westernjournal--2020-12-17--Report: Hunter Biden Sent Chinese Chairman ‘Best Wishes from the Entire Biden Family’ While Asking f

Report: Hunter Biden Sent Chinese Chairman ‘Best Wishes from the Entire Biden Family’ While Asking for $10 Million

In correspondence in which Hunter Biden sought $ 10 million for a business venture in China , he included the entire Biden family sending best wishes to the Chinese tycoon from whom he was seeking funding , according to a new report .
Fox News reportedly obtained an email Hunter Biden sent on June 18 , 2017 , to Zhao Runlong at CEFC China Energy .
The email asks Zhao to “ translate my letter to Chairman Ye , please extend my warmest best wishes and that I hope to see the Chairman soon.
” Ye Jianming was the founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a September report released by the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Finance Committee , “ Ye ’ s connections to the Communist government are extensive and … has been previous affiliations with the People ’ s Liberation Army.
” “ Based on the information received by the Committees , Ye was also financially connected to Vice President [ Joe ] Biden ’ s brother , James Biden .
Thus , there exists a vast web of corporate connections and financial transactions between and among the Biden family and Chinese nationals , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my letter finds you well , ” Hunter Biden reportedly wrote to Ye .
“ I regret missing you on your last visit to the United States .
Please accept the best wishes from the entire Biden family as well as my partners.
” TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ We are all hoping to see you here again soon , or in Shanghai , ” he wrote .
The letter said Hunter Biden had “ concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Biden-CEFC joint venture — and that a request had been made to “ Dong Gongwen [ Gongwen Dong ] and Director Zang for the funding of the $ 10 MM USD wire.
” “ I would appreciate if you will send that quickly so we can properly fund and operate Sinohawk , ” Biden wrote .
“ I am sure you have been well briefed by our dear friend Director Zang on the political and economic connections we have established in countries where you are interested in expanding during the coming months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I look forward to our next meeting.
” Fox News reportedly obtained Ye ’ s reply , which said in part that he had arranged to “ expedite the charter capital input to SinoHawk.
” “ I look forward to meeting you in the near future and discussing our joint undertaking .
If there is anything I could do please do not hesitate to write to me , ” Ye wrote .
“ Please accept my best regards to you and your family.
” The transaction was never completed .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did flow from Ye to interests affiliated with the former vice president ’ s son .
“ On Aug. 4 , 2017 , CEFC Infrastructure Investment ( US ) LLC , a subsidiary of Ye Jianming ’ s CEFC China Energy Company that listed Gongwen Dong as its director , sent Hunter Biden ’ s law firm , Owasco , a payment for $ 100,000 .
This transaction was identified for potential criminal financial activity , ” the Senate report said .
“ On Aug. 8 , 2017 , CEFC Infrastructure Investment wired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Hudson West III , ” the report said .
Although the report said Hunter Biden ’ s law firm would eventually have a 50 percent interest in Hudson West III , it was “ unclear whether Hunter Biden was half-owner of Hudson West III at that time .
However , starting on Aug. 8 , the same day the $ 5 million was received , and continuing through Sept. 25 , 2018 , Hudson West III sent frequent payments to Owasco , Hunter Biden ’ s firm .
These payments , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 4,790,375.25 in just over a year.
” In summing up its findings , the Senate report said that the complex documents and relationships painted an ugly picture .
Hunter Biden ’ s attorney did not respond to Fox News ’ request for comment .
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In correspondence in which Hunter Biden sought $10 million for a business venture in China, he included the entire Biden family sending best wishes to the Chinese tycoon from whom he was seeking funding, according to a new report.
Fox News reportedly obtained an email Hunter Biden sent on June 18, 2017, to Zhao Runlong at CEFC China Energy. The email asks Zhao to “translate my letter to Chairman Ye, please extend my warmest best wishes and that I hope to see the Chairman soon.”
Ye Jianming was the founder and chairman of CEFC. According to a September report released by the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Finance Committee, “Ye’s connections to the Communist government are extensive and … has been previous affiliations with the People’s Liberation Army.”
“Based on the information received by the Committees, Ye was also financially connected to Vice President [Joe] Biden’s brother, James Biden. Thus, there exists a vast web of corporate connections and financial transactions between and among the Biden family and Chinese nationals,” the report said.
