westernjournal--2020-03-17--Casinos Become Latest Industry To Beg Federal Government for Coronavirus Bailout

Casinos have joined the long list of industries asking Congress for emergency financial help in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak , according to a new report .
The Washington Post reported that a person speaking on condition of anonymity said a representative of Wynn Resorts had raised the possibility of seeking cash payments on a strategy call Monday with members of the American Gaming Association .
The requested aid comes from the severe financial hit taken by the entertainment districts in Las Vegas and other tourist destinations .
Lobbyists are hoping for financial aid similar to what lawmakers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruise companies and the hospitality industry .
The additional funds are needed to support casino companies and their employees , according to a statement from the American Gaming Association .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle “ As state governments close casinos as part of the urgent health response to COVID-19 , elected leaders should move just as urgently to support the workers and businesses who will bear the brunt of those effects , ” the AGA told The Post .
“ Our immediate priorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to support employees , ” it said .
A number of states have demanded casinos , restaurants and bars close in response to coronavirus pandemic in order to reduce potential exposure among crowds .
New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy ordered the closure of the nine casinos in Atlantic City on Monday “ until such time as it is deemed safe for their reopening , ” according to The Press of Atlantic City .
“ It is no longer time for business as usual , ” Murphy said .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this isn ’ t real.
” Wynn Resorts announced it was closing its Wynn Las Vegas and Encore properties for at least two weeks , starting Tuesday .
MGM Resorts International will also close its Las Vegas casino operations and hotels .
However , some casinos are continuing their operations despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce in-person contact , The Post reported .
RELATED : Lottery Settles with Winner Who Claimed Insider Fraud Reduced His $ 9 Million Prize The Trump administration has announced it will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic by buying oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve .
The congressional package currently being discussed in the Senate does not include bailouts for the airline or hospitality industries , but assistance is expected in a third package .
Some of the ideas being considered are deferring federal taxes and providing zero or low-interest loans .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said any financial assistance should not be described as a “ bailout.
” “ This is not a bailout , ” he told lawmakers .
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Casinos have joined the long list of industries asking Congress for emergency financial help in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new report.
The Washington Post reported that a person speaking on condition of anonymity said a representative of Wynn Resorts had raised the possibility of seeking cash payments on a strategy call Monday with members of the American Gaming Association.
The requested aid comes from the severe financial hit taken by the entertainment districts in Las Vegas and other tourist destinations.
Lobbyists are hoping for financial aid similar to what lawmakers are in discussions to provide for airlines, cruise companies and the hospitality industry.
The additional funds are needed to support casino companies and their employees, according to a statement from the American Gaming Association.
“As state governments close casinos as part of the urgent health response to COVID-19, elected leaders should move just as urgently to support the workers and businesses who will bear the brunt of those effects,” the AGA told The Post.
“Our immediate priorities are actions that provide liquidity to allow us to support employees,” it said.
A number of states have demanded casinos, restaurants and bars close in response to coronavirus pandemic in order to reduce potential exposure among crowds.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered the closure of the nine casinos in Atlantic City on Monday “until such time as it is deemed safe for their reopening,” according to The Press of Atlantic City.
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“It is no longer time for business as usual,” Murphy said. “This is real. Stop believing folks who say this isn’t real.”
Wynn Resorts announced it was closing its Wynn Las Vegas and Encore properties for at least two weeks, starting Tuesday. MGM Resorts International will also close its Las Vegas casino operations and hotels.
In order to keep our employees and guests safe, we have decided to close Wynn Las Vegas and Encore on Tuesday, March 17, at 6 pm. We anticipate that we will be closed for two weeks, after which we will evaluate the situation. Visit https://t.co/ZVdFo0wUMc for regular updates. — Wynn Las Vegas (@WynnLasVegas) March 16, 2020
However, some casinos are continuing their operations despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce in-person contact, The Post reported.
The Trump administration has announced it will help the oil and gas industries during this pandemic by buying oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The congressional package currently being discussed in the Senate does not include bailouts for the airline or hospitality industries, but assistance is expected in a third package.
Some of the ideas being considered are deferring federal taxes and providing zero or low-interest loans.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said any financial assistance should not be described as a “bailout.”
“This is not a bailout,” he told lawmakers. “This is considering providing certain things for certain industries.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--As Chinese Lies on Coronavirus Get Exposed, Another Government Critic Vanishes

Even as the COVID-19 outbreak , which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan , ravages the globe , the Chinese government is trying to shift blame and avoid being held accountable .
According to Reuters , friends of a Chinese real estate mogul who had criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping ’ s handling of the outbreak say he has now vanished .
Ren Zhiqiang had called Xi , who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China , a “ clown ” in an essay written after the Chinese leader delivered a speech on Feb. 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current crisis was exacerbated by the lack of a free news media and free speech in China .
“ Ren Zhiqiang is a public figure and his disappearance is widely know .
The institutions responsible for this need to give a reasonable and legal explanation for this as soon as possible , ” Ren ’ s friend , businesswoman Wang Ying , told Reuters .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle Renmin University history professor Zhang Ming , an acquaintance of Ren ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in touch with him , expressed similar sentiments .
“ A citizen can ’ t just disappear , we need to know if he ’ s been taken by any department and where .
His family and friends should know , ” Zhang told the South China Morning Post .
According to Radio Free Asia , this wasn ’ t Ren ’ s first run-in with the Chinese government , which is not known for treating its critics particularly well .
He was previously punished over his criticism of Xi ’ s demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China ’ s ruling communist party .
Despite Ren ’ s disappearance , the Chinese government is finding it hard to keep reports about its mishandling of the initial outbreak of COVID-19 secret .
The New York Times reported last month that the Chinese government had admitted Xi knew about the emerging pandemic for two weeks before he commented on it .
According to the The Times in London , the Chinese government ordered doctors and laboratory technicians to destroy samples of the virus in late December .
On Feb. 4 , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in its early stages , the Chinese government summoned doctors and accused them of spreading “ rumors ” when they tried to warn about the disease .
Moreover , the Chinese government denied the virus was being transmitted between humans for much of January , even as doctors knew that was not true , according to The Wall Street Journal .
RELATED : Bernie Tries Praising Another Communist Dictatorship , Accidentally Praises Capitalism Instead Meanwhile , some Chinese media outlets and officials have been spreading the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A fact-check by USA Today has pushed back on that nonsense , but more needs to be done .
Just this week , China ’ s state-run Xinhua News Agency posted a graphic on Twitter claiming “ racism ” was being used to cover up “ incompetence.
” Thankfully , many people are calling for China to be held accountable for its attempts to cover up the virus and shift blame on others .
“ We as a country have to rethink our relationship to the People ’ s Republic of China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jay Cost tweeted .
Cost went on to note that the apparent cover-up would result in “ a large American bodycount.
” National Review ’ s Jim Geraghty echoed those sentiments in a piece Monday , writing , “ The Chinese government is much more effective at stopping the spread of information about the coronavirus than stopping the spread of the coronavirus .
Pardon me , the ‘ Wuhan virus . '
” These reports from multiple media outlets clearly point to an apparent cover-up orchestrated by Chinese officials .
Said cover-up undoubtedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepare for the coronavirus .
People died as a result of the lack of preparedness caused by what was — at best — negligence on the part of the government of the People ’ s Republic of China .
Holding China accountable for that is not racism .
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Even as the COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, ravages the globe, the Chinese government is trying to shift blame and avoid being held accountable.
According to Reuters, friends of a Chinese real estate mogul who had criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping’s handling of the outbreak say he has now vanished.
Ren Zhiqiang had called Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China, a “clown” in an essay written after the Chinese leader delivered a speech on Feb. 23.
In the essay, Ren said the current crisis was exacerbated by the lack of a free news media and free speech in China.
“Ren Zhiqiang is a public figure and his disappearance is widely know. The institutions responsible for this need to give a reasonable and legal explanation for this as soon as possible,” Ren’s friend, businesswoman Wang Ying, told Reuters.
Renmin University history professor Zhang Ming, an acquaintance of Ren’s who has also been unable to get in touch with him, expressed similar sentiments.
“A citizen can’t just disappear, we need to know if he’s been taken by any department and where. His family and friends should know,” Zhang told the South China Morning Post.
According to Radio Free Asia, this wasn’t Ren’s first run-in with the Chinese government, which is not known for treating its critics particularly well.
He was previously punished over his criticism of Xi’s demands that media outlets serve the interests of China’s ruling communist party.
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Despite Ren’s disappearance, the Chinese government is finding it hard to keep reports about its mishandling of the initial outbreak of COVID-19 secret.
The New York Times reported last month that the Chinese government had admitted Xi knew about the emerging pandemic for two weeks before he commented on it.
According to the The Times in London, the Chinese government ordered doctors and laboratory technicians to destroy samples of the virus in late December.
On Feb. 4, The Washington Post noted that as the outbreak was in its early stages, the Chinese government summoned doctors and accused them of spreading “rumors” when they tried to warn about the disease.
