westernjournal--2020-08-15--Double-Amputee Vet Puts Anthem Kneelers to Shame: Skydives with American Flag, Trump 2020 Parachute

If you ’ re put off by the current wave of anthem kneeling — during which those who stand for “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” are the ones being castigated by the media — Dana Bowman is the perfect corrective for you .
Bowman , a former sergeant first class in the U.S. Army , parachuted into the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis , South Dakota , on Aug. 7 .
This wasn ’ t unusual .
Bowman , a former Special Forces soldier and member of the Army ’ s Golden Knights parachute team , has done 4,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a plane can ever be old hat , I suppose it is for Bowman .
What made it newsworthy was that he parachuted in to the Veterans Ride with the American flag and a “ Trump 2020 ” -emblazoned parachute .
And he ’ s a double amputee , having lost both legs in a parachuting accident during his time in the Army .
“ Without what our warriors , veterans , or soldiers have done for us we wouldn ’ t have our freedom .
And that ’ s why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bowman told KEVN-TV .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump If anyone knows firsthand what veterans have given for America , it ’ s Bowman .
On his website , he describes in graphic detail how he lost his legs .
In 1994 , he and his partner , Sgt .
Jose Aguillon , “ were practicing a maneuver known as the Diamond Track .
The maneuver calls for the jumpers to streak away from each other for about a mile and then turn 180 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisscrossing in the sky .
Bowman and Aguillon had demonstrated the Diamond Track more than fifty times without a mistake , but this time was different .
“ Rather than crisscrossing , the two skydivers slammed into each other at a combined speed of 300 miles per hour .
Aguillon died instantly .
Bowman ’ s legs were severed from his body , one above the knee and one below the knee .
Bowman ’ s parachute opened on impact .
He was taken to a hospital in Phoenix where doctors closed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” However , instead of leaving the service , he re-enlisted in the U.S. Army , becoming the first double amputee to do so .
He went on to serve as a recruiting commander and the U.S. Parachute Team ’ s lead speaker , retiring in 1996 .
He ’ s kept skydiving with two prostheses , though .
And no , it ’ s not old hat for him — at least not when it ’ s places like the Veterans Ride at Sturgis .
“ You know it is so exhilarating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them , ” Bowman said .
“ Some are looking for hope .
Hope for despondent , courage to the timid and strength to the weak.
” And just in case you were wondering , there were veterans there to catch the flag before it touched the ground .
RELATED : Trump on NFL Return : 'If They Do n't Stand for the National Anthem , I Hope They Do n't Open' “ And to be able to bring in the American flag , you think about what our veterans have down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defending the Constitution of the United States of America , it means an awful lot , ” Bowman said .
Compare this attitude with that of Reggie Cannon , a player for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer .
Cannon , who plays for the U.S. Men ’ s National Soccer Team as well , knelt for the national anthem prior to a game played Wednesday at Toyota Stadium in the Dallas suburb of Frisco , Texas .
So did most of the players there .
They were booed by some fans — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was disgusting .
I think it was absolutely disgusting , ” Cannon told reporters , according to CNN .
“ You got fans booing you for people taking a stand for what they believe in .
Millions of other people support this cause and we discussed with every other team and the league what we ’ re going to do and we ’ ve got fans booing us in our own stadium .
How disgraceful is that ?
Honestly , for lack of a better word , it p—ed me off.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely disgusting ” when fans take a stand to boo the fact that you ’ re refusing to stand for the national anthem , but “ people taking a stand for what they believe in ” by kneeling for “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” is unimpeachable ?
Both Cannon and Bowman have represented the United States in some way — Cannon on the pitch , Bowman in the military .
Cannon took a stand by kneeling for the national anthem .
Bowman jumped from a plane with a flag and a “ Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs he needs because of serving his country .
Cannon is angry that some fans voiced their opinion at his opinion .
He ’ ll almost certainly be treated more uncritically than Bowman , when anyone pays attention to Bowman at all .
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If you’re put off by the current wave of anthem kneeling — during which those who stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” are the ones being castigated by the media — Dana Bowman is the perfect corrective for you.
Bowman, a former sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, parachuted into the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Aug. 7.
This wasn’t unusual. Bowman, a former Special Forces soldier and member of the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team, has done 4,000 jumps — so, if jumping out of a plane can ever be old hat, I suppose it is for Bowman.
What made it newsworthy was that he parachuted in to the Veterans Ride with the American flag and a “Trump 2020”-emblazoned parachute. And he’s a double amputee, having lost both legs in a parachuting accident during his time in the Army.
“Without what our warriors, veterans, or soldiers have done for us we wouldn’t have our freedom. And that’s why we’re here in Sturgis today,” Bowman told KEVN-TV.
If anyone knows firsthand what veterans have given for America, it’s Bowman. On his website, he describes in graphic detail how he lost his legs.
In 1994, he and his partner, Sgt. Jose Aguillon, “were practicing a maneuver known as the Diamond Track. The maneuver calls for the jumpers to streak away from each other for about a mile and then turn 180 degrees and fly back toward each other crisscrossing in the sky. Bowman and Aguillon had demonstrated the Diamond Track more than fifty times without a mistake, but this time was different.
“Rather than crisscrossing, the two skydivers slammed into each other at a combined speed of 300 miles per hour. Aguillon died instantly. Bowman’s legs were severed from his body, one above the knee and one below the knee. Bowman’s parachute opened on impact. He was taken to a hospital in Phoenix where doctors closed his leg wounds and stopped his internal bleeding.”
However, instead of leaving the service, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Army, becoming the first double amputee to do so. He went on to serve as a recruiting commander and the U.S. Parachute Team’s lead speaker, retiring in 1996.
He’s kept skydiving with two prostheses, though. And no, it’s not old hat for him — at least not when it’s places like the Veterans Ride at Sturgis.
Sergeant First Class Dana Bowman has done over 4,000 parachute jumps from an airplane, and today he parachuted in with the American Flag at the Veterans Ride. https://t.co/pxzdif89qZ — WNDU (@WNDU) August 11, 2020
“You know it is so exhilarating to be an inspiration to a lot of them,” Bowman said.
“Some are looking for hope. Hope for despondent, courage to the timid and strength to the weak.”
And just in case you were wondering, there were veterans there to catch the flag before it touched the ground.
“And to be able to bring in the American flag, you think about what our veterans have down for us, sacrificing and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States of America, it means an awful lot,” Bowman said.
Compare this attitude with that of Reggie Cannon, a player for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
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Cannon, who plays for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as well, knelt for the national anthem prior to a game played Wednesday at Toyota Stadium in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. So did most of the players there.
They were booed by some fans — which appalled Cannon.
“I think it was disgusting. I think it was absolutely disgusting,” Cannon told reporters, according to CNN.
“You got fans booing you for people taking a stand for what they believe in. Millions of other people support this cause and we discussed with every other team and the league what we’re going to do and we’ve got fans booing us in our own stadium. How disgraceful is that? Honestly, for lack of a better word, it p—ed me off.”
Wait — so it’s “absolutely disgusting” when fans take a stand to boo the fact that you’re refusing to stand for the national anthem, but “people taking a stand for what they believe in” by kneeling for “The Star-Spangled Banner” is unimpeachable?
Both Cannon and Bowman have represented the United States in some way — Cannon on the pitch, Bowman in the military.
Cannon took a stand by kneeling for the national anthem. Bowman jumped from a plane with a flag and a “Trump 2020” parachute, wearing the prosthetic legs he needs because of serving his country.
Cannon is angry that some fans voiced their opinion at his opinion. He’ll almost certainly be treated more uncritically than Bowman, when anyone pays attention to Bowman at all.
Just saying.
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westernjournal--2020-08-15--Michigan Police Honor Kids Who Turned in Wallet Stuffed Full of Cash

Honesty lives in Michigan .
Just ask Jason Burchardt .
Burchardt unknowingly lost his wallet at a park in Hopkins , just south of Grand Rapids , but two honest teens returned his money — and restored his faith in humanity .
The police department in nearby Wayland revealed that Logan Mishoe , 14 , and Austin Nichols , 13 , had turned aside the chance at easy money to do the right thing .
“ I was talking to one of the Allegan deputies out back of our police department when Austin ( L ) and Logan ( R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wallet belonging to a gentleman from Hopkins .
Several $ 100 bills , $ 364 total was tucked safely inside , ” Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey posted on the department ’ s Facebook page Aug. 4 .
“ Logan and Austin are Wayland Police Citizens of the Day !
The deputy is delivering the wallet as we speak .
Way to go gents !
” he posted .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump After having his wallet returned , Burchardt , who lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 50 each for their honesty .
Burchardt had gone home after a lunch at the park and did not know his wallet was missing until an Allegan County sheriff ’ s deputy came to his house to return it .
“ We sat in the pavilion at the table and we ate lunch , and then got up and left , ” he said .
“ I had no idea my wallet was even missing .
No clue.
