westernjournal--2020-09-25--The FBI’s Handling of Clinton Foundation Investigation Is Being Probed

U.S. Attorney John Durham , who has been investigating the infamous Russia investigation , is also looking into the FBI ’ s handling of its probe into the Clinton Foundation , according to a new report .
Durham has sought documents and interviews concerning the probe into the Clinton Foundation as he compares how the early stages of the inquiry into alleged Russian collusion were handled with how the Clinton Foundation investigation was conducted , The New York Times reported .
People “ briefed on the investigation ” told The Times that Durham ’ s approach was “ highly unusual.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it could learn about Durham ’ s examination of the investigation into the Clinton Foundation , “ the scope of his review is broader than previously known.
” Despite the fact that it was unclear why Durham was examining the investigation , the Clinton Foundation was critical of his actions .
“ The Clinton Foundation has regularly been subjected to baseless , politically motivated allegations , and time after time these allegations have been proven false , ” the foundation said in a statement .
Durham did not comment on the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed that the FBI did not treat investigations regarding former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton with the same level of intensity as those involving President Donald Trump .
“ There was a clear double standard by the Department of Justice and FBI when it came to the Trump and Clinton campaigns in 2016 , ” Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in an August statement .
The Clinton Foundation probe centered on the issue of whether donations to the foundation were a form of payments to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Clintons .
No charges have ever been filed .
“ Top officials in Justice Department criminal division denied a request in 2016 from senior F.B.I .
managers in Washington to secure a subpoena , determining that the bureau lacked a sufficient basis for it and that the book had a political agenda , former officials said .
Some prosecutors at the time felt [ Peter Schweizer ’ s book “ Clinton Cash ” ] had been discredited , ” The Times reported .
Other officials , however , felt there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Durham has revived an investigation that sputtered and faded and was conducted by U.S. Attorney John Huber of Utah .
A “ source familiar with Durham ’ s investigation ” told Fox that parts of what Huber was investigating in 2017 — involving the Clinton Foundation — have been incorporated in Durham ’ s investigation .
In a June tweet , Trump vented his displeasure with the lack of results from Huber ’ s probe .
“ [ T ] he real @ JohnWHuber did absolutely NOTHING .
He was a garbage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tap , tap , tap , just drag it along & run out of time .
A.G. Jeff Sessions was played like a drum !
” Trump tweeted .
Fox News said that level of criticism led to Durham looked over Huber ’ s work .
“ There are folks that are aware of the fact that Huber has not done much , and there has been criticism at the Justice Department and the White House , ” Fox ’ s source said .
“ Folks that have been concerned about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and many of them feel that Huber did not dig deep enough or work hard enough.
” According to the source , many in the White House and at the DOJ are “ very concerned about why there hadn ’ t been more done.
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U.S. Attorney John Durham, who has been investigating the infamous Russia investigation, is also looking into the FBI’s handling of its probe into the Clinton Foundation, according to a new report.
Durham has sought documents and interviews concerning the probe into the Clinton Foundation as he compares how the early stages of the inquiry into alleged Russian collusion were handled with how the Clinton Foundation investigation was conducted, The New York Times reported.
People “briefed on the investigation” told The Times that Durham’s approach was “highly unusual.”
The paper noted that based on what it could learn about Durham’s examination of the investigation into the Clinton Foundation, “the scope of his review is broader than previously known.”
Despite the fact that it was unclear why Durham was examining the investigation, the Clinton Foundation was critical of his actions.
“The Clinton Foundation has regularly been subjected to baseless, politically motivated allegations, and time after time these allegations have been proven false,” the foundation said in a statement.
Durham did not comment on the report.
In the past, some have claimed that the FBI did not treat investigations regarding former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton with the same level of intensity as those involving President Donald Trump.
“There was a clear double standard by the Department of Justice and FBI when it came to the Trump and Clinton campaigns in 2016,” Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in an August statement.
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The Clinton Foundation probe centered on the issue of whether donations to the foundation were a form of payments to secure access to one or the other of the Clintons. No charges have ever been filed.
“Top officials in Justice Department criminal division denied a request in 2016 from senior F.B.I. managers in Washington to secure a subpoena, determining that the bureau lacked a sufficient basis for it and that the book had a political agenda, former officials said. Some prosecutors at the time felt [Peter Schweizer’s book “Clinton Cash”] had been discredited,” The Times reported.
Other officials, however, felt there was a strong case.
Fox News reported that Durham has revived an investigation that sputtered and faded and was conducted by U.S. Attorney John Huber of Utah.
A “source familiar with Durham’s investigation” told Fox that parts of what Huber was investigating in 2017 — involving the Clinton Foundation — have been incorporated in Durham’s investigation.
In a June tweet, Trump vented his displeasure with the lack of results from Huber’s probe.
“[T]he real @JohnWHuber did absolutely NOTHING. He was a garbage disposal unit for important documents & then, tap, tap, tap, just drag it along & run out of time. A.G. Jeff Sessions was played like a drum!” Trump tweeted.
Undercover Huber is a great spoof, funny, but at the same time sad, because the real @JohnWHuber did absolutely NOTHING. He was a garbage disposal unit for important documents & then, tap, tap, tap, just drag it along & run out of time. A.G. Jeff Sessions was played like a drum! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
Fox News said that level of criticism led to Durham looked over Huber’s work.
“There are folks that are aware of the fact that Huber has not done much, and there has been criticism at the Justice Department and the White House,” Fox’s source said.
“Folks that have been concerned about what he did or didn’t do, and many of them feel that Huber did not dig deep enough or work hard enough.”
According to the source, many in the White House and at the DOJ are “very concerned about why there hadn’t been more done.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Non-Verbal Boy with Autism Says Name for Very First Time During Heartwarming TikTok Video

A child ’ s first words are a big deal .
Parents often vie for the position of honor , saying “ mama ” or “ dada ” over and over in an attempt to have their label first on the list .
Not all children speak at the same developmental stage : Some absorb for a longer time before producing while others hit the ground running with an impressive vocabulary .
For some children , speech is never a guarantee .
For Micah , an adorable 5-year-old boy with autism from Ohio , verbal language was years in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really sweet , tender-hearted , quiet kid , ” his mother , Haley McGuire , told Newsweek .
“ Obviously , he doesn ’ t talk , but he kind of keeps to himself .
“ He ’ s always been extremely loving .
I know that that ’ s not necessarily normal for kids with autism .
They like to not be touched and they like to be alone .
But he ’ s very affectionate and loving .
It ’ s been easy for us to be so happy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he would occasionally say a word or two , he wasn ’ t consistently speaking .
“ Every now and then , he ’ d blurt out a word , ” she said .
“ But when I say ‘ wasn ’ t talking , ’ he would go weeks without saying anything.
” But recently , that all changed , and with the online world as his stage , Micah has started to speak .
In a video that went viral on TikTok this week , a woman ( who Haley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post is her sister ) coaches the little boy , breaking his name down into two syllables .
He watches her say the word and then repeats it for the very first time , to the applause and uproar of his family : He grins the biggest grin as everyone celebrates , and does a flip with the help of another family member .
“ It ’ s been a day and a half now , and everything we ask him to say , he ’ s copying , ” McGuire continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his way to say anything on his own , but he ’ s literally copying everything we say , which is crazy because he wasn ’ t talking at all.
” “ I ’ m just really emotional .
I ’ m really proud of him , ” she said .
“ I don ’ t think I have an accurate word to describe how I ’ m feeling other than really — maybe I ’ m speechless.
” Another TikTok video shows him repeating a variety of family members ’ names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a roll , and the videos have been viewed millions of times .
The family ’ s joy is contagious , especially for others who have experienced or are currently experiencing a similar scenario .
“ [ I ] t brought me to tears because i can totally relate my son also started talking not too long ago and this is exactly our reaction and he loved it…so he never stopped talking….speaks in sentences now , ” one woman commented .
“ [ T ] hankyou for reminding me what his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came across my feed today , ” another mom wrote .
“ I don ’ t know you or your beautiful boy but thank you so much for hope .
My boy will be 5 in December with no words yet .
I am so hopeful and I am beyond happy for you and your son .
The face of the man in the video where he says his name ( your husband ? )
… I felt it ♥ thank you and God bless your Micah !
!
” The family seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration in their son ’ s achievement , and McGuire commented , “ please never stop believing !
God is our healer !
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A child’s first words are a big deal. Parents often vie for the position of honor, saying “mama” or “dada” over and over in an attempt to have their label first on the list.
