye ’ s version of events , she reportedly said she and Warnock had argued because he refused to give his signature for a passport so she could take their children to West Africa to attend their grandfather ’ s funeral .
“ He ’ s like , ‘ Ouleye , close the door .
I ’ m leaving , ’ ” she reportedly told the officer .
“ And I was like , ‘ Just hear me out .
If your mom died and I had the kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let them go with you to the funeral ?
And he just starts backing the car up .
He wasn ’ t going fast , I ’ m not bleeding .
But I just can ’ t believe he ’ d run me over.
” When asked if she thought Warnock had intentionally tried to run over her foot , she reportedly said yes .
“ Obviously .
I was standing here , ” she recounted , according to Fox .
“ The door was open and I ’ m leaning into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car when I ’ m leaning into it ?
” Ndoye also indicated to the police officer that her husband is a “ great actor ” who only cares about his public image .
“ This man ’ s running for United States Senate , and all he cares about right now is his reputation , ” she explained .
“ I ’ ve been trying to be very quiet about the way that he is for the sake of my kids and his reputation.
” Ndoye added that she has tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer do so .
“ I ’ ve tried to keep the way that he acts under wraps for a long time , and today he crossed the line , ” she said .
“ So that is what is going on here .
And he ’ s a great actor .
He is phenomenal at putting on a really good show.
” Warnock was never charged with a crime , and medical officials said they found no visible signs of injury to Ndoye ’ s foot .
The couple divorced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in March , but has not been widely publicized despite the high-profile nature of the Georgia runoff race .
Warnock has recently come under fire from conservatives for his anti-military remarks .
Despite his divisive rhetoric , the Democratic Party has rallied around him , just like they do to other controversial Democrats .
This unity is a stark contrast to how the establishment GOP routinely turns on President Donald Trump , even though he ’ s currently the leader of the Republican Party .
All this is great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control all three branches of government and ensure one-party rule .
In 2018 , former Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison was accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend during their 2016 relationship .
Despite this and a separate allegation of abuse from another woman claiming to have had a relationship with him , Ellison was elected the attorney general of Minnesota .
Meanwhile , Joe Biden ’ s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development , Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio , once praised a domestic abuser who later pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Keep in mind that the hair-sniffing Biden claims to champion women , but is now proudly backing someone who vouched for a self-confessed wife-beating killer . )
It ’ s worth noting , of course , that Warnock is not accused of beating his wife , that no charges were filed in relation to the March incident and that first responders could not find visible signs of injury on her foot .
Still , Ndoye ’ s claims regarding alleged abuse and the true nature of Warnock ’ s character ought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media has proven time and time again , though , they ’ ll try to push it all under the rug because they care more about narratives than alleged victims .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Democrats and their media lapdogs continue to run cover for accused left-wing wife abusers, as evidenced by the yawning lack of establishment media interest in the abuse charges leveled against Raphael Warnock, a U.S. Senate candidate from Georgia.
Imagine the media hysteria if Warnock were a Republican. The story would likely have been plastered all over cable news for the past few months.
Warnock is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a January runoff election. The race is being closely watched because it will help determine if the GOP retains control of the upper chamber of Congress.
In March, Warnock’s now-ex-wife, Ouleye Ndoye, told police that her husband had run over her foot with his car during a heated argument over their children. Ndoye works for Atlanta’s Democratic Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms.
On Tuesday, Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired the police body camera video of the incident’s aftermath, where Warnock cavalierly dismissed Ndoye’s claims.
“Did you run over her foot?” the officer asked, according to Fox, who released parts but not all of the footage.
Warnock appeared somewhat uncertain about whether he had committed the offense.
“I don’t think so,” he reportedly replied. “I do not think so.”
Do you think the establishment media has a double standard when it comes to allegations of abuse made against Democrats? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (536 Votes) No: 1% (4 Votes)
Warnock’s blasé demeanor is noteworthy because not only is he a candidate for political office, but he’s also a religious leader. (Warnock has been the senior pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta since 2005.)
Warnock explained to the officer that tensions had been escalating between him and his wife, who were in the process of getting divorced. He then admitted that he attempted to drive away while Ndoye was trying to stop him.
“I don’t want to get into a shoving match with her. So I go back around, get back in the car, and I slowly start to move, like I’m going to move forward,” he recounted, according to Fox. “Then she claims I ran over her foot.”