” The boys found the wallet on a park bench .
“ I sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Austin was like , ‘ Oh , Logan , look.
’ And I was like , ‘ what ?
’ And I looked down and there ’ s a wallet , ” Logan said , according to WXMI-TV .
“ It ’ s not the norm , ” he said .
“ Many people today would just take the money and run with it.
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Neighbors Band Together To Help Garnsey was pleased that the boys acted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These are all our kids and when they do the right thing like that , I ’ m about as happy as the parent , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a tough spot right now for all of us and to be able to share this with the community –I ’ m proud that our citizens acted this way.
” “ It ’ s super easy to do the right thing when someone is standing there and sees you do it , ” he said .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when no one knows what you ’ ve found and what you have , and you still do the right thing.
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Honesty lives in Michigan. Just ask Jason Burchardt.
Burchardt unknowingly lost his wallet at a park in Hopkins, just south of Grand Rapids, but two honest teens returned his money — and restored his faith in humanity.
The police department in nearby Wayland revealed that Logan Mishoe, 14, and Austin Nichols, 13, had turned aside the chance at easy money to do the right thing.
“I was talking to one of the Allegan deputies out back of our police department when Austin (L) and Logan (R) walked up. Seems they found a wallet belonging to a gentleman from Hopkins. Several $100 bills, $364 total was tucked safely inside,” Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey posted on the department’s Facebook page Aug. 4.
“Logan and Austin are Wayland Police Citizens of the Day! The deputy is delivering the wallet as we speak. Way to go gents!” he posted.
After having his wallet returned, Burchardt, who lives in Hopkins, rewarded the boys with $50 each for their honesty.
Michigan boys return lost wallet with $364 inside https://t.co/qjR7qv580x — MLive (@MLive) August 7, 2020
Burchardt had gone home after a lunch at the park and did not know his wallet was missing until an Allegan County sheriff’s deputy came to his house to return it.
“We sat in the pavilion at the table and we ate lunch, and then got up and left,” he said. “I had no idea my wallet was even missing. No clue.”
The boys found the wallet on a park bench.
“I sat down and I almost sat on it and Austin was like, ‘Oh, Logan, look.’ And I was like, ‘what?’ And I looked down and there’s a wallet,” Logan said, according to WXMI-TV.
Burchardt was floored.
“It’s not the norm,” he said. “Many people today would just take the money and run with it.”
Garnsey was pleased that the boys acted to practice what they have been taught.
“These are all our kids and when they do the right thing like that, I’m about as happy as the parent,” he said. “It’s a tough spot right now for all of us and to be able to share this with the community –I’m proud that our citizens acted this way.”
Burchardt said the teens exhibited a rare characteristic.
“It’s super easy to do the right thing when someone is standing there and sees you do it,” he said. “It’s a whole other level of integrity when no one knows what you’ve found and what you have, and you still do the right thing.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-15--Iran Threatens ‘Dangerous Future’ After Trump-Brokered Middle East Peace Deal

Iran ’ s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed Saturday there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations .
The UAE is the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to establish normalized relations with Israel , Iran ’ s regional archenemy .
The Iranian Guard called the deal a “ shameful ” agreement and an “ evil action ” underwritten by the U.S. , according to the group ’ s statement on a website it runs , Sepah News .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel will set back American influence in the Middle East and bring a “ dangerous future ” for the Emirati government .
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has also condemned the move .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump In a televised speech on Saturday , he warned that the United Arab Emirates has made a “ huge mistake ” in reaching a deal toward normalizing ties with Israel .
Rouhani warned the Gulf state against allowing Israel to have a “ foothold in the region.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Javad Zarif , called the agreement a painful betrayal of Arab and other countries in the region during a trip to Lebanon on Friday .
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt Israeli annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians .
The U.S.-brokered agreement is a major diplomatic achievement , and Trump said he expects more Arab and Muslim countries to follow suit .
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Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed Saturday there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations.
The UAE is the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to establish normalized relations with Israel, Iran’s regional archenemy.
The Iranian Guard called the deal a “shameful” agreement and an “evil action” underwritten by the U.S., according to the group’s statement on a website it runs, Sepah News.
The Guard warned that the deal with Israel will set back American influence in the Middle East and bring a “dangerous future” for the Emirati government.
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has also condemned the move.
In a televised speech on Saturday, he warned that the United Arab Emirates has made a “huge mistake” in reaching a deal toward normalizing ties with Israel.
Rouhani warned the Gulf state against allowing Israel to have a “foothold in the region.”
Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, called the agreement a painful betrayal of Arab and other countries in the region during a trip to Lebanon on Friday.
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President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt Israeli annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians.
The U.S.-brokered agreement is a major diplomatic achievement, and Trump said he expects more Arab and Muslim countries to follow suit.
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westernjournal--2020-08-15--With ‘Deep Remorse,’ Japan Marks 75th Anniversary of WWII Surrender

Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II , with Emperor Naruhito expressing “ deep remorse ” over his country ’ s wartime actions at a somber annual ceremony .
Naruhito pledged to reflect on the war ’ s events and expressed hope that the tragedy would never be repeated .
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave thanks for the sacrifices of the Japanese war dead .
“ Reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse , I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the event in Tokyo marking the 75th anniversary of Japan ’ s surrender on Aug. 15 , 1945 .
About 500 participants , reduced from 6,200 last year , mourned the dead with a minute of silence .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump Naruhito has promised to follow in the footsteps of his father , who devoted his 30-year career to making amends for a war fought in the name of Hirohito , the current emperor ’ s grandfather .
Abe said the peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sacrifices of those who died in the war .
He pledged that Japan will reflect on lessons from history and will not repeat the war devastation .
He listed damage inflicted on Japan and its people , including the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki , massive firebombings of Tokyo and the fierce battle of Okinawa .
Abe pledged to play a greater role in tackling global problems .
He has steadily pushed to build up Japan ’ s military in the face of a growing military threat from North Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retiree whose grandmother , uncle and aunt died in the March 10 , 1945 , U.S. firebombing of Tokyo , thinks both sides of history should be remembered .
“ There are many people who don ’ t know anything about the war , not only the suffering of the Japanese people , but there are also things that Japanese people did , bad things , ” Bamba said .
“ Unless we teach these things to future generations , I don ’ t think war would end.
” She prayed for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found .
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Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito expressing “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions at a somber annual ceremony.
Naruhito pledged to reflect on the war’s events and expressed hope that the tragedy would never be repeated.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave thanks for the sacrifices of the Japanese war dead.
“Reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated,” Naruhito said in a short speech at the event in Tokyo marking the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender on Aug. 15, 1945.
About 500 participants, reduced from 6,200 last year, mourned the dead with a minute of silence.
Naruhito has promised to follow in the footsteps of his father, who devoted his 30-year career to making amends for a war fought in the name of Hirohito, the current emperor’s grandfather.
Abe said the peace that Japan enjoys today is built on the sacrifices of those who died in the war. He pledged that Japan will reflect on lessons from history and will not repeat the war devastation.
He listed damage inflicted on Japan and its people, including the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, massive firebombings of Tokyo and the fierce battle of Okinawa.
Abe pledged to play a greater role in tackling global problems. He has steadily pushed to build up Japan’s military in the face of a growing military threat from North Korea and China.
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Nobuko Bamba, a retiree whose grandmother, uncle and aunt died in the March 10, 1945, U.S. firebombing of Tokyo, thinks both sides of history should be remembered.
“There are many people who don’t know anything about the war, not only the suffering of the Japanese people, but there are also things that Japanese people did, bad things,” Bamba said.
“Unless we teach these things to future generations, I don’t think war would end.”
She prayed for her uncle, whose remains have never been found.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Robert Trump, Brother of Donald Trump, Dead at 71: ‘We Will Meet Again’

President Donald Trump ’ s younger brother , Robert Trump , died Saturday night after being hospitalized in New York , the president said in a statement .
He was 71 .
“ It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother , Robert , peacefully passed away tonight .
He was not just my brother , he was my best friend , ” President Trump said in a statement .
“ He will be greatly missed , but we will meet again .
His memory will live on in my heart forever .
Robert , I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill. TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America The youngest of the Trump siblings remained close to the 74-year-old president and , as recently as June , filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Trump family that unsuccessfully sought to stop publication of a tell-all book by the president ’ s niece , Mary .
Robert Trump had reportedly been hospitalized in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that same month .
Both longtime businessmen , Robert and Donald had strikingly different personalities .
Donald Trump once described his younger brother as “ much quieter and easygoing than I am , ” and “ the only guy in my life whom I ever call ‘ honey.
’ ” Robert Trump began his career on Wall Street working in corporate finance but later joined the family business , managing real estate holdings as a top executive in the Trump Organization .
“ When he worked in the Trump Organization , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gwenda Blair , a Trump family biographer , told The Associated Press .
“ Robert was the one people would try to get to intervene if there was a problem.
