westernjournal--2020-09-02--FBI: Nearly 3 Dozen Street Gangs in Chicago Form ‘Shoot On-Sight’ Pact Against Cops

There are many great things about Chicago .
One of the not-so-great things about the Windy City , however , is its reputation for gun and gang violence .
Chicago police have a difficult , dangerous job .
These days , it ’ s getting even more dangerous : FBI officials in Chicago issued a “ situational information report ” dated Aug. 26 warning Chicago law enforcement officers that nearly three dozen street gangs “ have formed a pact to ‘ shoot on-sight any cop that has a weapon drawn on any subject in public ’ , ” WLS-TV reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these gang factions have been actively searching for , and filming , police officers in performance of their official duties .
The purpose of which is to catch on film an officer drawing his/her weapon on any subject and the subsequent ‘ shoot on-sight ’ of said officer , in order to garner national media attention , ” the report continued .
Notice that the gang members are reportedly watching for cops to draw a “ weapon ” — not specifically a firearm .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This suggests the gang members would shoot on sight even if a cop draws a less-lethal weapon like a taser or pepper spray .
This is obviously inappropriate and extremely dangerous .
Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown said there is a “ sense of lawlessness ” permeating Chicago ’ s streets .
He said the danger faced by police officers in the line of duty is not just real but increasing .
The numbers back up Brown ’ s assertion : According to WLS , 51 Chicago police officers have been shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have actually been shot — compared to just 15 officers shot at , and one actually shot , in each of the prior two years .
Brown said this dramatic increase in shootings at police officers clearly shows that “ people are seeking to do harm to cops.
” This shows just how dangerous it is to be a cop right now .
Police officers routinely place themselves in harm ’ s way in order to protect their communities .
Now , officers must also be on the lookout for those who actively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing their jobs .
In addition , many cities have made it clear that they won ’ t stand behind their law enforcement officers .
The anti-police sentiment currently sweeping the nation began as a reaction to alleged widespread police brutality .
Now , the tables seem to have turned and the police are the ones being brutalized .
RELATED : Disturbing Video Shows What Little Time Cops Have To Decide Whether To Shoot At this point , why would anyone want to be a cop ?
It ’ s no wonder Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average rate .
There are people roaming the streets of America who are openly opposed to law and order .
They see police officers and other law enforcement officials as their enemies .
In reality , law enforcement officers are an integral part of a functioning , civilized society .
Brown urged both police officers and members of the community to “ push back fervently against lawlessness.
” He ’ s right : We can not allow violent bad actors to run roughshod through our cities .
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There are many great things about Chicago.
One of the not-so-great things about the Windy City, however, is its reputation for gun and gang violence. Chicago police have a difficult, dangerous job.
These days, it’s getting even more dangerous: FBI officials in Chicago issued a “situational information report” dated Aug. 26 warning Chicago law enforcement officers that nearly three dozen street gangs “have formed a pact to ‘shoot on-sight any cop that has a weapon drawn on any subject in public’,” WLS-TV reported.
“[M]embers of these gang factions have been actively searching for, and filming, police officers in performance of their official duties. The purpose of which is to catch on film an officer drawing his/her weapon on any subject and the subsequent ‘shoot on-sight’ of said officer, in order to garner national media attention,” the report continued.
Notice that the gang members are reportedly watching for cops to draw a “weapon” — not specifically a firearm.
This suggests the gang members would shoot on sight even if a cop draws a less-lethal weapon like a taser or pepper spray.
This is obviously inappropriate and extremely dangerous.
Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown said there is a “sense of lawlessness” permeating Chicago’s streets. He said the danger faced by police officers in the line of duty is not just real but increasing.
The numbers back up Brown’s assertion: According to WLS, 51 Chicago police officers have been shot at so far this year and ten have actually been shot — compared to just 15 officers shot at, and one actually shot, in each of the prior two years.
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Brown said this dramatic increase in shootings at police officers clearly shows that “people are seeking to do harm to cops.”
This shows just how dangerous it is to be a cop right now.
Police officers routinely place themselves in harm’s way in order to protect their communities. Now, officers must also be on the lookout for those who actively seek to do them harm simply for doing their jobs.
In addition, many cities have made it clear that they won’t stand behind their law enforcement officers.
The anti-police sentiment currently sweeping the nation began as a reaction to alleged widespread police brutality. Now, the tables seem to have turned and the police are the ones being brutalized.
At this point, why would anyone want to be a cop? It’s no wonder Chicago police officers are retiring at twice the average rate.
There are people roaming the streets of America who are openly opposed to law and order. They see police officers and other law enforcement officials as their enemies.
In reality, law enforcement officers are an integral part of a functioning, civilized society.
Brown urged both police officers and members of the community to “push back fervently against lawlessness.”
He’s right: We cannot allow violent bad actors to run roughshod through our cities.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--High School Football Team Shows Up at Paralyzed Man’s Home To Clean Up Yard Damaged by Storm

When hurricanes and storms move toward land , people race to get out of their way .
Those directly in the storm ’ s path relocate to safer places , and those on the edges batten down the hatches and hold tight until the worst has passed .
For one community in Iowa , Aug. 10 brought a derecho that wreaked havoc and left homeowners to pick up the pieces once the skies cleared .
Ray Drake of Des Moines had four trees on his property come down .
He also lost at least part of a privacy fence — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ventured out in the following days and started hauling off debris .
Since 1989 , Drake has been paralyzed , leaving his sisters to handle his care .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls When his sister Janice saw the damage on Drake ’ s property , she knew they ’ d need some help .
It was Doug Applegate , one of Drake ’ s old high school friends , who really got things moving after Janice contacted him and he saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be needed .
“ I saw some of the pictures and thought , ‘ You need more than just one chainsaw , Janice , ' ” he told KCCI-TV .
So , he turned to a nearby group of young men : the Roosevelt High School football team .
The student-athletes showed up , donned gloves and started rolling away sections of the trees as they were cut up .
Such work from a business could have easily cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars , but the team was done in two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really what people in Iowa do , is we ’ re all friendly and help each other out , ” Jackson Neary , one of the students , told WCCI .
The team filed into the home to meet Drake , and he was incredibly grateful for their help .
Janice thanked the boys , tearing up as she stood next to her brother .
Readers have been encouraged by these young men ’ s actions , finding their generosity and kindness to be just the remedy our world needs .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” one wrote on KCCI reporter Eric Hanson ’ s share of the story .
“ Kindness is the understanding that we all struggle sometimes and can use a hand up , well done young ones blessings to you as you go on to your next adventures.
” “ It ’ s been nice to see all the sports teams pitching in to help clean up in all the towns that were hit hard across the state , ” another added .
“ It ’ s probably not what they had in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll bet their hearts feel good for all they are doing .
Great job to all the teams involved .
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When hurricanes and storms move toward land, people race to get out of their way. Those directly in the storm’s path relocate to safer places, and those on the edges batten down the hatches and hold tight until the worst has passed.
For one community in Iowa, Aug. 10 brought a derecho that wreaked havoc and left homeowners to pick up the pieces once the skies cleared.
Ray Drake of Des Moines had four trees on his property come down. He also lost at least part of a privacy fence — but was unable to join as others ventured out in the following days and started hauling off debris.
Since 1989, Drake has been paralyzed, leaving his sisters to handle his care.
When his sister Janice saw the damage on Drake’s property, she knew they’d need some help.
It was Doug Applegate, one of Drake’s old high school friends, who really got things moving after Janice contacted him and he saw the extent of the work that would be needed.
“I saw some of the pictures and thought, ‘You need more than just one chainsaw, Janice,'” he told KCCI-TV.
So, he turned to a nearby group of young men: the Roosevelt High School football team.
The student-athletes showed up, donned gloves and started rolling away sections of the trees as they were cut up.
Such work from a business could have easily cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but the team was done in two hours.
“That’s just really what people in Iowa do, is we’re all friendly and help each other out,” Jackson Neary, one of the students, told WCCI.
The team filed into the home to meet Drake, and he was incredibly grateful for their help.
“I’m blessed,” he said. “I’m blessed.”
Janice thanked the boys, tearing up as she stood next to her brother.
Readers have been encouraged by these young men’s actions, finding their generosity and kindness to be just the remedy our world needs.
“I know this family appreciated your help,” one wrote on KCCI reporter Eric Hanson’s share of the story. “Kindness is the understanding that we all struggle sometimes and can use a hand up, well done young ones blessings to you as you go on to your next adventures.”
“It’s been nice to see all the sports teams pitching in to help clean up in all the towns that were hit hard across the state,” another added.
“It’s probably not what they had in mind for ‘conditioning’ but I’ll bet their hearts feel good for all they are doing. Great job to all the teams involved. “
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--No More Hiding: Chris Wallace Tapped as 1st Debate Moderator While Biden Continues Avoiding Intervie