When the officer asked for Ndoye’s version of events, she reportedly said she and Warnock had argued because he refused to give his signature for a passport so she could take their children to West Africa to attend their grandfather’s funeral.
“He’s like, ‘Ouleye, close the door. I’m leaving,’” she reportedly told the officer.
“And I was like, ‘Just hear me out. If your mom died and I had the kids, wouldn’t you want me to let them go with you to the funeral? And he just starts backing the car up. He wasn’t going fast, I’m not bleeding. But I just can’t believe he’d run me over.”
When asked if she thought Warnock had intentionally tried to run over her foot, she reportedly said yes.
“Obviously. I was standing here,” she recounted, according to Fox. “The door was open and I’m leaning into the car. How can you drive the car when I’m leaning into it?”
Ndoye also indicated to the police officer that her husband is a “great actor” who only cares about his public image.
“This man’s running for United States Senate, and all he cares about right now is his reputation,” she explained. “I’ve been trying to be very quiet about the way that he is for the sake of my kids and his reputation.”
Ndoye added that she has tried hard to stay silent, but can no longer do so.
“I’ve tried to keep the way that he acts under wraps for a long time, and today he crossed the line,” she said. “So that is what is going on here. And he’s a great actor. He is phenomenal at putting on a really good show.”
Warnock was never charged with a crime, and medical officials said they found no visible signs of injury to Ndoye’s foot. The couple divorced in May.
The incident was first reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in March, but has not been widely publicized despite the high-profile nature of the Georgia runoff race.
Warnock has recently come under fire from conservatives for his anti-military remarks.
Despite his divisive rhetoric, the Democratic Party has rallied around him, just like they do to other controversial Democrats.
This unity is a stark contrast to how the establishment GOP routinely turns on President Donald Trump, even though he’s currently the leader of the Republican Party. All this is great news for Democrats, who could soon control all three branches of government and ensure one-party rule.
In 2018, former Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison was accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend during their 2016 relationship. Despite this and a separate allegation of abuse from another woman claiming to have had a relationship with him, Ellison was elected the attorney general of Minnesota.
@JoeBiden
, since you are claiming to be the champion in #DomesticViolence, where were u when I broke my silence regarding the abusive relationship I experienced w/ Keith Ellison? — Karen Monahan (@KarenMonahan01) October 7, 2020
Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio, once praised a domestic abuser who later pleaded guilty to stabbing his ex-wife to death. (Keep in mind that the hair-sniffing Biden claims to champion women, but is now proudly backing someone who vouched for a self-confessed wife-beating killer.)
Breaking: Former judge Lance Mason has been sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility in connection with the death of his wife, Aisha Fraser, in 2018. @WEWS pic.twitter.com/5lEVYjkKuO — Jordan Vandenberge (@NEWSjordanv) September 12, 2019
It’s worth noting, of course, that Warnock is not accused of beating his wife, that no charges were filed in relation to the March incident and that first responders could not find visible signs of injury on her foot.
Still, Ndoye’s claims regarding alleged abuse and the true nature of Warnock’s character ought to be taken seriously.
As the establishment media has proven time and time again, though, they’ll try to push it all under the rug because they care more about narratives than alleged victims.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--Former WH COVID Adviser Shatters Pro-Lockdown Narrative with One Simple Question

This is the kind of doctor ’ s diagnosis Democrats dread .
Ten months into a coronavirus crisis Nancy Pelosi ’ s party and their mainstream media allies have whipped into a weapon aimed at destroying Donald Trump ’ s presidency , Dr. Scott Atlas , a former White House adviser on the pandemic , is laying out some badly needed truths for the American people .
And raising some painfully basic questions liberals who love locking down the economy simply can ’ t answer .
In a column published in The Wall Street Journal on Monday , Atlas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the coronavirus until November , outlined the basic symptoms of the political posturing that has plagued the country since the COVID-19 havoc began in earnest in March .
Panicked governments at the state and local level have destroyed their constituents ’ livelihoods with lockdowns with no equivalent payoff in public safety ; a hyperpoliticized , painfully dishonest mainstream media has served the public lies at a disgraceful level ; and both of those factors spell disaster for the future .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which means most Americans are unlikely to see it in full ( though Fox News did publish a summary story Tuesday ) .
But Americans don ’ t really need to read a commentary column to see what ’ s in front of their eyes .
“ America has been paralyzed by death and fear for nearly a year , and the politicization of the pandemic has made things worse by adding misinformation and vitriol to the mix .