Moreover, the Chinese government denied the virus was being transmitted between humans for much of January, even as doctors knew that was not true, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Meanwhile, some Chinese media outlets and officials have been spreading the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus was created by the United States Army.
A fact-check by USA Today has pushed back on that nonsense, but more needs to be done.
Just this week, China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency posted a graphic on Twitter claiming “racism” was being used to cover up “incompetence.”
Racism is not the right tool to cover your own incompetence pic.twitter.com/LmGDyPsULt — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) March 17, 2020
Thankfully, many people are calling for China to be held accountable for its attempts to cover up the virus and shift blame on others.
“We as a country have to rethink our relationship to the People’s Republic of China,” the American Enterprise Institute’s Jay Cost tweeted.
We as a country have to rethink our relationship to the People’s Republic of China. — ??? ???? (@JayCostTWS) March 15, 2020
Cost went on to note that the apparent cover-up would result in “a large American bodycount.”
I don’t know enough about our history with the PRC to say how and why we went wrong. But its mendacity with COVID19 is going to have a large American bodycount. That is unacceptable. — ??? ???? (@JayCostTWS) March 15, 2020
“That is unacceptable,” he wrote.
National Review’s Jim Geraghty echoed those sentiments in a piece Monday, writing, “The Chinese government is much more effective at stopping the spread of information about the coronavirus than stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Pardon me, the ‘Wuhan virus.'”
These reports from multiple media outlets clearly point to an apparent cover-up orchestrated by Chinese officials.
Said cover-up undoubtedly cost the world time to react and prepare for the coronavirus.
People died as a result of the lack of preparedness caused by what was — at best — negligence on the part of the government of the People’s Republic of China.
Holding China accountable for that is not racism.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Praises Trump’s Coronavirus Response: ‘His Team Has Been On It’

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo personally thanked President Donald Trump on Tuesday for the federal government ’ s efforts to help his state deal with the coronavirus pandemic .
After initially criticizing the president for his response to the spread of COVID-19 , Cuomo was complimentary at a news conference in Albany and told reporters that Trump ’ s team is “ on it ” in regard to helping those affected by the virus .
“ New Yorkers will do everything they can to be good partners with the federal government , ” the Democrat said .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in saying that that he wanted to work together in partnership and a spirit of cooperation .
“ I can tell you the actions he has taken evidence that .
His team has been on it .
I know a team when they ’ re on it , and I know a team when they ’ re not on it , ” the Democrat added .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle “ His team is on it .
They ’ ve been responsive late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they ’ ve , thus far , been doing everything that they can do , ” Cuomo said .
“ And I want to say thank you , and want to say that I appreciate it .
“ They will have nothing but cooperation and partnership from the state of New York.
” Cuomo made the comments after he had a conversation with Trump earlier Tuesday , which followed a very public disagreement over the federal government ’ s role in helping states cope with the national emergency .
Cuomo asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Deploy the Army Corps of Engineers to build temporary medical facilities ” in New York , adding , “ The federal gov ’ t must act.
” The president tweeted Monday that he had held “ a very good tele-conference with Nation ’ s Governors ” but that Cuomo needed to “ do more.
” Cuomo responded , “ Happy to do your job , too .
Just give me control of the Army Corps of Engineers and I ’ ll take it from there.
” RELATED : New York Sets Up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Guard To Assist Trump asked Cuomo on Twitter Tuesday to “ keep politics out of it.
” Cuomo stated at his Tuesday news conference , after speaking with the president , that there is no place for “ hypersensitivity about politics ” in battling the pandemic .
“ We ’ re not Democrats and we ’ re not Republicans , we are Americans at the end of the day .
That ’ s who we are and that ’ s who we are when we are at our best .
So this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wanting to pit one against the other , there ’ s no time for this , ” he said .
“ The president is doing the right thing and offering to step up with New York , and I appreciate it , ” Cuomo added .
He also said the Trump administration is “ ready and willing to help … especially on the hospital capacity issue.
” New York has become a hotspot for the coronavirus , with more reported cases of the virus than any other state .
The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York overnight from Monday to Tuesday , bringing the state ’ s total of reported cases to 1,374 .
New York City itself reported 187 new cases , for a total of 644 .
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo personally thanked President Donald Trump on Tuesday for the federal government’s efforts to help his state deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
After initially criticizing the president for his response to the spread of COVID-19, Cuomo was complimentary at a news conference in Albany and told reporters that Trump’s team is “on it” in regard to helping those affected by the virus.
“New Yorkers will do everything they can to be good partners with the federal government,” the Democrat said. “I think the president was 100 percent sincere in saying that that he wanted to work together in partnership and a spirit of cooperation.
“I can tell you the actions he has taken evidence that. His team has been on it. I know a team when they’re on it, and I know a team when they’re not on it,” the Democrat added.
“His team is on it. They’ve been responsive late at night, early in the morning, and they’ve, thus far, been doing everything that they can do,” Cuomo said. “And I want to say thank you, and want to say that I appreciate it.
“They will have nothing but cooperation and partnership from the state of New York.”
Cuomo made the comments after he had a conversation with Trump earlier Tuesday, which followed a very public disagreement over the federal government’s role in helping states cope with the national emergency.
Cuomo asked the president in a tweet Monday to “Deploy the Army Corps of Engineers to build temporary medical facilities” in New York, adding, “The federal gov’t must act.”
President Trump: Deploy the Army Corps of Engineers to build temporary medical facilities, so that when hospitals are overwhelmed, we can move people into the temporary facilities. It’s only a matter of time before our state’s ICU beds fill up. The federal gov’t must act. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 16, 2020
The president tweeted Monday that he had held “a very good tele-conference with Nation’s Governors” but that Cuomo needed to “do more.”
Cuomo responded, “Happy to do your job, too. Just give me control of the Army Corps of Engineers and I’ll take it from there.”
Happy to do your job, too. Just give me control of the Army Corps of Engineers and I’ll take it from there.https://t.co/nfjZ8xiRL4 https://t.co/YNvdHC3Xz3 — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 16, 2020
Trump asked Cuomo on Twitter Tuesday to “keep politics out of it.”
Cuomo wants “all states to be treated the same.” But all states aren’t the same. Some are being hit hard by the Chinese Virus, some are being hit practically not at all. New York is a very big “hotspot”, West Virginia has, thus far, zero cases. Andrew, keep politics out of it…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2020
Cuomo stated at his Tuesday news conference, after speaking with the president, that there is no place for “hypersensitivity about politics” in battling the pandemic.
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“We’re not Democrats and we’re not Republicans, we are Americans at the end of the day. That’s who we are and that’s who we are when we are at our best. So this hypersensitivity about politics and reading every comment and wanting to pit one against the other, there’s no time for this,” he said.
“The president is doing the right thing and offering to step up with New York, and I appreciate it,” Cuomo added.
He also said the Trump administration is “ready and willing to help … especially on the hospital capacity issue.”
New York has become a hotspot for the coronavirus, with more reported cases of the virus than any other state.
The New York Post reported 432 cases were confirmed in New York overnight from Monday to Tuesday, bringing the state’s total of reported cases to 1,374.
New York City itself reported 187 new cases, for a total of 644.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse Dispatches Entire Emergency Field Hospital to Italy

Franklin Graham ’ s Samaritan ’ s Purse has dispatched an emergency field hospital to Italy to help care for people infected with COVID-19 .
The evangelist and president of the organization announced the disaster relief move on his Facebook Tuesday morning .
“ Early this morning , Samaritan ’ s Purse dispatched one of our 68-bed Emergency Field Hospitals to Cremona , Italy , which has the fastest-growing infection rates of Coronavirus in that country , ” Graham wrote .
“ The hospitals there are overwhelmed and unable to treat all of the sick.
” TRENDING : Dick Morris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Coronavirus Battle The DC-8 aircraft carried about 20 tons of medical equipment , a respiratory care unit and 32 disaster-relief personnel who will stay in the country for at least a month , according to a news release on the Samaritan ’ s Purse website .
“ We are committed to being there as long as there is a need , ” Graham wrote in his Facebook post .
“ We know to expect that , so we ’ re all prepared with everything that we need on the flight , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she added .
The mobile facility will be set up quickly near the Lombardy region , where about two-thirds of coronavirus deaths have occurred , according to Samaritan ’ s Purse .
“ We are always ready to provide critical relief in the face of crisis , ” Graham said in the release .
“ There is a lot of fear and panic around the world , but we trust that God is in control .
We continue to pray for everyone affected by this global health crisis and for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tuesday , there have been 27,980 cases of coronavirus in Italy resulting in 2,158 fatalities .
Italy has a large population of seniors , who are among the most susceptible to the virus .
RELATED : McConnell to Senate Republicans Opposed to Coronavirus Bill : 'Gag and Vote for It Anyway' Samaritan ’ s Purse is also the first international organization to provide emergency medical relief to families in northern Italy , according to the release .