No More Hiding: Chris Wallace Tapped as 1st Debate Moderator While Biden Continues Avoiding Interview

Fox News host Chris Wallace has been chosen to host the first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden , and it should be interesting television .
To date Biden , unlike Trump , has refused to sit down for an interview with the veteran journalist , but now Wallace will have the opportunity to run the Democratic nominee through his paces .
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Wednesday the moderators for four debates slated to take place over the next several weeks , Fox News reported .
The first will be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed by the vice presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris on Oct. 7 in Salt Lake City .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls The second presidential debate will take place on Oct. 15 in Miami , moderated by C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully .
NBC News anchor and White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the final presidential debate on Oct. 22 in Nashville , Tennessee .
In July , Wallace called out Biden after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday ’ sitdown with Trump .
“ In our interview last week with President Trump , he questioned whether his Democratic opponent , Joe Biden , could handle a similar encounter , ” Wallace said .
“ This week , we asked the Biden campaign for an interview , and they said the former vice president was not available , ” he went on .
“ We ’ ll keep asking every week.
” Wallace is no friend of Trump , so for the president to sit down for the grilling on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moxie and mental agility we want to see in our commander in chief .
The majority of Biden ’ s media appearances over the last several months have been set-piece speeches delivered from a teleprompter , during which he has still made some surprising gaffes .
To the extent the former vice president has taken any questions from the media , it has largely been on friendly outlets , with very limited time and scope .
The Trump campaign voiced some frustration with the moderator choices on Wednesday , but looks ready to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the moderators we would have recommended if the campaign had been allowed to have any input .
Some can be identified as clear opponents of President Trump , meaning Joe Biden will actually have a teammate on stage most of the time to help him excuse the radical , leftist agenda he is carrying , ” Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said , according to The Wall Street Journal .
Welker would seem to fit that category ; certainly NBC does .
Wallace is an old-school journalist who has shown a penchant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does have enough integrity to not let Biden off the hook .
This should make for some good , informative television .
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Fox News host Chris Wallace has been chosen to host the first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, and it should be interesting television.
To date Biden, unlike Trump, has refused to sit down for an interview with the veteran journalist, but now Wallace will have the opportunity to run the Democratic nominee through his paces.
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Wednesday the moderators for four debates slated to take place over the next several weeks, Fox News reported.
The first will be on Sept. 29 in Cleveland moderated by Wallace, followed by the vice presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris on Oct. 7 in Salt Lake City.
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page will moderate the match-up.
The second presidential debate will take place on Oct. 15 in Miami, moderated by C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully.
NBC News anchor and White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the final presidential debate on Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tennessee.
In July, Wallace called out Biden after the newsman’s lengthy “Fox News Sunday’ sitdown with Trump.
“In our interview last week with President Trump, he questioned whether his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, could handle a similar encounter,” Wallace said.
“This week, we asked the Biden campaign for an interview, and they said the former vice president was not available,” he went on.
“We’ll keep asking every week.”
Fox’s Chris Wallace: “In our interview last week with President Trump, he questioned whether his opponent Joe Biden could handle a similar encounter. Well, we asked the Biden campaign for an interview and they said the former VP was not available. We’ll keep asking every week.” pic.twitter.com/5BIbp6dQ02 — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) July 26, 2020
Wallace is no friend of Trump, so for the president to sit down for the grilling on a variety of subjects shows the kind of moxie and mental agility we want to see in our commander in chief.
The majority of Biden’s media appearances over the last several months have been set-piece speeches delivered from a teleprompter, during which he has still made some surprising gaffes.
To the extent the former vice president has taken any questions from the media, it has largely been on friendly outlets, with very limited time and scope.
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The Trump campaign voiced some frustration with the moderator choices on Wednesday, but looks ready to roll with them.
“These are not the moderators we would have recommended if the campaign had been allowed to have any input. Some can be identified as clear opponents of President Trump, meaning Joe Biden will actually have a teammate on stage most of the time to help him excuse the radical, leftist agenda he is carrying,” Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Welker would seem to fit that category; certainly NBC does.
Wallace is an old-school journalist who has shown a penchant for sticking it to Trump, but he does have enough integrity to not let Biden off the hook.
This should make for some good, informative television.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Pelosi Refuses To Apologize for Breaking COVID Rules, Claims Salon Owes Her an Apology

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is refusing to apologize after she was busted for receiving an illegal hair treatment Monday at a closed San Francisco beauty salon .
Pelosi received a hair blowout at the eSalon in San Francisco this week , where salons have been prevented by coronavirus restrictions from seeing customers since March , Fox News reported Tuesday .
Pelosi , despite being caught on camera in a closed salon , and without wearing a mask properly , claimed the ordeal was a “ setup , ” and wants the salon to apologize to her .
KTVU-TV reported the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removing her mask , but she lashed out at the salon , which she said told her she could be accommodated inside if she was the only customer .
“ I trusted that .
As it turns out , it was a setup , ” Pelosi said .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls “ This salon owes me an apology , ” she continued .
Pelosi added , “ I have been inundated by people who are in the hair service industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this .
We need to get back to work.
’ ” “ Many of them annoyed at the setup that was there for a purpose that has nothing to do with ending the [ COVID-19 ] crisis , ” she also said .
The salon story has plagued Pelosi since Tuesday , when security footage was published showing the Democrat walking through eSalon with wet hair and a mask around her neck , apparently breaking city health mandates .
Pelosi ’ s reported salon visit occurred one day before salons in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoors , as long as patrons wore masks , according to Fox News .
The owner of the salon , Erica Kious , told Fox News that Pelosi ’ s visit to her business was a “ slap in the face.
” Kious said she received a text Sunday from one of her stylists , who informed her that a Pelosi assistant asked for the Democrat ’ s hair to be styled , despite rules against doing so .
RELATED : Trump Adds Insult to Injury After Nancy Pelosi Is Caught Breaking COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slap in the face that she went in , you know , that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in , and I can ’ t work , ” Kious told Fox News .
“ We ’ re supposed to look up to this woman , right ?
” President Donald Trump hit Pelosi on Twitter Wednesday for her apparent hypocrisy in a pair of tweets .
Attorney Harmeet Dhillon , who is the co-chair of Lawyers For Trump , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as should the salon .
Dhillon added , ” I ’ ve represented other types of businesses that have been severely punished for violating the very same law that Nancy Pelosi broke [ Monday ] .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is refusing to apologize after she was busted for receiving an illegal hair treatment Monday at a closed San Francisco beauty salon.
Pelosi received a hair blowout at the eSalon in San Francisco this week, where salons have been prevented by coronavirus restrictions from seeing customers since March, Fox News reported Tuesday.
Pelosi, despite being caught on camera in a closed salon, and without wearing a mask properly, claimed the ordeal was a “setup,” and wants the salon to apologize to her.
KTVU-TV reported the speaker said she made a mistake by removing her mask, but she lashed out at the salon, which she said told her she could be accommodated inside if she was the only customer.
“I trusted that. As it turns out, it was a setup,” Pelosi said.
“This salon owes me an apology,” she continued.
Pelosi added, “I have been inundated by people who are in the hair service industry saying ‘Thank you for calling attention to this. We need to get back to work.’”
“Many of them annoyed at the setup that was there for a purpose that has nothing to do with ending the [COVID-19] crisis,” she also said.
The salon story has plagued Pelosi since Tuesday, when security footage was published showing the Democrat walking through eSalon with wet hair and a mask around her neck, apparently breaking city health mandates.
Nancy Pelosi gets hair done at SF salon in spite of COVID-19 rules https://t.co/chtv2Bb6tu pic.twitter.com/riulDD2hdl — New York Post (@nypost) September 1, 2020
Pelosi’s reported salon visit occurred one day before salons in the city were permitted to begin seeing customers outdoors, as long as patrons wore masks, according to Fox News.
The owner of the salon, Erica Kious, told Fox News that Pelosi’s visit to her business was a “slap in the face.”
Kious said she received a text Sunday from one of her stylists, who informed her that a Pelosi assistant asked for the Democrat’s hair to be styled, despite rules against doing so.
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“It was a slap in the face that she went in, you know, that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in, and I can’t work,” Kious told Fox News.
“We’re supposed to look up to this woman, right?”
President Donald Trump hit Pelosi on Twitter Wednesday for her apparent hypocrisy in a pair of tweets.
Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated for having a beauty parlor opened, when all others are closed, and for not wearing a Mask – despite constantly lecturing everyone else. We will almost certainly take back the House, and send Nancy packing! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2020
The Beauty Parlor owner must really dislike Crazy Nancy Pelosi. Turning her in, on tape, is a really big deal. She probably treats him like she treats everyone else…And she strongly supported a Kennedy who just lost in, of all places, Massachusetts! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2020
Attorney Harmeet Dhillon, who is the co-chair of Lawyers For Trump, told KTVU-TV that Pelosi should be fined, as should the salon.
“She’s a disgusting hypocrite,” Dhillon said of Pelosi.
Dhillon added, ”I’ve represented other types of businesses that have been severely punished for violating the very same law that Nancy Pelosi broke [Monday].”
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--CDC to States: COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Is Coming Within Months