“I hope my letter finds you well,” Hunter Biden reportedly wrote to Ye. “I regret missing you on your last visit to the United States. Please accept the best wishes from the entire Biden family as well as my partners.”
“We are all hoping to see you here again soon, or in Shanghai,” he wrote.
The letter said Hunter Biden had “concluded the establishment of SinoHawk Holdings” — a Biden-CEFC joint venture — and that a request had been made to “Dong Gongwen [Gongwen Dong] and Director Zang for the funding of the $10 MM USD wire.”
“I would appreciate if you will send that quickly so we can properly fund and operate Sinohawk,” Biden wrote.
“I am sure you have been well briefed by our dear friend Director Zang on the political and economic connections we have established in countries where you are interested in expanding during the coming months and years,” he wrote. “I look forward to our next meeting.”
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Fox News reportedly obtained Ye’s reply, which said in part that he had arranged to “expedite the charter capital input to SinoHawk.”
“I look forward to meeting you in the near future and discussing our joint undertaking. If there is anything I could do please do not hesitate to write to me,” Ye wrote. “Please accept my best regards to you and your family.”
The transaction was never completed.
However, according to the Senate report, money did flow from Ye to interests affiliated with the former vice president’s son.
“On Aug. 4, 2017, CEFC Infrastructure Investment (US) LLC, a subsidiary of Ye Jianming’s CEFC China Energy Company that listed Gongwen Dong as its director, sent Hunter Biden’s law firm, Owasco, a payment for $100,000. This transaction was identified for potential criminal financial activity,” the Senate report said.
“On Aug. 8, 2017, CEFC Infrastructure Investment wired $5 million to the bank account for Hudson West III,” the report said.
Although the report said Hunter Biden’s law firm would eventually have a 50 percent interest in Hudson West III, it was “unclear whether Hunter Biden was half-owner of Hudson West III at that time. However, starting on Aug. 8, the same day the $5 million was received, and continuing through Sept. 25, 2018, Hudson West III sent frequent payments to Owasco, Hunter Biden’s firm. These payments, which were described as consulting fees, reached $4,790,375.25 in just over a year.”
In summing up its findings, the Senate report said that the complex documents and relationships painted an ugly picture.
“The records acquired by the Committees show consistent, significant and extensive financial connections among and between Hunter Biden, James Biden, Sara Biden, Devon Archer, and Chinese nationals connected to the Communist regime and PLA as well as other foreign nationals with questionable backgrounds,” the report said, including Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, Sara, and his business partner, Devon Archer, in the summation of its concerns. “These connections and the vast amount of money transferred among and between them don’t just raise conflicts of interest concerns, they raise criminal financial, counterintelligence and extortion concerns.”
Hunter Biden’s attorney did not respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
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westernjournal--2020-12-17--Trump Thrills Christians with 5 Different Proclamations About Jesus During Christmas Message

President Donald Trump offered five observations about the meaning of Jesus Christ ’ s life during a recent Christmas address from the White House with first lady Melania Trump at his side .
“ For Christians , this is a joyous time to remember God ’ s greatest gift to the world .
More than 2,000 years ago , the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary .
He said , ‘ Do not be afraid , you have found favor with God , ” Trump said in a reference to the Bible ’ s account of Mary learning the special role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The angel told her that she would give birth to a baby boy , Jesus , who would be called the Son of the Most High .
Nine months later Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem .
The Son of God came into the world in a humble stable , ” the president recounted .
“ As Christians everywhere know , the birth of our Lord and Savior changed history forever , ” Trump said .
“ At Christmas , we give thanks to God , and that God sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to offer everlasting peace to all humanity.
” TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression Besides launching the largest faith tradition , Christ , through his birth , literally split time in half from B.C .
( “ before Christ ” ) to A.D. ( anno Domini , or “ in the year of our Lord ” ) .
“ More than two millennia after the birth of Jesus Christ , his teachings continue to inspire and uplift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the globe , ” Trump said .
“ His divine words still fills our hearts with hope and faith.
” To recap , at this point in his remarks , the president had declared that Jesus Christ is “ God ’ s greatest gift , ” the “ Son of the Most High ” and “ our Lord and Savior , ” and that “ God sent his only son to die for us.
