westernjournal--2020-03-20--Study Finds Unexpected Coronavirus Symptoms That Could Be the First Sign of Infection: Digestive Iss

Study Finds Unexpected Coronavirus Symptoms That Could Be the First Sign of Infection: Digestive Issues

Digestive issues like diarrhea could be the first sign of coronavirus infection , according to a new study .
Although most patients with COVID-19 have respiratory symptoms , the Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 found that many patients also had digestive problems in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan , China .
Specifically , 99 of the 204 researched patients with COVID-19 , 48.5 percent , had digestive symptoms as their “ chief complaint , ” according to the study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology on Wednesday .
“ Clinicians should recognize that digestive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a presenting feature of COVID-19 , and that the index of suspicion may need to be raised earlier in at-risk patients presenting with digestive symptoms rather than waiting for respiratory symptoms to emerge , ” the researchers said .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out Of the 99 cases with digestive symptoms , seven patients reported not having any respiratory problems , which has been one of the most common signs of the coronavirus .
The study also found that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between illness onset and hospital admission for patients with digestive symptoms than patients without ( nine days vs. 7.3 days ) .
This suggests that patients with digestive issues waited longer before going to the hospital because they didn ’ t suspect they had the coronavirus .
The study also found that patients without digestive symptoms were more likely to be cured than those who reported digestive symptoms ( 60 percent compared to 30.4 percent ) .
“ In this study , COVID-19 patients with digestive symptoms have a worse clinical outcome and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without digestive symptoms , emphasizing the importance of including symptoms like diarrhea to suspect COVID-19 early in the disease course before respiratory symptoms develop , ” American Journal of Gastroenterology Co-Editor-in-Chief Brennan M.R .
Spiegel said in a news release .
“ This may lead to earlier diagnosis of COVID-19 , which can lead to earlier treatment and more expeditious quarantine to minimize transmission from people who otherwise remain undiagnosed.
” The study found that as the severity of the virus increased , the digestive symptoms became even more serious .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for respiratory symptoms to establish case definitions for COVID-19 , they may miss cases initially presenting with extra-pulmonary symptoms , or the disease may not be diagnosed later until respiratory symptoms emerge , ” the study authors wrote .
The researchers acknowledged that more studies needed to be conducted in order to evaluate the “ prevalence , incidence , predictors , and outcomes of digestive symptoms in this still emerging pandemic.
” As of Friday morning , there were more than 263,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world .
There have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 87,351 people have recovered from the virus .
In the United States , there were 14,631 confirmed cases and 210 fatalities as of Friday .
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Digestive issues like diarrhea could be the first sign of coronavirus infection, according to a new study.
Although most patients with COVID-19 have respiratory symptoms, the Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 found that many patients also had digestive problems in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Specifically, 99 of the 204 researched patients with COVID-19, 48.5 percent, had digestive symptoms as their “chief complaint,” according to the study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology on March 18.
These digestive issues include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
“Clinicians should recognize that digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea, may be a presenting feature of COVID-19, and that the index of suspicion may need to be raised earlier in at-risk patients presenting with digestive symptoms rather than waiting for respiratory symptoms to emerge,” the researchers said.
Of the 99 cases with digestive symptoms, seven patients reported not having any respiratory problems, which has been one of the most common signs of the coronavirus.
The study also found that there was a larger gap in time between illness onset and hospital admission for patients with digestive symptoms than patients without (nine days vs. 7.3 days).
This suggests that patients with digestive issues waited longer before going to the hospital because they didn’t suspect they had the coronavirus.
The study also found that patients without digestive symptoms were more likely to be cured than those who reported digestive symptoms (60 percent compared to 30.4 percent).
“In this study, COVID-19 patients with digestive symptoms have a worse clinical outcome and higher risk of mortality compared to those without digestive symptoms, emphasizing the importance of including symptoms like diarrhea to suspect COVID-19 early in the disease course before respiratory symptoms develop,” American Journal of Gastroenterology Co-Editor-in-Chief Brennan M.R. Spiegel said in a news release.
“This may lead to earlier diagnosis of COVID-19, which can lead to earlier treatment and more expeditious quarantine to minimize transmission from people who otherwise remain undiagnosed.”
The study found that as the severity of the virus increased, the digestive symptoms became even more serious.
“This is important because if clinicians solely monitor for respiratory symptoms to establish case definitions for COVID-19, they may miss cases initially presenting with extra-pulmonary symptoms, or the disease may not be diagnosed later until respiratory symptoms emerge,” the study authors wrote.
The researchers acknowledged that more studies needed to be conducted in order to evaluate the “prevalence, incidence, predictors, and outcomes of digestive symptoms in this still emerging pandemic.”
As of March 20, there were more than 263,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world.
There have also been at least 10,444 fatalities, though 87,351 people have recovered from the virus.
In the United States, there were 14,631 confirmed cases and 210 fatalities as of March 20.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Approval of Trump’s Coronavirus Response Shoots Up by 12 Points in a Single Week

A new poll shows a majority of Americans now approve of President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus outbreak .
According to the results of an ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday , 55 percent of those surveyed said they approved of Trump ’ s handling of the spread of the coronavirus crisis , while 43 percent said they disapproved .
The numbers have shifted dramatically in just one week as the president and his team have worked around the clock to manage the situation .
Friday ’ s numbers are a near reversal from a week ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those surveyed said they disapproved of Trump ’ s handling of the situation , while just 43 percent approved .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out Over the past week , the president and his administration have taken drastic measures to stop the spread of the virus and assure the public that the full resources of the federal government are at work .
Trump has also been highly visible during daily media briefings from the White House .
While a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s handling of the crisis in apparent attempts to gain political traction , it appears that many Americans have nonetheless have decided Trump ’ s response has been appropriate — which could explain the 12-point swing in favor of the president .
This week ’ s poll also surveyed Americans about how the global pandemic has changed their daily lives and working habits .
Almost three-quarters of respondents said the threat of the virus has made them alter plans or schedules , as 72 percent reported postponements and/or cancellations .
Of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had scrapped plans to go out for dinner , while 35 percent have cancelled a vacation .
Thirty-three percent reported cancelling plans to attend a religious service and 32 percent said they had changed plans to attend concerts or sporting events .
The health crisis has also altered plans for many to vote , as 11 percent of those surveyed said they had refrained from in-person voting .
A week ago , 73 percent of those surveyed by ABC News/Ipsos reported not cancelling or postponing life events , while that number dropped to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll .
When asked to describe their current working situation , 41 percent said in the most recent poll that they are not working , while 17 percent reported working from home .
Only 36 percent of those surveyed said they are still working from their regular workspace outside of the home .
The threat of the being infected has also increased anxiety among respondents , as 79 percent reported being either very concerned or somewhat concerned about either them or someone they know contracting the virus .
The ABC News/Ipsos poll was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and surveyed a total of 512 adults , with a margin of error of plus- or minus-5 percentage points .
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A new poll shows a majority of Americans now approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
According to the results of an ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday, 55 percent of those surveyed said they approved of Trump’s handling of the spread of the coronavirus crisis, while 43 percent said they disapproved.
The numbers have shifted dramatically in just one week as the president and his team have worked around the clock to manage the situation.
Friday’s numbers are a near reversal from a week ago, when the same poll found 54 percent of those surveyed said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of the situation, while just 43 percent approved.
JUST IN: Among Democrats, 83% are concerned about getting coronavirus, including 47% who are very concerned, and among Republicans, 56% are concerned, including only 15% who are very concerned, new @ABC News/Ipsos poll finds. https://t.co/zVKuveyHZz — ABC News (@ABC) March 13, 2020
Over the past week, the president and his administration have taken drastic measures to stop the spread of the virus and assure the public that the full resources of the federal government are at work.
Trump has also been highly visible during daily media briefings from the White House.
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While a number of Democrats have harshly criticized Trump’s handling of the crisis in apparent attempts to gain political traction, it appears that many Americans have nonetheless have decided Trump’s response has been appropriate — which could explain the 12-point swing in favor of the president.