The federal government has told states to be ready to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1 .
In a letter to governors dated Aug. 27 , Robert Redfield , director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said states “ in the near future ” will receive permit applications from McKesson Corp. , which has contracted with the CDC to distribute vaccines to places including state and local health departments and hospitals .
“ CDC urgently requests your assistance in expediting applications for these distribution facilities and , if necessary , asks that you consider waiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming fully operational by November 1 , 2020 , ” Redfield wrote .
Redfield told Yahoo Finance that “ there ’ ll be one or more vaccines available for us in November , December.
” James S. Blumenstock , a senior vice president at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials , said the CDC was offering “ an aggressive but necessary timetable.
” TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls The vaccines are two doses , and each is given a month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not be adequate data on whether the vaccines work and are safe before Nov. 1 .
Peter Hotez , dean of Baylor University ’ s tropical medicine school , said he was “ very concerned ” about the Food and Drug Administration approving a vaccine before knowing whether it works and is safe .
“ The public health community wants a safe and effective vaccine as much as anybody could want it , ” Michael Osterholm , a University of Minnesota infectious disease expert , said .
“ But the data have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine is effective and that it ’ s safe.
” Some states on Wednesday said they were working on next steps while still awaiting details from CDC .
New Mexico Human Service Secretary David Scrase said the state was preparing to administer coronavirus vaccines on a limited basis starting in November to health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities .
The broad public vaccine roll-out is slated for January .
A spokesman for Tennessee Republican Gov .
Bill Lee said the state was reviewing its next steps .
“ News of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the power of American innovation , ” the spokesman , Gillum Ferguson , said .
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The federal government has told states to be ready to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1.
In a letter to governors dated Aug. 27, Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said states “in the near future” will receive permit applications from McKesson Corp., which has contracted with the CDC to distribute vaccines to places including state and local health departments and hospitals.
“CDC urgently requests your assistance in expediting applications for these distribution facilities and, if necessary, asks that you consider waiving requirements that would prevent these facilities from becoming fully operational by November 1, 2020,” Redfield wrote.
Redfield told Yahoo Finance that “there’ll be one or more vaccines available for us in November, December.”
James S. Blumenstock, a senior vice president at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the CDC was offering “an aggressive but necessary timetable.”
The vaccines are two doses, and each is given a month apart. Some experts warned that there could not be adequate data on whether the vaccines work and are safe before Nov. 1.
Peter Hotez, dean of Baylor University’s tropical medicine school, said he was “very concerned” about the Food and Drug Administration approving a vaccine before knowing whether it works and is safe.
“The public health community wants a safe and effective vaccine as much as anybody could want it,” Michael Osterholm, a University of Minnesota infectious disease expert, said. “But the data have to be clear and compelling that the vaccine is effective and that it’s safe.”
Some states on Wednesday said they were working on next steps while still awaiting details from CDC.
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New Mexico Human Service Secretary David Scrase said the state was preparing to administer coronavirus vaccines on a limited basis starting in November to health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities. The broad public vaccine roll-out is slated for January.
A spokesman for Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee said the state was reviewing its next steps.
“News of a vaccine is encouraging and a testament to the power of American innovation,” the spokesman, Gillum Ferguson, said.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Stunning Post-RNC Poll Shows Trump with 3-Point Lead Over Biden

The Democracy Institute/Sunday Express poll found Trump ahead of Biden by 3 percentage points , 48 to 45 percent .
Further , in an average of key swing states , the margin is an even greater 8 points as the president leads 49 to 41 percent .
Twenty-one percent of respondents indicated the GOP convention made them more likely to vote for Trump , while 9 percent said they were less likely .
However , the reverse was true for the Democratic ticket of Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris , with just 8 percent saying they were more likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party ’ s convention , while 13 percent said they were less likely to do so .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls “ Polling by the institute has previously accurately predicted both the 2016 US election result and Brexit , ” the U.K. Daily Express reported Tuesday .
The poll of likely voters was conducted via telephone Aug. 26-28 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percent .
A Morning Consult poll released last week also showed Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president narrowing the former vice president ’ s lead from 10 to 6 percentage points nationwide .
Additionally , the Real Clear Politics average of polls in key swing states found the race tightening , as the Biden/Harris lead shrank from more than 6 percentage points to just 2.5 percent over Trump and Vice President Mike Pence .
It should be noted that Trump was down in nearly every poll going into the 2016 presidential election with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton enjoying a 3.2 percent lead nationally , but of course the Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute ’ s polling found that “ law and order ” is the top political issue among the 1,500 voters it surveyed at 37 percent , followed by the economy at 27 percent .
Patrick Basham , director of the Democracy Institute , told the Daily Express , “ In any political campaign , there ’ s a moment that tells you which way the electoral wind is blowing.
” “ That moment arrived on Wednesday , ” Basham said .
“ Joe Biden restated his support for peaceful protests but , crucially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dominate the months-long nationwide protest movement .
“ When a candidate changes his tune three-quarters of the way through a race , it is not because he knows he holds a winning hand.
” RELATED : Civil Rights Attorney : Trump Will Get Highest Number of Black Votes in Modern History of GOP After months of ignoring or downplaying the violence happening in places like Portland , Oregon , Biden has come out against the rioting in the past few days while accusing Trump of fanning the flames because he sees the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris has joined him in the condemnation .
Neither Biden nor Harris made mention of the riots during the Democratic convention .
Trump took decisive action in Minnesota and Wisconsin by sending in federal officers and the National Guard to quell the violence .
His administration began arresting and prosecuting those destroying statues on federal property , and — amazingly enough — that behavior has stopped .
The president has repeatedly called on Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown to either stop the violence themselves or allow him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic leaders have refused to do so .
It ’ s not surprising that Trump has seen the race moving in his direction following the GOP convention .
The Democrats hosted a grievance-fest against the nation , while Republicans held a celebration of America .
The Biden/Harris team bet against the American people and the love they have for their country , and for this reason the Democrats will lose .
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A post-Republican National Convention poll shows President Donald Trump taking a firm lead over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The Democracy Institute/Sunday Express poll found Trump ahead of Biden by 3 percentage points, 48 to 45 percent.
Further, in an average of key swing states, the margin is an even greater 8 points as the president leads 49 to 41 percent.
Twenty-one percent of respondents indicated the GOP convention made them more likely to vote for Trump, while 9 percent said they were less likely.
However, the reverse was true for the Democratic ticket of Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris, with just 8 percent saying they were more likely to back them as a result of their party’s convention, while 13 percent said they were less likely to do so.
“Polling by the institute has previously accurately predicted both the 2016 US election result and Brexit,” the U.K. Daily Express reported Tuesday.
The poll of likely voters was conducted via telephone Aug. 26-28 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percent.
A Morning Consult poll released last week also showed Trump getting a post-convention bounce, with the president narrowing the former vice president’s lead from 10 to 6 percentage points nationwide.
Additionally, the Real Clear Politics average of polls in key swing states found the race tightening, as the Biden/Harris lead shrank from more than 6 percentage points to just 2.5 percent over Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
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It should be noted that Trump was down in nearly every poll going into the 2016 presidential election with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton enjoying a 3.2 percent lead nationally, but of course the Republican candidate won the race.
The Democracy Institute’s polling found that “law and order” is the top political issue among the 1,500 voters it surveyed at 37 percent, followed by the economy at 27 percent.
Patrick Basham, director of the Democracy Institute, told the Daily Express, “In any political campaign, there’s a moment that tells you which way the electoral wind is blowing.”
“That moment arrived on Wednesday,” Basham said. “Joe Biden restated his support for peaceful protests but, crucially, condemned the violence that has come to dominate the months-long nationwide protest movement.
“When a candidate changes his tune three-quarters of the way through a race, it is not because he knows he holds a winning hand.”
After months of ignoring or downplaying the violence happening in places like Portland, Oregon, Biden has come out against the rioting in the past few days while accusing Trump of fanning the flames because he sees the mayhem as “a political lifeline.”
Harris has joined him in the condemnation.
Neither Biden nor Harris made mention of the riots during the Democratic convention.
If Joe Biden & Kamala Harris actually thought Pres. Trump was responsible for the riots, why didn’t they mention them the week of the DNC convention? — Lisa Boothe (@LisaMarieBoothe) August 31, 2020
Trump took decisive action in Minnesota and Wisconsin by sending in federal officers and the National Guard to quell the violence.
His administration began arresting and prosecuting those destroying statues on federal property, and — amazingly enough — that behavior has stopped.
The president has repeatedly called on Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to either stop the violence themselves or allow him to send in the National Guard, but the Democratic leaders have refused to do so.
Some things just don’t get any crazier. Just call me Kate, problem over! https://t.co/86SCqZ05ZG — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2020
It’s not surprising that Trump has seen the race moving in his direction following the GOP convention.
The Democrats hosted a grievance-fest against the nation, while Republicans held a celebration of America.
The Biden/Harris team bet against the American people and the love they have for their country, and for this reason the Democrats will lose.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Trump Adds Insult to Injury After Nancy Pelosi Is Caught Breaking COVID Rules on Camera