Not all children speak at the same developmental stage: Some absorb for a longer time before producing while others hit the ground running with an impressive vocabulary. For some children, speech is never a guarantee.
For Micah, an adorable 5-year-old boy with autism from Ohio, verbal language was years in the making.
“Micah has always been a really sweet, tender-hearted, quiet kid,” his mother, Haley McGuire, told Newsweek. “Obviously, he doesn’t talk, but he kind of keeps to himself.
“He’s always been extremely loving. I know that that’s not necessarily normal for kids with autism. They like to not be touched and they like to be alone. But he’s very affectionate and loving. It’s been easy for us to be so happy and encouraging with him.”
She explained that while he would occasionally say a word or two, he wasn’t consistently speaking.
“Every now and then, he’d blurt out a word,” she said. “But when I say ‘wasn’t talking,’ he would go weeks without saying anything.”
But recently, that all changed, and with the online world as his stage, Micah has started to speak.
In a video that went viral on TikTok this week, a woman (who Haley says on the comments in a Facebook post is her sister) coaches the little boy, breaking his name down into two syllables. He watches her say the word and then repeats it for the very first time, to the applause and uproar of his family:
He grins the biggest grin as everyone celebrates, and does a flip with the help of another family member.
“It’s been a day and a half now, and everything we ask him to say, he’s copying,” McGuire continued. “He’s not going out of his way to say anything on his own, but he’s literally copying everything we say, which is crazy because he wasn’t talking at all.”
“I’m just really emotional. I’m really proud of him,” she said. “I don’t think I have an accurate word to describe how I’m feeling other than really — maybe I’m speechless.”
Another TikTok video shows him repeating a variety of family members’ names, as well — he’s on a roll, and the videos have been viewed millions of times. The family’s joy is contagious, especially for others who have experienced or are currently experiencing a similar scenario.
“[I]t brought me to tears because i can totally relate my son also started talking not too long ago and this is exactly our reaction and he loved it…so he never stopped talking….speaks in sentences now,” one woman commented. “[T]hankyou for reminding me what his first words meant to me.”
“It came across my feed today,” another mom wrote.
“I don’t know you or your beautiful boy but thank you so much for hope. My boy will be 5 in December with no words yet. I am so hopeful and I am beyond happy for you and your son. The face of the man in the video where he says his name (your husband?) … I felt it ♥ thank you and God bless your Micah!!”
The family seems happy that people are finding hope and inspiration in their son’s achievement, and McGuire commented, “please never stop believing! God is our healer!”
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westernjournal--2020-09-24--Dem Official Charged with Mail Ballot Fraud in Plot To Steal Primary Election

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced charges on Thursday against four people , including a county commissioner , for allegedly carrying out a mail ballot fraud scheme in the 2018 Democratic primary .
Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown and three others “ targeted young , able-bodied voters to cast ballots by mail by fraudulently claiming the voters were ‘ disabled , ’ in most cases without the voters ’ knowledge or consent , ” as part of a vote harvesting scheme meant to swing the primary to Brown , according to a news release from Paxton ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes after mail-in ballots erased the 19 percent lead his opponent held after early and Election Day votes were tallied , the Longview News-Journal reported in 2018 .
The state filed a total of 123 felony charges in the case , including organized election fraud , illegal voting , fraudulent use of an application for a mail-in ballot and election fraud .
“ It is an unfortunate reality that elections can be stolen outright by mail ballot fraud .
Election fraud , particularly an organized mail ballot fraud scheme orchestrated by political operatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results in voter disenfranchisement and corruption at the highest level , ” Paxton said in a statement released by his office .
“ Mail ballots are vulnerable to diversion , coercion , and influence by organized vote harvesting schemes , ” Paxton added .
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Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced charges on Thursday against four people, including a county commissioner, for allegedly carrying out a mail ballot fraud scheme in the 2018 Democratic primary.
Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown and three others “targeted young, able-bodied voters to cast ballots by mail by fraudulently claiming the voters were ‘disabled,’ in most cases without the voters’ knowledge or consent,” as part of a vote harvesting scheme meant to swing the primary to Brown, according to a news release from Paxton’s office.
Brown won his primary by five votes after mail-in ballots erased the 19 percent lead his opponent held after early and Election Day votes were tallied, the Longview News-Journal reported in 2018.
Election fraud, particularly an organized mail ballot fraud scheme orchestrated by political operatives, is an affront to democracy and results in voter disenfranchisement and corruption at the highest level.https://t.co/LXdYZurYgj — Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) September 24, 2020
The state filed a total of 123 felony charges in the case, including organized election fraud, illegal voting, fraudulent use of an application for a mail-in ballot and election fraud.
“It is an unfortunate reality that elections can be stolen outright by mail ballot fraud. Election fraud, particularly an organized mail ballot fraud scheme orchestrated by political operatives, is an affront to democracy and results in voter disenfranchisement and corruption at the highest level,” Paxton said in a statement released by his office.
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“Mail ballots are vulnerable to diversion, coercion, and influence by organized vote harvesting schemes,” Paxton added.
Brown’s office didn’t immediately return a request for comment.
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westernjournal--2020-09-26--Op-Ed: Trump’s Peace Deal Between Kosovo and Serbia Is More Important Than You May Realize

“ America first does not mean America alone.
” President Trump has repeatedly clarified this stance throughout his presidency and his actions have proven the truth of his words .
On Sept. 4 , a significant breakthrough was achieved in the Balkans between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia , with the help of the Trump administration .
President Trump ’ s envoy to Kosovo and one of the architects of this deal , Richard Grenell , along with National Security Adviser Robert C. O ’ Brien and Jared Kushner , all among the most effective of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job and surely deserve credit for this achievement .
The two countries have a long , painful , violent history that divides them , seemingly , beyond repair .
Kosovo achieved liberation from Serbian persecution in 1999 with the help of the United States and became fully independent in 2008 after President George W. Bush visited Albania the previous year .
America ’ s role in righting the wrongs that have been done to the Albanians throughout the centuries has been fundamental and unique .
It was no different this first weekend of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an independent and sovereign country .
It has lobbied against recognition from other countries as well .
On the other side , Kosovo can not easily forget or forgive the thousands who died or were persecuted by the bloody regime of the dictator Slobodan Milosevic .
Therefore , both countries had reached a stalemate for quite some time .
The West , especially during the Obama years , allowed the so-called stabilitocracy – meaning the creation of authoritarian or semi-authoritarian regimes in the Western Balkans that would keep the status quo and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other , at the expense of democracy .
On the other side , Russian influence in countries such as Serbia is great , and Albania and Kosovo have relied on the United States being a fair and honest mediator and influence in the region .
Albanians are perhaps the most pro-American population in the world .
However , Barack Obama abandoned them .
While conflicts and resentment were allowed to fester , democracy faltered , and leaders engaged with one another with deals that benefited only them .
Meanwhile , the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
President Trump ’ s predecessors and Brussels had tried for decades to accomplish the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia by focusing on what divides them .
Tackle old wounds , symbols and political issues first , they argued , and economic relations would ensue .
President Trump did the opposite .
He is trying to bring together the two countries economically , hoping that tensions will subside , and it will be easier afterward to deal with the political side .
As Grenell explained , “ the U.S. position on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toward economic normalization will dilute the power and importance of the dispute ’ s hot-button political matters.
” According to the agreement , both parties have agreed to build railroads and highways between them , open and make operational their shared border , recognize each other ’ s diplomas and professional certificates and join the Mini Schengen economic zone together with Albania and North Macedonia .
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According to journalists from Kosovo , it is estimated to be around $ 13 billion .
Grenell said the two countries will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank to support projects and to finance small and medium-sized enterprises .
These investments will be a great substitute for the $ 8 billion dollars coming from the Chinese .
Thus , President Trump also dealt a huge blow to Russian and Chinese interests in the region , including a pledge from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 5G .
Moreover , there will be a one-year moratorium on recognition and derecognition campaigns by both countries , focusing instead on economic cooperation .
After one year , the two parties and the U.S. will analyze the progress made and whether this approach has been successful .
In the worst case , there will be a return to the previous status quo .
Since Kosovo managed to get a big recognition from Israel and was not likely to achieve any other recognitions this year , this moratorium works in its favor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derecognition .
Israel , through the lobbying of President Trump no doubt , agreed to recognize Kosovo as a sovereign state .
The hope is that more countries with secessionist issues such as Spain will follow in recognizing Kosovo .