This week’s poll also surveyed Americans about how the global pandemic has changed their daily lives and working habits.
Almost three-quarters of respondents said the threat of the virus has made them alter plans or schedules, as 72 percent reported postponements and/or cancellations.
Of those reporting disruptions, 57 percent said they had scrapped plans to go out for dinner, while 35 percent have cancelled a vacation.
Thirty-three percent reported cancelling plans to attend a religious service and 32 percent said they had changed plans to attend concerts or sporting events.
The health crisis has also altered plans for many to vote, as 11 percent of those surveyed said they had refrained from in-person voting.
A week ago, 73 percent of those surveyed by ABC News/Ipsos reported not cancelling or postponing life events, while that number dropped to 28 percent in this week’s poll.
When asked to describe their current working situation, 41 percent said in the most recent poll that they are not working, while 17 percent reported working from home. Only 36 percent of those surveyed said they are still working from their regular workspace outside of the home.
The threat of the being infected has also increased anxiety among respondents, as 79 percent reported being either very concerned or somewhat concerned about either them or someone they know contracting the virus.
NEW: 79% of Americans say they are concerned that they or someone they know will be infected by coronavirus, which is a significant uptick from last week when 66% said the same, per new @ABC News/Ipsos poll. https://t.co/dwoqh3xTwR pic.twitter.com/S95swjOiMR — ABC News (@ABC) March 20, 2020
The ABC News/Ipsos poll was conducted between March 18 and 19, and surveyed a total of 512 adults, with a margin of error of plus- or minus-5 percentage points.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Dad Films Daughters Reciting Pledge in Front Yard Before Going Back Inside for ‘School’

If you ’ re a parent of a school-age child , suddenly being in charge of your child ’ s education for the foreseeable future can be a bit daunting ( unless , of course , you ’ ve been homeschooling already or are a teacher yourself ) .
Many parents feel unprepared to handle the reality of wrangling and educating one or more kids during isolation , and it ’ s certainly trying for the kids to upend their schedules and be restricted to a limited environment without succumbing to the electric glow of their handheld devices .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — is a relatively recent construct , but one we ’ ve come to take for granted .
The next few weeks will be very interesting as we begin to see the effects of an increase in family time and individualized learning .
Many are finding comfort in holding to as many familiar routines as possible , and that ’ s been the case in at least one major way for the Paukovitch family from Pennsylvania .
Jeff Paukovitch , who is a teacher according to his Facebook and Twitter profiles , recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out The video opens to two young girls — his daughters — standing outside the family home , facing an American flag .
No pajamas and late starts here — these two are dressed , have donned their backpacks ( which are almost as big as they are ) , and are ready to start their day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance while the family dog wanders nearby .
After the girls successfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad ushers them inside .
“ All right , ” he says in the video .
“ Come into the school.
” Paukovitch tweeted the video on March 18 , and it ’ s been picked up by various news outlets since .
“ My girls woke up , got ready for ‘ school ’ , went outside , and began with The Pledge of Allegiance , ” he captioned the video .
“ Love these girls !
” RELATED : Family Gathers in 95-Year-Old Grandmother 's Yard To Sing Her 'Happy Birthday' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granddaughters and their family are utilizing their time , ” a woman identifying herself as the girls ’ grandma commented on the original tweet .
If you ’ re stuck at home with the kiddos , you can take a page from this teacher ’ s book : Get ready for each day the way you normally would , and it will help you find some structure amidst the chaos .
You don ’ t have to be a certified teacher to help your kids develop into well-adjusted members of society .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep your kids in top academic shape , this is also a great time to help them develop life skills or even work on developing a new skill set together .
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If you’re a parent of a school-age child, suddenly being in charge of your child’s education for the foreseeable future can be a bit daunting (unless, of course, you’ve been homeschooling already or are a teacher yourself).
Many parents feel unprepared to handle the reality of wrangling and educating one or more kids during isolation, and it’s certainly trying for the kids to upend their schedules and be restricted to a limited environment without succumbing to the electric glow of their handheld devices.
The school system — as we know it — is a relatively recent construct, but one we’ve come to take for granted. The next few weeks will be very interesting as we begin to see the effects of an increase in family time and individualized learning.
Many are finding comfort in holding to as many familiar routines as possible, and that’s been the case in at least one major way for the Paukovitch family from Pennsylvania.
Jeff Paukovitch, who is a teacher according to his Facebook and Twitter profiles, recently shared a video that has encouraged many viewers.
The video opens to two young girls — his daughters — standing outside the family home, facing an American flag.
No pajamas and late starts here — these two are dressed, have donned their backpacks (which are almost as big as they are), and are ready to start their day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance while the family dog wanders nearby.
After the girls successfully recite the pledge in its entirety, dad ushers them inside.
“All right,” he says in the video. “Come into the school.”
Paukovitch tweeted the video on March 18, and it’s been picked up by various news outlets since.
“My girls woke up, got ready for ‘school’, went outside, and began with The Pledge of Allegiance,” he captioned the video. “Love these girls!”
“So proud of the way our granddaughters and their family are utilizing their time,” a woman identifying herself as the girls’ grandma commented on the original tweet.
If you’re stuck at home with the kiddos, you can take a page from this teacher’s book: Get ready for each day the way you normally would, and it will help you find some structure amidst the chaos.
You don’t have to be a certified teacher to help your kids develop into well-adjusted members of society. While there are plenty of online resources to keep your kids in top academic shape, this is also a great time to help them develop life skills or even work on developing a new skill set together.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--NBC Announces Staffer Has Died from Coronavirus

NBC News announced Friday that one of its employees has died after contracting the coronavirus .
Network employees were told in an email from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack early Friday that a 25-year employee based out of NBC headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City had passed away Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19 .
Larry Edgeworth , 61 , leaves behind a wife and two sons , NBC News reported .
Edgeworth ’ s wife revealed he suffered from pre-existing health issues , but did not disclose the nature of those issues .
“ As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with underlying health concerns are sadly the most vulnerable , ” Lack wrote in his email to staffers .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out “ We are doing everything we can to support his family during this very difficult time , ” he added .
The NBC News official Twitter account also commemorated the late staffer : Two other NBC News employees have also tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days , which led the network to order a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
An employee working on NBC ’ s “ Today ” show tested positive for the coronavirus , the network said Monday , as did an employee working on “ NBC Nightly News , ” who was diagnosed Thursday .
“ Today ” show hosts Savannah Guthrie , Craig Melvin and Al Roker have been broadcasting from home as a precaution .
Other employees who might have been exposed to the infection were asked to self-isolate to prevent further spread of the coronavirus , NBC reported .
“ We are fully supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms and receiving medical care , and I know you join me in sending our very best for a quick recovery , ” NBC News President Noah Oppenheim said Monday of the “ Today ” staffer who tested positive for COVID-19 .
Edgeworth is one of more than 200 Americans who have died after contracting the coronavirus .
At least 18 new deaths were reported in the U.S. on Friday , as the total number of confirmed American cases has surpassed 16,000 .
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NBC News announced Friday that one of its employees has died after contracting the coronavirus.
Network employees were told in an email from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack early Friday that a 25-year employee based out of NBC headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City had passed away Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Larry Edgeworth, 61, leaves behind a wife and two sons, NBC News reported.
Edgeworth’s wife revealed he suffered from pre-existing health issues, but did not disclose the nature of those issues.
“As we have heard from medical professionals, those with underlying health concerns are sadly the most vulnerable,” Lack wrote in his email to staffers.
“We are doing everything we can to support his family during this very difficult time,” he added.