President Donald Trump piled on the insults after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly visited a San Francisco salon for a blowout treatment for her hair , where salons are ordered to remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Fox News obtained security footage that shows a wet-haired Pelosi walking through eSalon in San Francisco on Monday afternoon .
The optics were even worse for the 80-year-old , as she wasn ’ t wearing a mask in an area that was not supposed to be open , per local ordinances .
In a pair of Wednesday morning tweets , the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypocrisy .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls “ Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated for having a beauty parlor opened , when all others are closed , and for not wearing a Mask – despite constantly lecturing everyone else , ” Trump wrote .
“ We will almost certainly take back the House , and send Nancy packing !
” Moments later , the president again fired a shot across the bow of one of his chief Washington political rivals .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crazy Nancy Pelosi .
Turning her in , on tape , is a really big deal , ” he wrote .
“ She probably treats him like she treats everyone else…And she strongly supported a Kennedy who just lost in , of all places , Massachusetts !
” RELATED : COVID Breakthrough : WHO Now Recommends Steroids for Severe Cases After Study Shows Drastic Cut in Deaths Of course , Trump ’ s Kennedy reference was about Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy III , who Tuesday became the first in his famous family ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
Kennedy , who was backed by Pelosi , will not represent his state in the Senate after losing by double digits to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey , The New York Times reported .
On the other side of the country , though , Pelosi is dealing with her own embarrassment .
Pelosi ’ s salon visit occurred on Monday , which was before salons in the city were permitted to begin seeing customers on Tuesday ( for outdoor appointments only ) .
Salons in San Francisco have been ordered to remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the salon , Erica Kious , told Fox that Pelosi ’ s visit was a “ slap in the face.
” She said she was texted Sunday night by a stylist who rents one of her chairs , who informed her that a Pelosi assistant had told her to do the Democrat ’ s hair .
“ It was a slap in the face that she went in , you know , that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kious told Fox .
“ We ’ re supposed to look up to this woman , right ?
” Kious added .
The woman summarized Pelosi ’ s visit to her salon as “ disturbing.
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President Donald Trump piled on the insults after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly visited a San Francisco salon for a blowout treatment for her hair, where salons are ordered to remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fox News obtained security footage that shows a wet-haired Pelosi walking through eSalon in San Francisco on Monday afternoon.
The optics were even worse for the 80-year-old, as she wasn’t wearing a mask in an area that was not supposed to be open, per local ordinances.
In a pair of Wednesday morning tweets, the president roasted the California Democrat for the apparent hypocrisy.
Nancy Pelosi gets hair done at SF salon in spite of COVID-19 rules https://t.co/chtv2Bb6tu pic.twitter.com/riulDD2hdl — New York Post (@nypost) September 1, 2020
“Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated for having a beauty parlor opened, when all others are closed, and for not wearing a Mask – despite constantly lecturing everyone else,” Trump wrote.
“We will almost certainly take back the House, and send Nancy packing!”
Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated for having a beauty parlor opened, when all others are closed, and for not wearing a Mask – despite constantly lecturing everyone else. We will almost certainly take back the House, and send Nancy packing! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2020
Moments later, the president again fired a shot across the bow of one of his chief Washington political rivals.
“The Beauty Parlor owner must really dislike Crazy Nancy Pelosi. Turning her in, on tape, is a really big deal,” he wrote.
“She probably treats him like she treats everyone else…And she strongly supported a Kennedy who just lost in, of all places, Massachusetts!”
The Beauty Parlor owner must really dislike Crazy Nancy Pelosi. Turning her in, on tape, is a really big deal. She probably treats him like she treats everyone else…And she strongly supported a Kennedy who just lost in, of all places, Massachusetts! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2020
Of course, Trump’s Kennedy reference was about Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy III, who Tuesday became the first in his famous family’s political dynasty to lose a Massachusetts election.
Kennedy, who was backed by Pelosi, will not represent his state in the Senate after losing by double digits to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, The New York Times reported.
On the other side of the country, though, Pelosi is dealing with her own embarrassment.
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Pelosi’s salon visit occurred on Monday, which was before salons in the city were permitted to begin seeing customers on Tuesday (for outdoor appointments only).
Salons in San Francisco have been ordered to remain closed since March.
The owner of the salon, Erica Kious, told Fox that Pelosi’s visit was a “slap in the face.”
She said she was texted Sunday night by a stylist who rents one of her chairs, who informed her that a Pelosi assistant had told her to do the Democrat’s hair.
“It was a slap in the face that she went in, you know, that she feels that she can just go and get her stuff done while no one else can go in, and I can’t work,” Kious told Fox.
“We’re supposed to look up to this woman, right?” Kious added.
The woman summarized Pelosi’s visit to her salon as “disturbing.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Student Journalist Told To Resign from Management Position After Jacob Blake Tweet

The board of directors of Blaze Radio at Arizona State University announced Monday it had voted to remove the station manager , student broadcaster Rae ’ Lee Klein , from her position for sharing important facts about the Aug. 23 police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
A viral video showed Blake , who is black , being shot in the back seven times by a white officer after he resisted arrest and attempted to get into his car .
The Wisconsin Department of Justice later issued a statement saying two tasers had been deployed but failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knife was found on the floorboard where he reached into the vehicle .
Klein shared a New York Post story revealing that Blake was wanted in connection with three charges filed last month in relation to an alleged sexual assault against the very woman who had called police shortly before the shooting occurred .
Along with her since-deleted tweet sharing the article , Klein wrote , “ Always more to the story , folks .
Please read this article to get the background of Jacob Blake ’ s warrant .
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ASU ’ s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication , Blaze Radio made the decision to vote for Klein ’ s removal following a flurry of social media backlash to her tweet .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls Klein spoke with The Western Journal about the ongoing controversy and how it reflects on the current state of journalism .
She began by explaining how the events had transpired from her point of view .
“ The tweet absolutely blew up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They said that I was racist , that I was insensitive and that essentially I wasn ’ t fit to lead in this role any longer , ” Klein said .
“ The board , at first , was very supportive , helped me write statements , was really trying to save the face of Blaze radio , ” she said .
“ And then , in a matter of six hours , they all decided to call for my resignation as well .
“ And then people on the staff of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functioning of Blaze radio , present and former , said that because I am a white woman who was raised in Wyoming and did pageants , I have no room to comment about stuff like this , and that the tweet was too , quote , like too Fox News-y and that all the backlash and mob mentality I was getting for it was justified and I should just step down.
” Klein is not resigning , and according to her , although the board voted for her removal , it doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the end , it will be up to the school dean to decide whether she is forced to leave her post .
No matter what happens , however , Klein ’ s reputation has been thoroughly tarnished .
Several students from the Cronkite School have condemned the journalist as a “ racist ” for sharing the contextual information about Jacob Blake .
For example , the student group Walter Cronkite College Council described Klein ’ s tweet as “ factually misleading , discriminatory and racist , ” adding that it “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of students of color , specifically Black students.
” RELATED : American Journalist Abducted in Syria After Accusing Islamist Group of Torture “ This isn ’ t the first time that I ’ ve been called a racist for sharing information that I find relevant , and unfortunately , with these issues being so sensitive , no matter which way you lean you ’ re going to be called a racist no matter what you are , you ’ re wrong one way or another , and you can ’ t appease everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the accusations .
“ There ’ s always going to be a group upset , ” she said , “ and it ’ s not an easy pill to swallow , but it doesn ’ t take away from my belief that the truth needs to be told.
” When it comes to stories like the Jacob Blake shooting , many media outlets are quick to rush to judgment before all the facts come out .
For Klein , being right and delivering the truth is much more important than being the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call me out on hurting the industry , but they ’ re inherently the ones doing it because they ’ re trying to censor which truth gets out , and just because it may be hard to hear doesn ’ t mean that it shouldn ’ t be told , ” Klein said .
“ I think a lot of different news outlets , unfortunately , they pick and choose which stories that they want to tell that fits their audience and they run it like a business , and that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I ’ m a patriot first and a journalist second , ” she said .
“ I will never turn my back on the people that I work for.
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The board of directors of Blaze Radio at Arizona State University announced Monday it had voted to remove the station manager, student broadcaster Rae’Lee Klein, from her position for sharing important facts about the Aug. 23 police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A viral video showed Blake, who is black, being shot in the back seven times by a white officer after he resisted arrest and attempted to get into his car. The Wisconsin Department of Justice later issued a statement saying two tasers had been deployed but failed to stop the 29-year-old suspect, and a knife was found on the floorboard where he reached into the vehicle.
Klein shared a New York Post story revealing that Blake was wanted in connection with three charges filed last month in relation to an alleged sexual assault against the very woman who had called police shortly before the shooting occurred.
Along with her since-deleted tweet sharing the article, Klein wrote, “Always more to the story, folks. Please read this article to get the background of Jacob Blake’s warrant. You’ll be quite disgusted.”
Run by ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Blaze Radio made the decision to vote for Klein’s removal following a flurry of social media backlash to her tweet.
Klein spoke with The Western Journal about the ongoing controversy and how it reflects on the current state of journalism.
She began by explaining how the events had transpired from her point of view.
“The tweet absolutely blew up and people were super, super upset. They said that I was racist, that I was insensitive and that essentially I wasn’t fit to lead in this role any longer,” Klein said.
“The board, at first, was very supportive, helped me write statements, was really trying to save the face of Blaze radio,” she said. “And then, in a matter of six hours, they all decided to call for my resignation as well.
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“And then people on the staff of the Cronkite School, who oversee the functioning of Blaze radio, present and former, said that because I am a white woman who was raised in Wyoming and did pageants, I have no room to comment about stuff like this, and that the tweet was too, quote, like too Fox News-y and that all the backlash and mob mentality I was getting for it was justified and I should just step down.”
Klein is not resigning, and according to her, although the board voted for her removal, it doesn’t have the authority to follow through. In the end, it will be up to the school dean to decide whether she is forced to leave her post.
No matter what happens, however, Klein’s reputation has been thoroughly tarnished. Several students from the Cronkite School have condemned the journalist as a “racist” for sharing the contextual information about Jacob Blake.
For example, the student group Walter Cronkite College Council described Klein’s tweet as “factually misleading, discriminatory and racist,” adding that it “has potentially caused the harm and exclusion of students of color, specifically Black students.”
We want what’s best for our diverse community at the Cronkite School. No one should feel excluded or discriminated against. pic.twitter.com/QuDn9lBdSg — Walter Cronkite College Council (@cronkite_cc) August 29, 2020
“This isn’t the first time that I’ve been called a racist for sharing information that I find relevant, and unfortunately, with these issues being so sensitive, no matter which way you lean you’re going to be called a racist no matter what you are, you’re wrong one way or another, and you can’t appease everybody,” Klein said in response to the accusations.
“There’s always going to be a group upset,” she said, “and it’s not an easy pill to swallow, but it doesn’t take away from my belief that the truth needs to be told.”
I would like to clear the air about my previous tweet. It was not my intent to make an excuse for what happened to Jacob Blake. The incident is tragic in every sense of the word. The point of my tweet was to provide an additional perspective. — Rae’Lee Klein (@RaeLeeKlein) August 29, 2020
When it comes to stories like the Jacob Blake shooting, many media outlets are quick to rush to judgment before all the facts come out. For Klein, being right and delivering the truth is much more important than being the first to break a story.
“They call me out on hurting the industry, but they’re inherently the ones doing it because they’re trying to censor which truth gets out, and just because it may be hard to hear doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be told,” Klein said.
“I think a lot of different news outlets, unfortunately, they pick and choose which stories that they want to tell that fits their audience and they run it like a business, and that’s not what journalism is supposed to be.”
“I’m a patriot first and a journalist second,” she said. “I will never turn my back on the people that I work for.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Did You Notice Rand Paul Help Cop Get Back on His Feet After ‘Bloodthirsty’ BLM Mob Knocked Him Down