In Grenell ’ s words , both Balkan states “ agreed to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and fully implement measures to restrict Hezbollah ’ s operations and financial activities in their jurisdictions.
” So it was huge progress not only for the Balkans , but for the Middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most importantly , any plans regarding border changes between Kosovo and Serbia , which had been considered to be opening Pandora ’ s box , with major potential for upheaval in the Balkans and in Europe , were discarded .
In an interview with Laura Ingraham , Grenell admitted that it had been John Bolton ’ s plan and the administration had not given its approval .
It is important , for the sake of stability in the region and the credibility of the U.S. , that the territorial integrity of Kosovo has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , Kosovo has been recognized by Serbia de facto if not de jure through its recognition of diplomas and licenses .
The small Albanian country is in a much better position than it was a month ago , as a pathway for a potential recognition from Serbia has been opened .
Undoubtedly , this is just the first step in a long process .
Through it , however , President Trump has managed to further contribute to making the world safer and he and his team deserve to be recognized and applauded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters ought to take into consideration the foreign policy achievements of President Trump when evaluating his worthiness for a second term .
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“America first does not mean America alone.” President Trump has repeatedly clarified this stance throughout his presidency and his actions have proven the truth of his words.
On Sept. 4, a significant breakthrough was achieved in the Balkans between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia, with the help of the Trump administration.
President Trump’s envoy to Kosovo and one of the architects of this deal, Richard Grenell, along with National Security Adviser Robert C. O’Brien and Jared Kushner, all among the most effective of the Trump team, did a wonderful job and surely deserve credit for this achievement.
The two countries have a long, painful, violent history that divides them, seemingly, beyond repair. Kosovo achieved liberation from Serbian persecution in 1999 with the help of the United States and became fully independent in 2008 after President George W. Bush visited Albania the previous year.
America’s role in righting the wrongs that have been done to the Albanians throughout the centuries has been fundamental and unique. It was no different this first weekend of September.
Serbia does not recognize Kosovo as an independent and sovereign country. It has lobbied against recognition from other countries as well.
On the other side, Kosovo cannot easily forget or forgive the thousands who died or were persecuted by the bloody regime of the dictator Slobodan Milosevic. Therefore, both countries had reached a stalemate for quite some time.
The West, especially during the Obama years, allowed the so-called stabilitocracy – meaning the creation of authoritarian or semi-authoritarian regimes in the Western Balkans that would keep the status quo and prevent these countries from escalating conflicts with each other, at the expense of democracy.
On the other side, Russian influence in countries such as Serbia is great, and Albania and Kosovo have relied on the United States being a fair and honest mediator and influence in the region.
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Albanians are perhaps the most pro-American population in the world. However, Barack Obama abandoned them. While conflicts and resentment were allowed to fester, democracy faltered, and leaders engaged with one another with deals that benefited only them. Meanwhile, the power vacuum was filled by Russia and China.
President Trump’s predecessors and Brussels had tried for decades to accomplish the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia by focusing on what divides them. Tackle old wounds, symbols and political issues first, they argued, and economic relations would ensue.
President Trump did the opposite. He is trying to bring together the two countries economically, hoping that tensions will subside, and it will be easier afterward to deal with the political side.
As Grenell explained, “the U.S. position on the Serbia-Kosovo conflict has been that steps toward economic normalization will dilute the power and importance of the dispute’s hot-button political matters.”
According to the agreement, both parties have agreed to build railroads and highways between them, open and make operational their shared border, recognize each other’s diplomas and professional certificates and join the Mini Schengen economic zone together with Albania and North Macedonia.
There will be foreign investments in the two countries, although the exact sum has not been disclosed.
According to journalists from Kosovo, it is estimated to be around $13 billion. Grenell said the two countries will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank to support projects and to finance small and medium-sized enterprises.
These investments will be a great substitute for the $8 billion dollars coming from the Chinese. Thus, President Trump also dealt a huge blow to Russian and Chinese interests in the region, including a pledge from Kosovo and Serbia to reject Huawei involvement in 5G.
Moreover, there will be a one-year moratorium on recognition and derecognition campaigns by both countries, focusing instead on economic cooperation.
After one year, the two parties and the U.S. will analyze the progress made and whether this approach has been successful. In the worst case, there will be a return to the previous status quo. Since Kosovo managed to get a big recognition from Israel and was not likely to achieve any other recognitions this year, this moratorium works in its favor by freezing Serbia’s attempts at derecognition.
Israel, through the lobbying of President Trump no doubt, agreed to recognize Kosovo as a sovereign state. The hope is that more countries with secessionist issues such as Spain will follow in recognizing Kosovo.
In Grenell’s words, both Balkan states “agreed to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and fully implement measures to restrict Hezbollah’s operations and financial activities in their jurisdictions.” So it was huge progress not only for the Balkans, but for the Middle East as well.
Lastly, and most importantly, any plans regarding border changes between Kosovo and Serbia, which had been considered to be opening Pandora’s box, with major potential for upheaval in the Balkans and in Europe, were discarded. In an interview with Laura Ingraham, Grenell admitted that it had been John Bolton’s plan and the administration had not given its approval.
It is important, for the sake of stability in the region and the credibility of the U.S., that the territorial integrity of Kosovo has remained intact. Moreover, through this deal, Kosovo has been recognized by Serbia de facto if not de jure through its recognition of diplomas and licenses.
The small Albanian country is in a much better position than it was a month ago, as a pathway for a potential recognition from Serbia has been opened.
Undoubtedly, this is just the first step in a long process. Through it, however, President Trump has managed to further contribute to making the world safer and he and his team deserve to be recognized and applauded for this.
Come Nov. 3, voters ought to take into consideration the foreign policy achievements of President Trump when evaluating his worthiness for a second term.
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westernjournal--2020-09-26--Devastating Video Shows Biden Calling Soldiers ‘Stupid Bastards’

Just when you think Joe Biden could not embarrass himself any more , he can ’ t help but prove you wrong .
A recently resurfaced video now making the rounds shows the Democratic presidential nominee calling a crowd of U.S. service members “ stupid bastards.
” This most recent gaffe is not a new one , but it is certainly just as cringeworthy as the rest of Biden ’ s biggest hits .
“ I have incredibly good judgment , ” Biden says in the video .
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I just want you to know that.
” There is then a short pause as Biden awkwardly waits for applause that isn ’ t going to come .
“ Clap for that , you stupid bastards , ” he says The description of the video , which was posted on YouTube in 2017 , reads “ Vice President Joe Biden , recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom calls A room full of servicemen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asia stupid bastards in March 2016.
” Given that description , it appears the video is from a speech Biden gave to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 7 , 2016 .
The timing of this video ’ s resurfacing is especially troubling for Democrats .
Only a few weeks ago , anonymous sources in a controversial Atlantic article alleged that President Donald Trump once called soldiers who were killed in action “ losers ” and “ suckers.
” The truth of the article ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former National Security Advisor John Bolton , a man who has absolutely no reason to protect Trump given their falling out .
All in all , 21 on-the-record sources denied Trump made the comments , according to the Washington Examiner .
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“ Mr .
President , if you don ’ t respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead them , ” the former vice president tweeted .
Unlike the anonymously sourced Atlantic article , however , it is undeniable that Biden disparaged soldiers during his remarks in 2016 .
In all fairness , Biden could have been joking , but whatever joke he was trying to make is far from obvious .
That ’ s the problem with Biden nowadays : The former vice president has become so nonsensical with his statements that many have cause to wonder whether his mental state is beginning to decline in his old age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse now than he ever was in 2016 .
A series of verbal blunders and gaffes have defined the candidate ’ s less-than-stellar campaign so far .
Perhaps the most famous example came during the presidential nominee ’ s interview on the popular radio program “ The Breakfast Club , ” hosted by a man going by the name Charlemagne Tha God .
Toward the end of their interview , Charlemagne suggested that Biden has quite a lot of work left to do to win over black supporters .
Biden ’ s response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at best .
“ If you have a problem figuring out whether you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ t black , ” Biden replied .
Although he later apologized , the gaffe haunts the Biden campaign to this day .
Now , his comments about soldiers will as well .
It ’ s hard to guess which class of people this bumbling candidate will insult next .
We ’ ll likely find out soon enough .
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Just when you think Joe Biden could not embarrass himself anymore, he can’t help but prove you wrong.
A resurfaced video now making the rounds showed the then-Democratic presidential nominee calling a crowd of U.S. service members “stupid bastards.”