” Trump then identified Christ as the redeemer of mankind .
“ And Christians everywhere still strive to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his disciples : love one another .
Above all during this sacred season , our souls are full of thanks and praise for Almighty God for sending us Christ , his son , to redeem the world , ” he said .
The nation ’ s top political leader concluded , “ Tonight we ask that God will continue to bless this nation and we pray that he will grant every American family a Christmas season full of joy , hope and peace.
” The Old Testament prophet Isaiah foresaw a savior coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ Prince of Peace.
” Christians believe that prophecy was fulfilled with Jesus ’ arrival 2,000 years ago .
“ For to us a child is born , to us a son is given ; and the government will be upon his shoulder , and his name will be called ‘ Wonderful Counselor , Mighty God , Everlasting Father , Prince of Peace , ' ” Isaiah wrote .
RELATED : 4 Tales All Conservatives Can Get Behind - And They 're Found in Video Games “ Of the increase of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no end , upon the throne of David , and over his kingdom , to establish it , and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore , ” he added .
In a Monday Facebook post , Rev .
Franklin Graham thanked Trump for bringing “ Merry Christmas ” back into popular use .
“ I ’ m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting ‘ Merry Christmas !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation , bringing peace and prosperity to millions here in the U.S. and around the world , ” the preacher added .
At a campaign rally in October after recovering from COVID-19 , the president called Jesus Christ the most famous person in the world , adding , “ it ’ s not even close.
” It ’ s so refreshing and encouraging to have a president who ’ s not ashamed or afraid to say the name “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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President Donald Trump offered five observations about the meaning of Jesus Christ’s life during a recent Christmas address from the White House with first lady Melania Trump at his side.
“For Christians, this is a joyous time to remember God’s greatest gift to the world. More than 2,000 years ago, the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. He said, ‘Do not be afraid, you have found favor with God,” Trump said in a reference to the Bible’s account of Mary learning the special role she would play in human history.
“The angel told her that she would give birth to a baby boy, Jesus, who would be called the Son of the Most High. Nine months later Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem. The Son of God came into the world in a humble stable,” the president recounted.
“As Christians everywhere know, the birth of our Lord and Savior changed history forever,” Trump said. “At Christmas, we give thanks to God, and that God sent his only son to die for us and to offer everlasting peace to all humanity.”
Besides launching the largest faith tradition, Christ, through his birth, literally split time in half from B.C. (“before Christ”) to A.D. (anno Domini, or “in the year of our Lord”).
“More than two millennia after the birth of Jesus Christ, his teachings continue to inspire and uplift billions and billions of people all over the globe,” Trump said.
“His divine words still fills our hearts with hope and faith.”
To recap, at this point in his remarks, the president had declared that Jesus Christ is “God’s greatest gift,” the “Son of the Most High” and “our Lord and Savior,” and that “God sent his only son to die for us.”
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Trump then identified Christ as the redeemer of mankind.
“And Christians everywhere still strive to live by Jesus’s timeless commandment to his disciples: love one another. Above all during this sacred season, our souls are full of thanks and praise for Almighty God for sending us Christ, his son, to redeem the world,” he said.
The nation’s top political leader concluded, “Tonight we ask that God will continue to bless this nation and we pray that he will grant every American family a Christmas season full of joy, hope and peace.”
The Old Testament prophet Isaiah foresaw a savior coming to the world who would be called the “Prince of Peace.” Christians believe that prophecy was fulfilled with Jesus’ arrival 2,000 years ago.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,'” Isaiah wrote.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore,” he added.
In a Monday Facebook post, Rev. Franklin Graham thanked Trump for bringing “Merry Christmas” back into popular use.
“I’m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting ‘Merry Christmas!'” Graham wrote.
“President Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation, bringing peace and prosperity to millions here in the U.S. and around the world,” the preacher added.
At a campaign rally in October after recovering from COVID-19, the president called Jesus Christ the most famous person in the world, adding, “it’s not even close.”