Did You Notice Rand Paul Help Cop Get Back on His Feet After ‘Bloodthirsty’ BLM Mob Knocked Him Down?

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is cut from a different fabric than most elected officials .
In addition to being a purist with regard to conservative policy positions , the Republican is a practicing physician and is tough as nails , if you hadn ’ t noticed .
Clocking in at a modest 5 feet , 8 inches tall , the 57-year-old is as resilient in spirit as famed 19th century frontiersman Hugh Glass , and that is in addition to being quite the intellectual .
Working alongside braindead swamp creatures in Washington must be challenging for the Republican , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it .
He ’ s also the kind of man who is willing to reach out and offer a helping hand to another while being attacked by angry leftists .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls Last Thursday , Paul and his wife Kelley were swarmed by a “ bloodthirsty mob , ” as Kelley described it to Fox News Host Tucker Carlson , while leaving the White House following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention .
The crowd surrounded Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the death of Breonna Taylor who was accidentally killed by police during the service of a no-knock warrant in Louisville in March .
Both Paul and Kelley later thanked officers of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia online for protecting them after they made it away from the scene safely .
But if you look closely at video of the incident , you can actually see the senator reach out to help an officer who was nearly knocked off his feet .
You can also see Paul ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he kept one arm on her and another on the officer .
RELATED : Watch Mob Descend on Sen. Rand Paul , Wife After RNC : 'They Would Have Killed Us' Paul , who has been repeatedly targeted by leftists , was still concerned with the safety of those around him , despite the gravity of the situation .
The senator , who tested positive for the coronavirus in March , must have nerves of steel .
He later told Fox News he believed he would have been killed by the mob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ ve never been surrounded by an angry mob of leftists , it ’ s not a pleasant experience .
Groups like the one that targeted Paul are driven by bloodlust , and you can feel it .
I made the mistake of leaving President Donald Trump ’ s rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on June 20 , alone , while wearing a red Make America Great Again hat .
Being a local , I knew the shortcuts , and I thought I ’ d avoid the chaos , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed and called nearly every word but “ handsome , ” and I probably would have found some level of physical harm , if not for the presence of the Oklahoma National Guard .
I am but a lowly writer and a staunch supporter of our president , to offer full disclosure .
The mob didn ’ t know my level of support for President Trump , nor my chosen vocation , but the hat was enough to elicit the threat of violence .
The D.C. mob , though , knew exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swarmed him with a fury that I can not fathom .
No matter how tough a man or woman might be , one versus 100 is a losing proposition , so it ’ s best to keep your eyes forward and keep walking in such a situation .
Paul has experienced political violence on an unimaginable level , and yet he didn ’ t cower and expect officers to use themselves as human shields for him and Kelley as they escaped to safety .
Paul was violently assaulted by a leftist neighbor in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lung .
The same year , Paul was standing near then-House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise when the Louisiana Republican was shot by a leftist madman at a practice for the annual congressional baseball game .
Paul knows the dangers some of these people pose .
Yet he stopped , reached out and helped to keep a police officer from falling to the ground , which is the last place a person wants to be in a near-riot situation .
In that moment , the senator , his wife and their police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Paul wouldn ’ t let a teammate go down .
If you think about it , Paul has attempted to do the same thing while in congress .
Paul is a rare gem of a lawmaker who has spent his entire career standing tall while attempting to protect the country from the threats leftist ideas pose to our country ’ s prosperity and security .
But even physical threats won ’ t force Paul into cowardice .
Faced with the threat of great bodily harm , or possibly even death , Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety , but with the wellbeing of all of those around him .
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Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is cut from a different fabric than most elected officials.
In addition to being a purist with regard to conservative policy positions, the Republican is a practicing physician and is tough as nails, if you hadn’t noticed.
Clocking in at a modest 5 feet, 8 inches tall, the 57-year-old is as resilient in spirit as famed 19th century frontiersman Hugh Glass, and that is in addition to being quite the intellectual.
Working alongside braindead swamp creatures in Washington must be challenging for the Republican, but thankfully he’s willing to do it.
He’s also the kind of man who is willing to reach out and offer a helping hand to another while being attacked by angry leftists.
Last Thursday, Paul and his wife Kelley were swarmed by a “bloodthirsty mob,” as Kelley described it to Fox News Host Tucker Carlson, while leaving the White House following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention.
The crowd surrounded Paul and his wife, shouting at them over the death of Breonna Taylor who was accidentally killed by police during the service of a no-knock warrant in Louisville in March.
Both Paul and Kelley later thanked officers of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia online for protecting them after they made it away from the scene safely.
Just got attacked by an angry mob of over 100, one block away from the White House. Thank you to @DCPoliceDept for literally saving our lives from a crazed mob. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28, 2020
Rand and I are grateful to the @DCPoliceDept for their protection last night. Being swarmed by a threatening, screaming mob is violence. — Kelley Paul (@KelleyAshbyPaul) August 28, 2020
But if you look closely at video of the incident, you can actually see the senator reach out to help an officer who was nearly knocked off his feet.
You can also see Paul’s concern for the safety of Kelley, as he kept one arm on her and another on the officer.
WATCH: Protesters confronted Kentucky Senator Rand Paul after attending the RNC at the White House, shouting at the lawmaker to acknowledge the shooting of Breonna Taylor https://t.co/JmxvZJy29u pic.twitter.com/tTONwewPcR — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 28, 2020
Paul, who has been repeatedly targeted by leftists, was still concerned with the safety of those around him, despite the gravity of the situation.
The senator, who tested positive for the coronavirus in March, must have nerves of steel.
He later told Fox News he believed he would have been killed by the mob if not for the police protection.
If you’ve never been surrounded by an angry mob of leftists, it’s not a pleasant experience. Groups like the one that targeted Paul are driven by bloodlust, and you can feel it.
I made the mistake of leaving President Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 20, alone, while wearing a red Make America Great Again hat.
Being a local, I knew the shortcuts, and I thought I’d avoid the chaos, but I was wrong.
I was discovered, followed and called nearly every word but “handsome,” and I probably would have found some level of physical harm, if not for the presence of the Oklahoma National Guard.
I am but a lowly writer and a staunch supporter of our president, to offer full disclosure.
The mob didn’t know my level of support for President Trump, nor my chosen vocation, but the hat was enough to elicit the threat of violence.
The D.C. mob, though, knew exactly who Paul was, and that mob swarmed him with a fury that I cannot fathom.
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No matter how tough a man or woman might be, one versus 100 is a losing proposition, so it’s best to keep your eyes forward and keep walking in such a situation.
Paul has experienced political violence on an unimaginable level, and yet he didn’t cower and expect officers to use themselves as human shields for him and Kelley as they escaped to safety.
Paul was violently assaulted by a leftist neighbor in 2017 — even losing a part of a lung.
The same year, Paul was standing near then-House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise when the Louisiana Republican was shot by a leftist madman at a practice for the annual congressional baseball game.
Paul knows the dangers some of these people pose.
Yet he stopped, reached out and helped to keep a police officer from falling to the ground, which is the last place a person wants to be in a near-riot situation.
In that moment, the senator, his wife and their police escorts were all on one team, and Paul wouldn’t let a teammate go down.
If you think about it, Paul has attempted to do the same thing while in congress.
Paul is a rare gem of a lawmaker who has spent his entire career standing tall while attempting to protect the country from the threats leftist ideas pose to our country’s prosperity and security.
But even physical threats won’t force Paul into cowardice.
Faced with the threat of great bodily harm, or possibly even death, Paul was concerned not only with his own safety, but with the wellbeing of all of those around him.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Media Melts Down When NFL Star Doesn’t Play Along with COVID Narrative