A number of NBC employees honored Edgeworth’s memory on social media:
Larry Edgeworth was a giant both physically and emotionally. You were always in good hands when he was on your crew. A tremendous loss https://t.co/CD8tSbttd6 via @NBCNews — Al Roker (@alroker) March 20, 2020
This is our beloved colleague, Larry Edgeworth, who just passed away due to COVID19. I adored him. He was full of spirit and joy and humor. He was the pro of pros. We traveled in 2008 on a campaign plane for two months. He was a bright light every day. Larry, dear, we will miss u pic.twitter.com/36Hg9WbiCG — Savannah Guthrie (@SavannahGuthrie) March 20, 2020
I would like for you to know this name : Larry Edgeworth. He was a longtime member of our NBC crew.. big smile.. big heart..we loved Larry and he loved us back.. all of us …He died after testing positive for the Coronavirus ? — Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) March 20, 2020
When coronavirus hits home, it is heartbreaking. The disbelief runs deep. Our dear colleague Larry Edgeworth (second from left) has left us. We worked together countless times over two decades. Larry was kind, protective, funny and always a pro. God bless his soul. pic.twitter.com/UD7Wo4nxKq — Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) March 20, 2020
Devastated. Larry was the guy. This was my DUDE in Sanford covering Trayvon’s murder & in so many places traveling to cover stories for @MSNBC. Just a lovable, hilarious, brilliant guy. Take coronavirus seriously please and damn that virus to Hell. https://t.co/i0f32d9sC8 — Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) March 20, 2020
This is Larry Edgeworth (left), our @NBCNews colleague who died from #coronavirus and this is why I loved him. He made every shoot, no matter where or what, better. pic.twitter.com/8otVFXdNhn — Anne Thompson (@annenbcnews) March 20, 2020
The NBC News official Twitter account also commemorated the late staffer:
Larry Edgeworth, a beloved NBC News colleague and “the guy you wanted by your side no matter where you were,” has died after testing positive for coronavirus. https://t.co/eOghkAHeNb — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 20, 2020
Two other NBC News employees have also tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days, which led the network to order a number of staffers to begin working from home.
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An employee working on NBC’s “Today” show tested positive for the coronavirus, the network said Monday, as did an employee working on “NBC Nightly News,” who was diagnosed Thursday.
“Today” show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker have been broadcasting from home as a precaution.
Other employees who might have been exposed to the infection were asked to self-isolate to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, NBC reported.
“We are fully supporting our colleague, who is experiencing mild symptoms and receiving medical care, and I know you join me in sending our very best for a quick recovery,” NBC News President Noah Oppenheim said Monday of the “Today” staffer who tested positive for COVID-19.
Edgeworth is one of more than 200 Americans who have died after contracting the coronavirus. At least 18 new deaths were reported in the U.S. on Friday, as the total number of confirmed American cases has surpassed 16,000.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Op-Ed: Candace Owens’ COVID-19 Denial and Italophobia Bring Shame to Conservatism

A backlash ensued after I posted a seemingly innocuous tweet earlier this week about the tragic state of affairs in Italy , a country that my family comes from and is particularly near and dear to my heart .
I pointed out that “ when a society forgets to love and protect their elderly that society loses its soul.
” These heartfelt sentiments regarding a humanitarian disaster , worsened considerably by the presence of socialized medicine , somehow made me the target of conservative ire .
Basic compassion and human feelings have somehow become the equivalent to socialism in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out Perhaps the strangest and most befuddling reply came from “ right-wing ” sensation Candace Owens , who suggested that expressing human emotion is the domain of the evil socialist .
“ Not picking on you , because you are one of many— but this is the very same emotional argument for socialism , ” Owens replied to me .
“ I ( once again ) am finding myself disagreeing with both the Left and the Right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my opinion on coronavirus , ” she added .
Having a bit of respect for Owens because of her willingness to take on the left , I checked out her Periscope about the COVID-19 panic , one of several she has broadcast since the crisis began .
Her analysis was far from impressive , relying mainly on demagoguery and talking points rather than any sort of a substantive critique of the data and evidence .
“ We have spent the last couple of years listening to socialists and leftists say that our borders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are seeing them turn into conservatives , and they want the border shut down by any means possible , ” Owens claimed on her Periscope , giving no examples to substantiate her argument .
“ On the flip side of that , we are having conservatives who have been screaming about the necessity for individual freedom , for free market and capitalism , almost transform into socialists overnight in terms of what they want for the government to do to solve this issue , ” she added .
RELATED : Dick Morris : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to compare conservatives to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for “ making emotional arguments ” about why we should jettison our rights , and brought up the foolishness of certain individuals ignoring warnings to justify why the rest of us should do the same .
As if conservatives should not try to set an example and lead responsibly , rather than shrugging our shoulders and letting a pandemic worsen needlessly .
In her analysis , Owens shows herself to be a neophyte when it comes to understanding what conservatism is .
Considering she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kirk , who has repackaged globalist neoliberalism as being America First , it is no surprise that she mistakes warmed-over libertarianism for true conservatism .
Conservatives are too scared to lead because they are handicapped by this failed ideology .
True conservatism aims to keep the people safe .
True conservatism will use the government when necessary in order to accomplish those goals .
It is not about market dogmatism or fidelity to capitalism .
Capitalism is merely a means to provide prosperity to as many people as possible ; it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people , not a series of economic cogs with dollar signs etched into their foreheads .
The narrow ideological prism preached by Owens has prevented many from understanding the severity of the coronavirus epidemic .
Many conservatives , who have been misled by the media regarding illness panics many times before , are refusing to admit the dire facts about COVID-19 .
The “ under-hypers ” like Owens keep moving the goal posts to prop up their failing arguments and are hurting the cause immeasurably by doing so .
They point to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama administration , showing that there were more infections and more deaths but less hysteria .
What they refuse to mention is that herd immunity already existed because H1N1 was a strain of the seasonal flu .
COVID-19 is a novel virus , which means the entire human population is the upper limit .
We are in uncharted waters with this crisis .
The new data that is emerging shows that COVID-19 fears and the government response , or at least aspects of it , is warranted .
A study has shown that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from “ stealth cases , ” meaning people who are unaware they are carrying .
The virus has now entered all 50 states , so no American is insulated from the pandemic .
While President Trump initially aligned with Owens ’ camp of downplaying the virus , he does so no longer .
The commander in chief has received the memo that this is not some liberal conspiracy to hurt his economy or derail his presidential re-election chances .
Trump has responded accordingly by declaring a national emergency , pleading with the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering direct federal assistance to beleaguered Americans .
Will Owens deride President Trump for considering a bailout for the people , as businesses suffer and economic activity grinds to a standstill ?
Will she call the president a “ socialist ” who is jettisoning his principles and embracing big government due to panic ?
It is not likely — because that could affect Owens ’ very lucrative grift .
Owens hypnotizes boomers with red meat and assurances that Democrats are the real racists , promoting a Blexit movement whose efficacy is dubious to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from ignorant to evil with her opinions was with her callous and ignorant characterization of the Italian people that underscores her authentic motives .
In a since-deleted tweet , Owens said : “ Also—just as a point of historical accuracy , the WW2 Italians fought with the nazis.
” “ Not implying they deserve to die , just implying that it may be trickier hill to the climb in terms of pulling at heart strings when we had to send our young boys over to die bc of it , ” she added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dying Italians referenced in my initial tweet were only babies or small children during the time of World War II .
Owens is committing a sinister libel against a great nation and a people with nothing to apologize over .
This is especially shameful considering she has been maligned in similar fashion by Democrats as being “ pro-Hitler ” for out-of-context comments she once made .
Owens ’ characterization of the Italian people is the same type of rationale that is used to justify reparations for slavery , making her guilty of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself of making .
The notion that a people should be punished because of the sins of their forefathers is an emotional argument based in no conceivable logic or rationality .
It is commonly used by Marxists as a justification for socialism , and Owens is helping to perpetrate this insipid trope .
Perhaps her comment was just Owens ’ nasty streak showing itself while her opinions were challenged .
She does have a history of animus toward previous strains of conservatism that now sustain her stardom .