” Robert Stewart Trump was born in 1948 , the youngest of New York City real estate developer Fred Trump ’ s five children .
The president admittedly bullied his brother in their younger years , even as he praised his loyalty and laid-back demeanor .
“ I think it must be hard to have me for a brother but he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re very close , ” Donald Trump wrote in his 1987 bestseller “ The Art of the Deal.
” RELATED : ' I Do n't Want Anyone To Die ' : Floyd Cop Defends Himself in Newly Released Video “ Robert gets along with almost everyone , ” he added , “ which is great for me since I sometimes have to be the bad guy.
” In the 1980s , Donald Trump tapped Robert Trump to oversee an Atlantic City casino project , calling him the perfect fit for the job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , “ he pointed the finger of blame at Robert , ” said Blair , author of “ The Trumps : Three Generations that Built an Empire.
” “ When the slot machines jammed the opening weekend at the Taj Mahal , he very specifically and furiously denounced Robert , and Robert walked out and never worked for his brother again , ” Blair said .
A Boston University graduate , Robert Trump later managed the Brooklyn portion of father Fred Trump ’ s real estate empire , which was eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manhattan ’ s social pages , Robert Trump had kept a lower profile in recent years .
“ He was not a newsmaker , ” Blair said .
Before divorcing his first wife , Blaine Trump , more than a decade ago , Robert Trump had been active on Manhattan ’ s Upper East Side charity circuit .
He avoided the limelight during his elder brother ’ s presidency , having retired to the Hudson Valley .
But he described himself as a big supporter of the White House run in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In early March of 2020 , he married his longtime girlfriend , Ann Marie Pallan .
The eldest Trump sibling and Mary ’ s father , Fred Trump Jr. , struggled with alcoholism and died in 1981 at the age of 43 .
The president ’ s surviving siblings include Elizabeth Trump Grau and Maryanne Trump Barry , a retired federal appeals judge .
Authors Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher described Robert Trump as soft spoken but cerebral in “ Trump Revealed : The Definitive Biography of the 45th President ” : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showmanship , and he was happy to leave the bravado to his brother , but he could show flashes of Trump temper.
” Update : This article was originally published noting Robert Trump ’ s age at 72 .
His birthday was Aug. 26 , 1948 , according to The Washington Post , making him 71 at the time of his death .
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President Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night after being hospitalized in New York, the president said in a statement. He was 71.
“It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend,” President Trump said in a statement.
“He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace.”
The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.
Sad news for the Trump family. The president’s younger brother Robert has died. pic.twitter.com/z2xmdlcWpv — Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) August 16, 2020
The youngest of the Trump siblings remained close to the 74-year-old president and, as recently as June, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Trump family that unsuccessfully sought to stop publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece, Mary.
Robert Trump had reportedly been hospitalized in the intensive care unit for several days that same month.
Both longtime businessmen, Robert and Donald had strikingly different personalities. Donald Trump once described his younger brother as “much quieter and easygoing than I am,” and “the only guy in my life whom I ever call ‘honey.’”
Robert Trump began his career on Wall Street working in corporate finance but later joined the family business, managing real estate holdings as a top executive in the Trump Organization.
“When he worked in the Trump Organization, he was known as the nice Trump,” Gwenda Blair, a Trump family biographer, told The Associated Press. “Robert was the one people would try to get to intervene if there was a problem.”
Robert Stewart Trump was born in 1948, the youngest of New York City real estate developer Fred Trump’s five children.
The president admittedly bullied his brother in their younger years, even as he praised his loyalty and laid-back demeanor.
“I think it must be hard to have me for a brother but he’s never said anything about it and we’re very close,” Donald Trump wrote in his 1987 bestseller “The Art of the Deal.”
“Robert gets along with almost everyone,” he added, “which is great for me since I sometimes have to be the bad guy.”
In the 1980s, Donald Trump tapped Robert Trump to oversee an Atlantic City casino project, calling him the perfect fit for the job. When it cannibalized his other casinos, though, “he pointed the finger of blame at Robert,” said Blair, author of “The Trumps: Three Generations that Built an Empire.”
“When the slot machines jammed the opening weekend at the Taj Mahal, he very specifically and furiously denounced Robert, and Robert walked out and never worked for his brother again,” Blair said.
A Boston University graduate, Robert Trump later managed the Brooklyn portion of father Fred Trump’s real estate empire, which was eventually sold.
Once a regular boldface name in Manhattan’s social pages, Robert Trump had kept a lower profile in recent years.
“He was not a newsmaker,” Blair said.
Before divorcing his first wife, Blaine Trump, more than a decade ago, Robert Trump had been active on Manhattan’s Upper East Side charity circuit.
He avoided the limelight during his elder brother’s presidency, having retired to the Hudson Valley.
But he described himself as a big supporter of the White House run in a 2016 interview with the New York Post.
“I support Donald one thousand percent,” Robert Trump said.
In early March of 2020, he married his longtime girlfriend, Ann Marie Pallan.
The eldest Trump sibling and Mary’s father, Fred Trump Jr., struggled with alcoholism and died in 1981 at the age of 43. The president’s surviving siblings include Elizabeth Trump Grau and Maryanne Trump Barry, a retired federal appeals judge.
Authors Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher described Robert Trump as soft spoken but cerebral in “Trump Revealed: The Definitive Biography of the 45th President”: “He lacked Donald’s charismatic showmanship, and he was happy to leave the bravado to his brother, but he could show flashes of Trump temper.”
Update: This article was originally published noting Robert Trump’s age at 72. His birthday was Aug. 26, 1948, according to The Washington Post, making him 71 at the time of his death. We apologize for any confusion.
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westernjournal--2020-08-15--Parents of Big Ten Players Call for Fall Football

A group of Ohio State football players ’ parents on Saturday joined parents of players at Iowa in calling for the Big Ten to overturn its decision not to play this fall because of the pandemic .
The Football Parents at Ohio State posted on social media a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren , calling for the reinstatement of the 10-game schedule the conference unveiled six days before it canceled its fall football season .
“ We believe that the protocols put in place by Ohio State Athletics has provided an extremely safe environment for our players to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter said .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America The letter also asked for the release of all medical data and information the Big Ten used to make its decision , a meeting with Warren for senior players and their parents , and to permit athletes who want to play to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver .
“ Football is a game of risk .
Our sons work extremely hard for the opportunity to play and fully understand the risks involved when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their personal decisions should be acknowledged and honored to give them the opportunity to compete as athletes in the game they love , ” the parents wrote .
The parents of Iowa players sent a similar letter on Friday .
“ The fact that the Big Ten and the Council of Presidents and Chancellors made this decision with no input from those assuming these risks is appalling , ” the letter said .
The Big Ten has received the two letters .
Tom Mars , an attorney who has helped players such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer eligibility waiver claims , has been advising some of the parents of Big Ten players fighting for their sons ’ seasons .
Mars provided a two-page document titled “ Action Plan to Mitigate Concerns and Legal Risks of Playing Fall 2020 Football ” to the parents , which includes ” stakeholders ” — players , parents , conference commissioners , university presidents , athletic directors and coaches — petitioning the NCAA Board of Governors to rescind a COVID-19 waiver ban .
The NCAA two weeks ago announced that it would not permit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away legal rights related to the virus before competing this season .
Players ’ rights movements , such as We Are United in the Pac-12 and Big Ten United have called for athletic conferences to prohibit such waivers .
Earlier this week , a group of senators led by New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker announced the framework of possible federal legislation of college sports .
Part of the College Athletes Bill of Rights would prohibit schools requiring athletes to give up legal rights .
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A group of Ohio State football players’ parents on Saturday joined parents of players at Iowa in calling for the Big Ten to overturn its decision not to play this fall because of the pandemic.
The Football Parents at Ohio State posted on social media a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren, calling for the reinstatement of the 10-game schedule the conference unveiled six days before it canceled its fall football season.
“We believe that the protocols put in place by Ohio State Athletics has provided an extremely safe environment for our players to prepare for the season,” the letter said.
The letter also asked for the release of all medical data and information the Big Ten used to make its decision, a meeting with Warren for senior players and their parents, and to permit athletes who want to play to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver.
“Football is a game of risk. Our sons work extremely hard for the opportunity to play and fully understand the risks involved when they step on the field.
“Their personal decisions should be acknowledged and honored to give them the opportunity to compete as athletes in the game they love,” the parents wrote.
The parents of Iowa players sent a similar letter on Friday.
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“The fact that the Big Ten and the Council of Presidents and Chancellors made this decision with no input from those assuming these risks is appalling,” the letter said.
The Big Ten has received the two letters.
Tom Mars, an attorney who has helped players such as Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with NCAA transfer eligibility waiver claims, has been advising some of the parents of Big Ten players fighting for their sons’ seasons.