MUST WATCH: .@realDonaldTrump just said “Jesus Christ” is the most famous person in the world and added “it’s not even close,” while at a rally in North Carolina. ??? pic.twitter.com/3sIkKtXWuT — Evan Kilgore ?? (@EvanAKilgore) October 15, 2020
It’s so refreshing and encouraging to have a president who’s not ashamed or afraid to say the name “Jesus Christ.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-17--BLM Leaders Come Out Against Prominent Biden Cabinet Pick

Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden hasn ’ t even been sworn in yet , and he ’ s already having trouble paying the piper for his apparent electoral success .
Among the many special interest groups eager for representation in a potential Biden administration , the one he owes the greatest debt of gratitude — and is having the most trouble appeasing — is Black Lives Matter .
BLM and its accomplices in the establishment media effectively painted President Donald Trump as a white supremacist and pinned the violence , riots and chaos they created last spring on the president — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election for Biden .
Leaders of BLM apparently thought this would ensure them a prominent place in the incoming Biden administration , but so far , they can ’ t even get a meeting with Biden or presumptive Vice President-elect Kamala Harris .
That ’ s not the only thing they ’ re angry about , however ; leaders from the BLM movement are rejecting several leftist politicians currently in the running to be part of the potential Biden administration .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Censorship and Suppression “ Black Lives Matter leaders from Los Angeles , South Bend , Indiana , Rhode Island and Chicago have joined forces to oppose a slate of candidates from any cabinet position within the Biden Administration , ” ABC News reporter Beatrice-Elizabeth Peterson tweeted Tuesday .
But it was South Bend , Indiana , BLM leader Jordan Geiger in particular who took umbrage with the slate of potential appointees — including one of his own hometown politicians , former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg — for transportation secretary .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pete Buttigieg , LA Mayor Eric Garcetti , former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel , and Rhode Island Gov .
Gina Raimondo for transportation secretary or any other Cabinet position in the administration , ” Geiger said in a video call with other leaders uploaded Tuesday to YouTube .
He characterized those politicians , including Buttigieg , as having “ a long history of using the machinery and mechanisms of government to advance systemic racism.
” “ In South Bend , we saw Pete Buttigieg give less than 1 percent of city contracts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We saw black communities here have their homes torn down by his administration .
We saw the machinery of his police department turn against black people and the homeless shelters kicked black people out on the streets .
“ South Bend residents know very well that in addition to our former small-town mayor being completely unqualified for a Cabinet agency , Pete would continue his record of hurting black communities every day in his decision-making process , ” Geiger added .
Buttigieg ran in the Democratic primary in hopes of becoming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but dropped out after running a lackluster campaign that failed to garner much enthusiasm .
It makes sense considering he ’ d be joining the other failed politicians in Biden ’ s potential administration , as well as checking an intersectional box as an open homosexual to give the 78-year-old Democrat “ woke ” bona fides .
Biden was enthusiastic in his tweet announcing the pick on Tuesday , calling Buttigieg a “ leader , patriot , and problem-solver.
” “ He speaks to the best of who we are as a nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because he ’ s equipped to take on the challenges at the intersection of jobs , infrastructure , equity , and climate.
” In addition to Geiger ’ s objections , the rest of South Bend may also have a hard time accepting Buttigieg after the way he botched the pothole situation — that ’ s right , the most basic transportation issue there is — as mayor .
According to the South Bend Tribune , in 2018 , the city had the worst year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a decade .
The outlet reported there were “ lines of vehicles awaiting repair for pothole-related damages nearly every day.
” It was so bad that in 2019 , Domino ’ s Pizza awarded a $ 5,000 “ Paving for Pizza ” grant to South Bend to have its potholes repaired , choosing the city as worthy of the grant for being the single worst location in Indiana .
Buttigieg ’ s bungling of the pothole problem even became part of his successor James Mueller ’ s platform , according to Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improving the city ’ s response times to road hazards like potholes and seek new materials that will last longer through our harsh weather conditions , ” the platform read .
What ’ s more , he ’ s also turned the process into a game of intersectional bingo , where each pick is based not on qualifications , but on how it serves the diversity-obsessed left .
And yet , Biden finds himself at odds with BLM because they ’ ve dropped the phrase “ systemic racism , ” which means Buttigieg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it or not .
Therein lies the problem with becoming indebted to such a radical group , and this will likely not be the last time Biden has trouble with them .