With vaccines finally being administered , we should be entering a joyous phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rhetoric and media distortion , ” Atlas wrote in his opening sentence , statements not even a liberal who ’ s been awake in 2020 would question .
Where Atlas goes from there , however , is where no lockdown-addicted liberal is going to want to follow .
As any trip to a grocery store , gas station or airport on any given day will show , an overwhelming majority of Americans are at least acclimated to the idea of wearing masks to contain the coronavirus .
( A Gallup poll published Dec. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they wore masks in public , though far fewer do so at private gatherings . )
But as the same mainstream media that exhorts mask-wearing keeps reporting , coronavirus cases and deaths keep surging .
( The New York Times reported Wednesday that the national death toll attributed to COVID-19 has passed 323,000 ) .
Meanwhile , Democrat-governed states like California , New York and New Jersey are imposing economy-killing lockdowns on their populations with questionable benefits and demonstrably harmful effects .
“ Lockdown policies had baleful effects on local economies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread anyway , ” Atlas wrote .
“ If one advocates more lockdowns because of bad outcomes so far , why don ’ t the results of those lockdowns matter ?
” It ’ s a simple question , but the answer is the key to pretty much the whole treatment of the coronavirus crisis in the United States and in the mainstream media .
It ’ s simply that the response to the coronavirus in the U.S. has been driven more by politics than what Democrats worshipfully refer to as “ science.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , despite being hampered by a cancerous special counsel investigation of a hoax based on a lie , despite foes that openly branded themselves as a # Resistance force rather than an honorable , loyal opposition , and ginned up impeachment proceedings that were not even close to serious , and despite a relentless media that functioned as the communications wing of that same dishonorable # Resistance , the achievements of the Trump presidency had made the 45th president a shoo-in for re-election .
The pre-coronavirus economy was humming , bringing benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to care about .
In foreign policy , the country ’ s most virulent enemies in the form of the Islamic State group were destroyed .
Rivals like China and Russia was well as allies in Europe knew the American presidency was demanding relationships that benefitted America first .
So for Democrats and the mainstream media , the coronavirus was a political gift .
What was deadly for too many Americans was priceless as a tool to attack Trump when the best candidate Democrats could muster was Joe Biden , a doddering , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ era , with a running mate in Sen. Kamala Harris who is so unacceptable she couldn ’ t even get Democrats to support her in the primary season .
And with the main political objective of hurting Trump established , the actual effectiveness of any supposedly anti-coronavirus measures sank to near irrelevancy .
Clearly , that hasn ’ t changed .
The very real harm of lockdowns is all but ignored by liberals and media figures who advocate them .
“ In this season when respiratory virus illnesses become more common and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states are turning to more severe restrictions on businesses and outdoor activities .
Yet empirical data from the U.S. , Europe and Japan show that lockdowns don ’ t eliminate the virus and don ’ t stop the virus from spreading .
They do , however , create extremely harmful health and social problems beyond a dramatic drop in learning , including a tripling of reported depression , skyrocketing suicidal ideation , unreported child abuse , skipped visits for cancer and other medical care.
” And all of this is at least passively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tank for the Democratic Party : “ The media has done its best to misinform the public with political attacks about who is to blame for this pain and misery even as it diminishes the great achievement of the new vaccines .
The decline of objectivity in journalism has been evident for years .
Now we see that even respected scientific journals , which are supposed to vet and publish the best objective research , have been contaminated by politics .
Social media has become the arbiter of allowable discussion , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ideas necessary to uncover scientific truths.
” None of that bodes well for the health of the country in the future – physically or politically .
“ It is not at all clear that American society with its cherished freedoms will survive , regardless of our success in defeating the pandemic threat , ” Atlas concluded .
The main point of the Atlas piece was defending the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic – a defense that ’ s sorely needed thanks to the very political and media conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of an attack than a defense – an attack on the political and professional dishonesty of American Democrats and their pet journalists whose calling is supposed to be portraying reality to their countrymen so they can make the informed decisions necessary for a self-governing people .
And the piece raises serious questions .
Without taking a position on whether masks actually help or are yet another governmental overreach to infringe on individual freedom , it ’ s not irrational to ask why , if constant masking really was the answer , does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one too many times that the problem would be that much worse if masks were not used isn ’ t satisfactory .
The same line of reasoning can “ prove ” that not breaking the mirror has avoided untold years of bad luck in seven-year increments .