Mars provided a two-page document titled “Action Plan to Mitigate Concerns and Legal Risks of Playing Fall 2020 Football” to the parents, which includes “stakeholders” — players, parents, conference commissioners, university presidents, athletic directors and coaches — petitioning the NCAA Board of Governors to rescind a COVID-19 waiver ban.
The NCAA two weeks ago announced that it would not permit its schools to require athletes to sign away legal rights related to the virus before competing this season.
Players’ rights movements, such as We Are United in the Pac-12 and Big Ten United have called for athletic conferences to prohibit such waivers.
Earlier this week, a group of senators led by New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker announced the framework of possible federal legislation of college sports.
Part of the College Athletes Bill of Rights would prohibit schools requiring athletes to give up legal rights.
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westernjournal--2020-08-15--Former Illinois Governor Famous for Fighting Corruption Dies at 84

Former Illinois Gov .
James R. Thompson , whose prosecutions of public officials — including a predecessor — helped him become the state ’ s longest-serving chief executive , has died .
He was 84 .
Thompson , known as “ Big Jim , ” died shortly after 8 p.m. Friday at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago , his wife , Jayne , told the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times .
Thompson had been recovering there for several weeks after suffering heart problems .
His longtime press secretary confirmed his death to The Associated Press .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Tribune .
“ I was told that his heart simply stopped.
” Thompson was a prosecutor known for taking on Chicago ’ s Democratic machine in a state infamous for political corruption when he was first elected governor in 1976 .
He led the state through a recession in the 1980s and served four terms before leaving office in 1991 .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America A moderate Republican from Chicago , he worked across the political aisle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highways and rebuild scores of bridges .
He had a hand in the expansion of Chicago ’ s McCormick Place convention center and the construction of what is now the United Center , home to the NBA ’ s Bulls and the NHL ’ s Blackhawks .
He also helped put together a plan to help the White Sox get a new stadium to head off a potential move to Florida .
“ He was always willing to take the call and make the call to the other side of the aisle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He never demonized the other side.
” His work earned him praise from Democratic Gov .
J.B. Pritzker , who issued a statement saying Thompson “ was known to treat people he encountered with kindness and decency ” and that he “ set an example for public service of which Illinoisans should be proud.
” As a prosecutor in the Cook County State ’ s Attorney ’ s Office and later as U.S. attorney , the 6-foot-6-inch Thompson became known for anti-corruption cases , including the prosecutions of major figures in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for half a century .
That reputation followed him into office , where he pushed to make political appointments based on talent rather than on past political or financial support .
“ One of the things he will be most remembered for was getting away from making patronage appointments for top positions in state agencies and bringing in people based on their expertise , ” according to Kent Redfield , professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois-Springfield .
“ He really helped shape the modernization and professionalism of state government.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ State ’ s Attorney ’ s Office in the early 1960s , Thompson fought obscenity and prosecuted Lenny Bruce after the comedian held up a photograph of a woman ’ s breast while on stage at a Chicago nightclub .
RELATED : Robert Trump , Brother of Donald Trump , Dead at 71 : 'We Will Meet Again' After he was appointed U.S. attorney for the northern Illinois district by President Richard Nixon , Thompson and his staff uncovered massive voter fraud in 1972 , an effort that led to 83 indictments and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed prosecutions that led to the conviction of a powerful Chicago alderman and Democratic former Gov .
Otto Kerner Jr. , by then a federal appeals judge .
He also took part in the investigation of Republican Vice President Spiro T. Agnew , who eventually pleaded no contest to tax evasion .
Widely respected across Illinois , Thompson was honored in 1993 when the state government building in downtown Chicago was named after him .
He also later served as a member of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , terrorist attacks .
“ He was a great guy , no question about that , ” according to Ryan , who was governor from 1999 to 2003 before being indicted on corruption charges .
Prescott said in a statement that a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date .
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Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, whose prosecutions of public officials — including a predecessor — helped him become the state’s longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84.
Thompson, known as “Big Jim,” died shortly after 8 p.m. Friday at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, his wife, Jayne, told the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Thompson had been recovering there for several weeks after suffering heart problems.
His longtime press secretary confirmed his death to The Associated Press.
“It was very sudden,” his wife told the Tribune. “I was told that his heart simply stopped.”
Thompson was a prosecutor known for taking on Chicago’s Democratic machine in a state infamous for political corruption when he was first elected governor in 1976. He led the state through a recession in the 1980s and served four terms before leaving office in 1991.
A moderate Republican from Chicago, he worked across the political aisle to push through the construction of miles of highways and rebuild scores of bridges.
He had a hand in the expansion of Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center and the construction of what is now the United Center, home to the NBA’s Bulls and the NHL’s Blackhawks. He also helped put together a plan to help the White Sox get a new stadium to head off a potential move to Florida.
“He was always willing to take the call and make the call to the other side of the aisle,” press secretary Jim Prescott said. “He never demonized the other side.”
His work earned him praise from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who issued a statement saying Thompson “was known to treat people he encountered with kindness and decency” and that he “set an example for public service of which Illinoisans should be proud.”
As a prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and later as U.S. attorney, the 6-foot-6-inch Thompson became known for anti-corruption cases, including the prosecutions of major figures in the Democratic machine that had dominated Chicago politics for half a century.
That reputation followed him into office, where he pushed to make political appointments based on talent rather than on past political or financial support.
“One of the things he will be most remembered for was getting away from making patronage appointments for top positions in state agencies and bringing in people based on their expertise,” according to Kent Redfield, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois-Springfield.
“He really helped shape the modernization and professionalism of state government.”
While working in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the early 1960s, Thompson fought obscenity and prosecuted Lenny Bruce after the comedian held up a photograph of a woman’s breast while on stage at a Chicago nightclub.
After he was appointed U.S. attorney for the northern Illinois district by President Richard Nixon, Thompson and his staff uncovered massive voter fraud in 1972, an effort that led to 83 indictments and 66 convictions or guilty pleas.
He headed prosecutions that led to the conviction of a powerful Chicago alderman and Democratic former Gov. Otto Kerner Jr., by then a federal appeals judge.
He also took part in the investigation of Republican Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, who eventually pleaded no contest to tax evasion.
Widely respected across Illinois, Thompson was honored in 1993 when the state government building in downtown Chicago was named after him.
He also later served as a member of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States to examine the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“He was a great guy, no question about that,” according to Ryan, who was governor from 1999 to 2003 before being indicted on corruption charges.
Prescott said in a statement that a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Disney Indoctrination: Children’s Show Introduces First Bisexual Lead Character

It was only a matter of time .
The Walt Disney Company is bringing bisexuality to its Disney Channel children ’ s cartoons with the recent revelation that the lead character in the animated series “ The Owl House ” is a 14-year-old Dominican-American girl who is attracted to both women and men , according to CNN .
The announcement came last week on Twitter , when Dana Terrace , creator of the show — which follows Luz ’ s misadventures attempting to learn witchcraft despite a distinct lack of magical ability — addressed romantic involvement between the main character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a previous night ’ s episode .
“ In [ development ] I was very open about my intention to put queer kids in the main cast .
I ’ m a horrible liar so sneaking it in would ’ ve been hard , ” Terrace wrote on Twitter .
“ When we were greenlit I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel.
” TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , who identifies as bisexual herself , the network relented after consistent pressure from the creator and her team to see bisexual individuals represented in animated form .
“ I ’ m bi !
I want to write a bi character , dammit !
” the creator wrote .
“ Luckily my stubbornness paid off and now I am VERY supported by current Disney leadership .
( Thank you @ NashRiskin and team ! )
Not to mention the amazingness of this crew.
” “ Representation matters !
Always fight to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she added .
“ As [ Owl House ] continues I can ’ t wait to explore things that are important to me and my crew.
” What else there is left to “ explore ” in children ’ s television after bisexuality ?
I hesitate to ask .
Then again , the social justice left ’ s war on cultural norms knows no end .
The goalposts are always moving , a new supposed civil rights battle is always in the wings following the previous victory .
RELATED : Desperate Dems Unveil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DNC That said , I can only imagine what they ’ ll have in store for America ’ s children next — an anthropomorphic rabbit ’ s cartoon gender transition , perhaps ?
Either way , fellow liberal creators and cultural figures were quick to loft praises upon the announcement , as well as Terrace ’ s tweets on the matter .
“ Owl House ” voice actor and former Disney animator Alex Hirsch , who created the network ’ s smash-hit “ Gravity Falls , ” was one such creator , tweeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glorious victory as well as taking a bitter hatchet to the network over its previous unwillingness to introduce gay cartoon characters .
“ Back when I made [ Gravity Falls , ] Disney FORBADE me from any explicit LGBTQ+ [ representation ] , ” Hirsch said .
“ Apparently ‘ happiest place on earth ’ meant ‘ straightest ’ But as of today , thanks to @ DanaTerrace & team there are explicitly queer ANIMATED MAIN CHARACTERS on DISNEY TV.