The uncovered gaffe (it’s actually from a video from 2016, when he was still serving as vice president) is not a new one, but it is certainly just as cringe-worthy as the rest of Biden’s biggest hits.
“I have incredibly good judgment,” Biden said in the video. “One, I married Jill, and two, I appointed Johnson to the academy. I just want you to know that.”
There was then a short pause as Biden awkwardly waits for applause that isn’t going to come.
“Clap for that, you stupid bastards,” he said.
His following comments made it pretty clear that Biden was trying to be humorous, but his humor was arguably in bad taste (though, admittedly, several of the service members behind him appeared to appreciate the joke.)
“Man, you’re a dull bunch,” he said next. “Must be slow here, man.”
The description of the video, which was posted on YouTube in 2017, read “Vice President Joe Biden, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom calls A room full of servicemen and servicewomen at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia stupid bastards in March 2016.”
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Given that description, it appeared that the video is from a speech Biden gave to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 7, 2016.
The timing of this video’s resurfacing was troubling for Democrats as anonymous sources in a controversial Atlantic article alleged that President Donald Trump once called soldiers who were killed in action “losers” and “suckers.”
The truth of that article’s claims has since been disputed by former National Security Advisor John Bolton, a man who has absolutely no reason to protect Trump given their falling out.
All in all, 21 on-the-record sources denied Trump made the comments, according to the Washington Examiner.
Nonetheless, Biden used the story as an opportunity to attack Trump, apparently forgetting about his own comments from 2016.
Mr. President, if you don’t respect our troops, you can’t lead them. pic.twitter.com/hcX9hGgdm5 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 4, 2020
“Mr. President, if you don’t respect our troops, you can’t lead them,” the former vice president tweeted.
Unlike the anonymously sourced Atlantic article, however, it is undeniable that Biden used these words during his remarks in 2016, even if only jokingly.
That’s the problem with Biden nowadays: The former vice president (now president) has become so nonsensical with his statements that many have cause to wonder whether his mental state is beginning to decline in his old age.
And Biden appears to be far worse now than he ever was in 2016.
A series of verbal blunders and gaffes have defined the candidate’s less-than-stellar campaign so far.
Perhaps the most famous example came during the presidential nominee’s interview on the popular radio program “The Breakfast Club,” hosted by a man going by the name Charlemagne Tha God.
Toward the end of their interview, Charlemagne suggested that Biden has quite a lot of work left to do to win over black supporters.
Biden’s response has since been criticized as borderline racist at best.
“If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” Biden replied.
Although he later apologized, the gaffe haunts the Biden campaign to this day.
Now, these comments about military service members may as well.
It’s hard even to guess which class of people this bumbling candidate will insult next. We’ll likely find out soon enough.
CORRECTION, Oct. 7, 2020: The Western Journal has added “Jokingly” to the headline and added language to the body of this commentary to emphasize that Biden appeared to have been joking when he made these comments. In addition, two sentences appearing in the video but not transcribed in the story have been added for context. Finally, the video itself was moved to appear lower in the story so that readers would have the full context of the video prior to viewing it.
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Four Facts About Sandra Day O’Connor – The Highest Court’s First Female Justice

As Americans mourn the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Donald Trump prepares to fill the resulting vacancy with a yet unnamed female appointee of his own , there seems no better time for a glance back at the career of the woman who made it all possible : Sandra Day O ’ Connor .
She receives precious little public fanfare , occupies marginal space in the American political consciousness and has managed to go decades without the honor of a catchy pop culture nickname like “ The Notorious R.B.G.
” However , on this day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the bench , cementing herself as the first-ever female associate justice on the United States Supreme Court .
Here are four fast facts time forgot about the historic jurist : An Arizona Court of Appeals judge and former state senator , O ’ Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court by Republican President Ronald Reagan on July 7 , 1981 , in an effort to replace retiring conservative Justice Potter Stewart , Politico reported .
According to The Washington Post , Reagan threw his public support behind efforts to diversify the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year earlier , promising “ one of the first Supreme Court vacancies in my administration ” would be filled by a female .
“ It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists , ” Reagan said in a news conference just weeks before his eventual election .
“ I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench.
” Confirmation proceedings for O ’ Connor lasted just 80 days , concluding on Sept. 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the nominee , according to The Guardian .
The outstanding vote was not withheld ; it instead resulted from the absence of Democrat Sen. Max Baucus , who later apologized for his inability to vote on the confirmation by gifting the jurist a copy of Norman MacLean ’ s “ A River Runs Through It.
” Overwhelming support on the Senate floor did not leave O ’ Connor insulated from political controversy .
According to Politico , socially conservative activists and organizations fervently opposed the jurist ’ s nomination , calling it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was beginning to cater more strongly to pro-life and religious audiences at the time .
Reagan expressed minor concerns on this front in his personal journal on the night before his historic nomination .
“ Called Judge O ’ Connor and told her she was my nominee for Supreme Court , ” Reagan wrote .
“ Already the flak is starting and from my own supporters .
Right to Life people say she is pro-abortion .
She declares abortion is personally repugnant to her.
” In her 25 years on the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns valid , widely blamed for having delivered the American left massive judicial wins on such issues as abortion and affirmative action .
Much of that blame resonates from O ’ Connor ’ s divisive majority decision in the 1992 case of “ Planned Parenthood v. Casey , ” which built precedent atop the controversial “ Roe v. Wade ” with a determination that government could not restrict abortion in such a way as to place “ undue burden ” on women seeking the procedure .
The jurist was not consistent in joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc , however , siding firmly with the conservative majority in a slew of high-profile cases ; including “ Zelman v. Simmons-Harris “ , which upheld school choice vouchers going to religious institutions , and “ United States v. Lopez “ , which overturned the Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 .
She prided herself on the reputation that came with these maverick rulings , suggesting diverse and unorthodox legal arguments distinguished her from being known exclusively as the court ’ s first female justice .
“ The power I exert on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my arguments , not on my gender , ” O ’ Connor said .
3 .
She departed the court of her own accord O ’ Connor was not particularly long for the Supreme Court , officially resigning her position on Jan. 31 , 2006 .
The jurist had , in July of the previous year , announced her intention to resign “ upon the nomination and confirmation ” of a successor , stepping away to attend to her husband in a time of deteriorating health , The New York Times reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , indeed , to have served as a member of the court for 24 terms , ” she wrote in a brief letter to President George W. Bush .
“ I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the court and its role under our constitutional structure.
” Bush would go on to nominate conservative stalwart Samuel Alito of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to fill the vacancy , but only after immense pushback against the nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of , ” the president wrote in light of O ’ Connor ’ s resignation , pre-emptively arguing against the partisan opposition and potential filibustering that eventually befell his nominee .
“ The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate , characterized by fair treatment , a fair hearing and a fair vote.
” 4 .
She is still alive , albeit outside the public eye After stepping down , O ’ Connor served a roughly 11-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William and Mary , spending the remainder of her career on pseudo-political outreach programs aimed at encouraging civic engagement , The Arizona Republic reported .
O ’ Connor was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Democratic President Barack Obama on Aug. 12 , 2009 , in honor of her work both on and off the court .
In a 2018 letter to the American people , however , the highly decorated public servant announced she had been diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease and would be making a wholesale withdrawal from public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired from the Supreme Court twelve years ago , I made a commitment to myself , my family , and my country that I would use whatever years I had left to advance civic learning and engagement , ” O ’ Connor wrote .
“ I can no longer help lead this cause , due to my physical condition .
It is time for new leaders to make civic learning and civic engagement a reality for all .
It is my great hope that our nation will commit to educating our youth about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand their crucial role as informed , active citizens in our nation.
” “ I will continue living in Phoenix , Arizona , surrounded by dear friends and family .
While the final chapter of my life with dementia may be trying , nothing has diminished my gratitude and deep appreciation for the countless blessings in my life , ” the former justice added .
“ I hope that I have inspired young people about civic engagement and helped pave the pathway for women who may have faced obstacles pursuing their careers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my family , to my former colleagues , and to all the wonderful people I have had the opportunity to engage with over the years .
God bless you all.
” A subsequent report from The Republic this March suggested O ’ Connor was alive , “ chatty and in good spirits ” at the time of her 90th birthday earlier this year .
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As Americans mourn the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Donald Trump prepares to fill the resulting vacancy with a yet unnamed female appointee of his own, there seems no better time for a glance back at the career of the woman who made it all possible: Sandra Day O’Connor.
She receives precious little public fanfare, occupies marginal space in the American political consciousness and has managed to go decades without the honor of a catchy pop culture nickname like “The Notorious R.B.G.”