It also doesn ’ t address why the official line on masks has been far from consistent , and why mask advocates aren ’ t above being deliberately misleading about how effective they actually are .
It ’ s also not irrational to ask , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why has the pandemic not abated where those lockdowns are in place ?
And why are some states severely locked down , like California , while others , like Florida , impose minimal or no restrictions with less-than-amazing differences between the two ?
Florida has a population of about 22 million , about half California ’ s .
As of this week , it had about 1.2 million coronavirus cases , according to WTVJ-TV , while California had just under 2 million cases as of Tuesday , KTLA-TV reported .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relative to the populations , but given the differences in the severity of their responses , California should be Shangri-La when it comes to the coronavirus .
Florida should be a basket case .
As a professional physician , Atlas summed up the symptoms the country is experiencing now , and the diagnosis isn ’ t good – not for Democrats , their allies in the news business or the nation as a whole .
For the country , the truth could be the cure .
For Democrats and the mainstream media , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

This is the kind of doctor’s diagnosis Democrats dread.
Ten months into a coronavirus crisis Nancy Pelosi’s party and their mainstream media allies have whipped into a weapon aimed at destroying Donald Trump’s presidency, Dr. Scott Atlas, a former White House adviser on the pandemic, is laying out some badly needed truths for the American people.
And raising some painfully basic questions liberals who love locking down the economy simply can’t answer.
In a column published in The Wall Street Journal on Monday, Atlas, who served as a Trump special adviser on the coronavirus until November, outlined the basic symptoms of the political posturing that has plagued the country since the COVID-19 havoc began in earnest in March.
Panicked governments at the state and local level have destroyed their constituents’ livelihoods with lockdowns with no equivalent payoff in public safety; a hyperpoliticized, painfully dishonest mainstream media has served the public lies at a disgraceful level; and both of those factors spell disaster for the future.
The Atlas column is behind a paywall, which means most Americans are unlikely to see it in full (though Fox News did publish a summary story Tuesday). But Americans don’t really need to read a commentary column to see what’s in front of their eyes.
“America has been paralyzed by death and fear for nearly a year, and the politicization of the pandemic has made things worse by adding misinformation and vitriol to the mix. With vaccines finally being administered, we should be entering a joyous phase. Instead we endure still more inflammatory rhetoric and media distortion,” Atlas wrote in his opening sentence, statements not even a liberal who’s been awake in 2020 would question.
Where Atlas goes from there, however, is where no lockdown-addicted liberal is going to want to follow.
As any trip to a grocery store, gas station or airport on any given day will show, an overwhelming majority of Americans are at least acclimated to the idea of wearing masks to contain the coronavirus. (A Gallup poll published Dec. 14 showed almost 90 percent of respondents said they wore masks in public, though far fewer do so at private gatherings.)
Do you agree with Atlas? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (1547 Votes) No: 1% (23 Votes)
But as the same mainstream media that exhorts mask-wearing keeps reporting, coronavirus cases and deaths keep surging. (The New York Times reported Wednesday that the national death toll attributed to COVID-19 has passed 323,000).
Meanwhile, Democrat-governed states like California, New York and New Jersey are imposing economy-killing lockdowns on their populations with questionable benefits and demonstrably harmful effects.
“Lockdown policies had baleful effects on local economies, families and children, and the virus spread anyway,” Atlas wrote. “If one advocates more lockdowns because of bad outcomes so far, why don’t the results of those lockdowns matter?”
It’s a simple question, but the answer is the key to pretty much the whole treatment of the coronavirus crisis in the United States and in the mainstream media. It’s simply that the response to the coronavirus in the U.S. has been driven more by politics than what Democrats worshipfully refer to as “science.”
The reality coming into 2020 was that, despite being hampered by a cancerous special counsel investigation of a hoax based on a lie, despite foes that openly branded themselves as a #Resistance force rather than an honorable, loyal opposition, and ginned up impeachment proceedings that were not even close to serious, and despite a relentless media that functioned as the communications wing of that same dishonorable #Resistance, the achievements of the Trump presidency had made the 45th president a shoo-in for re-election.
The pre-coronavirus economy was humming, bringing benefits particularly to the minority groups Democrats claim to care about. In foreign policy, the country’s most virulent enemies in the form of the Islamic State group were destroyed. Rivals like China and Russia was well as allies in Europe knew the American presidency was demanding relationships that benefitted America first.