“ We have an unbelievable staff willing to do this and share the hope of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Franklin Graham ’ s son Edward Graham said .
“ Medicine is a magnet for the Gospel.
” Franklin Graham added , “ This is the work God has called us to and we want to share the love of Christ and the truth that ‘ God is our refuge and strength , a very present help in trouble . '
” Samaritan ’ s Purse ended its news release with a request for prayers for its medical team and the patients they will treat .
“ Pray for the sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that this pandemic will soon come to an end , ” the release read .
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Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse has dispatched an emergency field hospital to Italy to help care for people infected with COVID-19.
The evangelist and president of the organization announced the disaster relief move on his Facebook Tuesday morning.
“Early this morning, Samaritan’s Purse dispatched one of our 68-bed Emergency Field Hospitals to Cremona, Italy, which has the fastest-growing infection rates of Coronavirus in that country,” Graham wrote.
“The hospitals there are overwhelmed and unable to treat all of the sick.”
The DC-8 aircraft carried about 20 tons of medical equipment, a respiratory care unit and 32 disaster-relief personnel who will stay in the country for at least a month, according to a news release on the Samaritan’s Purse website.
“We are committed to being there as long as there is a need,” Graham wrote in his Facebook post.
Kelly Sites, a disaster assistance response nurse, told WXII-TV, “a lot of things change rapidly, conditions change rapidly.”
“We know to expect that, so we’re all prepared with everything that we need on the flight, so we’ll hit the ground running,” she added.
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The mobile facility will be set up quickly near the Lombardy region, where about two-thirds of coronavirus deaths have occurred, according to Samaritan’s Purse.
“We are always ready to provide critical relief in the face of crisis,” Graham said in the release.
“There is a lot of fear and panic around the world, but we trust that God is in control. We continue to pray for everyone affected by this global health crisis and for our medical team as they respond.”
As of Tuesday, there have been 27,980 cases of coronavirus in Italy resulting in 2,158 fatalities.
Italy has a large population of seniors, who are among the most susceptible to the virus.
Samaritan’s Purse is also the first international organization to provide emergency medical relief to families in northern Italy, according to the release.
“We have an unbelievable staff willing to do this and share the hope of Jesus Christ along with their medical expertise,” Franklin Graham’s son Edward Graham said. “Medicine is a magnet for the Gospel.”
Franklin Graham added, “This is the work God has called us to and we want to share the love of Christ and the truth that ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.'”
Samaritan’s Purse ended its news release with a request for prayers for its medical team and the patients they will treat.
“Pray for the sick and their families around the world, and that this pandemic will soon come to an end,” the release read.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Legendary Actor Stuart Whitman Dead at Age 92

Actor Stuart Whitman died Monday morning .
He was surrounded by family in his Montecito , California , home .
The famous actor was born on Feb. 1 , 1928 , in San Francisco , California .
Whitman didn ’ t start his career as an actor , and after graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers .
According to The New York Times , during his three years in the Army , he became well-known for his boxing prowess , losing only one match out of a total of 33 .
Still holding on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his time at Los Angeles City College , according to The Hollywood Reporter , where he also began to study acting — but that wasn ’ t what paid the bills .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle It was manual labor that kept him eating until his film potential was recognized : He acquired a bulldozer and used it to perform a variety of jobs , including leveling and clearing properties .
His first big movie break came in 1951 , when he landed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” though perhaps his best-known appearance was in 1961 alongside John Wayne in “ The Comancheros.
” Whitman appeared in a variety of films and television shows , but he didn ’ t need to act to stay afloat — acting was his passion , but real-estate investing was his main form of income .
“ I didn ’ t need to act to make a living , but had a real passion for it , ” he said , according to The New York Times .
“ I just loved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and out of the hospital due to his skin cancer spreading to his blood , one source told TMZ .
“ Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars , ” Whitman ’ s son Justin told the outlet .
“ Stuart Whitman was known for his rugged roles and handsome charm.
” “ We were proud of him for his tv , film roles and his Oscar nomination , but what we will really remember is his exuberant love of his family and friends.
” Whitman is survived by third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren .
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Actor Stuart Whitman died Monday morning. He was surrounded by family in his Montecito, California, home.
The famous actor was born on Feb. 1, 1928, in San Francisco, California. Whitman didn’t start his career as an actor, and after graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
According to The New York Times, during his three years in the Army, he became well-known for his boxing prowess, losing only one match out of a total of 33.
Still holding on to sports, he played football during his time at Los Angeles City College, according to The Hollywood Reporter, where he also began to study acting — but that wasn’t what paid the bills.
It was manual labor that kept him eating until his film potential was recognized: He acquired a bulldozer and used it to perform a variety of jobs, including leveling and clearing properties.
His first big movie break came in 1951, when he landed a role in “When Worlds Collide,” though perhaps his best-known appearance was in 1961 alongside John Wayne in “The Comancheros.”
Whitman appeared in a variety of films and television shows, but he didn’t need to act to stay afloat — acting was his passion, but real-estate investing was his main form of income.
“I didn’t need to act to make a living, but had a real passion for it,” he said, according to The New York Times. “I just loved to act.”
Recently, Whitman had been in and out of the hospital due to his skin cancer spreading to his blood, one source told TMZ.
“Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars,” Whitman’s son Justin told the outlet. “Stuart Whitman was known for his rugged roles and handsome charm.”
“We were proud of him for his tv, film roles and his Oscar nomination, but what we will really remember is his exuberant love of his family and friends.”
Whitman is survived by third wife Yulia as well as his five children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Chick-fil-A Employee Plays Christian Music in Drive-Thru Line Since Customers Can’t Hear It Inside

Chick-fil-A is well-known for its stellar customer service .
The lines move fast , the servers greet you with a smile and unrivaled politeness , and the fast-food chain has garnered quite a following as a result .
The restaurant makes headlines often , many times because of the ways the employees go above and beyond even the highest level of customer service .
In January , one Gainesville , Alabama , location made the news when severe weather conditions terrified a mother and her two kids who were going through the drive-thru .
Fearing a tornado , the mom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheltering in the Chick-fil-A building when two employees ran out to rescue her and her sons from their car .
Just recently , Chick-fil-A made the news again when their location in Vancouver , Washington , went the extra mile and plenty of extra sandwiches .
Knowing how busy healthcare providers are , they supplied PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with 1,000 meals .
Their generosity is encouraging and heartwarming , but not every kind gesture worth recognizing is so grandiose .
While a thousand free meals is a fantastic way to bless a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing there , being extra mindful of customers ’ interests is also a welcome reprieve from these trying times .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle One young man named Micah is being recognized for his innovative customer service at the Colerain Commons Chick-fil-A in Cincinnati , Ohio .
In a video posted to their Facebook page on March 16 , the young man beams as he explains what he ’ s doing .
Standing out in the parking lot , he ’ s armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a phone and a speaker .
“ I ’ m playing music — because people are missing the music inside we can bring it out here , ” he says .
“ It ’ s a Chick-fil-A thing .
They love it.
” “ Thirty contemporary Christian songs on piano , ” he says , reading off the YouTube video title on his phone .
Many Chick-fil-A locations have gone to drive-thru only service as orders have circulated requiring dining rooms to close for the time being .
As the Colerain Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a crucial part of the Chick-fil-A experience was missing , and he took the initiative to solve the problem himself .
Manager Allison Fitzpatrick commented on Micah ’ s work ethic and said the customers appreciated his endeavors .
“ Our community has been very patient and gracious as we have been trying new methods to continue serving all of our guests through the drive thru , ” she told The Western Journal .
“ Micah is very loved by all the guests for his smile and positive attitude .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff To Thank Them “ He always goes above and beyond and closing our dining room didn ’ t stop him from making sure our guests got the full Chick-fil-A experience !
Playing the music outside made our guests and team members smile and enjoy the drive thru even more !
” There were plenty of comments by locals on the original video , with many people mentioning that they knew the young man personally and had been blessed by his presence before .
“ He ’ s a great kid , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polite and welcoming .
One of your best team members.
” “ Awww he was one of the students in my program I taught !
” wrote another .
“ Tell him Mrs. Kat says hiiiiii !
!
!
!
And keep up with great work with that warm smile he gives.
” “ Saw him earlier .
He was jamming , ” confirmed a third .
“ He ’ s always smiling.
” In these times of social distancing and extra precautions , Micah ’ s out doing his best to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Chick-fil-A is well-known for its stellar customer service. The lines move fast, the servers greet you with a smile and unrivaled politeness, and the fast-food chain has garnered quite a following as a result.
The restaurant makes headlines often, many times because of the ways the employees go above and beyond even the highest level of customer service.
In January, one Gainesville, Alabama, location made the news when severe weather conditions terrified a mother and her two kids who were going through the drive-thru. Fearing a tornado, the mom gladly accepted help and the offer of sheltering in the Chick-fil-A building when two employees ran out to rescue her and her sons from their car.