However, on this day 39 years ago, O’Connor took the bench, cementing herself as the first-ever female associate justice on the United States Supreme Court.
Here are four fast facts time forgot about the historic jurist:
#OTD in 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first female justice on the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/gEcqqM8FxE — AP Images (@AP_Images) September 25, 2020
1. O’Connor was a Republican appointee
An Arizona Court of Appeals judge and former state senator, O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court by Republican President Ronald Reagan on July 7, 1981, in an effort to replace retiring conservative Justice Potter Stewart, Politico reported.
According to The Washington Post, Reagan threw his public support behind efforts to diversify the federal judiciary on the campaign trail just one year earlier, promising “one of the first Supreme Court vacancies in my administration” would be filled by a female.
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“It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists,” Reagan said in a news conference just weeks before his eventual election. “I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench.”
Confirmation proceedings for O’Connor lasted just 80 days, concluding on Sept. 21 with a landslide 99-0 vote in favor of the nominee, according to The Guardian.
The outstanding vote was not withheld; it instead resulted from the absence of Democrat Sen. Max Baucus, who later apologized for his inability to vote on the confirmation by gifting the jurist a copy of Norman MacLean’s “A River Runs Through It.”
2. O’Connor was a prominent swing vote
Overwhelming support on the Senate floor did not leave O’Connor insulated from political controversy.
According to Politico, socially conservative activists and organizations fervently opposed the jurist’s nomination, calling it an affront to the Republican platform, which was beginning to cater more strongly to pro-life and religious audiences at the time.
Reagan expressed minor concerns on this front in his personal journal on the night before his historic nomination.
“Called Judge O’Connor and told her she was my nominee for Supreme Court,” Reagan wrote. “Already the flak is starting and from my own supporters. Right to Life people say she is pro-abortion. She declares abortion is personally repugnant to her.”
“I think she’ll make a good justice,” the president added.
On 9.25.1981, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the 1st woman & 102nd justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 9.25.2020, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the 1st woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Today, we honor two great women in our nation’s history. #SDO #RBG pic.twitter.com/tPM6HIpd8a — O’Connor Institute For American Democracy (@SDOInstitute) September 25, 2020
In her 25 years on the court, O’Connor would prove conservative concerns valid, widely blamed for having delivered the American left massive judicial wins on such issues as abortion and affirmative action.
Much of that blame resonates from O’Connor’s divisive majority decision in the 1992 case of “Planned Parenthood v. Casey,” which built precedent atop the controversial “Roe v. Wade” with a determination that government could not restrict abortion in such a way as to place “undue burden” on women seeking the procedure.
The jurist was not consistent in joining with the court’s left-wing activist bloc, however, siding firmly with the conservative majority in a slew of high-profile cases; including “Zelman v. Simmons-Harris“, which upheld school choice vouchers going to religious institutions, and “United States v. Lopez“, which overturned the Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990.
She prided herself on the reputation that came with these maverick rulings, suggesting diverse and unorthodox legal arguments distinguished her from being known exclusively as the court’s first female justice.
“The power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender,” O’Connor said.
3. She departed the court of her own accord
O’Connor was not particularly long for the Supreme Court, officially resigning her position on Jan. 31, 2006.
The jurist had, in July of the previous year, announced her intention to resign “upon the nomination and confirmation” of a successor, stepping away to attend to her husband in a time of deteriorating health, The New York Times reported.
“It has been a great privilege, indeed, to have served as a member of the court for 24 terms,” she wrote in a brief letter to President George W. Bush. “I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the court and its role under our constitutional structure.”
Bush would go on to nominate conservative stalwart Samuel Alito of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to fill the vacancy, but only after immense pushback against the nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers.
“The nation deserves, and I will select, a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of,” the president wrote in light of O’Connor’s resignation, pre-emptively arguing against the partisan opposition and potential filibustering that eventually befell his nominee.
“The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair vote.”
#ThisMonthInHistory ’05 President George W Bush announced nomination of Judge Samuel A Alito Jr to US Supreme Court: https://t.co/sOuR2C0Xqk pic.twitter.com/ODF4WEB2ZH — GeorgeWBush Library (@GWBLibrary) October 24, 2017
4. She is still alive, albeit outside the public eye
After stepping down, O’Connor served a roughly 11-year stint as chancellor of the College of William and Mary, spending the remainder of her career on pseudo-political outreach programs aimed at encouraging civic engagement, The Arizona Republic reported.
O’Connor was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Democratic President Barack Obama on Aug. 12, 2009, in honor of her work both on and off the court.
In a 2018 letter to the American people, however, the highly decorated public servant announced she had been diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease and would be making a wholesale withdrawal from public life.
“Not long after I retired from the Supreme Court twelve years ago, I made a commitment to myself, my family, and my country that I would use whatever years I had left to advance civic learning and engagement,” O’Connor wrote.
“I can no longer help lead this cause, due to my physical condition. It is time for new leaders to make civic learning and civic engagement a reality for all. It is my great hope that our nation will commit to educating our youth about civics, and to helping young people understand their crucial role as informed, active citizens in our nation.”
“I will continue living in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by dear friends and family. While the final chapter of my life with dementia may be trying, nothing has diminished my gratitude and deep appreciation for the countless blessings in my life,” the former justice added.
“I hope that I have inspired young people about civic engagement and helped pave the pathway for women who may have faced obstacles pursuing their careers. My greatest thanks to our nation, to my family, to my former colleagues, and to all the wonderful people I have had the opportunity to engage with over the years. God bless you all.”
A subsequent report from The Republic this March suggested O’Connor was alive, “chatty and in good spirits” at the time of her 90th birthday earlier this year.
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Daring Rescue: Bridge Inspector Saves Dog Stranded 120 Feet in the Air

When Ryan Nataluk was out inspecting bridges over the weekend , he ended up finding more than he bargained for .
A vice president and lead engineer with Stantec , he was surprised when one of his men radioed him , claiming to have spotted something unusual .
“ Craig called over the radio , ‘ I see a dog ! '
” Nataluk said , according to CNN .
“ We ’ ve never seen a live dog before so at first I thought it was a raccoon.
” But sure enough , it was a dog — a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collar .
The bridge was the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge in Concordia Parish , Louisiana , and the dog was sitting on a ledge 120 feet above the Mississippi River .
This would be a tricky extraction , wholly dependent on the skill of the rescuer and the cooperation of the pup .
Nataluk himself was up to the challenge .
Having inspected bridges for over two decades and spending his downtime mountain climbing with his own four-legged friend , he was well-prepared for such a task .
“ I go camping and climbing all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he explained .
“ I ’ ve had to bring my own dog across rivers and even haul him up peaks and over time I ’ ve figured out how to make makeshift harnesses.
” Thankfully , though the dog was a little scared at first , she quickly warmed to Nataluk , perhaps sensing his dog-savviness and his intent to rescue her .
Stantec tweeted about the rescue , including a video that shows just how tight a spot the dog was in .
“ Talk about being in the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company tweeted .
“ Our bridge inspection crew was working over the Mississippi River this weekend when bridge inspector Craig Jenkins noticed a stranded dog beneath the bridge deck , 120ft above the river.
” “ Ryan Nataluk , lead climber and rescue technician for the team , quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to the dog , ” a follow-up post read .
“ After assessing her for injuries and fashioning a makeshift harness for the dog out of rope , Ryan lifted her to safety.
” RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Several Days Lured to Safety with Beef Jerky Once the dog was hoisted off the beam , she made her gratitude known .
“ When we got her up there she just started walking immediately and wagging her tail , ” Nataluk said .
“ You could tell she was really happy.
” “ She is a very fortunate dog , ” Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong added .
“ They need to name her ‘ Lucky . '
” While the dog was rescued Sunday , it ’ s unclear whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more nefarious forces were at work .
“ No one is sure how she ended up down there , ” Stantec tweeted , “ but this heartwarming rescue story proves that not all heroes wear capes !
” The pup was adopted by a local resident , who hopefully won ’ t let the dog get into such a predicament again — but if she does , they know who to call .
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When Ryan Nataluk was out inspecting bridges over the weekend, he ended up finding more than he bargained for. A vice president and lead engineer with Stantec, he was surprised when one of his men radioed him, claiming to have spotted something unusual.
“Craig called over the radio, ‘I see a dog!'” Nataluk said, according to CNN. “We’ve never seen a live dog before so at first I thought it was a raccoon.”