” “ Im so proud & happy to say that , ” Hirsch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ censor note on this image would have been : ‘ inappropriate for channel , please revise , call to discuss ’ ( to avoid a paper trail ) Now in 2020- there ’ s no note at all .
Props where props are due !
This time , Disney- you did good.
” Disney was not the first children ’ s cartoon company to grapple with , and eventually cave to , introducing explicitly “ queer ” characters into its content for the sake of “ representation ” and diversity .
Nor was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealt with the topic .
Earlier this year , the company ’ s subsidiary Pixar Animation Studios released an animated short called “ Out , ” in which a young man struggles to tell his parents about his sexuality .
Marvel Entertainment , a fellow Disney subsidiary , has also long been party to the mainstreaming of LGBT ideology within content made for America ’ s youth , with numerous gay superheroes appearing on the pages of its comic books and rumored to be coming to its cinematic universe over the years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the children ’ s media landscape , has also grown incredibly bold in its public support for the LGBT community , always sure to post on social media in celebration of gay pride month and , for the first time this March , the International Transgender Day of Visibility .
The network first made the move to include explicitly LGBT characters in its own children ’ s cartoons in 2016 , when “ The Loud House ” introduced recurring character Clyde McBride and his biracial gay parents .
It has since also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Squarepants is gay , according to CNN .
Now , what exactly introductions to and discussions about complex sexuality — or any sexuality for that matter — have to do with fair “ representation ” in children ’ s programming is beyond me .
Given the fact that Gallup Daily public opinion polling reveals Americans already overestimate the LGBT community ’ s share of the general U.S. population by around 20 percent , perhaps the culture is overdoing it with this overwhelming push to introduce “ queer ” characters to all sorts fiction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans actually identify as LGBT , according to the Williams Institute , a research group that studies gay and lesbian issues at the UCLA School of Law ( not exactly a conservative bastion . )
Not to mention the fact that everyday American adults and practiced psychologists have a hard time defining and discussing the topics of gender and sexuality or how they affect our health and well-being .
So , maybe — just maybe — we should take a pause on dropping LGBT characters in front of our children ’ s eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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It was only a matter of time.
The Walt Disney Company is bringing bisexuality to its Disney Channel children’s cartoons with the recent revelation that the lead character in the animated series “The Owl House” is a 14-year-old Dominican-American girl who is attracted to both women and men, according to CNN.
The announcement came last week on Twitter, when Dana Terrace, creator of the show — which follows Luz’s misadventures attempting to learn witchcraft despite a distinct lack of magical ability — addressed romantic involvement between the main character and female friend, Amity Blight, on a previous night’s episode.
“In [development] I was very open about my intention to put queer kids in the main cast. I’m a horrible liar so sneaking it in would’ve been hard,” Terrace wrote on Twitter.
“When we were greenlit I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel.”
In dev I was very open about my intention to put queer kids in the main cast. I’m a horrible liar so sneaking it in would’ve been hard haha. When we were greenlit I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel. — Dana Terrace (@DanaTerrace) August 9, 2020
According to Terrace, however, who identifies as bisexual herself, the network relented after consistent pressure from the creator and her team to see bisexual individuals represented in animated form.
“I’m bi! I want to write a bi character, dammit!” the creator wrote. “Luckily my stubbornness paid off and now I am VERY supported by current Disney leadership. (Thank you @NashRiskin and team!) Not to mention the amazingness of this crew.”
“Representation matters! Always fight to make what YOU want to see!” she added.
“As [Owl House] continues I can’t wait to explore things that are important to me and my crew.”
Representation matters! Always fight to make what YOU want to see! As OH continues I can’t wait to explore things that are important to me and my crew. Looking forward to the next chapter. ?? …Which is next week in WING IT LIKE WITCHES!
Thank you for watching! #TheOwlHouse pic.twitter.com/U8PHHT2g91 — Dana Terrace (@DanaTerrace) August 9, 2020
What else there is left to “explore” in children’s television after bisexuality? I hesitate to ask.
Then again, the social justice left’s war on cultural norms knows no end. The goalposts are always moving, a new supposed civil rights battle is always in the wings following the previous victory.
That said, I can only imagine what they’ll have in store for America’s children next — an anthropomorphic rabbit’s cartoon gender transition, perhaps?
Either way, fellow liberal creators and cultural figures were quick to loft praises upon the announcement, as well as Terrace’s tweets on the matter.
“Owl House” voice actor and former Disney animator Alex Hirsch, who created the network’s smash-hit “Gravity Falls,” was one such creator, tweeting in celebration of what was apparently a glorious victory as well as taking a bitter hatchet to the network over its previous unwillingness to introduce gay cartoon characters.
“Back when I made [Gravity Falls,] Disney FORBADE me from any explicit LGBTQ+ [representation],” Hirsch said. “Apparently ‘happiest place on earth’ meant ‘straightest’ But as of today, thanks to @DanaTerrace & team there are explicitly queer ANIMATED MAIN CHARACTERS on DISNEY TV.”
“Im so proud & happy to say that,” Hirsch added.
“In 2012 the Disney censor note on this image would have been: ‘inappropriate for channel, please revise, call to discuss’ (to avoid a paper trail) Now in 2020- there’s no note at all. Props where props are due! This time, Disney- you did good.”
In 2012 the Disney censor note on this image would have been:
“inappropriate for channel, please revise, call to discuss” (to avoid a paper trail) Now in 2020- there’s no note at all. Props where props are due! This time, Disney- you did good. pic.twitter.com/HLDux1jNUk — Alex Hirsch (@_AlexHirsch) August 9, 2020
Disney was not the first children’s cartoon company to grapple with, and eventually cave to, introducing explicitly “queer” characters into its content for the sake of “representation” and diversity. Nor was this the first time the company has dealt with the topic.
Earlier this year, the company’s subsidiary Pixar Animation Studios released an animated short called “Out,” in which a young man struggles to tell his parents about his sexuality.
Marvel Entertainment, a fellow Disney subsidiary, has also long been party to the mainstreaming of LGBT ideology within content made for America’s youth, with numerous gay superheroes appearing on the pages of its comic books and rumored to be coming to its cinematic universe over the years.
Nickelodeon, a prominent competitor to Disney in the children’s media landscape, has also grown incredibly bold in its public support for the LGBT community, always sure to post on social media in celebration of gay pride month and, for the first time this March, the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
The network first made the move to include explicitly LGBT characters in its own children’s cartoons in 2016, when “The Loud House” introduced recurring character Clyde McBride and his biracial gay parents.
It has since also retroactively indicated the beloved cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants is gay, according to CNN.
Now, what exactly introductions to and discussions about complex sexuality — or any sexuality for that matter — have to do with fair “representation” in children’s programming is beyond me.
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Given the fact that Gallup Daily public opinion polling reveals Americans already overestimate the LGBT community’s share of the general U.S. population by around 20 percent, perhaps the culture is overdoing it with this overwhelming push to introduce “queer” characters to all sorts fiction content.
Newsflash, only 3.8 of Americans actually identify as LGBT, according to the Williams Institute, a research group that studies gay and lesbian issues at the UCLA School of Law (not exactly a conservative bastion.)
Not to mention the fact that everyday American adults and practiced psychologists have a hard time defining and discussing the topics of gender and sexuality or how they affect our health and well-being.
So, maybe — just maybe — we should take a pause on dropping LGBT characters in front of our children’s eyes without a good explanation.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Fleet of US-Made F-16 Fighter Jets To Be Permanently Stationed 100 Miles from China’s Shore

About $ 8 billion worth of U.S.-made firepower will be staring at China from across the Taiwan Strait as the result of a news arms deal .
The 10-year deal will provide Taiwan with the latest version of the F-16 fighter to replace and update the current F-16s in Taiwan ’ s air force , according to an Agence France-Presse report .
The AFP reported the Pentagon announced the deal as part of a $ 62 billion contract with Lockheed Martin without naming the buyer , but that sources confirmed to it that some of the jets are bound for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be buying 66 F-16s .
It said the U.S. sold Taiwan 150 F-16s in 1992 .
The F-16s heading to Taiwan will be have a fire control radar made by Northrop Grumman Corp. called the APG-83 , which allows precision-guided munitions to be fired at greater distances , Bloomberg reported .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America The deal is bound to anger China , because Taiwan , about 100 miles off the coast of China , was the island to which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1949 after losing the war for power on the mainland .
China ’ s position is that the island is rightfully part of its territory .
The U.S. , however , has supported Taiwan ’ s independence by supplying the island nation with extensive military aid .
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian objected in May when the Trump administration announced a $ 180 million arms sale to Taiwan , according to CNN .
“ China is firmly opposed to the US arms sales to Taiwan and has made solemn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US side to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques , and stop arms sales to Taiwan and military links between the United States and Taiwan to avoid further damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait , ” he said in a statement .
When a 2019 arms sale announcement was made , Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said supporting Taiwan is essential , according to a CNN report from the time .