Just recently, Chick-fil-A made the news again when their location in Vancouver, Washington, went the extra mile and plenty of extra sandwiches. Knowing how busy healthcare providers are, they supplied PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with 1,000 meals.
Their generosity is encouraging and heartwarming, but not every kind gesture worth recognizing is so grandiose. While a thousand free meals is a fantastic way to bless a hospital and the critical work staff is doing there, being extra mindful of customers’ interests is also a welcome reprieve from these trying times.
One young man named Micah is being recognized for his innovative customer service at the Colerain Commons Chick-fil-A in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In a video posted to their Facebook page on March 16, the young man beams as he explains what he’s doing. Standing out in the parking lot, he’s armed with the customary smile, Chick-fil-A regalia, a phone and a speaker.
“I’m playing music — because people are missing the music inside we can bring it out here,” he says. “It’s a Chick-fil-A thing. They love it.”
The person filming asks what he’s playing.
“Thirty contemporary Christian songs on piano,” he says, reading off the YouTube video title on his phone.
Many Chick-fil-A locations have gone to drive-thru only service as orders have circulated requiring dining rooms to close for the time being. As the Colerain Commons location followed the orders, Micah realized that a crucial part of the Chick-fil-A experience was missing, and he took the initiative to solve the problem himself.
Manager Allison Fitzpatrick commented on Micah’s work ethic and said the customers appreciated his endeavors.
“Our community has been very patient and gracious as we have been trying new methods to continue serving all of our guests through the drive thru,” she told The Western Journal. “Micah is very loved by all the guests for his smile and positive attitude.
“He always goes above and beyond and closing our dining room didn’t stop him from making sure our guests got the full Chick-fil-A experience! Playing the music outside made our guests and team members smile and enjoy the drive thru even more!”
There were plenty of comments by locals on the original video, with many people mentioning that they knew the young man personally and had been blessed by his presence before.
“He’s a great kid,” wrote one person. “Always very polite and welcoming. One of your best team members.”
“Awww he was one of the students in my program I taught!” wrote another. “Tell him Mrs. Kat says hiiiiii!!!! And keep up with great work with that warm smile he gives.”
“Saw him earlier. He was jamming,” confirmed a third. “He’s always smiling.”
In these times of social distancing and extra precautions, Micah’s out doing his best to keep people feeling connected.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Race To Sign Tom Brady Has 2 Clear Favorites, Several Long-Shot Possibilities

Tom Brady made it clear to the world Tuesday that he ’ s leaving New England after two decades , three league MVPs and six Super Bowl rings .
What team wouldn ’ t want the four-time Super Bowl MVP ?
Only one will get arguably the best quarterback in NFL history , the man dubbed TB12 .
Here ’ s a look at six teams that should be interested in the 42-year-old signal caller .
Call them the Brady Bunch ( listed by best odds of landing him , according to BetOnline ) : TRENDING : Dick Morris : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Battle The Buccaneers are the clear front-runners to land Brady and among the teams with the most salary cap space .
Tampa Bay led the league in passing despite Jameis Winston becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season .
The Bucs have two dynamic receivers , Mike Evans and Chris Godwin , as well as two capable tight ends , Cameron Brate and O.J .
Howard .
Winston ’ s contract has expired .
Coach Bruce Arians has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer , creating a reputation as a QB whisperer .
His offense places high emphasis on pushing the ball down the field , something some believe would make Brady less than an ideal fit .
The Chargers moved on from Philip Rivers and are going into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood , California .
Since moving to Los Angeles , the Chargers have struggled to make a footprint in the city and need a big splash in order to sell seats , especially when visiting teams had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tiny soccer stadium .
Los Angeles might have the most attractive set of skill players of the teams vying for Brady .
Keenan Allen and Mike Williams each topped 1,000 yards receiving , while Austin Ekeler is one of the more versatile running backs in the league .
Tight end Hunter Henry also was a dependable safety net for Rivers .
The biggest question is the offensive line , which isn ’ t conducive to a not-so-mobile quarterback .
Joining the 49ers would be a homecoming for Brady , who grew up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendance at Candlestick Park for “ The Catch ” that led to the Niners ’ first Super Bowl title in January 1982 .
But it seems like a long shot with Brady ’ s former backup Jimmy Garoppolo entrenched as the starter .
Garoppolo did struggle in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City and wasn ’ t asked to do much besides hand off in the first two playoff games — a sign that coach Kyle Shanahan might not have complete trust in his quarterback .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brady 's Departure : 'Not the Way I Wanted It To End' But Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been public in their support of Garoppolo and are unlikely to backtrack to sign a short-term solution .
The Dolphins have the No .
5 pick in the draft and hope to land a franchise quarterback .
Ryan Fitzpatrick plans to return and provide a veteran bridge to a young QB , but Brady would be a more glamorous option for that role .
Brady also would make the Dolphins instantly relevant after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ross , like Brady , is a Michigan man .
But a year ago Ross said the Dolphins were going to quit chasing stopgap solutions and build for the long term , which was what their painful 2019 roster dismantling was all about .
The Dolphins lead the NFL in salary cap space and have five picks in the first two rounds of the draft , so they could improve quickly after going 5-11 last year .
But they ’ re likely at least another year from playoff contention , and at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raising doubts about how much appeal Miami would have for Brady .
Ross addressed speculation about Brady to Miami in late January .
“ We ’ re a team now that ’ s building , ” Ross said .
“ I don ’ t know why he ’ d really want to come to the Dolphins .
He ’ s probably one of the fiercest competitors there is , and we ’ re at the stage with the Dolphins where we ’ re trying to build a team for the future.
” Bears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is committed to Mitchell Trubisky , though he didn ’ t rule out bringing in an experienced veteran to push him .
Brady figures to command a higher price tag than Chicago is able to pay .
A more likely acquisition for Chicago would be someone like Andy Dalton .
Plus , the Bears had one of the NFL ’ s worst offenses in 2019 and have few pieces outside receiver Allen Robinson .
That makes many believe there ’ s little chance Brady would want to play out the twilight of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Cowboys are last on this list because owner Jerry Jones compared Dak Prescott to a family member when asked the ever-present question about a new contract for his star quarterback at the combine .
Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said recently the pursuit of Brady wasn ’ t even a thought because of the club ’ s commitment to Prescott .
While it ’ s fathomable to think the Cowboys would rescind the franchise tag to pursue Brady , there ’ s no reason to believe Dallas doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jerry Jones has often said it ’ s just a matter of time on finding that common ground .
When coach Mike McCarthy was hired to replace Jason Garrett in January , it didn ’ t take him long to say he believes Prescott is capable of winning a championship .
While he doesn ’ t have quite the skill set McCarthy utilized in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers , Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and is a two-time Pro Bowler who broke through with his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prescott is also coming off his best season statistically , with career highs of 4,902 yards passing ( second in NFL ) and 30 touchdowns ( fourth ) .
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Tom Brady made it clear to the world Tuesday that he’s leaving New England after two decades, three league MVPs and six Super Bowl rings.
Left unsaid: where he’s headed.
What team wouldn’t want the four-time Super Bowl MVP? Only one will get arguably the best quarterback in NFL history, the man dubbed TB12.
Here’s a look at six teams that should be interested in the 42-year-old signal caller. Call them the Brady Bunch (listed by best odds of landing him, according to BetOnline):
Tampa Bay (2/3)
The Buccaneers are the clear front-runners to land Brady and among the teams with the most salary cap space.
Tampa Bay led the league in passing despite Jameis Winston becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season. The Bucs have two dynamic receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, as well as two capable tight ends, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard. Winston’s contract has expired.
Coach Bruce Arians has also worked with Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer, creating a reputation as a QB whisperer. His offense places high emphasis on pushing the ball down the field, something some believe would make Brady less than an ideal fit.
Los Angeles Chargers (3/2)
The Chargers moved on from Philip Rivers and are going into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood, California. Since moving to Los Angeles, the Chargers have struggled to make a footprint in the city and need a big splash in order to sell seats, especially when visiting teams had a huge advantage because LA played in a tiny soccer stadium.
Los Angeles might have the most attractive set of skill players of the teams vying for Brady. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams each topped 1,000 yards receiving, while Austin Ekeler is one of the more versatile running backs in the league. Tight end Hunter Henry also was a dependable safety net for Rivers. The biggest question is the offensive line, which isn’t conducive to a not-so-mobile quarterback.
San Francisco (8/1)
Joining the 49ers would be a homecoming for Brady, who grew up in the Bay Area and was in attendance at Candlestick Park for “The Catch” that led to the Niners’ first Super Bowl title in January 1982. But it seems like a long shot with Brady’s former backup Jimmy Garoppolo entrenched as the starter.
Garoppolo did struggle in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City and wasn’t asked to do much besides hand off in the first two playoff games — a sign that coach Kyle Shanahan might not have complete trust in his quarterback.
But Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been public in their support of Garoppolo and are unlikely to backtrack to sign a short-term solution.