But sure enough, it was a dog — a rather houndy-looking dog with a bright orange collar.
The bridge was the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, and the dog was sitting on a ledge 120 feet above the Mississippi River. This would be a tricky extraction, wholly dependent on the skill of the rescuer and the cooperation of the pup.
Nataluk himself was up to the challenge. Having inspected bridges for over two decades and spending his downtime mountain climbing with his own four-legged friend, he was well-prepared for such a task.
“I go camping and climbing all over with my family and dog,” he explained. “I’ve had to bring my own dog across rivers and even haul him up peaks and over time I’ve figured out how to make makeshift harnesses.”
Thankfully, though the dog was a little scared at first, she quickly warmed to Nataluk, perhaps sensing his dog-savviness and his intent to rescue her.
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Our bridge inspection crew was working over the Mississippi River this weekend when bridge inspector Craig Jenkins noticed a stranded dog beneath the bridge deck, 120ft above the river. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/ix8nTYo34q — Stantec (@Stantec) September 22, 2020
Stantec tweeted about the rescue, including a video that shows just how tight a spot the dog was in.
“Talk about being in the right place at the right time!” the company tweeted.
“Our bridge inspection crew was working over the Mississippi River this weekend when bridge inspector Craig Jenkins noticed a stranded dog beneath the bridge deck, 120ft above the river.”
“Ryan Nataluk, lead climber and rescue technician for the team, quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to the dog,” a follow-up post read. “After assessing her for injuries and fashioning a makeshift harness for the dog out of rope, Ryan lifted her to safety.”
Ryan Nataluk, lead climber and rescue technician for the team, quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to the dog. After assessing her for injuries and fashioning a makeshift harness for the dog out of rope, Ryan lifted her to safety. (2/3) pic.twitter.com/6sFi4WlPuy — Stantec (@Stantec) September 22, 2020
Once the dog was hoisted off the beam, she made her gratitude known.
“When we got her up there she just started walking immediately and wagging her tail,” Nataluk said.
“You could tell she was really happy.”
“She is a very fortunate dog,” Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong added. “They need to name her ‘Lucky.'”
While the dog was rescued Sunday, it’s unclear whether she got onto the ledge herself or more nefarious forces were at work.
“No one is sure how she ended up down there,” Stantec tweeted, “but this heartwarming rescue story proves that not all heroes wear capes!”
No one is sure how she ended up down there, but this heartwarming rescue story proves that not all heroes wear capes! (3/3) — Stantec (@Stantec) September 22, 2020
The pup was adopted by a local resident, who hopefully won’t let the dog get into such a predicament again — but if she does, they know who to call.
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Exclusive from Gen. Flynn: If America Falls, Where Will You Go?

Where will you go to find another country that provides the opportunities and individual guarantees of life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness outlined in our founding documents and guaranteed by a government of , by and for the people ?
Name a country that offers you and your family the same or more than our United States of America ?
The answer is : Nowhere ; there isn ’ t such a place .
This is our land , these are our people , these are our cities , neighborhoods and streets and this is our country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beacon of hope for others around the world .
This is our place and our responsibility and our founding , evolution and growth as a nation are precisely defined by our imperfections , experiences and abilities to redeem and renew ourselves .
What makes America that beacon of hope is that we are , traditionally , a nation of idea generators , problem solvers , decision-makers , communicators , doers , builders and warriors ; we can think for ourselves , speak freely , act and deliver results .
TRENDING : Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To Have the Constitution of the United States Swallow Clorox' But being hopeful is not a survival plan : Hope has never won a war nor will it win peace on the home front .
We can not hope to shut our eyes against the painful truth that our very existence is , once again , in jeopardy .
Failed Marxist ideologies have invaded the mainstream of our consciousness like a network of choking vines seeking to strangle the mighty American oak tree .
These ideologies manifest themselves through 1 ) social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; 2 ) mainstream messaging that drives toward thought control ; 3 ) political correctness designed to force behavioral compliance ; 4 ) unethical technology use supporting security state command by an over-reaching few ; and 5 ) the selective application , weaponization and enforcement of the very ideals , laws and institutions designed to protect us .
We are but one generation from third-world poverty , dissolution and enslavement if we choose to stand idly by and allow those seeking to project their failed ideology onto the landscape that is America .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last stronghold of freedom and we are under siege .
So , I ask you again , if America falls , where will you go ?
Ensuring that situation does not happen requires that we all go on the offensive .
The time of fear must now turn from anger into inspiration and action .
Now is the time for all good people of America to act to protect what is ours by right and law .
Our strengths as a nation have been our diversity of thought , judgment , unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and devotion to what is right and just .
Our Founding Fathers were imperfect and not politically correct .
They spoke their minds , shared their ideas , worked with their fellow countrymen and risked life , liberty and property to ensure that the opportunities that freedom presents would be institutionally guaranteed during their lifetime .
In short , they sacrificed much .
Generations of Americans , unknown to our Founding Fathers , have benefitted from their resolute courage , devotion and profound sacrifice .
But knowledge of history is not enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ours by birth , law and responsibility .
RELATED : Op-Ed : Our Nation Is in Peril , And It Will Only Get Worse if We Do n't Act Kindness , generosity , courage under fire and willingness to help our fellow Americans in time of need are hallmarks of the American dream .
But the American dream isn ’ t truly a dream for the future ; it is manifested as opportunity now .
And , the American dream is rooted in the power of the American people — exercising the ultimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are empowered to positively make a difference in our lives , our children ’ s lives and our neighbors ’ lives .
We can minimize any post-election buyer ’ s remorse by researching the candidates we choose to send as our representatives to local , state and federal government .
If the candidates before us are unknown , we should reach out to them and ask them their intentions as well as what they believe are the priority issues , problems and crises before us .
But don ’ t blindly vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote count and don ’ t allow others to manipulate your vote for their own purposes .
Consider sending to those government positions rational and thoughtful representatives who are willing to fight for the betterment of our nation , our states and our neighborhoods .
As Martin Luther King Jr. suggested , character matters .
And once elected , it is we the people who are responsible for holding those officials accountable to ensure their words equal their actions .
Among others , these just actions are within your power .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaken from what we believe in .
Standing up for American ideals and for the American dream are important components of American values .
I value my faith , my family , my country and the true friends who willingly stand with me during thick and thin times .
America is the land of opportunity , and freedom of the human spirit is the way toward achieving that opportunity .
To secure our republic , every American must then do their part ; this is what shapes America .
All of us working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — for example , working on school boards , at your state capitol , in your church communities , in local races , on reforming voting laws , observing voting sites , speaking out about ever-changing mask policies or about uncertain vaccines , etc .
Everyone doing something , no one doing everything , none of us needs to be a Washington , D.C. , “ superstar.
” Many people doing their own small part will produce big results .
Although we need leaders at the national level to fight for us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintains a strong foundation that keeps us free .
America has a few Joan of Arcs , but the “ Little Flowers ” living their hidden lives and being faithful in the small things are crucial for our country to thrive .
People need to decide to get involved .
Give up your personal plans and go to the local meeting at your town or city hall .
Make efforts to stay informed and tell your friends what you think in order to encourage one another .
We have to make sure we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good , positive American values in them , instead of leaving them to the school system to indoctrinate .
These are all things that we can ’ t let slide .
Sometimes we feel like if we can ’ t fix everything , why start now ?
Fight this feeling and instead chip away at the small things you can do , and together we will turn this ship around .
Keep in mind the work I describe is neither fast-paced nor exciting .
It is slow and tedious .
Local council meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lobbying at your state capitol is time-consuming ; discussing politics with your friends , family or neighbors is uncomfortable and sometimes alienating .
Yes , it ’ s hard ; life is hard .
At the local level , we must encourage each other to take care of the little things .
That is how we inspire and motivate , that is how we make a difference .
As an American , I served in the armed forces that guard our country and our way of life .
I was and am prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I have but one lantern that guides my actions , and that is the lantern of experience .
I have seen evil , and evil ’ s greatest fear is courageous , devoted accountability .
The mask of evil will often have a smile and a handout , but let ’ s not be fooled or lulled into sleep by the actions of appearance only but be awoken by the actions of courage and devotion .
Founding Father Samuel Adams said , “ If you love wealth greater than liberty , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contest for freedom , go home from us in peace .
We seek not your counsel , nor your arms .
Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you ; may your chains set lightly upon you , and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.
” In essence , if you don ’ t like America or what it stands for , leave .
It is not uncommon for man to be complacent while indulging in the illusions of hope .