He should be careful not to bite the hand that fed him his presumptive victory — otherwise it could be a very long four years for him .
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Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and he’s already having trouble paying the piper for his apparent electoral success.
Among the many special interest groups eager for representation in a potential Biden administration, the one he owes the greatest debt of gratitude — and is having the most trouble appeasing — is Black Lives Matter.
BLM and its accomplices in the establishment media effectively painted President Donald Trump as a white supremacist and pinned the violence, riots and chaos they created last spring on the president — a move designed to secure the 2020 presidential election for Biden.
Leaders of BLM apparently thought this would ensure them a prominent place in the incoming Biden administration, but so far, they can’t even get a meeting with Biden or presumptive Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
That’s not the only thing they’re angry about, however; leaders from the BLM movement are rejecting several leftist politicians currently in the running to be part of the potential Biden administration.
“Black Lives Matter leaders from Los Angeles, South Bend, Indiana, Rhode Island and Chicago have joined forces to oppose a slate of candidates from any cabinet position within the Biden Administration,” ABC News reporter Beatrice-Elizabeth Peterson tweeted Tuesday.
Black Lives Matter leaders from Los Angeles, South Bend, Indiana, Rhode Island and Chicago have joined forces to oppose a slate of candidates from any cabinet position within the Biden Administration. #BLM — Beatrice-Elizabeth Peterson (@MissBeaE) December 15, 2020
But it was South Bend, Indiana, BLM leader Jordan Geiger in particular who took umbrage with the slate of potential appointees — including one of his own hometown politicians, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg — for transportation secretary.
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“We urge the rejection of our former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for transportation secretary or any other Cabinet position in the administration,” Geiger said in a video call with other leaders uploaded Tuesday to YouTube.
He characterized those politicians, including Buttigieg, as having “a long history of using the machinery and mechanisms of government to advance systemic racism.”
“In South Bend, we saw Pete Buttigieg give less than 1 percent of city contracts to black businesses,” Geiger said.
“We saw black communities here have their homes torn down by his administration. We saw the machinery of his police department turn against black people and the homeless shelters kicked black people out on the streets.
“South Bend residents know very well that in addition to our former small-town mayor being completely unqualified for a Cabinet agency, Pete would continue his record of hurting black communities every day in his decision-making process,” Geiger added.
Buttigieg ran in the Democratic primary in hopes of becoming the party’s 2020 presidential candidate, but dropped out after running a lackluster campaign that failed to garner much enthusiasm.
It makes sense considering he’d be joining the other failed politicians in Biden’s potential administration, as well as checking an intersectional box as an open homosexual to give the 78-year-old Democrat “woke” bona fides.
Biden was enthusiastic in his tweet announcing the pick on Tuesday, calling Buttigieg a “leader, patriot, and problem-solver.”
“He speaks to the best of who we are as a nation,” Biden went on. “I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because he’s equipped to take on the challenges at the intersection of jobs, infrastructure, equity, and climate.”
Mayor @PeteButtigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He speaks to the best of who we are as a nation. I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because he’s equipped to take on the challenges at the intersection of jobs, infrastructure, equity, and climate. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 16, 2020
In addition to Geiger’s objections, the rest of South Bend may also have a hard time accepting Buttigieg after the way he botched the pothole situation — that’s right, the most basic transportation issue there is — as mayor.
According to the South Bend Tribune, in 2018, the city had the worst year that auto body repair shops could recall in a decade. The outlet reported there were “lines of vehicles awaiting repair for pothole-related damages nearly every day.”
It was so bad that in 2019, Domino’s Pizza awarded a $5,000 “Paving for Pizza” grant to South Bend to have its potholes repaired, choosing the city as worthy of the grant for being the single worst location in Indiana.
Buttigieg’s bungling of the pothole problem even became part of his successor James Mueller’s platform, according to Fox News.
“I will commit to improving the city’s response times to road hazards like potholes and seek new materials that will last longer through our harsh weather conditions,” the platform read.
Choosing unqualified, failed politicians is seemingly Biden’s entire staffing strategy.
What’s more, he’s also turned the process into a game of intersectional bingo, where each pick is based not on qualifications, but on how it serves the diversity-obsessed left.