Miami (14/1)
The Dolphins have the No. 5 pick in the draft and hope to land a franchise quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick plans to return and provide a veteran bridge to a young QB, but Brady would be a more glamorous option for that role. Brady also would make the Dolphins instantly relevant after many years of mediocrity.
Owner Stephen Ross, like Brady, is a Michigan man. But a year ago Ross said the Dolphins were going to quit chasing stopgap solutions and build for the long term, which was what their painful 2019 roster dismantling was all about.
The Dolphins lead the NFL in salary cap space and have five picks in the first two rounds of the draft, so they could improve quickly after going 5-11 last year. But they’re likely at least another year from playoff contention, and at the moment the offensive line is awful, raising doubts about how much appeal Miami would have for Brady.
Ross addressed speculation about Brady to Miami in late January.
“We’re a team now that’s building,” Ross said. “I don’t know why he’d really want to come to the Dolphins. He’s probably one of the fiercest competitors there is, and we’re at the stage with the Dolphins where we’re trying to build a team for the future.”
Chicago (16/1)
Bears general manager Ryan Pace has said he is committed to Mitchell Trubisky, though he didn’t rule out bringing in an experienced veteran to push him. Brady figures to command a higher price tag than Chicago is able to pay. A more likely acquisition for Chicago would be someone like Andy Dalton.
Plus, the Bears had one of the NFL’s worst offenses in 2019 and have few pieces outside receiver Allen Robinson. That makes many believe there’s little chance Brady would want to play out the twilight of his illustrious career in the Windy City.
Dallas (20/1)
The Cowboys are last on this list because owner Jerry Jones compared Dak Prescott to a family member when asked the ever-present question about a new contract for his star quarterback at the combine. Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said recently the pursuit of Brady wasn’t even a thought because of the club’s commitment to Prescott.
While it’s fathomable to think the Cowboys would rescind the franchise tag to pursue Brady, there’s no reason to believe Dallas doesn’t want to give Prescott a long-term deal. Jerry Jones has often said it’s just a matter of time on finding that common ground.
When coach Mike McCarthy was hired to replace Jason Garrett in January, it didn’t take him long to say he believes Prescott is capable of winning a championship. While he doesn’t have quite the skill set McCarthy utilized in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers, Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and is a two-time Pro Bowler who broke through with his first playoff win during the 2018 season.
Prescott is also coming off his best season statistically, with career highs of 4,902 yards passing (second in NFL) and 30 touchdowns (fourth).
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Trump, Mnuchin ‘Like’ the Idea of Sending Cash Payments to Most Americans

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the federal government is looking to “ immediately ” send cash payments to most Americans to help address the economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak .
During a news briefing from the White House , President Donald Trump said his administration is working with Congress to pass a “ big , bold package.
” “ We could keep going back [ to Congress ] every day or every week , ” the president explained , but what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other lawmakers told him is it would be better to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan that the administration is currently working on as “ very significant.
” “ You can think of this as something like business interruption payments for the American workers , ” the treasury secretary said .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle “ We ’ re looking at sending checks to Americans immediately , ” Mnuchin said .
“ Americans need cash now , and the president wants to get cash now , and I mean now in the next two weeks.
” The Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments would be , but said the administration is looking to do more than the figure that has been talked about in the media , which has widely been reported to be $ 1,000 .
Asked if there will be income restrictions regarding who gets the checks , Mnuchin responded , “ I think it ’ s clear , we don ’ t need to send people who make a million dollars a year checks.
” But overall , the concept of sending Americans an immediate cash payment is “ one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , though it ’ s possible that a payroll tax holiday may follow in the future .
“ I think we ’ re going to do something that gets money to them as quickly as possible , ” Trump said .
“ That may not be an accurate way of doing it because obviously some people shouldn ’ t be getting checks for a thousand dollars , ” he conceded .
“ We ’ ll have a pretty good idea by the end of the day what we ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , including direct financial aid to the nation ’ s airlines .
“ This is worse than 9/11 … for the airline industry , ” Mnuchin said .
“ They are almost ground to a halt.
” RELATED : McConnell to Senate Republicans Opposed to Coronavirus Bill : 'Gag and Vote for It Anyway' “ The airline industry will be in good shape , ” Trump interjected .
The administration is also planning to allow Americans to defer tax payments with no interest or penalties for 90 days .
Mnuchin said Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but those individuals owing up to $ 1 million , and corporations up to $ 10 million , can delay their payments for the three-month period .
The move will allow more cash to stay in the economy and delay the expense of paying taxes on businesses .
Trump further stated there are no plans to shut down the financial markets in New York as a result of the coronavirus outbreak , so people will continue to be able to buy and sell stocks , as well as access their 401 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy will “ pop ” when the coronavirus outbreaks ends .
“ One day we ’ ll be standing possibly up here , we ’ ll say , ‘ Well , we won , ' ” the president said .
“ As sure as you ’ re sitting there , we ’ re going to say that .
… I think we ’ re going to win faster than people think , I hope.
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the federal government is looking to “immediately” send cash payments to most Americans to help address the economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
During a news briefing from the White House, President Donald Trump said his administration is working with Congress to pass a “big, bold package.”
“We could keep going back [to Congress] every day or every week,” the president explained, but what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other lawmakers told him is it would be better to “go big.”
Mnuchin described the stimulus plan that the administration is currently working on as “very significant.”
“You can think of this as something like business interruption payments for the American workers,” the treasury secretary said.
“We’re looking at sending checks to Americans immediately,” Mnuchin said. “Americans need cash now, and the president wants to get cash now, and I mean now in the next two weeks.”
The Trump official did not specify how much the payments would be, but said the administration is looking to do more than the figure that has been talked about in the media, which has widely been reported to be $1,000.
Asked if there will be income restrictions regarding who gets the checks, Mnuchin responded, “I think it’s clear, we don’t need to send people who make a million dollars a year checks.”
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But overall, the concept of sending Americans an immediate cash payment is “one of the ideas that we like,” Mnuchin said, though it’s possible that a payroll tax holiday may follow in the future.
“I think we’re going to do something that gets money to them as quickly as possible,” Trump said.
“That may not be an accurate way of doing it because obviously some people shouldn’t be getting checks for a thousand dollars,” he conceded. “We’ll have a pretty good idea by the end of the day what we’re going to be doing.”
Mnuchin also announced other measures, including direct financial aid to the nation’s airlines.
“This is worse than 9/11 … for the airline industry,” Mnuchin said. “They are almost ground to a halt.”
“The airline industry will be in good shape,” Trump interjected.
The administration is also planning to allow Americans to defer tax payments with no interest or penalties for 90 days.
Mnuchin said Americans should file by the April 15 deadline, but those individuals owing up to $1 million, and corporations up to $10 million, can delay their payments for the three-month period.
The move will allow more cash to stay in the economy and delay the expense of paying taxes on businesses.
Trump further stated there are no plans to shut down the financial markets in New York as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, so people will continue to be able to buy and sell stocks, as well as access their 401(k) retirement accounts.
Trump believes the economy will “pop” when the coronavirus outbreaks ends.
“One day we’ll be standing possibly up here, we’ll say, ‘Well, we won,'” the president said. “As sure as you’re sitting there, we’re going to say that. … I think we’re going to win faster than people think, I hope.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Bernie Tries Praising Another Communist Dictatorship, Accidentally Praises Capitalism Instead

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is at it again : the 2020 presidential hopeful who infamously honeymooned in the USSR gushed over another communist dictatorship during the CNN Democratic presidential primary debate on Sunday .
Sanders inadvertently praised capitalist reforms in his answer to Univision ’ s Ilia Calderon , who asked why he had such hearty praise for literacy programs in Cuba under dictator Fidel Castro despite the fact that Castro “ jailed , tortured and killed thousands of Cubans.
” Calderon was referring to Sanders ’ “ 60 Minutes ” interview with Anderson Cooper in which Sanders said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know , it ’ s unfair to simply say everything is bad .
“ When Fidel Castro came into office , you know what he did ?
He had a massive literacy program .
Is that a bad thing ?
Even though Fidel Castro did it ?
” he mused .
Examples from Castro ’ s literacy curriculum show exactly what Sanders chose to endorse .
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle One a children ’ s book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castro leading his men with the charge that translates to “ Liberty or death !
” as well as an ode to the socialist dictator about his “ gun ” and “ faith ” beneath other flattering illustrations .
With proof of his shocking affection for totalitarian leaders already circulating , Sanders chose to express his affection for another communist regime rather than walk back a word of what he said about Castro .
“ I have opposed authoritarianism , whether it ’ s in Cuba , whether it ’ s in Saudi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China or whether it is in Russia .
That is my life record , ” he told Calderon , despite much evidence to the contrary .
“ I believe , unlike the president of the United States , in democracy , not authoritarianism , in Cuba or any place else , ” he continued .
Calderon pressed him , asking , “ Shouldn ’ t we judge dictators by the violation of human rights and not by any of their alleged achievements ?