So for Democrats and the mainstream media, the coronavirus was a political gift. What was deadly for too many Americans was priceless as a tool to attack Trump when the best candidate Democrats could muster was Joe Biden, a doddering, almost certainly corrupt relic of the Obama era, with a running mate in Sen. Kamala Harris who is so unacceptable she couldn’t even get Democrats to support her in the primary season.
And with the main political objective of hurting Trump established, the actual effectiveness of any supposedly anti-coronavirus measures sank to near irrelevancy. Clearly, that hasn’t changed.
The very real harm of lockdowns is all but ignored by liberals and media figures who advocate them.
As Atlas wrote:
“In this season when respiratory virus illnesses become more common and people move indoors to keep warm, many states are turning to more severe restrictions on businesses and outdoor activities. Yet empirical data from the U.S., Europe and Japan show that lockdowns don’t eliminate the virus and don’t stop the virus from spreading. They do, however, create extremely harmful health and social problems beyond a dramatic drop in learning, including a tripling of reported depression, skyrocketing suicidal ideation, unreported child abuse, skipped visits for cancer and other medical care.”
And all of this is at least passively abetted by a mainstream media thoroughly in the tank for the Democratic Party:
“The media has done its best to misinform the public with political attacks about who is to blame for this pain and misery even as it diminishes the great achievement of the new vaccines. The decline of objectivity in journalism has been evident for years. Now we see that even respected scientific journals, which are supposed to vet and publish the best objective research, have been contaminated by politics. Social media has become the arbiter of allowable discussion, while universities intimidate and suppress the free exchange of ideas necessary to uncover scientific truths.”
None of that bodes well for the health of the country in the future – physically or politically.
“It is not at all clear that American society with its cherished freedoms will survive, regardless of our success in defeating the pandemic threat,” Atlas concluded.
The main point of the Atlas piece was defending the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic – a defense that’s sorely needed thanks to the very political and media conditions he outlines.
But it’s more of an attack than a defense – an attack on the political and professional dishonesty of American Democrats and their pet journalists whose calling is supposed to be portraying reality to their countrymen so they can make the informed decisions necessary for a self-governing people.
And the piece raises serious questions.
Without taking a position on whether masks actually help or are yet another governmental overreach to infringe on individual freedom, it’s not irrational to ask why, if constant masking really was the answer, does the coronavirus keep spreading?
Being told one too many times that the problem would be that much worse if masks were not used isn’t satisfactory. The same line of reasoning can “prove” that not breaking the mirror has avoided untold years of bad luck in seven-year increments. It also doesn’t address why the official line on masks has been far from consistent, and why mask advocates aren’t above being deliberately misleading about how effective they actually are.
It’s also not irrational to ask, if economically devastating state-imposed lockdowns were the answer, why has the pandemic not abated where those lockdowns are in place? And why are some states severely locked down, like California, while others, like Florida, impose minimal or no restrictions with less-than-amazing differences between the two?
Florida has a population of about 22 million, about half California’s. As of this week, it had about 1.2 million coronavirus cases, according to WTVJ-TV, while California had just under 2 million cases as of Tuesday, KTLA-TV reported. So, Florida’s case number is higher relative to the populations, but given the differences in the severity of their responses, California should be Shangri-La when it comes to the coronavirus. Florida should be a basket case.
(Meanwhile, in a Wednesday coronavirus update, The New York Times had both states in the category of “where new cases are higher and staying high.” So, really, what gives?)
As a professional physician, Atlas summed up the symptoms the country is experiencing now, and the diagnosis isn’t good – not for Democrats, their allies in the news business or the nation as a whole.
For the country, the truth could be the cure. For Democrats and the mainstream media, though, it should be deadly.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


Stage Left

For more A.F .
Branco cartoons , go to WesternJournal.com/cartoons .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all @ @ @ @ @ our editorial standards .

Bradley Cooper's latest role has not gone down well with everyone, particularly with regard to his use of a prosthetic nose.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--20 Golden Retrievers Saved from Slaughter in China

While 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for many of us , Christmas 2020 is looking like the best yet for 20 pups and their new forever families .
About six months ago , a rescue in China contacted the Golden Rescue South Florida asking for help placing some dogs .
A number of groups worked together to fly the rescues halfway across the world and into the arms of their new owners just in time for the holidays .