And yet, Biden finds himself at odds with BLM because they’ve dropped the phrase “systemic racism,” which means Buttigieg is instantly disqualified whether the facts support it or not.
Therein lies the problem with becoming indebted to such a radical group, and this will likely not be the last time Biden has trouble with them.
He should be careful not to bite the hand that fed him his presumptive victory — otherwise it could be a very long four years for him.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Deputies Give Mom of Two Who Walked 12 Miles Each Work Day Surprise of a Lifetime

There are few things as powerful in this world as a mother ’ s love for her children — but the kindness of a group of deputies from Franklin County , Kansas , might come pretty close .
A 24-year-old Princeton resident and mother of two wasn ’ t about to let less-than-ideal circumstances keep her from working to put food on the table .
She had a job at a “ nearby ” Love ’ s Travel Stop , but she had no means of transportation other than the feet God had given her .
So every morning she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and every day she walked the six miles back — until people started calling in about her .
The sheriff ’ s office started getting calls about the mother , spotted along the side of the highway at 7 a.m .
Whenever they got a call , a deputy would head out to pick her up .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ Each time Deputies responded they encountered a 24-year-old Princeton woman walking and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would not have to walk on the cold highway , ” the Franklin County , KS – Sheriff ’ s Office posted on Facebook .
“ Throughout these contacts with her , the Sheriff ’ s Office learned this woman walked to work at Love ’ s truck stop six miles ( and then six miles back home ) to support her two small children .
“ The woman made several comments about how she had to walk so she could feed her children and was very driven and motivated to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could.
” After ferrying her to work several times , some of the deputies met to come up with a solution .
Continuing to walk along the highway wasn ’ t safe for the woman , and they wanted to do something that would help her more permanently .
Knowing she was struggling but that she had the drive and determination to make things work however she could , the deputies ( who wanted to remain anonymous ) and several other kind groups came up with a wonderful , generous , extensive Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , through generous citizens and businesses and the use of our ‘ No Shave November ’ funds we were able to donate a van , two new car seats , a price chopper gift card , the registration for the van and the first year of car insurance along with $ 200 , ” the post continued .
She had no idea what was coming , but on Tuesday she got the surprise of a lifetime , with the goal of “ making a better Christmas for her and her small children.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office shared say it all .
The gifts were clearly very appreciated , and the freedom of a set of wheels and the security of registration and insurance already paid for — plus the thoughtful addition of the car seats and cash — means this Christmas could look a lot merrier than it once did for the mother and her children .
RELATED : 5-Year-Old with Leukemia Gets Heartwarming Surprise from Police Officers “ I am very proud of the men and women of the Sheriff ’ s Office , ” Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just something they did , this shows who they are .
I am proud of who they are !
“ This is an example of their commitment to serve our community .
Sgt Jesse Vega and his patrol team saw a need and worked to fill it .
Working with other members of the Sheriff ’ s Office and community members , they were able to bless someone in a way that words can not express .
“ On behalf of the entire staff of the Franklin County Sheriff ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very Merry Christmas.
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There are few things as powerful in this world as a mother’s love for her children — but the kindness of a group of deputies from Franklin County, Kansas, might come pretty close.
A 24-year-old Princeton resident and mother of two wasn’t about to let less-than-ideal circumstances keep her from working to put food on the table. She had a job at a “nearby” Love’s Travel Stop, but she had no means of transportation other than the feet God had given her.
So every morning she walked six miles to that truck stop, and every day she walked the six miles back — until people started calling in about her.
The sheriff’s office started getting calls about the mother, spotted along the side of the highway at 7 a.m. Whenever they got a call, a deputy would head out to pick her up.
“Each time Deputies responded they encountered a 24-year-old Princeton woman walking and would give her a ride to work so she would not have to walk on the cold highway,” the Franklin County, KS – Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.
“Throughout these contacts with her, the Sheriff’s Office learned this woman walked to work at Love’s truck stop six miles (and then six miles back home) to support her two small children.
“The woman made several comments about how she had to walk so she could feed her children and was very driven and motivated to take care of her family any way she could.”
After ferrying her to work several times, some of the deputies met to come up with a solution. Continuing to walk along the highway wasn’t safe for the woman, and they wanted to do something that would help her more permanently.