“ As the Chinese government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authoritarian reach in the region , it is critical that the United States continue to enhance our strategic relationship with our democratic partner Taiwan through regular and consistent support , ” Rubio said .
The Trump administration ’ s support for Taiwan was shown by last week ’ s visit of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to Taiwan .
“ It is a true honor to be here to convey a message of strong support and friendship from President Trump to Taiwan , ” Azar said , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s response to Covid-19 has been among the most successful in the world , and that is a tribute to the open , transparent , democratic nature of Taiwan ’ s society and culture.
” The visit was deplored by China .
“ The United States will gradually turn Taiwan into a gunpowder keg for the Sino-US game , and Taiwan will slide to the brink of being detonated by the United States and lose its ability to choose its own strategy , ” editorialized The Global Times , a news outlet published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People ’ s Daily .
China also used the occasion of Azar ’ s visit to have fighter jets cross the midpoint of the Taiwan Strait , resulting in Taiwan scrambling its jets before the Chinese planes turned back , according to Reuters .
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About $8 billion worth of U.S.-made firepower will be staring at China from across the Taiwan Strait as the result of a news arms deal.
The 10-year deal will provide Taiwan with the latest version of the F-16 fighter to replace and update the current F-16s in Taiwan’s air force, according to an Agence France-Presse report.
The AFP reported the Pentagon announced the deal as part of a $62 billion contract with Lockheed Martin without naming the buyer, but that sources confirmed to it that some of the jets are bound for Taiwan.
Bloomberg reported that Taiwan will be buying 66 F-16s. It said the U.S. sold Taiwan 150 F-16s in 1992.
The F-16s heading to Taiwan will be have a fire control radar made by Northrop Grumman Corp. called the APG-83, which allows precision-guided munitions to be fired at greater distances, Bloomberg reported.
US formalizes F-16 jet sale to Taiwan with China tensions high Taiwan’s purchase of the F-16s marks the first sale of advanced fighter jets to the island since President George H.W. Bush announced approval for 150 F-16s in 1992.#F16 pic.twitter.com/RbWms5Vahl — Asian Live Updates (@asianliveupdate) August 16, 2020
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The deal is bound to anger China, because Taiwan, about 100 miles off the coast of China, was the island to which the former Nationalist government of China retreated in 1949 after losing the war for power on the mainland. China’s position is that the island is rightfully part of its territory. The U.S., however, has supported Taiwan’s independence by supplying the island nation with extensive military aid.
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian objected in May when the Trump administration announced a $180 million arms sale to Taiwan, according to CNN.
“China is firmly opposed to the US arms sales to Taiwan and has made solemn representations to the US. We urge the US side to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, and stop arms sales to Taiwan and military links between the United States and Taiwan to avoid further damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” he said in a statement.
When a 2019 arms sale announcement was made, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said supporting Taiwan is essential, according to a CNN report from the time.
“As the Chinese government and Communist Party seeks to extend its authoritarian reach in the region, it is critical that the United States continue to enhance our strategic relationship with our democratic partner Taiwan through regular and consistent support,” Rubio said.
The Trump administration’s support for Taiwan was shown by last week’s visit of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to Taiwan.
“It is a true honor to be here to convey a message of strong support and friendship from President Trump to Taiwan,” Azar said, according to The New York Times. “Taiwan’s response to Covid-19 has been among the most successful in the world, and that is a tribute to the open, transparent, democratic nature of Taiwan’s society and culture.”
The visit was deplored by China.
“The United States will gradually turn Taiwan into a gunpowder keg for the Sino-US game, and Taiwan will slide to the brink of being detonated by the United States and lose its ability to choose its own strategy,” editorialized The Global Times, a news outlet published by the Chinese Communist Party’s People’s Daily.
China also used the occasion of Azar’s visit to have fighter jets cross the midpoint of the Taiwan Strait, resulting in Taiwan scrambling its jets before the Chinese planes turned back, according to Reuters.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Louisville Police Take Stand on Protesters, But Push-Back Ensues

Police in Louisville , Kentucky , say they need to crack down on street protests in the wake of a rowdy Saturday night that followed more than 70 days of unrest , but some protesters are pushing back against the new rules .
In a series of tweets on Sunday , the Louisville Metro Police Department announced it is trying to take back the streets .
“ LMPD continues to balance the First Amendment right to protest with the public safety needs of the entire community .
For nearly 75 days , Louisville residents have taken to the streets to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the department tweeted , noting the safety risks of protest caravans .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America “ One of the primary ways of doing that has been to hold nightly caravans – both cars and foot marches – throughout the city .
We have seen increasingly unsafe behavior , including an escalation in aggressive behavior over the past week or so .
Due to ongoing safety concerns and an increase in aggressive behavior over the past week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has determined the protest caravans can not continue as they have been , ” the department tweeted .
“ Starting tonight , LMPD will enforce all laws as it relates to the caravan : All pedestrians must stay out of the streets – staying on sidewalks and following all laws for pedestrian traffic .
Cars and pedestrians will not be allowed to block intersections for any length of time .
Participants who refuse to comply with any law or lawful order will be eligible for citation and/or arrest , ” police tweeted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which 12 people were arrested , according to the Louisville Courier-Journal .
Eight people were charged with felonies , police spokesman Lamont Washington said .
Four others faced misdemeanors after a demonstration devolved into violence that centered on the Fourth Street Live area , a collection of stores and restaurants in downtown Louisville .
“ This evening , protesters , during their march , blocked roadways , surrounded vehicles that tried to avoid the protest , shot paintballs ( at ) passing motorists , destroyed property at 4th Street Live while it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cans on fire , and then continued to Jefferson Square , ” Washington said via email .
“ Based off these actions , the assembly was deemed unlawful.
” The new police edict didn ’ t seem to make a dent in crowds that turned out to protest Sunday night , although police did cite several marchers for violating the law , according to WHAS-TV .
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the new rules need to be obeyed for safety ’ s sake , according to WHAS .
“ We ’ re just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Fischer said .
“ We ’ ve heard back from many of the protesters that they appreciated the engagement and understanding of the change.
” He said “ an increase in aggressive behavior ” triggered the response .
“ We can ’ t have that , so we have to have some orderliness to the city so regular citizens can go about their day-to-day activity and you can still protest while you ’ re doing that , but you can do so peacefully , ” Fischer said .
“ I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that what LMPD is saying has anything to do with the protest , ” she said .
“ In fact it really has to do with them maintaining control or power over folks and use the law in their advantages.
” A New York-based social justice group called Until Freedom issued a statement saying it will not be “ deterred by arbitrary rules.
” Louisville ’ s protests have centered on the death of Taylor , a 26-year-old black woman who was killed March 13 when police executed a no-knock search warrant at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police were responding to a shot allegedly fired at them by Taylor ’ s boyfriend .
That shot struck one officer .
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Police in Louisville, Kentucky, say they need to crack down on street protests in the wake of a rowdy Saturday night that followed more than 70 days of unrest, but some protesters are pushing back against the new rules.
In a series of tweets on Sunday, the Louisville Metro Police Department announced it is trying to take back the streets.
“LMPD continues to balance the First Amendment right to protest with the public safety needs of the entire community. For nearly 75 days, Louisville residents have taken to the streets to express their desire for accountability and change,” the department tweeted, noting the safety risks of protest caravans.
LMPD continues to balance the First Amendment right to protest with the public safety needs of the entire community. For nearly 75 days, Louisville residents have taken to the streets to express their desire for accountability and change. pic.twitter.com/2jNGO2Uayc — LMPD (@LMPD) August 9, 2020
“One of the primary ways of doing that has been to hold nightly caravans – both cars and foot marches – throughout the city. We have seen increasingly unsafe behavior, including an escalation in aggressive behavior over the past week or so. Due to ongoing safety concerns and an increase in aggressive behavior over the past week, including several incidents Saturday night, LMPD has determined the protest caravans cannot continue as they have been,” the department tweeted.
“Starting tonight, LMPD will enforce all laws as it relates to the caravan: All pedestrians must stay out of the streets – staying on sidewalks and following all laws for pedestrian traffic. Cars and pedestrians will not be allowed to block intersections for any length of time. Participants who refuse to comply with any law or lawful order will be eligible for citation and/or arrest,” police tweeted.
an increase in aggressive behavior over the past week, including several incidents Saturday night, LMPD has determined the protest caravans cannot continue as they have been. Starting tonight, LMPD will enforce all laws as it relates to the caravan: — LMPD (@LMPD) August 9, 2020
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All pedestrians must stay out of the streets – staying on sidewalks and following all laws for pedestrian traffic. Cars and pedestrians will not be allowed to block intersections for any length of time. — LMPD (@LMPD) August 9, 2020
The announcement followed a violent Saturday night in which 12 people were arrested, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Eight people were charged with felonies, police spokesman Lamont Washington said. Four others faced misdemeanors after a demonstration devolved into violence that centered on the Fourth Street Live area, a collection of stores and restaurants in downtown Louisville.