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is being savaged by sports reporters after he offered his honest opinion about wearing masks amid the coronavirus pandemic .
During a recent appearance on the podcast “ 10 Questions With Kyle Brandt , ” the former Michigan State Spartan was asked what he thought about wearing masks .
Cousins was asked : “ On that spectrum , if one is a person who says , ‘ Masks are stupid , you ’ re all a bunch of lemmings , ’ and 10 is , ‘ I ’ m not leaving my master bathroom for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land ?
” The NFL star , who is also a devout Christian , responded honestly .
“ I ’ m not going to call anybody stupid for the trouble it could get me in , but I ’ m about a 0.000001 , ” Cousins said on the podcast episode , which was released Wednesday .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls Cousins added : “ I want to respect what other people ’ s concerns are , but for me personally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ No one else can get the virus , what is your concern if you could get it ?
’ I would say I ’ m going to go about my daily life .
“ If I get it , I ’ m going to ride it out .
I ’ m going to let nature do its course .
Survival of the fittest kind of an approach and just say if it knocks me out , it knocks me out .
I ’ m going to be OK .
Even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I die .
I kind of have peace about that , ” he said .
“ That ’ s really where I fall on it , so my opinion on wearing a mask is really about being respectful to other people .
It really has nothing to do with my own personal thoughts , ” he concluded .
The response seemed simple enough ; Kirk Cousins wears a mask as a courtesy to others , although he doesn ’ t personally believe it ’ ll do him a whole lot of good .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , right ?
Cousins has become public enemy number one to some sports reporters , and his life and career are now on trial online .
USA Today football reporter Doug Farrar penned an article headlined , “ Kirk Cousins ’ ridiculous take on COVID is why we can ’ t have nice things.
” Farrar wrote that Cousins is among those pro athletes who “ have an interesting tendency to believe in their own invincibility , ” adding that the Vikings quarterback “ has some really unfortunate opinions about the coronavirus.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can ’ t force other people to think like he does , and even suggested that Cousins is a man who lacks “ empathy.
” In its own takedown of Cousins , the sports blog SB Nation concluded : “ Unfortunately , there are still too many people who think social distancing or wearing a mask is a great affront to their personal liberty.
” “ Cousins ’ remarks are only going to embolden people who already don ’ t like wearing masks .
Ultimately , Cousins is twisting himself into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think wearing masks is worth it but he ’ ll do it keep other people comfortable , ” writer Ricky O ’ Donnell added .
O ’ Donnell dug through the quarterback ’ s social media history to insult his cooking , and also concluded Cousins ’ opinions are “ dangerous ” and “ harmful to the public.
” Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur , meanwhile , unleashed on the 32-year-old too : “ Kirk Cousins is every idiot whose father couldn ’ t access emotions and who has therefore decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ route , always , and has also missed the part about this being a *communicable* disease , ” Arthur tweeted .
The quarterback ’ s mask comments went straight over the head of CBS Sports reporter Seth Davis : Others used Cousins ’ mask comments to attack his football skills : Of course the quarterback also had his defenders , who pointed out the buried lede — which is that the Vikings slinger still wears a mask because he takes other people ’ s concerns into account : The establishment sports media as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great PSA opportunity here .
“ NFL QB wears a mask for others , even though he doesn ’ t want to ” would have been a great headline for the story , assuming mainstream outlets were interested in anything other than tearing someone down .
Cousins , who is the second-most-accurate quarterback in NFL history behind only Drew Brees , seemingly broke the cardinal rule for public figures amid the dual pandemics of the coronavirus and groupthink .
He thought for himself , and dared to share those dissenting thoughts with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was canceled .
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is being savaged by sports reporters after he offered his honest opinion about wearing masks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
During a recent appearance on the podcast “10 Questions With Kyle Brandt,” the former Michigan State Spartan was asked what he thought about wearing masks.
Cousins was asked: “On that spectrum, if one is a person who says, ‘Masks are stupid, you’re all a bunch of lemmings,’ and 10 is, ‘I’m not leaving my master bathroom for 10 years,’ where do you land?”
The NFL star, who is also a devout Christian, responded honestly.
“I’m not going to call anybody stupid for the trouble it could get me in, but I’m about a 0.000001,” Cousins said on the podcast episode, which was released Wednesday.
Cousins added: “I want to respect what other people’s concerns are, but for me personally, if you’re just talking, ‘No one else can get the virus, what is your concern if you could get it?’ I would say I’m going to go about my daily life.
“If I get it, I’m going to ride it out. I’m going to let nature do its course. Survival of the fittest kind of an approach and just say if it knocks me out, it knocks me out. I’m going to be OK. Even if I die — if I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that,” he said.
“That’s really where I fall on it, so my opinion on wearing a mask is really about being respectful to other people. It really has nothing to do with my own personal thoughts,” he concluded.
In an apparent weeks-old interview published today on @KyleBrandt‘s podcast, Kirk Cousins talked about respecting concerns around COVID-19 and his personal thoughts. pic.twitter.com/hrrtBZB29A — Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) September 2, 2020
The response seemed simple enough; Kirk Cousins wears a mask as a courtesy to others, although he doesn’t personally believe it’ll do him a whole lot of good.
There’s no controversy in that, right?
Wrong.
Cousins has become public enemy number one to some sports reporters, and his life and career are now on trial online.
USA Today football reporter Doug Farrar penned an article headlined, “Kirk Cousins’ ridiculous take on COVID is why we can’t have nice things.”
Farrar wrote that Cousins is among those pro athletes who “have an interesting tendency to believe in their own invincibility,” adding that the Vikings quarterback “has some really unfortunate opinions about the coronavirus.”
The USA Today reporter further lamented that he can’t force other people to think like he does, and even suggested that Cousins is a man who lacks “empathy.”
In its own takedown of Cousins, the sports blog SB Nation concluded: “Unfortunately, there are still too many people who think social distancing or wearing a mask is a great affront to their personal liberty.”
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“Cousins’ remarks are only going to embolden people who already don’t like wearing masks. Ultimately, Cousins is twisting himself into a knot to say that he personally doesn’t think wearing masks is worth it but he’ll do it keep other people comfortable,” writer Ricky O’Donnell added.
O’Donnell dug through the quarterback’s social media history to insult his cooking, and also concluded Cousins’ opinions are “dangerous” and “harmful to the public.”
Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur, meanwhile, unleashed on the 32-year-old too:
“Kirk Cousins is every idiot whose father couldn’t access emotions and who has therefore decided that toughness and blustery faux-bravery is the route, always, and has also missed the part about this being a *communicable* disease,” Arthur tweeted.
Kirk Cousins is every idiot whose father couldn’t access emotions and who has therefore decided that toughness and blustery faux-bravery is the route, always, and has also missed the part about this being a *communicable* disease https://t.co/YooZ70vjQ7 — Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) September 2, 2020
The quarterback’s mask comments went straight over the head of CBS Sports reporter Seth Davis:
Someone should tell Kirk Cousins that even if he isn’t afraid of getting Covid, he has a much higher chance of giving it to someone else if he’s not wearing a mask. Very frustrating that this message still is not getting through. It’s why we are where we are. — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) September 2, 2020
Others used Cousins’ mask comments to attack his football skills:
Kirk Cousins is anti mask. The guy responsible for making split second decisions can’t think straight. Man, I miss Teddy Bridgewater. — Jim Souhan (@SouhanStrib) September 2, 2020
I would say Kirk Cousins should stick to being Quarterback but be probably shouldn’t do that either https://t.co/LyjBf4lwzn — Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) September 2, 2020
Reminder that Kirk Cousins has been a mediocre QB (and equally bad on camera) since his MSU days. Nonetheless he has gotten very rich being bad at football, while Colin Kaepernick still isn’t playing in the NFL. https://t.co/mkowGZfjQL — CHRiZ ?? (@singwithCB) September 2, 2020
Of course the quarterback also had his defenders, who pointed out the buried lede — which is that the Vikings slinger still wears a mask because he takes other people’s concerns into account:
Kirk Cousins: a.) did his own risk assessment
b.) chooses to live his life
c.) accepts the consequences
d.) is respectful and accommodating to others’ concerns. Perfect. And for that he is largely mocked by sports media. https://t.co/KhQEvT9Egw — Will Cain (@willcain) September 2, 2020
Certain people are leaving out part the comments from Kirk Cousins about masks. Here is the entire thing. Especially the last line. “So my opinion on mask wearing is really about being respectful to other people” Like yall gonna crucify him for nothing? I’m over y’all. pic.twitter.com/ju6D1Wqbrm — Dominique Clare (@DomClare) September 2, 2020
Don’t let headlines fool you. Kirk Cousins disagrees w/ wearing a mask, but he still does it selflessly out of respect for other people. The world would be far better off if we all operated with selfless concern EVEN when we disagree. — Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) September 2, 2020
The establishment sports media as a whole missed out on a potentially great PSA opportunity here.
“NFL QB wears a mask for others, even though he doesn’t want to” would have been a great headline for the story, assuming mainstream outlets were interested in anything other than tearing someone down.
Cousins, who is the second-most-accurate quarterback in NFL history behind only Drew Brees, seemingly broke the cardinal rule for public figures amid the dual pandemics of the coronavirus and groupthink.
He thought for himself, and dared to share those dissenting thoughts with the public.
And for that, he was canceled.
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Tim Graham: Reporters Use ‘Without Evidence’ Claim To Discredit Anything Trump Says That They Don’t