In a since-deleted post on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Owens cheered that tea party conservatives “ will eventually die off ( peacefully in their sleep , we hope ) , and then we can get right on with the OBVIOUS social change that needs to happen , IMMEDIATELY.
” The necessary social changes that she was referencing included complete acceptance of the radical-leftist-driven LGBT movement in society , indifference toward sexual infidelity , indecency by elected public officials , and the acceptance of abortion as a woman ’ s choice that should not be restricted in any way by government .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ different motive behind Owens ’ dogged opposition to coronavirus concerns than protecting conservatism .
Owens ’ routine may have sufficed in 2017 and 2018 when we were still riding the crest of the Trump wave , but her act has worn thin , and her nonsense is doing real damage to the credibility of the Republican Party .
She needs to sober up and realize that some of us are not content to cynically cater to an echo chamber of talking heads who are content to hear about how “ Socialism Sucks ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to stop this pandemic and conserve public safety , rather than our carefully crafted public image .
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A backlash ensued after I posted a seemingly innocuous tweet earlier this week about the tragic state of affairs in Italy, a country that my family comes from and is particularly near and dear to my heart.
I pointed out that “when a society forgets to love and protect their elderly that society loses its soul.”
An entire generation of Italians are dying. They survived the war and rebuilt the nation post Fascism. When a society forgets to love and protect their elderly that society loses its soul. — Gavin Wax (@GavinWax) March 16, 2020
These heartfelt sentiments regarding a humanitarian disaster, worsened considerably by the presence of socialized medicine, somehow made me the target of conservative ire. Basic compassion and human feelings have somehow become the equivalent to socialism in some people’s minds.
Perhaps the strangest and most befuddling reply came from “right-wing” sensation Candace Owens, who suggested that expressing human emotion is the domain of the evil socialist.
“Not picking on you, because you are one of many— but this is the very same emotional argument for socialism,” Owens replied to me.
“I (once again) am finding myself disagreeing with both the Left and the Right. Will do a periscope later tonight on my opinion on coronavirus,” she added.
Not picking on you, because you are one of many— but this is the very same emotional argument for socialism. I (once again) am finding myself disagreeing with both the Left and the Right. Will do a periscope later tonight on my opinion on coronavirus. https://t.co/Tv78XTzSTg — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) March 16, 2020
Having a bit of respect for Owens because of her willingness to take on the left, I checked out her Periscope about the COVID-19 panic, one of several she has broadcast since the crisis began.
Her analysis was far from impressive, relying mainly on demagoguery and talking points rather than any sort of a substantive critique of the data and evidence.
“We have spent the last couple of years listening to socialists and leftists say that our borders should be porous. Overnight, we are seeing them turn into conservatives, and they want the border shut down by any means possible,” Owens claimed on her Periscope, giving no examples to substantiate her argument.
“On the flip side of that, we are having conservatives who have been screaming about the necessity for individual freedom, for free market and capitalism, almost transform into socialists overnight in terms of what they want for the government to do to solve this issue,” she added.
She went on to compare conservatives to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for “making emotional arguments” about why we should jettison our rights, and brought up the foolishness of certain individuals ignoring warnings to justify why the rest of us should do the same. As if conservatives should not try to set an example and lead responsibly, rather than shrugging our shoulders and letting a pandemic worsen needlessly.
In her analysis, Owens shows herself to be a neophyte when it comes to understanding what conservatism is.
Considering she was groomed by Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who has repackaged globalist neoliberalism as being America First, it is no surprise that she mistakes warmed-over libertarianism for true conservatism. Conservatives are too scared to lead because they are handicapped by this failed ideology.
True conservatism aims to keep the people safe. True conservatism will use the government when necessary in order to accomplish those goals. It is not about market dogmatism or fidelity to capitalism.
Capitalism is merely a means to provide prosperity to as many people as possible; it is not a religion. America is a nation of people, not a series of economic cogs with dollar signs etched into their foreheads.
The narrow ideological prism preached by Owens has prevented many from understanding the severity of the coronavirus epidemic. Many conservatives, who have been misled by the media regarding illness panics many times before, are refusing to admit the dire facts about COVID-19.
The “under-hypers” like Owens keep moving the goal posts to prop up their failing arguments and are hurting the cause immeasurably by doing so.
They point to H1N1 during the early days of the Obama administration, showing that there were more infections and more deaths but less hysteria. What they refuse to mention is that herd immunity already existed because H1N1 was a strain of the seasonal flu. COVID-19 is a novel virus, which means the entire human population is the upper limit. We are in uncharted waters with this crisis.
The new data that is emerging shows that COVID-19 fears and the government response, or at least aspects of it, is warranted. A study has shown that the vast majority of coronavirus passage comes from “stealth cases,” meaning people who are unaware they are carrying. The virus has now entered all 50 states, so no American is insulated from the pandemic.
While President Trump initially aligned with Owens’ camp of downplaying the virus, he does so no longer. The commander in chief has received the memo that this is not some liberal conspiracy to hurt his economy or derail his presidential re-election chances.
Trump has responded accordingly by declaring a national emergency, pleading with the public to practice social distancing and is even considering direct federal assistance to beleaguered Americans.
Will Owens deride President Trump for considering a bailout for the people, as businesses suffer and economic activity grinds to a standstill? Will she call the president a “socialist” who is jettisoning his principles and embracing big government due to panic?
It is not likely — because that could affect Owens’ very lucrative grift. Owens hypnotizes boomers with red meat and assurances that Democrats are the real racists, promoting a Blexit movement whose efficacy is dubious to say the least.
Where Owens went from ignorant to evil with her opinions was with her callous and ignorant characterization of the Italian people that underscores her authentic motives.
In a since-deleted tweet, Owens said: “Also—just as a point of historical accuracy, the WW2 Italians fought with the nazis.”
“Not implying they deserve to die, just implying that it may be trickier hill to the climb in terms of pulling at heart strings when we had to send our young boys over to die bc of it,” she added.
The vast majority of sick and dying Italians referenced in my initial tweet were only babies or small children during the time of World War II. Owens is committing a sinister libel against a great nation and a people with nothing to apologize over. This is especially shameful considering she has been maligned in similar fashion by Democrats as being “pro-Hitler” for out-of-context comments she once made.
Owens’ characterization of the Italian people is the same type of rationale that is used to justify reparations for slavery, making her guilty of the exact rhetorical tactics which she has accused myself of making.
The notion that a people should be punished because of the sins of their forefathers is an emotional argument based in no conceivable logic or rationality. It is commonly used by Marxists as a justification for socialism, and Owens is helping to perpetrate this insipid trope.
Perhaps her comment was just Owens’ nasty streak showing itself while her opinions were challenged. She does have a history of animus toward previous strains of conservatism that now sustain her stardom.
In a since-deleted post on her former anti-conservative blog Degree180 from 2015, Owens cheered that tea party conservatives “will eventually die off (peacefully in their sleep, we hope), and then we can get right on with the OBVIOUS social change that needs to happen, IMMEDIATELY.”
The necessary social changes that she was referencing included complete acceptance of the radical-leftist-driven LGBT movement in society, indifference toward sexual infidelity, indecency by elected public officials, and the acceptance of abortion as a woman’s choice that should not be restricted in any way by government.
It sounds like there may be a different motive behind Owens’ dogged opposition to coronavirus concerns than protecting conservatism.
Owens’ routine may have sufficed in 2017 and 2018 when we were still riding the crest of the Trump wave, but her act has worn thin, and her nonsense is doing real damage to the credibility of the Republican Party.
She needs to sober up and realize that some of us are not content to cynically cater to an echo chamber of talking heads who are content to hear about how “Socialism Sucks” ad nauseam.
Some of us actually want to stop this pandemic and conserve public safety, rather than our carefully crafted public image.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Chinese Writer Effortlessly Shuts Up White Reporter Pushing ‘Chinese Virus Is Racist’ Narrative

When CNN first began reporting on COVID-19 in January , the network called it “ Chinese coronavirus ” or “ Wuhan coronavirus.