“This evening, protesters, during their march, blocked roadways, surrounded vehicles that tried to avoid the protest, shot paintballs (at) passing motorists, destroyed property at 4th Street Live while it was occupied with patrons, set trash cans on fire, and then continued to Jefferson Square,” Washington said via email. “Based off these actions, the assembly was deemed unlawful.”
The new police edict didn’t seem to make a dent in crowds that turned out to protest Sunday night, although police did cite several marchers for violating the law, according to WHAS-TV.
One protester didn’t want to show his face but wanted to show us his citation police handed him after he was handcuffed. His charges are “Disorderly conduct and obstructing roadway” @WHAS11 #BreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/nBogzwgnRB — Senait Gebregiorgis (@SenaitTV) August 10, 2020
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the new rules need to be obeyed for safety’s sake, according to WHAS. “We’re just concerned about where all this can lead,” Fischer said. “We’ve heard back from many of the protesters that they appreciated the engagement and understanding of the change.” He said “an increase in aggressive behavior” triggered the response. “We can’t have that, so we have to have some orderliness to the city so regular citizens can go about their day-to-day activity and you can still protest while you’re doing that, but you can do so peacefully,” Fischer said.
Chanelle Helm, president of Louisville’s Black Lives Matter chapter, said he isn’t buying that.
“I think we really need to look at the nature in which community safety is governed,” she said.
“I don’t think that in any sense that what LMPD is saying has anything to do with the protest,” she said. “In fact it really has to do with them maintaining control or power over folks and use the law in their advantages.” A New York-based social justice group called Until Freedom issued a statement saying it will not be “deterred by arbitrary rules.”
“We will join local protesters to express our First Amendment rights and demand justice for Breonna Taylor, including marching on the streets. LMPD will not dictate how we demand justice. If the city of Louisville wants the protesters to follow the rules, arrest and charge the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor,” the group said.
Louisville’s protests have centered on the death of Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman who was killed March 13 when police executed a no-knock search warrant at her apartment during a narcotics investigation. Police were responding to a shot allegedly fired at them by Taylor’s boyfriend. That shot struck one officer.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Chicago Agitators Attacked Cops, Dragged Policewoman Along Ground While Partner Struggled To Save He

Chicago Agitators Attacked Cops, Dragged Policewoman Along Ground While Partner Struggled To Save Her

Hearken back to the halcyon days of America at the end of May .
Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody were budding throughout the nation , little pockets of “ peaceful protesters ” marauded , plundered , vandalized and terrorized major cities , but one could still hold hope that city leaders would stop it .
It was back then that video emerged of what happened to two Chicago police officers after they apparently attempted to collar one of the criminals .
The video , tweeted by journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin on May 31 , showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , throwing one male cop back onto the pavement and dragging a female associate through the streets while she continued to hang on to the fleeing suspect .
The uniformed male officer caught up with the crowd with the female officer still in tow and threw himself over her for protection .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America Another man who appeared to be law enforcement also intervened and was also knocked over by agitators when he attempted to break up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few in the crowd began surrounding and protecting the three , who all ended up shoved to the ground , while the crowd hurled projectiles and obscenities at them .
Unfortunately , the suspect got away with help from the rest of the crowd .
WARNING : The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive .
When the video first came out , TMZ surmised that these “ protesters ” looked like they were “ not afraid of physically clashing with police ” in what appears now was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cranks out sensationalized news stories .
Granted , this was before the city fell into total anarchy , so there was at least a shred of ignorance that absolved them in those days .
But it isn ’ t that the media narrative has changed now that we ’ ve seen a federal courthouse under attack or city blocks occupied , it ’ s just that it is impossible to look at these kinds of now-commonplace occurrences and call them anything but riots .
And yet there Chicago is today , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot has allowed her city to become a war zone night after night , still unable to get it under control .
RELATED : AOC Whines and Complains After President Trump Gets Historic Endorsement The altercation was at the dawning of the upheaval and had Lightfoot spent more time worrying about protecting her citizens than lashing out at President Donald Trump , this incident would have been the worst thing to happen rather than the budding of historic violence .
This confrontation now seems quaint compared to the hell that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City .
What these protesters-turned-rioters were after in the beginning — perhaps equality , protection from police brutality even if they were misguided — is forgotten in the aftermath .
City streets are now as unsafe as any third-world hellhole .
The people who were worried about being shot by police now have to worry about being shot by one another .
Even back when this began , these poor police officers were woefully unprepared , with the female officer especially being physically weaker by nature , completely powerless to stop the brutal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inflict .
It appears this confrontation is the perfect metaphor for what the situation in Chicago is today : Police are outnumbered , unsupported and under attack from all sides , with their city ’ s leaders nowhere in sight .
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Hearken back to the halcyon days of America at the end of May.
Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody were budding throughout the nation, little pockets of “peaceful protesters” marauded, plundered, vandalized and terrorized major cities, but one could still hold hope that city leaders would stop it.
It was back then that video emerged of what happened to two Chicago police officers after they apparently attempted to collar one of the criminals.
The video, tweeted by journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin on May 31, showed the angry mob descend on the officers, throwing one male cop back onto the pavement and dragging a female associate through the streets while she continued to hang on to the fleeing suspect.
The uniformed male officer caught up with the crowd with the female officer still in tow and threw himself over her for protection.
Another man who appeared to be law enforcement also intervened and was also knocked over by agitators when he attempted to break up the madness.
To their credit, a few in the crowd began surrounding and protecting the three, who all ended up shoved to the ground, while the crowd hurled projectiles and obscenities at them.
Unfortunately, the suspect got away with help from the rest of the crowd.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
Chaos in the streets of Chicago as Police officers are dragged through the streets … pic.twitter.com/gum1OSBwrz — Ahmed Shihab-Eldin (@ASE) May 31, 2020
When the video first came out, TMZ surmised that these “protesters” looked like they were “not afraid of physically clashing with police” in what appears now was a gross understatement from an outlet that otherwise cranks out sensationalized news stories.
Granted, this was before the city fell into total anarchy, so there was at least a shred of ignorance that absolved them in those days.
But it isn’t that the media narrative has changed now that we’ve seen a federal courthouse under attack or city blocks occupied, it’s just that it is impossible to look at these kinds of now-commonplace occurrences and call them anything but riots.
And yet there Chicago is today, with the city plunged into utter lawless chaos as Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot has allowed her city to become a war zone night after night, still unable to get it under control.
The altercation was at the dawning of the upheaval and had Lightfoot spent more time worrying about protecting her citizens than lashing out at President Donald Trump, this incident would have been the worst thing to happen rather than the budding of historic violence.
This confrontation now seems quaint compared to the hell that is currently being unleashed on the Windy City.
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What these protesters-turned-rioters were after in the beginning — perhaps equality, protection from police brutality even if they were misguided — is forgotten in the aftermath.
City streets are now as unsafe as any third-world hellhole.
The people who were worried about being shot by police now have to worry about being shot by one another.
Even back when this began, these poor police officers were woefully unprepared, with the female officer especially being physically weaker by nature, completely powerless to stop the brutal violence a gang of young people could inflict.
It appears this confrontation is the perfect metaphor for what the situation in Chicago is today: Police are outnumbered, unsupported and under attack from all sides, with their city’s leaders nowhere in sight.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Apple Takes Legal Action Against Small Meal-Prep Business, Claims Logo Is Too Similar

Apple is trying to stop a small meal-prep company from having its trademark application approved .
A-pear-ently , the small business ’ pear logo is too similar to the Silicon Valley ’ s fruity tech giant ’ s .
Prepear is an app built by Super Healthy Kids that allows users to save and organize recipes and easily create meal plans and grocery lists .
The app ’ s logo features a green pear outline with a leaf on the top right .
Apple said in a notice of trademark opposition that the fruit design of Prepear ’ s logo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s famous Apple Logo and creates a similar commercial impression.
” TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America “ The Apple Marks are so famous and instantly recognizable that the similarities in Applicant ’ s Mark will overshadow any differences and cause the ordinary consumer to believe that Applicant is related to , affiliated with or endorsed by Apple , ” the filing read .
The tech company is trying to block Prepear ’ s trademark application .
In a Change.org campaign , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their position of power by going after small businesses like ours who are struggling due to the [ effects ] of Covid-19.
” “ It is a very terrifying experience to be legally attacked by one of the largest companies in the world , even when we have clearly done nothing wrong , and we understand why most companies just give in and change their logos , ” Prepear co-founder Russell Monson wrote .
The company is made up of five people , and one person already had to be laid off in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ We feel a moral obligation to take a stand against Apple ’ s aggressive legal action against small businesses and fight for the right to keep our logo , ” he wrote .
“ We are defending ourselves against Apple not only to keep our logo , but to send a message to big tech companies that bullying small businesses has consequences.
” Prepear Chief Experience Officer Brad Hoen shared the petition on his Facebook page and said he is “ honestly hurt ” by Apple ’ s opposition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ us at Prepear .