It ’ s a double win for the goldens , who likely would have met a grisly end if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cases , they were given up , abused , mistreated or neglect , ” the rescue told WOFL-TV .
“ It would have been likely that they would have ended up slaughtered if not for the rescue in China.
” But the going was not easy , and as the time drew closer for the dogs to meet their people , the rescue encountered some turbulence .
TRENDING : Pelosi Reveals Her Bizarre Plan To Get Trump Out of the White House : Report “ Very stressful , ” rescue coordinator Kristine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to WSVN-TV .
“ We had an over 40-hour delay .
The dogs were supposed to arrive Friday at 4:30 p.m. , and unfortunately , their flight had a mechanical issue , so they were delayed .
“ With the help of the Taiwan [ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ] , PETA , the China rescue that we ’ ve been working with , TCA , another organization in Chicago , we all came together , and the dogs were fed , and they were given water and constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their facility.
” Thankfully , despite the travel issues , the dogs arrived in good condition , and the rescue had vet techs ready to meet them at the airport to assess them as well as a volunteer to handle each dog .
“ We had a 24/7 medical clinic prepared to take them , ” a review post from Monday read .
“ NOT NEEDED !
The dogs were in remarkable shape !
Once we finally got customs clearance .
Volunteers were on the bay cutting ropes and ties to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed !
“ Now picture 20 dogs in their crates for almost 5 days !
They were covered in their own waste .
The smell was incredible !
But our volunteers jumped in and helped bathe each dog at the one spigot that was there .
Backs hurt , knees were sore…but all the dogs were clean when they left for their new homes .
“ Last , but most definitely NOT LEAST the 20 heavy and cumbersome crates has to be broken down and CLEANED !
!
!
Bet you can picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each crate had a red felt cloth glued to the bottom !
!
!
Our volunteers were beyond amazing.
” But the end result , a parade of happy dogs looking forward to their new lives , was a sight to behold .
RELATED : Two Dogs Found Trapped Underwater Inside Septic Tank , Woman Rushes To Save Them “ After all they ’ d been through…out they came as Goldens are , ” the post continued .
“ Joyful , tags wagging…kisses given .
OMG what a joy to see !
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undertaking !
” Photos and video from the event show happy , waggy goldens embracing their freedom with enthusiasm .
“ This is the happiest day in 2020 for me , ” tearful new owner Katie Brown said .
“ The fact that we ’ ve been waiting so long for these dogs to arrive , it ’ s been such a long journey , and to have her here , it means everything .
It truly is making our year.
” “ We can ’ t thank you enough for making this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the rescue ’ s post .
“ We didn ’ t know what to expect but he was affectionate and playful from the very second we met .
Grateful to have him in our family !
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

While 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for many of us, Christmas 2020 is looking like the best yet for 20 pups and their new forever families.
About six months ago, a rescue in China contacted the Golden Rescue South Florida asking for help placing some dogs. A number of groups worked together to fly the rescues halfway across the world and into the arms of their new owners just in time for the holidays.
It’s a double win for the goldens, who likely would have met a grisly end if they had not been rescued.
“In some cases, they were given up, abused, mistreated or neglect,” the rescue told WOFL-TV. “It would have been likely that they would have ended up slaughtered if not for the rescue in China.”
But the going was not easy, and as the time drew closer for the dogs to meet their people, the rescue encountered some turbulence.
“Very stressful,” rescue coordinator Kristine Menerva said of the trip, according to WSVN-TV. “We had an over 40-hour delay. The dogs were supposed to arrive Friday at 4:30 p.m., and unfortunately, their flight had a mechanical issue, so they were delayed.
“With the help of the Taiwan [Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals], PETA, the China rescue that we’ve been working with, TCA, another organization in Chicago, we all came together, and the dogs were fed, and they were given water and constantly 24-hour care while they were held up in their facility.”
Thankfully, despite the travel issues, the dogs arrived in good condition, and the rescue had vet techs ready to meet them at the airport to assess them as well as a volunteer to handle each dog.
“We had a 24/7 medical clinic prepared to take them,” a review post from Monday read. “NOT NEEDED! The dogs were in remarkable shape! Once we finally got customs clearance. Volunteers were on the bay cutting ropes and ties to get the dogs out of their crates…in warp speed!
“Now picture 20 dogs in their crates for almost 5 days! They were covered in their own waste. The smell was incredible! But our volunteers jumped in and helped bathe each dog at the one spigot that was there. Backs hurt, knees were sore…but all the dogs were clean when they left for their new homes.