” In record time — under two months , in fact — those phrases became racist .
Because the president was using them , of course .
The establishment media , mostly lily-white , has bravely stuck up for people of Chinese descent everywhere .
They ’ re white knighting , as they say , in more ways than one .
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So ’ s Kyle Clark .
He ’ s the port-listing news anchor at Denver ’ s KUSA-TV , and he doesn ’ t like it if you call the virus pretty much anything that ’ s not “ COVID-19 ” or “ coronavirus.
” As it so happens , conservative writer and Human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese and doesn ’ t have any problem with calling it the “ Chinese virus ” — thus effectively shutting up Mr. Clark .
“ Tip : If you ’ re calling it something other than COVID-19 or coronavirus at this point , everyone else knows why , ” Clark said Wednesday .
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Do you get it ?
That ’ s why .
Cheong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however .
“ I call it the Chinese coronavirus because it comes from Wuhan , China and China is responsible for its negligence in containing the outbreak , ” Cheong said in a retweet .
“ I ’ m Chinese , in case that isn ’ t obvious , ” he added .
Technically , Cheong is Chinese-Malaysian , which I suppose doesn ’ t make a difference if you think this is a race thing .
Whatever the case , this isn ’ t a bigotry thing , either .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” thing .
Remember : If China ’ s communist leaders hadn ’ t lied about this for a month or more , we could have been much closer to containing this .
If they hadn ’ t silenced voices of dissent , this all could have been a month closer to solved .
I ’ m not saying it wouldn ’ t have happened .
However , China is the only country that actively hindered the response to COVID-19 .
They broke it , they bought it .
That ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” But this is what the media wants to deal with .
They don ’ t want to look too hard at President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the virus or to attack that , at least not anymore .
Apparently , he ’ s doing a good enough job that they can only get in a few snide remarks and then go back to the putative xenophobia of “ Chinese virus.
” That ’ s their narrative and they ’ re sticking to it .
It doesn ’ t seem that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instead , he decided to train his fire on easier targets : Tip : If you ’ re willing to retweet to random hypercaffeinated trolls to mock them and not address an actual Chinese individual who doesn ’ t think the term is racist , everyone else knows why .
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When CNN first began reporting on COVID-19 in January, the network called it “Chinese coronavirus” or “Wuhan coronavirus.”
In record time — under two months, in fact — those phrases became racist.
Why?
Because the president was using them, of course.
The establishment media, mostly lily-white, has bravely stuck up for people of Chinese descent everywhere. They’re white knighting, as they say, in more ways than one.
In fact, even Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts censored the word “Chinese” when she “retweeted” the president this week:
President Trump, are your eyes stitched shut? Hospitals need test kits, ventilators, & other medical supplies. That’s why the DPA exists. Stop dragging your feet & burying your head & start helping hospitals that are about to be slammed by this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/9bb4Bl05ob — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) March 19, 2020
In spite of Warren’s occasional protestations to the contrary, she’s in fact very white.
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So’s Kyle Clark. He’s the port-listing news anchor at Denver’s KUSA-TV, and he doesn’t like it if you call the virus pretty much anything that’s not “COVID-19” or “coronavirus.”
As it so happens, conservative writer and Human Events editor Ian Miles Cheong is ethnically Chinese and doesn’t have any problem with calling it the “Chinese virus” — thus effectively shutting up Mr. Clark.
First, the news anchor’s tweet:
“Tip: If you’re calling it something other than COVID-19 or coronavirus at this point, everyone else knows why,” Clark said Wednesday.
Tip: If you’re calling it something other than COVID-19 or coronavirus at this point, everyone else knows why. — Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) March 18, 2020
See, it’s because everyone knows that you’re racist. Do you get it? That’s why.
Cheong had a different take on it, however.
“I call it the Chinese coronavirus because it comes from Wuhan, China and China is responsible for its negligence in containing the outbreak,” Cheong said in a retweet.
“I’m Chinese, in case that isn’t obvious,” he added.
I call it the Chinese coronavirus because it comes from Wuhan, China and China is responsible for its negligence in containing the outbreak. I’m Chinese, in case that isn’t obvious. https://t.co/l8vlbdh7Z8 — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 19, 2020
Technically, Cheong is Chinese-Malaysian, which I suppose doesn’t make a difference if you think this is a race thing. Whatever the case, this isn’t a bigotry thing, either. It’s a “China done screwed up” thing.
Remember: If China’s communist leaders hadn’t lied about this for a month or more, we could have been much closer to containing this.
If they hadn’t silenced voices of dissent, this all could have been a month closer to solved. I’m not saying it wouldn’t have happened. However, China is the only country that actively hindered the response to COVID-19. They broke it, they bought it.
That’s why it gets called the “Chinese virus.”
But this is what the media wants to deal with. They don’t want to look too hard at President Donald Trump’s handling of the virus or to attack that, at least not anymore. Apparently, he’s doing a good enough job that they can only get in a few snide remarks and then go back to the putative xenophobia of “Chinese virus.” That’s their narrative and they’re sticking to it.
It doesn’t seem that Kyle Clark has responded to Cheong. Instead, he decided to train his fire on easier targets:
Good to see people are still getting exercise while social distancing at home. https://t.co/s9Or2XU03i — Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) March 19, 2020
Tip: If you’re willing to retweet to random hypercaffeinated trolls to mock them and not address an actual Chinese individual who doesn’t think the term is racist, everyone else knows why.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People, Media Instantly Freaks Out

President Donald Trump triggered the establishment news media on Friday when he sparred with an NBC News reporter during a White House coronavirus briefing .
The exchange began when NBC ’ s Peter Alexander asked the president about an experimental anti-malarial drug that Trump believes could help American patients who are hospitalized with the coronavirus .
The drug is still in the testing phase , meaning it is not yet widely available .
And Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , has cautioned that it ’ s not yet clear if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible that your impulse to put a positive spin on things may be giving Americans a false sense of hope and misrepresenting the preparedness right now , ” Alexander asked .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out “ I feel good about it .
That ’ s all it is , just a feeling.
” “ We ’ ll see how it works out , Peter , ” Trump also said .
Trump continued , emphasizing that while there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , he was still optimistic .
“ What do you say to Americans who are scared though , I guess .
Nearly 200 dead , 14,000 who are sick .
Millions , as you witnessed , who are scared right now .
What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now who are scared ?
” he asked .
“ I say that you ’ re a terrible reporter .
That ’ s what I say , ” he replied .
“ I think it ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a very bad signal that you ’ re putting out to the American people .
The American people are looking for answers and they ’ re looking for hope .
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That ’ s really bad reporting , and you ought to get back to reporting instead of sensationalism .
“ Let ’ s see if [ the drug ] works .
It might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel good about it , but who knows ?
I ’ ve been right a lot.
” Trump has previously expressed optimism that the drug could help Americans with the coronavirus .
“ This is beyond right-to-try , ” he said at Thursday ’ s briefing .
“ If treatments known to be safe in Europe , Japan or other nations are known to be effective against a virus , we ’ ll use that information to protect the health and safety of American people.
” “ Nothing will stand in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find what best works against this horrible virus , ” Trump added .
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President Donald Trump triggered the establishment news media on Friday when he sparred with an NBC News reporter during a White House coronavirus briefing.
The exchange began when NBC’s Peter Alexander asked the president about an experimental anti-malarial drug that Trump believes could help American patients who are hospitalized with the coronavirus.
The drug is still in the testing phase, meaning it is not yet widely available.
And Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has cautioned that it’s not yet clear if the drug will help.
“It is possible that your impulse to put a positive spin on things may be giving Americans a false sense of hope and misrepresenting the preparedness right now,” Alexander asked.
“No, I don’t think so,” Trump replied. “Such a lovely question.”
“I feel good about it. That’s all it is, just a feeling.”
“We’ll see how it works out, Peter,” Trump also said.