Tyrants want an uninformed public .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why do you think our media constantly deceives us through false and anonymous reporting ?
Hoping that someone will save us , that God will strike down evil before us or that others will stand in our place and do the right thing is foolish thinking .
Shutting our eyes against the painful truth that tyranny is knocking on America ’ s doors won ’ t save us from the hazards we will certainly face .
The future is unknown , but there is no need to move into it blindly .
America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent its ruin .
Never forget : Those things that are most precious can only be saved by sacrifice .
The very institutions designed by our Founding Fathers to guarantee accountability and our freedoms have become increasingly challenged by brazen hostile and evil forces seeking to highjack and tear down those institutions and the products of lifetimes of evolutionary American societal changes , attacking our culture , our history , the monuments that remind us of our storied past , societal support structures and the very fabric of our nation .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freedom nor will it be the last time .
Nonetheless , it is our time and our responsibility to act .
Along the way , “ useful idiots ” mob-rule the streets of America ’ s Democratic strongholds and suppress lawful accountability .
The left is going to remove our rights , and those who currently rampage our streets and support this violent cause will also be cast aside .
They are only useful until they can no longer be controlled .
For me , I can imagine the Marxists incentivizing violence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an excuse to go after gun ownership or ammunition , thereby tightly regulating and taking away our Second Amendment right that guarantees our right to self-defense .
As we are seeing across our government today , they have spiked our institutions of accountability with left-leaning sympathizers who would selectively go after any opposition to their ham-fisted rule .
Left-leaning Big Tech firms that thrive because of our Constitution and Bill of Rights invade our privacy , observe us at will and control all information we are able to receive and broadcast , thereby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
At what point will there be no turning back ?
Are we heading toward an America that is no better than a third-rate nation or a failed society as many great empires of the past ?
Our rights , our property , our liberty , our happiness and yes , our very lives are at stake in this upcoming election .
You ask : Is this possible ?
Our republic was made by man ; so , too , can it be undone by man .
God is also at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take over America .
Remember what they hate .
When we kneel before God , they know we can stand before anyone .
However , their plan depends on us following the path they have laid out in front of us .
Our path is not known but by the grace of God .
It is he who shines the light ahead of us showing us the way to truth and justice .
I am not a faith-wearing Christian .
I do believe that the strength of our convictions and a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happier and healthier life .
While we are all imperfect , we are also capable of learning and growing .
The time for spiritual growth as a nation is upon us .
Ripping faith out of the fabric that is America is what the Marxist left is attempting to do .
We can not allow this to happen .
This current assault will absolutely be stopped if each of us does our part .
Words mean little when action is required , and now , it is time for thoughtful selfless action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation , a nation that has much to be grateful for .
Our rich past is filled with strength and imperfections that make us who we are today .
It is a storied past filled with heroes and villains , adversity , challenge and the will to overcome .
Cherishing this past is the only way we may ensure our children will not repeat the suffering our forefathers endured .
Americans in the past have prevailed during the direst of situations : wars , civil unrest , tyranny and challenge from external factions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triumph in the face of evil is to stand up for and hold to account what is rightfully ours by birth , law and the light from God ’ s grace .
We will prevail .
We must prevail .
Every community leader , those who have yet to step up , now need to take that step and support our country , our communities , our first responders , our faith-based institutions and our children .
Let ’ s do it .
Let ’ s retake our shining , hopeful city on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children ’ s future , our neighbors and our republic depend upon each of our actions and efforts to stand up for and realize our American dream today and every day .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal , you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Where will you go to find another country that provides the opportunities and individual guarantees of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness outlined in our founding documents and guaranteed by a government of, by and for the people?
Name a country that offers you and your family the same or more than our United States of America? The answer is: Nowhere; there isn’t such a place.
This is our land, these are our people, these are our cities, neighborhoods and streets and this is our country.
President John F. Kennedy described America as the beacon of hope for others around the world. This is our place and our responsibility and our founding, evolution and growth as a nation are precisely defined by our imperfections, experiences and abilities to redeem and renew ourselves.
What makes America that beacon of hope is that we are, traditionally, a nation of idea generators, problem solvers, decision-makers, communicators, doers, builders and warriors; we can think for ourselves, speak freely, act and deliver results.
But being hopeful is not a survival plan: Hope has never won a war nor will it win peace on the home front.
We cannot hope to shut our eyes against the painful truth that our very existence is, once again, in jeopardy. Failed Marxist ideologies have invaded the mainstream of our consciousness like a network of choking vines seeking to strangle the mighty American oak tree.
These ideologies manifest themselves through 1) social media censorship of the free exchange of ideas; 2) mainstream messaging that drives toward thought control; 3) political correctness designed to force behavioral compliance; 4) unethical technology use supporting security state command by an over-reaching few; and 5) the selective application, weaponization and enforcement of the very ideals, laws and institutions designed to protect us.
We are but one generation from third-world poverty, dissolution and enslavement if we choose to stand idly by and allow those seeking to project their failed ideology onto the landscape that is America. The shining city on the hill is the last stronghold of freedom and we are under siege.
So, I ask you again, if America falls, where will you go?
Ensuring that situation does not happen requires that we all go on the offensive. The time of fear must now turn from anger into inspiration and action. Now is the time for all good people of America to act to protect what is ours by right and law.
Our strengths as a nation have been our diversity of thought, judgment, unity of spirit, courage as a people and devotion to what is right and just.
Our Founding Fathers were imperfect and not politically correct. They spoke their minds, shared their ideas, worked with their fellow countrymen and risked life, liberty and property to ensure that the opportunities that freedom presents would be institutionally guaranteed during their lifetime.
In short, they sacrificed much. Generations of Americans, unknown to our Founding Fathers, have benefitted from their resolute courage, devotion and profound sacrifice. But knowledge of history is not enough to secure and protect what is now rightfully ours by birth, law and responsibility.
Don’t blindly vote for an unknown future.
Kindness, generosity, courage under fire and willingness to help our fellow Americans in time of need are hallmarks of the American dream. But the American dream isn’t truly a dream for the future; it is manifested as opportunity now.
And, the American dream is rooted in the power of the American people — exercising the ultimate power of our vote. Thus, we are empowered to positively make a difference in our lives, our children’s lives and our neighbors’ lives.
We can minimize any post-election buyer’s remorse by researching the candidates we choose to send as our representatives to local, state and federal government.
If the candidates before us are unknown, we should reach out to them and ask them their intentions as well as what they believe are the priority issues, problems and crises before us. But don’t blindly vote for an unknown future. Make your vote count and don’t allow others to manipulate your vote for their own purposes.
Consider sending to those government positions rational and thoughtful representatives who are willing to fight for the betterment of our nation, our states and our neighborhoods.
As Martin Luther King Jr. suggested, character matters. And once elected, it is we the people who are responsible for holding those officials accountable to ensure their words equal their actions. Among others, these just actions are within your power.
This is grassroots patriotism and we should not be shaken from what we believe in. Standing up for American ideals and for the American dream are important components of American values. I value my faith, my family, my country and the true friends who willingly stand with me during thick and thin times.
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America is the land of opportunity, and freedom of the human spirit is the way toward achieving that opportunity.
To secure our republic, every American must then do their part; this is what shapes America. All of us working on the little things across the country — for example, working on school boards, at your state capitol, in your church communities, in local races, on reforming voting laws, observing voting sites, speaking out about ever-changing mask policies or about uncertain vaccines, etc.
Everyone doing something, no one doing everything, none of us needs to be a Washington, D.C., “superstar.” Many people doing their own small part will produce big results.
Although we need leaders at the national level to fight for us, the work done at the grassroots level maintains a strong foundation that keeps us free. America has a few Joan of Arcs, but the “Little Flowers” living their hidden lives and being faithful in the small things are crucial for our country to thrive.
People need to decide to get involved. Give up your personal plans and go to the local meeting at your town or city hall. Make efforts to stay informed and tell your friends what you think in order to encourage one another. We have to make sure we discuss politics with our children and instill good, positive American values in them, instead of leaving them to the school system to indoctrinate.
These are all things that we can’t let slide.
Sometimes we feel like if we can’t fix everything, why start now? Fight this feeling and instead chip away at the small things you can do, and together we will turn this ship around.
Keep in mind the work I describe is neither fast-paced nor exciting. It is slow and tedious. Local council meetings are usually long and drawn out; lobbying at your state capitol is time-consuming; discussing politics with your friends, family or neighbors is uncomfortable and sometimes alienating. Yes, it’s hard; life is hard.