” “ Well , I think you can make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied .
“ China is undoubtedly an authoritarian society , OK .
But would anybody deny , any economist deny , that extreme poverty in China today is much less than what it was 40 or 50 years ago ?
That ’ s a fact .
So I think we condemn authoritarianism , whether it ’ s in China , Russia , Cuba , any place else .
But to simply say that nothing ever done by any of those administrations had a positive impact on their people would , I think , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing more than to credit his collectivist views with China ’ s strong economic position , China ’ s recent economic recovery is directly related to its embracing of free-market principles .
China is only second to the United States in the size of its economy , and over the past decade was responsible for one-third of the world ’ s economic growth .
This only happened after the Chinese government relinquished some control over the means of production .
Mao Zedong was the Chairman of the Communist Party of China and served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1949-1976 in a brutal dictatorship that killed millions of its own citizens .
After the death of Mao , Deng Xiaoping led the Communist Party of China through economic reforms beginning in December of 1978 .
Known as the “ opening ” of China , these reforms ushered in fundamental changes including de-collectivizing farming , allowing private citizens to open businesses , permitting foreign investors and eventually privatizing all but a few key industries .
It was only after these capitalist reforms that over a billion people in China were able to pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praised — economic prosperity — is the result of the free market at work .
Death and illness under a shroud of secrecy enforced by a totalitarian government — that is really the hallmark of regimes that Bernie Sanders loves so much .
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is at it again: the 2020 presidential hopeful who infamously honeymooned in the USSR gushed over another communist dictatorship during the CNN Democratic presidential primary debate on Sunday.
Sanders inadvertently praised capitalist reforms in his answer to Univision’s Ilia Calderon, who asked why he had such hearty praise for literacy programs in Cuba under dictator Fidel Castro despite the fact that Castro “jailed, tortured and killed thousands of Cubans.”
Calderon was referring to Sanders’ “60 Minutes” interview with Anderson Cooper in which Sanders said, “We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad.
“When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing? Even though Fidel Castro did it?” he mused.
Examples from Castro’s literacy curriculum show exactly what Sanders chose to endorse.
One a children’s book features propaganda such as an illustration of Castro leading his men with the charge that translates to “Liberty or death!” as well as an ode to the socialist dictator about his “gun” and “faith” beneath other flattering illustrations.
Some of the curriculum for the Castro dictatorship’s massive communist indoctrination program masquerading as a “literacy program,” which Bernie Sanders still praises. Images of the Day: This is what socialist Cuba’s ‘literacy program’ really looks like – https://t.co/QY4WTXbTIK pic.twitter.com/4QEwUh43Gp — Alberto de la Cruz (@albertodelacruz) March 14, 2020
With proof of his shocking affection for totalitarian leaders already circulating, Sanders chose to express his affection for another communist regime rather than walk back a word of what he said about Castro.
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“I have opposed authoritarianism, whether it’s in Cuba, whether it’s in Saudi Arabia, whether it’s in China or whether it is in Russia. That is my life record,” he told Calderon, despite much evidence to the contrary.
“I believe, unlike the president of the United States, in democracy, not authoritarianism, in Cuba or any place else,” he continued.
Calderon pressed him, asking, “Shouldn’t we judge dictators by the violation of human rights and not by any of their alleged achievements?”
“Well, I think you can make the same point about China,” Sanders replied. “China is undoubtedly an authoritarian society, OK. But would anybody deny, any economist deny, that extreme poverty in China today is much less than what it was 40 or 50 years ago? That’s a fact. So I think we condemn authoritarianism, whether it’s in China, Russia, Cuba, any place else. But to simply say that nothing ever done by any of those administrations had a positive impact on their people would, I think, be incorrect.”
Although Sanders would love nothing more than to credit his collectivist views with China’s strong economic position, China’s recent economic recovery is directly related to its embracing of free-market principles.
China is only second to the United States in the size of its economy, and over the past decade was responsible for one-third of the world’s economic growth. This only happened after the Chinese government relinquished some control over the means of production.
Mao Zedong was the Chairman of the Communist Party of China and served as the country’s leader from 1949-1976 in a brutal dictatorship that killed millions of its own citizens.
After the death of Mao, Deng Xiaoping led the Communist Party of China through economic reforms beginning in December of 1978.
Known as the “opening” of China, these reforms ushered in fundamental changes including de-collectivizing farming, allowing private citizens to open businesses, permitting foreign investors and eventually privatizing all but a few key industries.
It was only after these capitalist reforms that over a billion people in China were able to pull themselves out of poverty.
What Bernie praised — economic prosperity — is the result of the free market at work. Death and illness under a shroud of secrecy enforced by a totalitarian government — that is really the hallmark of regimes that Bernie Sanders loves so much.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Op-Ed: As a Proud Southerner and Trump Supporter, I’m Tired of Media Stereotypes

There is a certain stereotype that people have concerning Trump ’ s fanbase .
Southern voters in particular have dealt with stereotypical misconceptions for a long time .
CNN didn ’ t do much to change this on live television .
This happens as easily as breathing .
I watched Don Lemon , along with a panel of others , blatantly mock an entire community of people on national TV .
I watched a “ credible ” news source openly portray Southern American voters or “ Trump supporters ” as stupid and illiterate .
Rick Wilson began by saying , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one — and y ’ all elitists are dumb !
” Wajahat Ali went on to say , “ You elitists with your geography and your maps and your spelling.
” By immediately taking on Southern accents , they made it known whom they were targeting .
It was an attack , and it was intentional .
Unfortunately , many people believe that this overgeneralization is factual .
I mean , what else could possibly explain this widespread outbreak of Trump Derangement Syndrome other than Trump supporters being the most uneducated and dumb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle I think that is what many people would have you believe .
Hillary Clinton has even called us deplorables !
Many media outlets are known for twisting facts and trying to make them their own .
Just weeks ago , an article went viral that said that 51 percent of Americans wanted to see Donald Trump removed from office .
What CNN failed to disclose on-air is that the survey only polled just over 1,100 people .
To try and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,100 people can indicate the pulse of America ’ s thoughts is dishonest at best .
Many will say that this isn ’ t a valid argument because most polls use a small group to get their poll results .
The fallacy occurs when the majority of America does not realize this .
This leads to misinformation and , in turn , only benefits that specific news to sway in their favor .
But Wilson and Ali ’ s attack was more than an attack against a political party with which leftists do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack against an entire community of people , an attack on people based on perceptions of their culture , where they were born and how they speak .
This type of behavior is nothing more than character assassination .
This type of mindset is exactly what is wrong with modern-day America .
If Trump voters are so unintelligent , why do we support a president who is responsible for the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years ?
Under this president , we have added over 7 million jobs .
The working class is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fastest for low-income workers , and the unemployment rate for African-Americans has reached an all-time low !
Americans should be more focused on the American dream : the exceptional idea that a large group of people who come from vastly different backgrounds can come together as one group of people — Americans .
RELATED : Fred Weinberg : Media Response to Coronavirus Has Been Shameful There is no room in our country for hatred , and there is no room in our country for overgeneralized stereotypes .
America is a place of acceptance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world because of our differences .
It is our differences that make us stronger together .
I am a proud Southerner .
I was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi .
I am proud to place value in my faith in God , my family and our country .
And I am also proud to support and defend our great president .
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There is a certain stereotype that people have concerning Trump’s fanbase. Southern voters in particular have dealt with stereotypical misconceptions for a long time. CNN didn’t do much to change this on live television. This happens as easily as breathing.
I watched Don Lemon, along with a panel of others, blatantly mock an entire community of people on national TV. I watched a “credible” news source openly portray Southern American voters or “Trump supporters” as stupid and illiterate. Rick Wilson began by saying, “Donald Trump’s the smart one — and y’all elitists are dumb!” Wajahat Ali went on to say, “You elitists with your geography and your maps and your spelling.”
By immediately taking on Southern accents, they made it known whom they were targeting. It was an attack, and it was intentional.
Unfortunately, many people believe that this overgeneralization is factual.
I mean, what else could possibly explain this widespread outbreak of Trump Derangement Syndrome other than Trump supporters being the most uneducated and dumb citizens America has to offer?
I think that is what many people would have you believe. Hillary Clinton has even called us deplorables!
Many media outlets are known for twisting facts and trying to make them their own. Just weeks ago, an article went viral that said that 51 percent of Americans wanted to see Donald Trump removed from office.
What CNN failed to disclose on-air is that the survey only polled just over 1,100 people. To try and sway an audience to believe that interviewing 1,100 people can indicate the pulse of America’s thoughts is dishonest at best.
Many will say that this isn’t a valid argument because most polls use a small group to get their poll results. The fallacy occurs when the majority of America does not realize this. This leads to misinformation and, in turn, only benefits that specific news to sway in their favor.
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But Wilson and Ali’s attack was more than an attack against a political party with which leftists do not agree. It was an open attack against an entire community of people, an attack on people based on perceptions of their culture, where they were born and how they speak.