“Last, but most definitely NOT LEAST the 20 heavy and cumbersome crates has to be broken down and CLEANED!!! Bet you can picture what those looked like. ESPECIALLY since each crate had a red felt cloth glued to the bottom!!! Our volunteers were beyond amazing.”
But the end result, a parade of happy dogs looking forward to their new lives, was a sight to behold.
“After all they’d been through…out they came as Goldens are,” the post continued. “Joyful, tags wagging…kisses given. OMG what a joy to see! What an incredible undertaking. What an incredible undertaking!”
Photos and video from the event show happy, waggy goldens embracing their freedom with enthusiasm.
“This is the happiest day in 2020 for me,” tearful new owner Katie Brown said. “The fact that we’ve been waiting so long for these dogs to arrive, it’s been such a long journey, and to have her here, it means everything. It truly is making our year.”
“We can’t thank you enough for making this possible,” another new owner commented on the rescue’s post. “We didn’t know what to expect but he was affectionate and playful from the very second we met. Grateful to have him in our family!”
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-12-23--Framers of Vaccine Rollout Prioritize Criminals in Same Phase as Nursing Home Residents

Now that President Donald Trump ’ s administration , through Operation Warp Speed , has made the impossible possible with the development of a coronavirus vaccine , many of those who doubted a vaccine would be an option suddenly have much to say about who should receive the first doses .
It would seem a no-brainer that elderly and immunocompromised Americans should receive the first rounds of vaccines being distributed by Pfizer-BioNTech and now Moderna .
But in the last week or so , we ’ ve seen some people go as far as to argue that minority Americans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be prioritized over seniors , especially those who are white .
We truly live in a sick world filled with morally corrupt people whose condition can ’ t be treated by any vaccine .
Some of those people would like to see prison inmates receive doses of the coronavirus vaccine before or at the same time as isolated and older Americans in nursing homes — thanks , in part , to the private nonprofit body of so-called experts known as the National Academies of Sciences , Engineering and Medicine .
The National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which are in short supply , should go as they are sent out across the country .
Its recommendations are being taken seriously , seeing as the organization has a reputation that is respected by academics and government officials .
Founded in 1863 , the National Academy of Sciences at one point had the ear of President Abraham Lincoln .
TRENDING : NYC Restaurants Join Together for Incredible Takedown of Andrew Cuomo But the phased guide released by its experts places those imprisoned for crimes in the same pecking order as those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation to remain healthy .
Phase 1a recommends vaccinating front-line health care workers in hospitals , nursing homes and in-home settings .
That makes sense : If a nursing home nurse , therapist , doctor or other staff member is carrying the coronavirus , he or she could pass it on to an elderly patient .
But Phase 1b is a real doozy , lumping seniors in nursing homes with people who could be killers and rapists .
“ Also included in this phase are older adults ( age 65 and over ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nursing homes , long-term care facilities , homeless shelters , group homes , prisons , or jails , ” the guidance says .
“ This group faces the joint risk factors of severe disease and reduced resilience associated with advanced age and of acquisition and transmission due to their living settings , in which they have limited opportunity to follow public health measures such as maintaining physical distance.
” The National Academies does not recommend vaccinating all adults age 65 and older until Phase 2 , despite conceding that population accounts for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to COVID-19.
” That would mean that a grandmother or grandfather somewhere sitting at home afraid to venture out would be relegated to waiting for a vaccine , while Joseph Deangelo , the “ Golden State Killer , ” could be vaccinated first .
It might be easy to brush off the recommendations of the National Academies as a crackpot plan laid out by leftists or those who otherwise are led by advocating for social justice .
But the recommendations are being taken quite seriously .
In Ohio , for example , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was outlined in a column published Monday by The Columbus Dispatch .
“ Ohio modeled its plan on the framework from the National Academies of Science , Engineering , and Medicine , ” wrote guest columnist Elizabeth Lanphier , an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati “ with research focusing on issues in moral philosophy and bioethics , ” according to her bio .
“ Following this framework , Ohio places incarcerated individuals and staff working in prisons and jails in Phase 2 , along with teachers , essential workers , persons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all older adults , ” she wrote .
Lanphier argued in her column that prisoners should move closer to the top of the list .
Perhaps she ’ s never had to visit someone from outside of a window whose only crime was being dependent on others for care .