Trump continued, emphasizing that while there’s no guarantee the drug will work on the coronavirus, he was still optimistic.
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But Alexander wasn’t done.
“What do you say to Americans who are scared though, I guess. Nearly 200 dead, 14,000 who are sick. Millions, as you witnessed, who are scared right now. What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now who are scared?” he asked.
Trump wasn’t having it.
“I say that you’re a terrible reporter. That’s what I say,” he replied. “I think it’s a very nasty question, and I think it’s a very bad signal that you’re putting out to the American people. The American people are looking for answers and they’re looking for hope.
WATCH: President Trump insults @PeterAlexander for asking the president what he would like to say to Americans who are scared right now amid the coronavirus pandemic. pic.twitter.com/ZuasEcbBrU — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 20, 2020
“And you’re doing sensationalism,” he added.
“Let me just tell you something. That’s really bad reporting, and you ought to get back to reporting instead of sensationalism.
“Let’s see if [the drug] works. It might and it might not. I happen to feel good about it, but who knows? I’ve been right a lot.”
Trump’s harsh words for Alexander triggered plenty of establishment media journalists:
FWIW, @PeterAlexander is one of the most hard-working, honest, and professional journalists on the White House beat today. He’s fair, unflappable, and asks top-notch questions. If that’s “terrible,” we should all aspire to be just as terrible in our own careers. — Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) March 20, 2020
.@PeterAlexander is a phenomenal journalist and person. Trump just smeared him w/o offering a single example to back up this attack. ?The attack was prompted by Peter asking the president to calm an anxious nation. — Heidi Przybyla (@HeidiNBC) March 20, 2020
Lest there be any doubt… @PeterAlexander is a rock solid reporter and as fair as they come. I’ve covered presidents and politicians with Peter for a decade and he always asks important and challenging questions, even if they get under the skin of people in power. — Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) March 20, 2020
Talk about esprit de corps. Excellent question @PeterAlexander – should have been a layup for the president to make Americans feel better. Good for @CeciliaVega for keeping it going AND not letting POTUS off the hook – & @kaitlancollins for calling him out. — Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) March 20, 2020
ISO cam on Peter Alexander as Trump melts down about a fair question pic.twitter.com/6iOO2LwWQC — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) March 20, 2020
My colleague @PeterAlexander asked a fair question to @POTUS about his message to Americans who are afraid. @POTUS chose to instead go into attack mode. Many Americans would probably like to hear that message. — Kristen Welker (@kwelkernbc) March 20, 2020
Goes without saying, but @PeterAlexander is a straight arrow and a real pro. His questions were smart and relevant. — Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) March 20, 2020
Trump has previously expressed optimism that the drug could help Americans with the coronavirus.
“This is beyond right-to-try,” he said at Thursday’s briefing.
“If treatments known to be safe in Europe, Japan or other nations are known to be effective against a virus, we’ll use that information to protect the health and safety of American people.”
“Nothing will stand in our way as we pursue any avenue to find what best works against this horrible virus,” Trump added.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Sheriff Sells Out Public, Says ‘Buying Guns Is a Bad Idea’ and Doesn’t Mix with People Staying Home

Society is on lock-down and on the brink of being under martial law , and citizens are beginning to panic over scarcity as grocery store shelves remain empty .
Meanwhile , the sheriff in town is releasing criminals and reducing arrests , all while telling citizens not to do anything to protect themselves .
If this sounds like the plot of a “ Joker ” reboot , you ’ ll be shocked to learn that it ’ s literally the strategy of Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva .
With over 1,000 confirmed infections , California is grappling with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered the state ’ s 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus , according to the Los Angeles Times .
Many in LA have decided to buy guns so they can protect themselves in a time of uncertainty .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out Speaking at a news conference Monday , however , Villanueva urged the public not to purchase firearms .
“ Buying guns is a bad idea , ” he lectured .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people now that are at home , normally , they ’ re not .
Cabin fever sets in , you ’ ve got a crowded environment , people at home — weapons are not a good mix.
” What Villanueva is insinuating is that while his department will “ release as many suspects as possible ” and has already cut short the sentences of 617 inmates during the coronavirus pandemic , law-abiding citizens are too dangerously unpredictable to own guns .
Let that sink in : Villanueva has no problem with criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but regular folks who buy a gun to protect their family from these miscreants can not be trusted to exercise their Second Amendment right .
Apparently , he assumes that average citizens have the temperament of caged animals who will attack at the slightest provocation , yet people who were already in cages as a result of their criminal behavior are safe to freely mix into society .
For some reason , Villanueva and other gun-rights opponents can ’ t see that gun rights are essential to the protection of all other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the pursuit of happiness as enumerated in the Declaration of Independence ( or what Joe Biden calls , “ you know , the thing , ” but I digress ) .
When a convicted criminal on his way home from jail breaks down your door in the middle of the night , a firearm will be your only protection before the police can even be dispatched .
Of course , the anti-Second Amendment leftists are enthralled with Villanueva ’ s approach .
Igor Volsky , author and leader of the “ Guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday that promoted his own CNN piece and reverently quoted the sheriff ’ s ludicrous plan .
He finished with this ridiculous warning : “ We can ’ t lose any more lives to guns during this pandemic or after it ’ s over .
The weapons you ’ re buying today could end up being used in households , schools , churches , bars , and on our streets in the future.
” Volsky apparently believes average citizens are going to be as responsible with their firearms as preschoolers are with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congregate .
Or maybe he thinks your handgun is going to get up and scurry out the door to join the scads of homeless in LA living life on “ the streets.
” Besides the lunacy of releasing criminals , the gaping hole in the sheriff ’ s warning and Volsky ’ s sanctimonious appeal is that if people who are at home in quarantine are so dangerously on edge , it wouldn ’ t matter whether they were in possession of firearms .
There are infinite ways to kill another human , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is always a way .
Have they never seen a TV show where a prisoner sharpens his toothbrush and uses it to shank another inmate ?
More mundanely , I venture to guess that 99.9 percent of homes have some sort of cutlery , possibly conveniently displayed in a knife block on the counter , for anyone to reach for at a moment ’ s notice .
Surely , the average citizen that uses self-control every day around his or her collection of sharpened steel can be responsible with a firearm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ frightening and sadly will prove deadly for too many of us .
However , right now the idiotic advice from pundits like Volksy and the policies of officials like Villanueva are dangerous and downright terrifying .
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Society is on lock-down and on the brink of being under martial law, and citizens are beginning to panic over scarcity as grocery store shelves remain empty.
Meanwhile, the sheriff in town is releasing criminals and reducing arrests, all while telling citizens not to do anything to protect themselves.
If this sounds like the plot of a “Joker” reboot, you’ll be shocked to learn that it’s literally the strategy of Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
With over 1,000 confirmed infections, California is grappling with coronavirus, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Many in LA have decided to buy guns so they can protect themselves in a time of uncertainty.
Speaking at a news conference Monday, however, Villanueva urged the public not to purchase firearms.
“Buying guns is a bad idea,” he lectured. “Particularly, you have a lot of people now that are at home, normally, they’re not. Cabin fever sets in, you’ve got a crowded environment, people at home — weapons are not a good mix.”
What Villanueva is insinuating is that while his department will “release as many suspects as possible” and has already cut short the sentences of 617 inmates during the coronavirus pandemic, law-abiding citizens are too dangerously unpredictable to own guns.
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Let that sink in: Villanueva has no problem with criminal suspects and prisoners roaming free in society, but regular folks who buy a gun to protect their family from these miscreants cannot be trusted to exercise their Second Amendment right.
Apparently, he assumes that average citizens have the temperament of caged animals who will attack at the slightest provocation, yet people who were already in cages as a result of their criminal behavior are safe to freely mix into society.
For some reason, Villanueva and other gun-rights opponents can’t see that gun rights are essential to the protection of all other rights, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as enumerated in the Declaration of Independence (or what Joe Biden calls, “you know, the thing,” but I digress).