This type of behavior is nothing more than character assassination. This type of mindset is exactly what is wrong with modern-day America.
If Trump voters are so unintelligent, why do we support a president who is responsible for the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years?
Under this president, we have added over 7 million jobs. The working class is thriving! Wages are now rising the fastest for low-income workers, and the unemployment rate for African-Americans has reached an all-time low!
Americans should be more focused on the American dream: the exceptional idea that a large group of people who come from vastly different backgrounds can come together as one group of people — Americans.
There is no room in our country for hatred, and there is no room in our country for overgeneralized stereotypes.
America is a place of acceptance. America is the greatest country in the world because of our differences. It is our differences that make us stronger together.
I am a proud Southerner. I was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi. I am proud to place value in my faith in God, my family and our country. And I am also proud to support and defend our great president.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Watch Medical Expert Masterfully Shut Down CNN’s Attempt To Discredit Trump

Dr. Anthony Fauci taught CNN — and America — a lesson in four words : The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , Fauci has become one of the most recognizable men in the country during the coronavirus crisis — bringing his brand of knowledge and confident authority to bear at presidential news conferences televised around the world .
And Sunday ’ s “ State of the Nation ” interview was no different when he was confronted by CNN anchor Brianna Keilar with a picture of himself standing alongside President Donald Trump at the news conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of emergency to deal with the virus .
Trump has been tested for the coronavirus , Keilar said .
Shouldn ’ t Fauci be tested , too ?
TRENDING : Dick Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle “ You actually touched the same podium , I ’ m sure you ’ ve seen this , and microphone as the president and other CEOs , ” Keilar said .
“ Have you taken a test ?
Are you going to take a test ?
” The question was directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s disgraceful behavior since the Trump administration began , it ’ s hard not to see it as yet another implicit attempt to discredit Trump .
In fact , considering the obvious bias of the network and its star personalities such as Jim Acosta and Don Lemon , it would be hard to see it as anything but yet another attempt to discredit Trump .
Fauci ’ s answer was a masterful combination of clinical competence and evident exasperation .
“ I ’ m not taking a test for several reasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ m practicing pretty good social distancing , ” Fauci said ( seated a noticeable distance from Keilar on the set ) .
“ Not everybody in the United States should take a test .
I mean , I have no symptoms .
There ’ s no reason for me to take a test .
If I ’ m in a situation where I ’ m at a higher risk , I will take a test.
” Then he got to the subject of the “ gotcha ” photo CNN evidently hoped to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension , the Trump administration .
RELATED : Bernie Tries Praising Another Communist Dictatorship , Accidentally Praises Capitalism Instead “ The picture you showed about the microphone .
Let ’ s get real here .
I mean , there are certain things that you have to do , ” Fauci said .
“ If I left the microphone like that ” – he put his hand over his face – “ you would see nothing but the microphone .
My putting my two fingers to get the microphone down isn ’ t that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we should make something of that .
“ I ’ d like to see people more doing this ” — he gestured with his elbow — “ as opposed to shaking hands.
” The apparent attempt to make Fauci look foolish did not go over well with social media viewers .
Fauci might have dashed CNN ’ s hopes of an embarrassing moment caught on camera , but the disease expert ’ s message was clear : Obviously the country is living through a crisis , but common sense should still prevail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Control and Prevention , the No .
1 way to prevent infection from the coronavirus is frequent hand-washing .
It ’ s a good bet that those who live in the White House — such as the famously germaphobic Trump — or frequent it as part of their official duties — such as Fauci — or who end up there because of the nature of their jobs – such as major CEOs – are a hand-washing bunch .
What Fauci and the government are urging on Americans is increased attention to personal hygiene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infection grows with every person .
What no one is urging is that Americans simply stop living their lives .
Or , as Fauci put it , “ there are certain things you have to do.
” It ’ s not a time for CNN to play its anti-Trump games .
It ’ s not a time for political attacks on the administration masquerading as journalism .
It ’ s time to take the lesson Fauci was really teaching in four words that are so easy to understand that not even CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get it .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci taught CNN — and America — a lesson in four words:
“Let’s get real here.”
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Fauci has become one of the most recognizable men in the country during the coronavirus crisis — bringing his brand of knowledge and confident authority to bear at presidential news conferences televised around the world.
And Sunday’s “State of the Nation” interview was no different when he was confronted by CNN anchor Brianna Keilar with a picture of himself standing alongside President Donald Trump at the news conference Friday where Trump declared a national state of emergency to deal with the virus.
Trump has been tested for the coronavirus, Keilar said. Shouldn’t Fauci be tested, too?
“You actually touched the same podium, I’m sure you’ve seen this, and microphone as the president and other CEOs,” Keilar said.
“Have you taken a test? Are you going to take a test?”
The question was directed at Fauci, but, given CNN’s disgraceful behavior since the Trump administration began, it’s hard not to see it as yet another implicit attempt to discredit Trump.
In fact, considering the obvious bias of the network and its star personalities such as Jim Acosta and Don Lemon, it would be hard to see it as anything but yet another attempt to discredit Trump.
Do you think Fauci got his point across? Yes No
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Fauci’s answer was a masterful combination of clinical competence and evident exasperation.
“I’m not taking a test for several reasons. I have no symptoms. I’m practicing pretty good social distancing,” Fauci said (seated a noticeable distance from Keilar on the set).
“Not everybody in the United States should take a test. I mean, I have no symptoms. There’s no reason for me to take a test. If I’m in a situation where I’m at a higher risk, I will take a test.”
Then he got to the subject of the “gotcha” photo CNN evidently hoped to use to embarrass Fauci, and, by extension, the Trump administration.
“The picture you showed about the microphone. Let’s get real here. I mean, there are certain things that you have to do,” Fauci said.
“If I left the microphone like that” – he put his hand over his face – “you would see nothing but the microphone. My putting my two fingers to get the microphone down isn’t that bad, so I don’t think we should make something of that.
“I’d like to see people more doing this” — he gestured with his elbow — “as opposed to shaking hands.”
The apparent attempt to make Fauci look foolish did not go over well with social media viewers.
@CNN should be taken off the air for their fear-mongering of the people. — Irish Rebel 500 ?? ?? (@j_marshall69) March 16, 2020
Insane media always trying to play gotcha. — ??Mrs.Cooper?? (@Cooperdog118) March 17, 2020
Fauci might have dashed CNN’s hopes of an embarrassing moment caught on camera, but the disease expert’s message was clear: Obviously the country is living through a crisis, but common sense should still prevail.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the No. 1 way to prevent infection from the coronavirus is frequent hand-washing.
It’s a good bet that those who live in the White House — such as the famously germaphobic Trump — or frequent it as part of their official duties — such as Fauci — or who end up there because of the nature of their jobs – such as major CEOs – are a hand-washing bunch.
What Fauci and the government are urging on Americans is increased attention to personal hygiene and avoidance of crowds where the possibility of infection grows with every person. What no one is urging is that Americans simply stop living their lives.
Or, as Fauci put it, “there are certain things you have to do.”
It’s not a time for CNN to play its anti-Trump games. It’s not a time for political attacks on the administration masquerading as journalism.
It’s time to take the lesson Fauci was really teaching in four words that are so easy to understand that not even CNN’s Trump-hating Jeff Zucker could fail to get it.
“Let’s get real here.”
Yes, let’s.
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westernjournal--2020-03-17--Coronavirus Results in Explosion of Support for Socialized Medicine But It Would Only Make Things Wo

Coronavirus Results in Explosion of Support for Socialized Medicine But It Would Only Make Things Worse

For those who believe in never letting a good crisis go to waste , coronavirus would sadly be a fantastic one .
America is currently in a state of panic , one that isn ’ t easily brushed off with claims of overreaction .
Workers aren ’ t getting paid .
Business is at a standstill .
The shelves have been denuded of products — especially toilet paper , oddly enough , for a disease which affects the upper respiratory system .
At the last Democratic debate for the foreseeable future on Sunday , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long-shot hope that the American people , having undergone a few topsy-turvy weeks , suddenly decide that his revolution — which includes government taking over the health care industry — is a good idea .
“ One of the reasons we are unprepared is we don ’ t have a system , ” Sanders told the debate audience .
“ We ’ ve got thousands of private insurance plans .
That is not a system.
” According to a new Morning Consult poll , that line of thinking might resonate with Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morris : A New Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle The tracking poll , taken on Thursday and Friday and released Sunday , showed almost 60 percent of Democrats were more supportive of socialized medicine than they were before the COVID-19 outbreak .
The poll was conducted online among 2,201 adults with a margin of error of 2 percentage points .
Asked whether “ the coronavirus outbreak made you more or less likely to support universal health care proposals , where all Americans would get their health insurance from the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had made them much more likely to support the plan , with 20 percent saying they were somewhat more likely to support it .
Twenty-nine percent of Democrats were unchanged in their view .
Only 1 percent said it made them somewhat less likely to support the plan and 3 percent said it made them much less likely .