Knowing she was struggling but that she had the drive and determination to make things work however she could, the deputies (who wanted to remain anonymous) and several other kind groups came up with a wonderful, generous, extensive Christmas gift.
“After only a few days, through generous citizens and businesses and the use of our ‘No Shave November’ funds we were able to donate a van, two new car seats, a price chopper gift card, the registration for the van and the first year of car insurance along with $200,” the post continued.
She had no idea what was coming, but on Tuesday she got the surprise of a lifetime, with the goal of “making a better Christmas for her and her small children.”
The photos that the sheriff’s office shared say it all. The gifts were clearly very appreciated, and the freedom of a set of wheels and the security of registration and insurance already paid for — plus the thoughtful addition of the car seats and cash — means this Christmas could look a lot merrier than it once did for the mother and her children.
“I am very proud of the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Jeff Richards said. “This is not just something they did, this shows who they are. I am proud of who they are!
“This is an example of their commitment to serve our community. Sgt Jesse Vega and his patrol team saw a need and worked to fill it. Working with other members of the Sheriff’s Office and community members, they were able to bless someone in a way that words cannot express.
“On behalf of the entire staff of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--‘WJ Live’: After Lockdowns Ravage California’s Economy, Chef Goes Viral for Fighting Back

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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Twitter’s Thought Police To Start Removing Disfavored Claims About Virus, Vaccine

Twitter said Wednesday that it will begin removing certain claims about COVID-19 vaccinations from its site .
Posts that will be removed include assertions that the virus is not real , claims about the effects of receiving the vaccine and suggestions that immunizations are used to harm or control people .
Twitter said in a blog post that it will start enforcing the new policy next week .
If people send tweets in violation of the rules , they will be required to delete them before they are able to tweet again .
Before the offending tweet is removed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter said that starting early next year , it may also label tweets that advance “ unsubstantiated rumors , disputed claims , as well as incomplete or out-of-context information about vaccines ” but that may not merit a removal under the new rules .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression The new policy comes as the U.S. and other countries are beginning to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations .
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Twitter said Wednesday that it will begin removing certain claims about COVID-19 vaccinations from its site.
Posts that will be removed include assertions that the virus is not real, claims about the effects of receiving the vaccine and suggestions that immunizations are used to harm or control people.
Twitter said in a blog post that it will start enforcing the new policy next week.
If people send tweets in violation of the rules, they will be required to delete them before they are able to tweet again. Before the offending tweet is removed, Twitter will hide it from view.
Twitter said that starting early next year, it may also label tweets that advance “unsubstantiated rumors, disputed claims, as well as incomplete or out-of-context information about vaccines” but that may not merit a removal under the new rules.
The new policy comes as the U.S. and other countries are beginning to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations.
Polls show that a considerable portion of Americans are hesitant to receive the new vaccine.
Facebook and YouTube have also announced they will remove disfavored claims about the vaccines.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Here’s How the Establishment Media Is Using Mayor Pete To Erase Trump’s Legacy

An establishment media campaign to erase the legacy of President Donald Trump is underway , and that campaign includes throwing Trump ally and patriot Richard Grenell under the bus .
Grenell , if you didn ’ t know it , is a homosexual man whom Trump appointed as acting director of national intelligence earlier this year .
Perhaps you weren ’ t aware of Grenell ’ s sexual orientation .
That ’ s probably because unlike those who are obsessed with the politics of identity , the Trump administration official didn ’ t feel compelled to go on a media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on in his personal life .
The former U.S. ambassador to Germany just did his job , and he did it well .
Still , Grenell ’ s appointment was considered historic , and the website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence featured an interview with him about his groundbreaking appointment July 1 .
“ On February 20 , Richard Grenell was appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence , becoming the first openly gay DNI and cabinet member in American history .
Not long ago , these words would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ For decades , federal law made it so that no amount of education , experience , or intellect could brighten the tarnish of homosexuality in the security clearance process — the gateway into the Intelligence Community , ” it said .
In the Q & A , Grenell was quite adamant that he wished to see his personal life remain separate from his work .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking for special treatment or special rights — just equal access and consideration , ” the former acting DNI said .