When a convicted criminal on his way home from jail breaks down your door in the middle of the night, a firearm will be your only protection before the police can even be dispatched.
Of course, the anti-Second Amendment leftists are enthralled with Villanueva’s approach. Igor Volsky, author and leader of the “Guns Down” movement, tweeted a thread Thursday that promoted his own CNN piece and reverently quoted the sheriff’s ludicrous plan.
2/ The gun and ammunition rush could lead to a spike in firearm suicides & domestic violence incidents, especially as we’re all cooped up & stressed. As Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva explained during a press conference on Monday, “buying guns is a bad idea.” — igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) March 19, 2020
He finished with this ridiculous warning: “We can’t lose any more lives to guns during this pandemic or after it’s over. The weapons you’re buying today could end up being used in households, schools, churches, bars, and on our streets in the future.”
4/ We can’t lose any more lives to guns during this pandemic or after it’s over. The weapons you’re buying today could end up being used in households, schools, churches, bars, and on our streets in the future. So spread the word & help us #StopCoronavirusGunSurge — igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) March 19, 2020
Volsky apparently believes average citizens are going to be as responsible with their firearms as preschoolers are with their mittens, absentmindedly dropping guns wherever they congregate.
Or maybe he thinks your handgun is going to get up and scurry out the door to join the scads of homeless in LA living life on “the streets.”
Besides the lunacy of releasing criminals, the gaping hole in the sheriff’s warning and Volsky’s sanctimonious appeal is that if people who are at home in quarantine are so dangerously on edge, it wouldn’t matter whether they were in possession of firearms.
There are infinite ways to kill another human, and where there is a will, there is always a way. Have they never seen a TV show where a prisoner sharpens his toothbrush and uses it to shank another inmate?
More mundanely, I venture to guess that 99.9 percent of homes have some sort of cutlery, possibly conveniently displayed in a knife block on the counter, for anyone to reach for at a moment’s notice.
Surely, the average citizen that uses self-control every day around his or her collection of sharpened steel can be responsible with a firearm.
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is frightening and sadly will prove deadly for too many of us.
However, right now the idiotic advice from pundits like Volksy and the policies of officials like Villanueva are dangerous and downright terrifying.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Obama Appointee Rips Out Earpiece, Walks Off Live COVID Interview During Fight with 2nd Obama Appoin

Obama Appointee Rips Out Earpiece, Walks Off Live COVID Interview During Fight with 2nd Obama Appointee

As great crises in the two-plus centuries of American history go , COVID-19 doesn ’ t find us at a particularly amiable juncture of our political life .
I mean , sure , we weren ’ t a happy lot during the Iranian hostage crisis , but we didn ’ t have John Chancellor wondering whether President Carter should be calling it the Iranian hostage crisis or wondering if he was putting too much inflection upon the word “ ayatollah.
” World War I was far from universally popular but even then , you didn ’ t see a whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hell No , Woodrow ” to protest President Wilson , and not just because “ hell no ” hadn ’ t entered the vernacular yet .
We knew enough to come together even if we may be grumbling underneath .
Meanwhile , things are testy enough in the days of coronavirus that we now have on-air fights between Obama appointees on MSNBC .
If you need entertainment while you sit in your PJs at home , that ’ s great news , but the fact that it doesn ’ t even take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live meltdown on TV these days is disconcerting .
Into the squared circle of daytime punditry on Wednesday stepped former Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Craig Fugate and former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Andy Slavitt .
TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out Two minor functionaries enter , only one will leave with their earpiece !
Which one will it be ?
Actually , it was Slavitt , since Fugate decided he didn ’ t “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s the video , which we must warn you contains graphic language .
Viewer discretion is advised .
Fugate sort of comes out the winner in terms of the ideological games here , inasmuch as he was advocating for a federalist response as opposed to a federalized one , but neither man really looked great in this minor-league grumble-fest .
“ I ’ ve always believed the best way the federal government can support governors is to get out of their way , get them funding , use [ the Centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Fugate told host Katy Tur .
“ As we ’ re running out of stuff , I ’ m asking the question , why are we not looking at idle capabilities now and governors go contract for that resource ?
Why wait for the federal government to do it ?
” Slavitt , meanwhile , wanted a more centralized approach to things .
The implicit part of his argument was a gambit you ’ ve heard a lot these past few weeks : If you don ’ t listen to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So it ’ s a hard thing for people to grasp , but the number of cases we have right now and even those tragic figures you just read are going to seem minuscule in a week , ” Slavitt said — vouchsafing that while we peons may not be able to grasp it , don ’ t worry , he can .
RELATED : FTC Issues Scam Warning as Gov't Prepares to Mail Checks to Most Americans “ So with all due respect to your other guest , there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s waiting for the federal government right now .
They are all acting .
What they need is coordination because we have , believe it or not , we have masks , we have a lot of these things .
Guess where they are ?
They ’ re sitting in the supply chain , people are profiteering off of them or they ’ re going to places where people are hoarding them , ” he continued .
“ Now that happens in a crisis.
” Oh , that wascally free market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top to stick his magic wand into this whole mess and direct those resources .
“ It ’ s only by someone looking through the entire system and seeing where those needs are , that you can say , ‘ stop hoarding them all in Texas , we need them in New York right now while we build manufacturing capability and put them in Texas , ' ” he continued .
“ So what your other guest is suggesting here is not helpful .
We need a great partnership between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had better things to do .
“ I don ’ t have time to listen to bulls— , people , ” he responded as he took off his earpiece and microphone and left .
“ Craig , you want to sit down and respond to this ?
” Tur said .
“ I guess Craig has left , ” she added .
“ Andy , he doesn ’ t agree with you at all.
” What gave you that impression , Katy ?
Later , Fugate socially distanced himself from his career as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — a statement which may have been supererogatory under the circumstances , since you usually don ’ t get invited back after that kind of hot mess .
This was as necessary as me preemptively taking my name out of the running to be the next head coach of the Denver Broncos .
In fairness , the answer to the question posed probably lies in between what Fugate and Slavitt were proposing .
( Although I tend to side more with Fugate . )
Federalism is great and , given the disparity between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , allows for a more localized response to the COVID crisis .
That said , a bit more coordination wouldn ’ t necessarily be a bad thing in the case of a pandemic , something it ’ s clear no nation was prepared for .
I ’ m kind of wasting my breath , however , because this segment proved nothing thanks to the two personalities they decided to pit against one another .
Fugate was huffy , Slavitt was sneeringly condescending and neither came across as men I would trust in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who seemed to acknowledge we were in one .
The fact both of these men were Obama appointees gave it a unique angle .
It ’ s funny , albeit in a sad way .
This is who we are .
Even Obama appointees can ’ t have civil disagreements anymore without one rage-quitting a low-stakes daytime MSNBC interview and letting fly with an unbleeped expletive .
At least we can ’ t say it ’ s not entertaining , but under the circumstances , I ’ d hope for a bit more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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As great crises in the two-plus centuries of American history go, COVID-19 doesn’t find us at a particularly amiable juncture of our political life.
I mean, sure, we weren’t a happy lot during the Iranian hostage crisis, but we didn’t have John Chancellor wondering whether President Carter should be calling it the Iranian hostage crisis or wondering if he was putting too much inflection upon the word “ayatollah.”
World War I was far from universally popular but even then, you didn’t see a whole lot of people chanting the phrase “Hell No, Woodrow” to protest President Wilson, and not just because “hell no” hadn’t entered the vernacular yet. We knew enough to come together even if we may be grumbling underneath.
Meanwhile, things are testy enough in the days of coronavirus that we now have on-air fights between Obama appointees on MSNBC. If you need entertainment while you sit in your PJs at home, that’s great news, but the fact that it doesn’t even take a conservative and a liberal to spark a live meltdown on TV these days is disconcerting.
Into the squared circle of daytime punditry on Wednesday stepped former Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Craig Fugate and former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Andy Slavitt.