Another 9 percent said they didn ’ t know .
More problematic was the 20 percent of independents who said it made them much more likely to support a universal health care program and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhat more likely .
Only 2 and 7 percent were somewhat and much less likely to support it in the face of COVID-19 , respectively .
The problem is that given the areas most affected by the coronavirus outbreak , there ’ s no evidence that socialized medicine is a good idea — and plenty of evidence it ’ s not a good one .
It ’ s rare that I turn to one Joseph Robinette Biden as the voice of reason , but he was ( relatively ) so in Sunday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to ‘ Medicare for all , ' ” his riposte to Sanders went , “ you have a single-payer system in Italy .
It doesn ’ t work there.
” “ It has nothing to do with ‘ Medicare for all.
’ That would not solve the problem at all.
” RELATED : While Libs Praise Other Countries , US Starts Human Trials on First COVID-19 Vaccine It ’ s not just Italy , either .
Spain , one of the new epicenters of the epidemic , also has a universal health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parallel private system , that ’ s been commandeered by the government in the wake of the crisis .
Spain ’ s system is expected to creak under the demands coronavirus places upon it .
Italy ’ s already has .
Take this description of the situation in Italy ’ s Lombardy region by The New York Times ’ Jason Horowitz , published on Thursday : The mayor of one town complained that doctors were forced to decide not to treat the very old , leaving them to die .
In another town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent home .
Elsewhere , a nurse collapsed with her mask on , her photograph becoming a symbol of overwhelmed medical staff .
In less than three weeks , the coronavirus has overloaded the health care system all over northern Italy .
It has turned the hard hit Lombardy region into a grim glimpse of what awaits countries if they can not slow the spread of the virus and ‘ ‘ flatten the curve ’ ’ of new cases — allowing the sick to be treated without swamping the capacity of hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries with the world ’ s best health care risk becoming triage wards , forcing ordinary doctors and nurses to make extraordinary decisions about who may live and who may die .
Wealthy northern Italy is facing a version of that nightmare already .
Rationing and poor central decision-making , two central features of government-run systems , are clearly seen in Italy ’ s response to the virus .
In China , with a public-private health care system that isn ’ t universal only because Beijing lacks the resources to make it so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limitations of that system , too .
Their government ’ s decisions are , in large part , responsible for the spread of the virus , too .
If our system is imperfect , it ’ s not because of a paucity of government intervention .
Joe Biden is ( I still can ’ t believe I ’ m saying these words ) exactly right .
Is what we really needed over the past days and weeks a system in the expert hands of the people who run the Department of Motor Vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service ?
Are we to trust the people at the Centers for Disease Control , who botched their coronavirus test and squelched private testers who already had a solution in January ?
Would we be to understand , further , that the reason Italy is now the nation outside of China with the most deaths from the virus is because Italy ’ s universal health care system isn ’ t universal-y enough ?
This is your model for what “ Medicare for all ” would look like , America .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the one studying the virus .
They ’ re the ones producing test kits .
They ’ re the ones manufacturing medicines .
And yet , in a time of atomized existential dread across this nation , what we see are Democrats and moderates who are more willing , thanks to COVID-19 , to hand it all over to the government .
Mr. and Mrs. America , turn in your private insurance card .
Don ’ t worry — if you like your doctor , you can keep your doctor .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no evidence that a universal health care scheme would have done a better job .
It likely would have made things worse .
There ’ s the practical matter of having a virus occur during what will inevitably be a long and difficult switchover to a single-payer system .
At another level , the system would lead to shared scarcity and the kind of mismanagement endemic to central planning .
In short , if Democrats are able to make sure this good crisis doesn ’ t go to waste , there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another crisis in the not-too-distant future .
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For those who believe in never letting a good crisis go to waste, coronavirus would sadly be a fantastic one.
America is currently in a state of panic, one that isn’t easily brushed off with claims of overreaction. Workers aren’t getting paid. Business is at a standstill. The shelves have been denuded of products — especially toilet paper, oddly enough, for a disease which affects the upper respiratory system.
At the last Democratic debate for the foreseeable future on Sunday, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose campaign more or less hinges now on a long-shot hope that the American people, having undergone a few topsy-turvy weeks, suddenly decide that his revolution — which includes government taking over the health care industry — is a good idea.
“One of the reasons we are unprepared is we don’t have a system,” Sanders told the debate audience. “We’ve got thousands of private insurance plans. That is not a system.”
According to a new Morning Consult poll, that line of thinking might resonate with Democratic voters right now.
The tracking poll, taken on Thursday and Friday and released Sunday, showed almost 60 percent of Democrats were more supportive of socialized medicine than they were before the COVID-19 outbreak. The poll was conducted online among 2,201 adults with a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
Asked whether “the coronavirus outbreak made you more or less likely to support universal health care proposals, where all Americans would get their health insurance from the government,” 39 percent of Democrats said it had made them much more likely to support the plan, with 20 percent saying they were somewhat more likely to support it.
Twenty-nine percent of Democrats were unchanged in their view. Only 1 percent said it made them somewhat less likely to support the plan and 3 percent said it made them much less likely. Another 9 percent said they didn’t know.
More problematic was the 20 percent of independents who said it made them much more likely to support a universal health care program and 14 percent who said it made them somewhat more likely. Only 2 and 7 percent were somewhat and much less likely to support it in the face of COVID-19, respectively.
Do you support "Medicare for All?" Yes No
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The problem is that given the areas most affected by the coronavirus outbreak, there’s no evidence that socialized medicine is a good idea — and plenty of evidence it’s not a good one.
It’s rare that I turn to one Joseph Robinette Biden as the voice of reason, but he was (relatively) so in Sunday’s debate: “With all due respect to ‘Medicare for all,'” his riposte to Sanders went, “you have a single-payer system in Italy. It doesn’t work there.”
“It has nothing to do with ‘Medicare for all.’ That would not solve the problem at all.”
BIDEN: “With all due respect for Medicare for all, you have a single payer system in Italy. It doesn’t work there. It has nothing to do with Medicare for all. That would not solve the problem at all.” pic.twitter.com/OMANho9xHC — ALX ?? (@alx) March 16, 2020
It’s not just Italy, either. Spain, one of the new epicenters of the epidemic, also has a universal health care system. While they have a parallel private system, that’s been commandeered by the government in the wake of the crisis.
Spain’s system is expected to creak under the demands coronavirus places upon it. Italy’s already has.
Take this description of the situation in Italy’s Lombardy region by The New York Times’ Jason Horowitz, published on Thursday:
The mayor of one town complained that doctors were forced to decide not to treat the very old, leaving them to die. In another town, patients with coronavirus-caused pneumonia were being sent home. Elsewhere, a nurse collapsed with her mask on, her photograph becoming a symbol of overwhelmed medical staff. In less than three weeks, the coronavirus has overloaded the health care system all over northern Italy. It has turned the hard hit Lombardy region into a grim glimpse of what awaits countries if they cannot slow the spread of the virus and ‘‘flatten the curve’’ of new cases — allowing the sick to be treated without swamping the capacity of hospitals. If not, even hospitals in developed countries with the world’s best health care risk becoming triage wards, forcing ordinary doctors and nurses to make extraordinary decisions about who may live and who may die. Wealthy northern Italy is facing a version of that nightmare already.
Rationing and poor central decision-making, two central features of government-run systems, are clearly seen in Italy’s response to the virus.
In China, with a public-private health care system that isn’t universal only because Beijing lacks the resources to make it so, we’ve already seen the limitations of that system, too. Their government’s decisions are, in large part, responsible for the spread of the virus, too.
If our system is imperfect, it’s not because of a paucity of government intervention. Joe Biden is (I still can’t believe I’m saying these words) exactly right.
Is what we really needed over the past days and weeks a system in the expert hands of the people who run the Department of Motor Vehicles, a model of understaffing and underwhelming service? Are we to trust the people at the Centers for Disease Control, who botched their coronavirus test and squelched private testers who already had a solution in January?
Would we be to understand, further, that the reason Italy is now the nation outside of China with the most deaths from the virus is because Italy’s universal health care system isn’t universal-y enough? This is your model for what “Medicare for all” would look like, America. It’s no different.
Meanwhile, private industry is the one studying the virus. They’re the ones producing test kits. They’re the ones manufacturing medicines.
And yet, in a time of atomized existential dread across this nation, what we see are Democrats and moderates who are more willing, thanks to COVID-19, to hand it all over to the government. Mr. and Mrs. America, turn in your private insurance card. Don’t worry — if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor.
At the very least, there’s no evidence that a universal health care scheme would have done a better job. It likely would have made things worse.
There’s the practical matter of having a virus occur during what will inevitably be a long and difficult switchover to a single-payer system. At another level, the system would lead to shared scarcity and the kind of mismanagement endemic to central planning.
In short, if Democrats are able to make sure this good crisis doesn’t go to waste, there’s a good chance it’ll cause another crisis in the not-too-distant future.
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