To fight this it will cost tens of thousands of dollars , ” Hoen wrote .
“ While the rest of the world is going out of their way to help small businesses during this pandemic , Apple has chosen to go after our small business.
” RELATED : Uber and Lyft May Shut Down in California Due to Controversial Gig Worker Law He added that the technology company claims to empower small businesses “ when in reality they are a bully with a lot of money , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creators.
” While he isn ’ t telling people to throw away their Apple devices or stop buying Apple products , he is hoping that “ Apple will feel the affects of how they are hurting small businesses on weak claims , and do the right thing to stop hurting small businesses.
” As of Wednesday afternoon , the petition had over 58,000 signatures .
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Apple is trying to stop a small meal-prep company from having its trademark application approved. A-pear-ently, the small business’ pear logo is too similar to the Silicon Valley’s fruity tech giant’s.
Prepear is an app built by Super Healthy Kids that allows users to save and organize recipes and easily create meal plans and grocery lists.
The app’s logo features a green pear outline with a leaf on the top right.
Apple said in a notice of trademark opposition that the fruit design of Prepear’s logo “readily calls to mind Apple’s famous Apple Logo and creates a similar commercial impression.”
“The Apple Marks are so famous and instantly recognizable that the similarities in Applicant’s Mark will overshadow any differences and cause the ordinary consumer to believe that Applicant is related to, affiliated with or endorsed by Apple,” the filing read.
The tech company is trying to block Prepear’s trademark application.
In a Change.org campaign, Super Healthy accused Apple of “abusing their position of power by going after small businesses like ours who are struggling due to the [effects] of Covid-19.”
“It is a very terrifying experience to be legally attacked by one of the largest companies in the world, even when we have clearly done nothing wrong, and we understand why most companies just give in and change their logos,” Prepear co-founder Russell Monson wrote.
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The company is made up of five people, and one person already had to be laid off in order to pay legal fees, Monson said.
“We feel a moral obligation to take a stand against Apple’s aggressive legal action against small businesses and fight for the right to keep our logo,” he wrote.
“We are defending ourselves against Apple not only to keep our logo, but to send a message to big tech companies that bullying small businesses has consequences.”
Prepear Chief Experience Officer Brad Hoen shared the petition on his Facebook page and said he is “honestly hurt” by Apple’s opposition.
“This is a big blow to us at Prepear. To fight this it will cost tens of thousands of dollars,” Hoen wrote. “While the rest of the world is going out of their way to help small businesses during this pandemic, Apple has chosen to go after our small business.”
He added that the technology company claims to empower small businesses “when in reality they are a bully with a lot of money, and they could care less about small business creators.”
While he isn’t telling people to throw away their Apple devices or stop buying Apple products, he is hoping that “Apple will feel the affects of how they are hurting small businesses on weak claims, and do the right thing to stop hurting small businesses.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, the petition had over 58,000 signatures.
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westernjournal--2020-08-16--Irony: NYC Teachers Gather in Large Group, Don’t Socially Distance While Protesting Return to Work

This just in : Teachers unions are still as awful as they were before the coronavirus hit .
The single greatest force standing in the way of educational reform , school choice or performance-based pay for teachers is still making education worse for our children .
This time , teachers are protesting a school reopening plan in New York City .
This isn ’ t anything new .
Teachers unions across the country have said they don ’ t want to return to the classroom .
Many of them also are uncomfortable with online classes .
So , in short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are on the table unless districts meet their demands — none of which , by the way , have anything to do with what ’ s best for their students or what risk those students run of catching or transmitting COVID-19 .
The case of New York City feels a bit different because the shots are being called by Bill de Blasio ’ s administration , which isn ’ t exactly known for union-busting tactics .
TRENDING : Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Used 8 Words To Utterly Destroy Rioters Ruining America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called for a “ blended approach ” of in-person schooling and online learning for “ a vast majority of kids , ” a plan that would have them in classrooms two or three days a week , according to the New York Post .
“ You can certainly say , ‘ Yeah , it ’ s gon na be tough , it ’ s gon na take a lot of work , ’ ’ ’ de Blasio said .
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said they were making the call in late July because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to parents .
“ We ’ re really dealing with … imperfect solutions , ’ ’ he added .
Understandable .
We ’ re all in this together .
Except for members of the United Federation of Teachers , who cobbled together 200-odd members on Aug. 3 to march to the New York City Department of Education headquarters .
And were they ever subtle .
“ The crafty group lugged a DIY yellow guillotine , with ‘ DOE ’ painted on the blade and ‘ US ’ written where the head would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They also carried at least two boxes designed to look like coffins , with black cloth draped over them , and three handmade body bags.
” At least the arts teachers have been busy .
Which is good ; you don ’ t want your skills to get rusty .
The teachers might have been concerned about the dangers to their health in the classroom — although this was kind of funny when you consider the kind of social distancing being employed during the protest : RELATED : NYC Bar That Started Petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ License Suspended One thing you don ’ t notice here : social distancing .
Yes , I get it .
Protests aren ’ t supposed to spread the coronavirus , even if you ’ re close together for an extended period of time .
The thing is , the risk to children isn ’ t great , either — but that didn ’ t stop teachers from playing it up .
“ Children can not focus on schoolwork if their family members or teachers are in the hospital or dying , ” kindergarten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the American Academy of Pediatrics , children represented 0 to 0.4 percent of all COVID-19 deaths by state as of Aug. 6 , and 19 states hadn ’ t reported a single child COVID death .
Furthermore , as CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield noted during a webinar earlier in the month , schools keep children healthy by providing child abuse reporting , mental health counseling and other services .
But don ’ t tell that to Frankie Cook .
“ Schools will be like prisons , ” the kindergarten teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be on enforcing health and safety because one slip could cause someone their lives.
” Just like how the slips in social distancing we ’ re seeing could cost one of these teachers their life , right ?
We need our children back in schools .
Safety measures can be taken to prevent outbreaks .
And yes , teachers unions are still terrible .
Apparently , only the good things have changed under the “ new normal.
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This just in: Teachers unions are still as awful as they were before the coronavirus hit.
The single greatest force standing in the way of educational reform, school choice or performance-based pay for teachers is still making education worse for our children.
This time, teachers are protesting a school reopening plan in New York City.
This isn’t anything new. Teachers unions across the country have said they don’t want to return to the classroom. Many of them also are uncomfortable with online classes. So, in short, everything’s awful and strikes are on the table unless districts meet their demands — none of which, by the way, have anything to do with what’s best for their students or what risk those students run of catching or transmitting COVID-19.
The case of New York City feels a bit different because the shots are being called by Bill de Blasio’s administration, which isn’t exactly known for union-busting tactics.
In late July, Mayor de Blasio called for a “blended approach” of in-person schooling and online learning for “a vast majority of kids,” a plan that would have them in classrooms two or three days a week, according to the New York Post.
“You can certainly say, ‘Yeah, it’s gonna be tough, it’s gonna take a lot of work,’ ’’ de Blasio said.
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said they were making the call in late July because “we want to give some consistency to parents.
“We’re really dealing with … imperfect solutions,’’ he added.
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Understandable. We’re all in this together. Except for members of the United Federation of Teachers, who cobbled together 200-odd members on Aug. 3 to march to the New York City Department of Education headquarters.
And were they ever subtle.
“The crafty group lugged a DIY yellow guillotine, with ‘DOE’ painted on the blade and ‘US’ written where the head would go,” the Post reported. “They also carried at least two boxes designed to look like coffins, with black cloth draped over them, and three handmade body bags.”
At least the arts teachers have been busy. Which is good; you don’t want your skills to get rusty.
The teachers might have been concerned about the dangers to their health in the classroom — although this was kind of funny when you consider the kind of social distancing being employed during the protest:
One thing you don’t notice here: social distancing.
Yes, I get it. Protests aren’t supposed to spread the coronavirus, even if you’re close together for an extended period of time.
The thing is, the risk to children isn’t great, either — but that didn’t stop teachers from playing it up.
“Children cannot focus on schoolwork if their family members or teachers are in the hospital or dying,” kindergarten teacher Frankie Cook told the Post.
“Children cannot learn if they’re dead.”
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children represented 0 to 0.4 percent of all COVID-19 deaths by state as of Aug. 6, and 19 states hadn’t reported a single child COVID death.
Furthermore, as CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield noted during a webinar earlier in the month, schools keep children healthy by providing child abuse reporting, mental health counseling and other services.
But don’t tell that to Frankie Cook.
“Schools will be like prisons,” the kindergarten teacher said. “Teachers’ main focus will be on enforcing health and safety because one slip could cause someone their lives.”
Just like how the slips in social distancing we’re seeing could cost one of these teachers their life, right?
We need our children back in schools. Safety measures can be taken to prevent outbreaks. And yes, teachers unions are still terrible.
Apparently, only the good things have changed under the “new normal.”
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