A killer , rapist or other incarcerated criminal , no matter his age , should have no business receiving a potentially lifesaving vaccine before other adults who have spent almost the entirety of one of their golden years isolated from the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75-year-old convicted violent felon shouldn ’ t be in line in front of those who ’ ve attempted to lead exemplary lives , no matter what the “ experts ” say .
If 2020 has shown as anything , it ’ s that so-called experts are often wrong .
Vaccinate the elderly , the frail and all those who have paid their dues to society first .
Let the bank robbers , the murderers and the sexually depraved receive their shots at the same time as the “ experts ” and members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Now that President Donald Trump’s administration, through Operation Warp Speed, has made the impossible possible with the development of a coronavirus vaccine, many of those who doubted a vaccine would be an option suddenly have much to say about who should receive the first doses.
It would seem a no-brainer that elderly and immunocompromised Americans should receive the first rounds of vaccines being distributed by Pfizer-BioNTech and now Moderna. But in the last week or so, we’ve seen some people go as far as to argue that minority Americans, even those who are perfectly healthy, should be prioritized over seniors, especially those who are white.
We truly live in a sick world filled with morally corrupt people whose condition can’t be treated by any vaccine. Some of those people would like to see prison inmates receive doses of the coronavirus vaccine before or at the same time as isolated and older Americans in nursing homes — thanks, in part, to the private nonprofit body of so-called experts known as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
The National Academies recently released guidance over where vaccines, which are in short supply, should go as they are sent out across the country.
Its recommendations are being taken seriously, seeing as the organization has a reputation that is respected by academics and government officials. Founded in 1863, the National Academy of Sciences at one point had the ear of President Abraham Lincoln.
But the phased guide released by its experts places those imprisoned for crimes in the same pecking order as those who might be frail and dependent on isolation to remain healthy.
Phase 1a recommends vaccinating front-line health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes and in-home settings. That makes sense: If a nursing home nurse, therapist, doctor or other staff member is carrying the coronavirus, he or she could pass it on to an elderly patient.
But Phase 1b is a real doozy, lumping seniors in nursing homes with people who could be killers and rapists.
“Also included in this phase are older adults (age 65 and over) living in congregate or overcrowded settings including nursing homes, long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, group homes, prisons, or jails,” the guidance says. “This group faces the joint risk factors of severe disease and reduced resilience associated with advanced age and of acquisition and transmission due to their living settings, in which they have limited opportunity to follow public health measures such as maintaining physical distance.”
Do you think prison inmates should be vaccinated at the same time as other potentially vulnerable Americans? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 6% (15 Votes) No: 94% (234 Votes)
The National Academies does not recommend vaccinating all adults age 65 and older until Phase 2, despite conceding that population accounts for “approximately 80 percent of reported deaths related to COVID-19.”
That would mean that a grandmother or grandfather somewhere sitting at home afraid to venture out would be relegated to waiting for a vaccine, while Joseph Deangelo, the “Golden State Killer,” could be vaccinated first.
It might be easy to brush off the recommendations of the National Academies as a crackpot plan laid out by leftists or those who otherwise are led by advocating for social justice. But the recommendations are being taken quite seriously.
In Ohio, for example, the state is following them closely, as was outlined in a column published Monday by The Columbus Dispatch.
“Ohio modeled its plan on the framework from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine,” wrote guest columnist Elizabeth Lanphier, an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati “with research focusing on issues in moral philosophy and bioethics,” according to her bio.
“Following this framework, Ohio places incarcerated individuals and staff working in prisons and jails in Phase 2, along with teachers, essential workers, persons living in group homes and homeless shelters and all older adults,” she wrote.
Lanphier argued in her column that prisoners should move closer to the top of the list. Perhaps she’s never had to visit someone from outside of a window whose only crime was being dependent on others for care.
A killer, rapist or other incarcerated criminal, no matter his age, should have no business receiving a potentially lifesaving vaccine before other adults who have spent almost the entirety of one of their golden years isolated from the world.
Although redeemable through Christ, a 75-year-old convicted violent felon shouldn’t be in line in front of those who’ve attempted to lead exemplary lives, no matter what the “experts” say. If 2020 has shown as anything, it’s that so-called experts are often wrong.
Vaccinate the elderly, the frail and all those who have paid their dues to society first. Let the bank robbers, the murderers and the sexually depraved receive their shots at the same time as the “experts” and members of Congress, which should be last.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.