Tim Graham: Reporters Use ‘Without Evidence’ Claim To Discredit Anything Trump Says That They Don’t Like

One of the common tropes we see in everyday news coverage is the claim that something said by President Donald Trump or his supporters is “ without evidence.
” This is a stark factual claim .
Sometimes , it ’ s starkly wrong .
The hashtag # DefundNPR started trending on Monday after NPR tweeted this to 8.3 million followers : “ President Trump declined to condemn the actions of the suspected 17-year-old shooter of 3 protesters against police brutality in Kenosha — claiming , without evidence , that it appeared the gunman was acting in self-defense.
” TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls Video evidence clearly shows a man holding a handgun approach the 17-year-old , Kyle Rittenhouse , while he is on his back , and Rittenhouse shoot him in the arm .
You don ’ t have to justify everything Rittenhouse did to know there ’ s obvious evidence of acting in self-defense .
The actual article NPR linked in the tweet made no such boast of Trump acting “ without evidence.
” Reporter Alana Wise cautiously claimed : “ Graphic video from the chaotic scene only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s alleged actions have split onlookers on party lines.
” But she failed to explain what the video showed .
The words “ without evidence ” are routinely applied to Trump ’ s statements about mail-in voting .
On the “ Today ” show on Aug. 16 , NBC ’ s Hallie Jackson said , “ On Saturday , the president , without evidence , claimed mail-in voting to be , quote , ‘ catastrophic . '
” On the same show two days later , NBC ’ s Peter Alexander lectured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without evidence , keeps escalating his attacks on universal mail-in voting and defending recent policy changes at the Postal Service that critics warn could delay the delivery of ballots.
” But NBC is blatantly avoiding evidence from its own base in New York City .
The city took six weeks to count a record 400,000 absentee ballots cast in the June 23 primary and didn ’ t certify liberal Rep. Carolyn Maloney as the winner until Aug. 6 .
RELATED : Cal Thomas : Jerry Falwell Jr. 's Fall from Grace Teaches Us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Maloney ’ s opponent , Suraj Patel , conceded last week , he complained that 11,000 ballots in the district remained uncounted .
Thousands of voters also reported receiving their ballots late or never getting one .
If you ’ re a Patel backer , that would feel “ catastrophic.
” It would certainly feel “ catastrophic ” to Trump-hating reporters if Trump were to win a state with mail-in ballots by a narrow margin .
They would complain if it took weeks to count the ballots and if some ballots were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t eagerly promote challenges to the integrity of the election .
See 2016 .
Meanwhile , it ’ s sadly routine for liberal media outlets to make outlandish claims about Trump .
The Washington Post editorial board recently published a hyperpartisan editorial claiming Trump “ has done as much as any global actor to advance the cause of authoritarianism and undermine the free world .
Mr. Trump ’ s most conspicuous aid to tyranny has been his relentless support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
” There is overwhelming evidence that Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tougher than the Obama-Biden “ reset button ” approach .
In 2012 , then-President Obama drew media cheers for mocking Mitt Romney ’ s suggestion that Russia was a threat .
Trump upset reporters last fall by mocking Obama at a news conference in France for letting Putin take over Crimea in 2014 , saying Obama was “ outsmarted.
” ( How dare he ! )
PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor emotionally objected and said , “ Why keep repeating what some people would see as a clear lie ?
” Even the liberal-leaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ We should not slip into collective amnesia over the Obama administration ’ s weak and underwhelming response to Russian aggression.
” But no one should expect the Biden-loving media to ever report that “ Biden stated without evidence Trump weakened American policy toward Russia.
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One of the common tropes we see in everyday news coverage is the claim that something said by President Donald Trump or his supporters is “without evidence.”
This is a stark factual claim. Sometimes, it’s starkly wrong.
The hashtag #DefundNPR started trending on Monday after NPR tweeted this to 8.3 million followers: “President Trump declined to condemn the actions of the suspected 17-year-old shooter of 3 protesters against police brutality in Kenosha — claiming, without evidence, that it appeared the gunman was acting in self-defense.”
President Trump declined to condemn the actions of the suspected 17-year-old shooter of 3 protesters against police brutality in Kenosha — claiming, without evidence, that it appeared the gunman was acting in self-defense.https://t.co/a7LnGABckN — NPR (@NPR) September 1, 2020
Video evidence clearly shows a man holding a handgun approach the 17-year-old, Kyle Rittenhouse, while he is on his back, and Rittenhouse shoot him in the arm.
You don’t have to justify everything Rittenhouse did to know there’s obvious evidence of acting in self-defense.
The actual article NPR linked in the tweet made no such boast of Trump acting “without evidence.”
Reporter Alana Wise cautiously claimed: “Graphic video from the chaotic scene only tells a partial story. The shooter’s alleged actions have split onlookers on party lines.” But she failed to explain what the video showed.
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The words “without evidence” are routinely applied to Trump’s statements about mail-in voting.
On the “Today” show on Aug. 16, NBC’s Hallie Jackson said, “On Saturday, the president, without evidence, claimed mail-in voting to be, quote, ‘catastrophic.'”
On the same show two days later, NBC’s Peter Alexander lectured, saying, “The president, without evidence, keeps escalating his attacks on universal mail-in voting and defending recent policy changes at the Postal Service that critics warn could delay the delivery of ballots.”
But NBC is blatantly avoiding evidence from its own base in New York City.
The city took six weeks to count a record 400,000 absentee ballots cast in the June 23 primary and didn’t certify liberal Rep. Carolyn Maloney as the winner until Aug. 6.
When Maloney’s opponent, Suraj Patel, conceded last week, he complained that 11,000 ballots in the district remained uncounted. Thousands of voters also reported receiving their ballots late or never getting one.
If you’re a Patel backer, that would feel “catastrophic.” It would certainly feel “catastrophic” to Trump-hating reporters if Trump were to win a state with mail-in ballots by a narrow margin.
They would complain if it took weeks to count the ballots and if some ballots were never counted.
No one believes they wouldn’t eagerly promote challenges to the integrity of the election. See 2016.
Meanwhile, it’s sadly routine for liberal media outlets to make outlandish claims about Trump. The Washington Post editorial board recently published a hyperpartisan editorial claiming Trump “has done as much as any global actor to advance the cause of authoritarianism and undermine the free world. Mr. Trump’s most conspicuous aid to tyranny has been his relentless support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
There is overwhelming evidence that Trump’s policy toward Putin has been tougher than the Obama-Biden “reset button” approach.
In 2012, then-President Obama drew media cheers for mocking Mitt Romney’s suggestion that Russia was a threat.
Trump upset reporters last fall by mocking Obama at a news conference in France for letting Putin take over Crimea in 2014, saying Obama was “outsmarted.” (How dare he!)
PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor emotionally objected and said, “Why keep repeating what some people would see as a clear lie?”
Even the liberal-leaning Brookings Institution published a 2018 analysis concluding, “We should not slip into collective amnesia over the Obama administration’s weak and underwhelming response to Russian aggression.”
Trump provided lethal aid to Ukraine; Obama didn’t.
But no one should expect the Biden-loving media to ever report that “Biden stated without evidence Trump weakened American policy toward Russia.”
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westernjournal--2020-09-02--Disturbing Video Shows What Little Time Cops Have To Decide Whether To Shoot