Two minor functionaries enter, only one will leave with their earpiece! Which one will it be?
Actually, it was Slavitt, since Fugate decided he didn’t “have time to listen to bulls—.”
Here’s the video, which we must warn you contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Fugate sort of comes out the winner in terms of the ideological games here, inasmuch as he was advocating for a federalist response as opposed to a federalized one, but neither man really looked great in this minor-league grumble-fest.
“I’ve always believed the best way the federal government can support governors is to get out of their way, get them funding, use [the Centers for Disease Control] to give guidance,” Fugate told host Katy Tur.
“As we’re running out of stuff, I’m asking the question, why are we not looking at idle capabilities now and governors go contract for that resource? Why wait for the federal government to do it?”
Slavitt, meanwhile, wanted a more centralized approach to things. The implicit part of his argument was a gambit you’ve heard a lot these past few weeks: If you don’t listen to him and only him, people will die.
“So it’s a hard thing for people to grasp, but the number of cases we have right now and even those tragic figures you just read are going to seem minuscule in a week,” Slavitt said — vouchsafing that while we peons may not be able to grasp it, don’t worry, he can.
“So with all due respect to your other guest, there’s not a governor in the country that’s waiting for the federal government right now. They are all acting. What they need is coordination because we have, believe it or not, we have masks, we have a lot of these things. Guess where they are? They’re sitting in the supply chain, people are profiteering off of them or they’re going to places where people are hoarding them,” he continued. “Now that happens in a crisis.”
Oh, that wascally free market! If only there was some wizard at the top to stick his magic wand into this whole mess and direct those resources.
“It’s only by someone looking through the entire system and seeing where those needs are, that you can say, ‘stop hoarding them all in Texas, we need them in New York right now while we build manufacturing capability and put them in Texas,'” he continued. “So what your other guest is suggesting here is not helpful. We need a great partnership between the federal and state government.”
Fugate apparently had better things to do.
“I don’t have time to listen to bulls—, people,” he responded as he took off his earpiece and microphone and left.
“Craig, you want to sit down and respond to this?” Tur said.
“I guess Craig has left,” she added. “Andy, he doesn’t agree with you at all.”
What gave you that impression, Katy?
Later, Fugate socially distanced himself from his career as a talking head via a resignation tweet — a statement which may have been supererogatory under the circumstances, since you usually don’t get invited back after that kind of hot mess.
Dear @MSNBC , @KatyTurNBC At the point I’m not helping, time to step back. Never was good at the talking head thing anyway. This is too critical of a time to let emotions get in the way. My apologies to you and your audience. — Craig (@WCraigFugate) March 19, 2020
This was as necessary as me preemptively taking my name out of the running to be the next head coach of the Denver Broncos.
In fairness, the answer to the question posed probably lies in between what Fugate and Slavitt were proposing. (Although I tend to side more with Fugate.)
Federalism is great and, given the disparity between various jurisdictions in a geographically massive nation, allows for a more localized response to the COVID crisis. That said, a bit more coordination wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing in the case of a pandemic, something it’s clear no nation was prepared for.
I’m kind of wasting my breath, however, because this segment proved nothing thanks to the two personalities they decided to pit against one another.
Fugate was huffy, Slavitt was sneeringly condescending and neither came across as men I would trust in a national emergency — or even like men who seemed to acknowledge we were in one.
The fact both of these men were Obama appointees gave it a unique angle. It’s funny, albeit in a sad way. This is who we are. Even Obama appointees can’t have civil disagreements anymore without one rage-quitting a low-stakes daytime MSNBC interview and letting fly with an unbleeped expletive.
At least we can’t say it’s not entertaining, but under the circumstances, I’d hope for a bit more than entertainment.
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westernjournal--2020-03-20--Mnuchin Announces Tax Filing Deadline Pushed Back ‘At Donald Trump’s Direction’ to July

Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced Friday morning that the Trump administration is moving the income tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15 .
“ At @ realDonaldTrump ’ s direction , we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 , ” Mnuchin tweeted .
“ All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest of penalities.
” TRENDING : Trump Savages NBC Reporter Trying To Take Hope from American People , Media Instantly Freaks Out The treasury secretary added in a second tweet that he encourages “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to file now to get your money.
” The Trump administration said earlier this week that delaying the payments would leave $ 300 billion in the economy during this critical time as people respond to the coronavirus outbreak , The Associated Press reported .
Previously , the administration had only announced a 90-day delay to make tax payments , but taxpayers would still have to file by April 15 .
The filing delay was first brought up in a Thursday letter from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal to Mnuchin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with community responses to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 , many Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinics and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites have closed .
“ In light of these closures and other factors , I believe that many taxpayers , and particularly elderly and low-income taxpayers , need additional time to prepare their tax returns , ” Neal wrote .
He added that having separate deadlines for filing and payment “ will potentially create a great deal of confusion for taxpayers.
” Three senators introduced the Tax Filing Relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same goal of pushing back the filing deadline , according to Politico .
Republican Sens .
John Thune of South Dakota and Steve Daines of Montana , along with independent Sen. Angus King , said the filing extension would ensure people don ’ t violate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention social distancing guidelines by meeting with an accountant or physically retrieving documents they need to file .
RELATED : Alyssa Milano Crashes and Burns , Mangles the Truth in Attempt To Blast Trump over Taxes “ Treasury ’ s decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 to July 15 was an important first step , but it only makes sense to also extend the tax filing deadline itself , ” Senate Majority Whip Thune said in a media release .
“ There ’ s enough confusion amid this outbreak as it is , so I believe it ’ s incumbent upon Congress to provide as much clarity and relief as possible to American families.
” King added , “ In this unprecedented moment , we should be doing everything possible to relieve economic worries and encourage Americans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filing deadline will “ offer some breathing room for millions of Americans who are trying to do their civic duty and protect their communities , ” he said .
Taxpayers still have the option to file their taxes before the new deadline so their refunds won ’ t be delayed .
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Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced Friday morning that the Trump administration is moving the income tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15.
“At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15,” Mnuchin tweeted.
At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. — Steven Mnuchin (@stevenmnuchin1) March 20, 2020
“All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest of penalities.”
The treasury secretary added in a second tweet that he encourages “all taxpayers who may have tax refunds to file now to get your money.”
The Trump administration said earlier this week that delaying the payments would leave $300 billion in the economy during this critical time as people respond to the coronavirus outbreak, The Associated Press reported.
Previously, the administration had only announced a 90-day delay to make tax payments, but taxpayers would still have to file by April 15.
The filing delay was first brought up in a Thursday letter from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal to Mnuchin.
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The Massachusetts Democrat pointed out that with community responses to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, many Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinics and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites have closed.
“In light of these closures and other factors, I believe that many taxpayers, and particularly elderly and low-income taxpayers, need additional time to prepare their tax returns,” Neal wrote.
He added that having separate deadlines for filing and payment “will potentially create a great deal of confusion for taxpayers.”
Three senators introduced the Tax Filing Relief for America Act on Thursday to accomplish the same goal of pushing back the filing deadline, according to Politico.
Republican Sens. John Thune of South Dakota and Steve Daines of Montana, along with independent Sen. Angus King, said the filing extension would ensure people don’t violate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention social distancing guidelines by meeting with an accountant or physically retrieving documents they need to file.
“Treasury’s decision to extend the tax payment deadline from April 15 to July 15 was an important first step, but it only makes sense to also extend the tax filing deadline itself,” Senate Majority Whip Thune said in a media release.
“There’s enough confusion amid this outbreak as it is, so I believe it’s incumbent upon Congress to provide as much clarity and relief as possible to American families.”
King added, “In this unprecedented moment, we should be doing everything possible to relieve economic worries and encourage Americans to practice social distancing.”
Moving the tax filing deadline will “offer some breathing room for millions of Americans who are trying to do their civic duty and protect their communities,” he said.
Taxpayers still have the option to file their taxes before the new deadline so their refunds won’t be delayed.
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