At the local level, we must encourage each other to take care of the little things. That is how we inspire and motivate, that is how we make a difference.
As an American, I served in the armed forces that guard our country and our way of life. I was and am prepared to give my life in its defense. I have but one lantern that guides my actions, and that is the lantern of experience.
I have seen evil, and evil’s greatest fear is courageous, devoted accountability. The mask of evil will often have a smile and a handout, but let’s not be fooled or lulled into sleep by the actions of appearance only but be awoken by the actions of courage and devotion.
Founding Father Samuel Adams said, “If you love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; may your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”
In essence, if you don’t like America or what it stands for, leave.
It is not uncommon for man to be complacent while indulging in the illusions of hope.
Tyrants want an uninformed public. In fact, it is in their best interests.
Why do you think our media constantly deceives us through false and anonymous reporting? Hoping that someone will save us, that God will strike down evil before us or that others will stand in our place and do the right thing is foolish thinking.
Shutting our eyes against the painful truth that tyranny is knocking on America’s doors won’t save us from the hazards we will certainly face. The future is unknown, but there is no need to move into it blindly.
America now stands in need of its patriots to prevent its ruin. Never forget: Those things that are most precious can only be saved by sacrifice.
The very institutions designed by our Founding Fathers to guarantee accountability and our freedoms have become increasingly challenged by brazen hostile and evil forces seeking to highjack and tear down those institutions and the products of lifetimes of evolutionary American societal changes, attacking our culture, our history, the monuments that remind us of our storied past, societal support structures and the very fabric of our nation.
It is not the first time tyranny challenged freedom nor will it be the last time. Nonetheless, it is our time and our responsibility to act.
Along the way, “useful idiots” mob-rule the streets of America’s Democratic strongholds and suppress lawful accountability. The left is going to remove our rights, and those who currently rampage our streets and support this violent cause will also be cast aside.
They are only useful until they can no longer be controlled.
For me, I can imagine the Marxists incentivizing violence and drugs in our streets to use as an excuse to go after gun ownership or ammunition, thereby tightly regulating and taking away our Second Amendment right that guarantees our right to self-defense.
As we are seeing across our government today, they have spiked our institutions of accountability with left-leaning sympathizers who would selectively go after any opposition to their ham-fisted rule.
Left-leaning Big Tech firms that thrive because of our Constitution and Bill of Rights invade our privacy, observe us at will and control all information we are able to receive and broadcast, thereby ensuring that we never leave the security state.
At what point will there be no turning back? Are we heading toward an America that is no better than a third-rate nation or a failed society as many great empires of the past?
Our rights, our property, our liberty, our happiness and yes, our very lives are at stake in this upcoming election.
You ask: Is this possible?
Our republic was made by man; so, too, can it be undone by man.
God is also at risk in this new society that is rushing to take over America. Remember what they hate.
When we kneel before God, they know we can stand before anyone.
However, their plan depends on us following the path they have laid out in front of us. Our path is not known but by the grace of God. It is he who shines the light ahead of us showing us the way to truth and justice.
I am not a faith-wearing Christian. I do believe that the strength of our convictions and a strong belief in God is vital for a happier and healthier life. While we are all imperfect, we are also capable of learning and growing.
The time for spiritual growth as a nation is upon us. Ripping faith out of the fabric that is America is what the Marxist left is attempting to do. We cannot allow this to happen. This current assault will absolutely be stopped if each of us does our part.
Words mean little when action is required, and now, it is time for thoughtful selfless action to protect and maintain the integrity of our nation, a nation that has much to be grateful for.
Our rich past is filled with strength and imperfections that make us who we are today. It is a storied past filled with heroes and villains, adversity, challenge and the will to overcome. Cherishing this past is the only way we may ensure our children will not repeat the suffering our forefathers endured.
Americans in the past have prevailed during the direst of situations: wars, civil unrest, tyranny and challenge from external factions. Now, the only way to triumph in the face of evil is to stand up for and hold to account what is rightfully ours by birth, law and the light from God’s grace.
We will prevail. We must prevail. Every community leader, those who have yet to step up, now need to take that step and support our country, our communities, our first responders, our faith-based institutions and our children.
Let’s do it. Let’s retake our shining, hopeful city on the hill. Our future, our children’s future, our neighbors and our republic depend upon each of our actions and efforts to stand up for and realize our American dream today and every day.
May God bless America!
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Video: ‘Absolute Savagery’ as Violent Protest Descends on Racetrack, Leaves One Horse Dead, Others Broken and Brutalized

Pelosi Makes No Sense : Trump 'Is Trying To Have the Constitution of the United States Swallow Clorox '

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


westernjournal--2020-09-25--Report: Trump To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States , multiple outlets reported Friday .
Sources close to the process said that Trump will announce Barrett as the Supreme Court nominee on Saturday , according to The New York Times .
Trump met with Barrett at the White House on Monday .
Trump is not known to have met with any other candidate for the vacancy , The Times reported .
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump told congressional Republicans that he will choose Barrett .
The White House declined to comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If nominated and confirmed , Barrett would replace former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died Sept. 18 at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer .
Barrett ’ s pro-life stances contrast sharply with Ginsburg ’ s fierce defense of abortion access in the United States , and the projected Supreme Court nominee is frank about prioritizing her Roman Catholic faith .
“ If you can keep in mind that your fundamental purpose in life is not to be a lawyer , but to know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a different kind of lawyer , ” Barrett said during a 2006 commencement address to Notre Dame law students .
Trump considered nominating Barrett to replace former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in 2018 but ultimately chose Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh .
“ I ’ m saving her for Ginsburg , ” Trump said of Barrett in 2019 , according to Axios .
The president appointed Barrett to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017 .
Her confirmation hearings gained national attention when Democratic lawmakers questioned her about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Catholicism made her unfit to serve as a judge .
“ The conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you , ” Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein told her .
“ And that ’ s of concern.
” Given the 53-47 Republican Senate majority , Barrett ’ s confirmation is well within reach .
RELATED : Four Facts About Sandra Day O'Connor - The Highest Court 's First Female Justice A simple majority vote remains the standard for Senate confirmation in light of 2013 Democratic efforts to restrict the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as 2017 Republican efforts to extend the same standard to Supreme Court nominees .
The Western Journal Associate Staff Writer Andrew J. Sciascia contributed to this report .
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President Donald Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States, multiple outlets reported Friday.
Sources close to the process said that Trump will announce Barrett as the Supreme Court nominee on Saturday, according to The New York Times.
Trump met with Barrett at the White House on Monday. Trump is not known to have met with any other candidate for the vacancy, The Times reported.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump told congressional Republicans that he will choose Barrett.
The White House declined to comment to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
If nominated and confirmed, Barrett would replace former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18 at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Barrett’s pro-life stances contrast sharply with Ginsburg’s fierce defense of abortion access in the United States, and the projected Supreme Court nominee is frank about prioritizing her Roman Catholic faith.
“If you can keep in mind that your fundamental purpose in life is not to be a lawyer, but to know, love and serve God, you truly will be a different kind of lawyer,” Barrett said during a 2006 commencement address to Notre Dame law students.
Trump considered nominating Barrett to replace former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in 2018 but ultimately chose Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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“I’m saving her for Ginsburg,” Trump said of Barrett in 2019, according to Axios.
The president appointed Barrett to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017.
Her confirmation hearings gained national attention when Democratic lawmakers questioned her about her religious beliefs, suggesting that Barrett’s Catholicism made her unfit to serve as a judge.
“The conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you,” Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein told her. “And that’s of concern.”
Given the 53-47 Republican Senate majority, Barrett’s confirmation is well within reach.
A simple majority vote remains the standard for Senate confirmation in light of 2013 Democratic efforts to restrict the filibustering of most presidential nominees, as well as 2017 Republican efforts to extend the same standard to Supreme Court nominees.
The Western Journal Associate Staff Writer Andrew J. Sciascia contributed to this report.
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Video: Pelosi Claims Police ‘Murdered’ Breonna Taylor, Laments That No One Held Accountable

Just think if it were your daughter , your sister , your cousin , your relative , your friend who @ @ @ @ @ , ’ Pelosi said .
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westernjournal--2020-09-25--Video: Report – Seattle School Teaches Students To Call Rioters ‘Freedom Fighters,’ Encourages Kids

Video: Report – Seattle School Teaches Students To Call Rioters ‘Freedom Fighters,’ Encourages Kids To Bail Them Out