Police officers have been under intense scrutiny in the last few months as every confrontation that ends in violence against a suspect is immediately attributed to abject racism .
Even people who generally support law enforcement are sometimes skeptical of a police shooting like the recent incident in Kenosha , Wisconsin , where an officer shot suspect Jacob Blake seven times in the back after he repeatedly ignored police commands and reached into his vehicle .
But body camera footage originally shared on the Daytona Beach , Florida , Police Department ’ s Facebook page provides a glimpse into why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many bullets it takes ) and just how little time they have to make a life-or-death decision .
The incident unfolded Saturday as two Daytona Beach officers and a Holly Hill , Florida , officer were responding to a tip that Michael A. Harris , wanted in Daytona Beach for attempted murder , was hiding out in an apartment complex in Holly Hill , according to the Orlando Sentinel .
When police were allowed into the premises by an unidentified female outside the home , the officer whose body camera provided the vantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , show me your hands ” to Harris , who fled into a back bedroom and partially shut the door .
TRENDING : As Trump Gains on Biden , Rasmussen Uncovers Massive 'Suppression ' of National Polls The officer repeated the command as he followed behind and kicked open the door while continuing to order the suspect to show his hands .
In the split second when Harris became visible again through the open door , footage showed a quick flash escape the muzzle of the suspect ’ s gun along with popping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was struck in the chest and cried out as he immediately fell to the ground while the other officer returned fire .
He was down but not out , however , as he returned fire along with the other officer until Harris was shot dead .
WARNING : The following video contains graphic images and language that some viewers will find offensive .
Although it is a tragedy that Harris had to die , the good news is that his was the only life ended in the ordeal .
Daytona Beach police Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday that the Daytona Beach officer was saved by his bulletproof vest , although his chest was still injured from the impact , while his colleague was hospitalized for neck injuries after he tripped and fell while running around the building .
The Holly Hill cop was unharmed , as was another woman who was inside the home at the time of the crossfire .
“ The suspect had warrants out for attempted murder , he was a violent , violent felon and he didn ’ t think twice earlier about pulling guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed no remorse when he pulled guns on police officers , ” Capri said .
RELATED : FBI : Nearly 3 Dozen Street Gangs in Chicago Form 'Shoot On-Sight ' Pact Against Cops “ Our officers did an excellent , outstanding job , ” he continued .
“ They did what they were supposed to do : Go home at the end of their shift alive , and that ’ s what they did.
” Capri said that they never want to kill a suspect but Harris left them no other options .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we defended ourselves , ” he said .
“ If you pull a gun on a police officer and shoot a police officer , you ’ re going to get killed .
Simple as that.
” Police have been denigrated in the media and by “ several radical groups ” because of a few bad cops , Capri said , but he was still “ proud to be a police officer.
” The officers involved in the incident are on paid administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a harrowing glimpse into the dangerous job of a police officer , the body camera footage showed how events unfold in a split second , leaving no time for hesitation or ridiculous “ de-escalation ” techniques .
In the moment when the door swung open and Harris fired at the cop , there was no chance to call in a social worker or calmly discuss the possible consequences of his actions .
There was no indication that the officer cared one iota about the man ’ s race , and he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his chest from Harris ’ bullet .
It was kill or be killed , and because Harris had just fired at officers , he was a clear and present danger who needed to be neutralized with deadly force .
Of course there are bad cops , just like any other profession , because humans are broken and sinful , but the vast majority of men and women in law enforcement are just out there trying to get the bad guys off the streets and live to tell the tale .
That heroic police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was afforded the privilege of coming home to his family only because of the bulletproof vest he was wearing and not because of anything the defund the police crowd would endorse .
Police officers faced with the kind of danger that requires immediate , decisive action shouldn ’ t have to worry about whether acting in self-defense will set off riots because of cynical media narrative-crafting .
This confrontation is exactly what officers face and fear , knowing they can be dragged into a fight for their life at any time .
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Police officers have been under intense scrutiny in the last few months as every confrontation that ends in violence against a suspect is immediately attributed to abject racism.
Even people who generally support law enforcement are sometimes skeptical of a police shooting like the recent incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where an officer shot suspect Jacob Blake seven times in the back after he repeatedly ignored police commands and reached into his vehicle.
But body camera footage originally shared on the Daytona Beach, Florida, Police Department’s Facebook page provides a glimpse into why officers must shoot to kill (however many bullets it takes) and just how little time they have to make a life-or-death decision.
The incident unfolded Saturday as two Daytona Beach officers and a Holly Hill, Florida, officer were responding to a tip that Michael A. Harris, wanted in Daytona Beach for attempted murder, was hiding out in an apartment complex in Holly Hill, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
When police were allowed into the premises by an unidentified female outside the home, the officer whose body camera provided the vantage point immediately ordered, “Police department, show me your hands” to Harris, who fled into a back bedroom and partially shut the door.
The officer repeated the command as he followed behind and kicked open the door while continuing to order the suspect to show his hands.
In the split second when Harris became visible again through the open door, footage showed a quick flash escape the muzzle of the suspect’s gun along with popping sounds of shots fired.
The officer was struck in the chest and cried out as he immediately fell to the ground while the other officer returned fire.
He was down but not out, however, as he returned fire along with the other officer until Harris was shot dead.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic images and language that some viewers will find offensive.
Although it is a tragedy that Harris had to die, the good news is that his was the only life ended in the ordeal.
Daytona Beach police Chief Craig Capri said in a news conference Sunday that the Daytona Beach officer was saved by his bulletproof vest, although his chest was still injured from the impact, while his colleague was hospitalized for neck injuries after he tripped and fell while running around the building.
The Holly Hill cop was unharmed, as was another woman who was inside the home at the time of the crossfire.
“The suspect had warrants out for attempted murder, he was a violent, violent felon and he didn’t think twice earlier about pulling guns on an innocent victim, so he showed no remorse when he pulled guns on police officers,” Capri said.
“Our officers did an excellent, outstanding job,” he continued. “They did what they were supposed to do: Go home at the end of their shift alive, and that’s what they did.”
Capri said that they never want to kill a suspect but Harris left them no other options.
“The suspect fired at officers first, and we defended ourselves,” he said. “If you pull a gun on a police officer and shoot a police officer, you’re going to get killed. Simple as that.”
Police have been denigrated in the media and by “several radical groups” because of a few bad cops, Capri said, but he was still “proud to be a police officer.”
The officers involved in the incident are on paid administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates, as is protocol.
Besides just being a harrowing glimpse into the dangerous job of a police officer, the body camera footage showed how events unfold in a split second, leaving no time for hesitation or ridiculous “de-escalation” techniques.
In the moment when the door swung open and Harris fired at the cop, there was no chance to call in a social worker or calmly discuss the possible consequences of his actions.
There was no indication that the officer cared one iota about the man’s race, and he was likely concerned more about the pain in his chest from Harris’ bullet.
It was kill or be killed, and because Harris had just fired at officers, he was a clear and present danger who needed to be neutralized with deadly force.
Of course there are bad cops, just like any other profession, because humans are broken and sinful, but the vast majority of men and women in law enforcement are just out there trying to get the bad guys off the streets and live to tell the tale.
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That heroic police officer literally took a bullet that day and was afforded the privilege of coming home to his family only because of the bulletproof vest he was wearing and not because of anything the defund the police crowd would endorse.
Police officers faced with the kind of danger that requires immediate, decisive action shouldn’t have to worry about whether acting in self-defense will set off riots because of cynical media narrative-crafting.
This confrontation is exactly what officers face and fear, knowing they can be dragged into a fight for their life at any time.
Thank God they do it anyway.
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