“ It is important to me that I not be defined by my sexual orientation — I want to be defined by my experience and skills .
“ It undercuts all that I want to do in my career when I ’ m narrowly defined as a gay ambassador .
I ’ d rather be known as the ambassador who got Germany to ban Hezbollah and finally take back the Nazi prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decade.
” Grenell ’ s historic status was noted by many outlets after his appointment .
“ President Trump became the first president to name an openly gay person to a Cabinet-level position this week with the appointment of Richard Grenell as acting director of national intelligence , ” The Hill reported Feb. 21 .
“ Mr .
Grenell , who has pushed to advance gay rights in his current post , is also thought to be the first openly gay cabinet member , ” The New York Times said .
Others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sexual orientation .
Now , Grenell — who spends his days fighting for Trump and election integrity online and recently on the ground in Nevada — is being canceled by some in the media in favor of gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg , the former mayor of South Bend , Indiana .
RELATED : Trump Thrills Christians with 5 Different Proclamations About Jesus During Christmas Message On Tuesday , Democrat Joe Biden , whom the Electoral College this week selected as the winner of the presidential election , nominated Buttigieg to become his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buttigieg was hailed as a historic appointment while Grenell was tossed aside .
ABC News ’ headline said , “ Buttigieg would make history if confirmed as Biden ’ s transportation secretary , ” while Gay Times declared , “ Pete Buttigieg to make history as first openly gay Cabinet member in the US.
” The revision of history didn ’ t go unnoticed online : Trump — the establishment media ’ s bogeyman of bigotry — appointed Grenell to run point on oversight for the country ’ s intelligence agencies .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the job because he was qualified .
The president went where no Republican or Democrat had gone before , despite years of pandering and virtue signaling from the left .
He hired a gay man .
Vice President Mike Pence , another of the media ’ s bogeymen , celebrated Grenell ’ s 2018 Senate confirmation as ambassador to Germany .
So much hate !
Grenell has always been loyal to the causes championed by Trump , and it ’ s worth noting that Biden ’ s running mate , Sen. Kamala Harris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as ambassador to Germany .
But is Buttigieg , like Grenell , competent enough to head a major agency ?
His slim résumé certainly raises some questions .
During his tenure as South Bend ’ s mayor , Buttigeieg ’ s city had to turn to the private sector to fix potholes .
The South Bend Tribune reported in 2019 that Domino ’ s Pizza stepped in and gave the city $ 5,000 through a so-called Paving for Pizza grant .
Buttigieg and South Bend accepted .
The company agreed to choose South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money after residents apparently complained in large numbers about the small city ’ s roads — which Buttigieg apparently wasn ’ t doing anything about .
How is a man who had to rely on the help of a pizza chain to fix potholes supposed to run the U.S. Department of Transportation ?
Why was Buttigieg even considered ?
Given Mayor Pete ’ s questionable qualifications , one can only assume the sexual orientation of the failed 2020 Democratic presidential candidate was taken into account .
Buttigieg might be gay and very loud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not historic .
Grenell will always be the first openly gay Cabinet member .
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An establishment media campaign to erase the legacy of President Donald Trump is underway, and that campaign includes throwing Trump ally and patriot Richard Grenell under the bus.
Grenell, if you didn’t know it, is a homosexual man whom Trump appointed as acting director of national intelligence earlier this year.
Perhaps you weren’t aware of Grenell’s sexual orientation. That’s probably because unlike those who are obsessed with the politics of identity, the Trump administration official didn’t feel compelled to go on a media tour discussing the details of what goes on in his personal life. The former U.S. ambassador to Germany just did his job, and he did it well.
Still, Grenell’s appointment was considered historic, and the website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence featured an interview with him about his groundbreaking appointment July 1.
“On February 20, Richard Grenell was appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence, becoming the first openly gay DNI and cabinet member in American history. Not long ago, these words would have been an impossibility,” the post began.
“For decades, federal law made it so that no amount of education, experience, or intellect could brighten the tarnish of homosexuality in the security clearance process — the gateway into the Intelligence Community,” it said.
In the Q&A, Grenell was quite adamant that he wished to see his personal life remain separate from his work.
“I’ve made it clear that I am not asking for special treatment or special rights — just equal access and consideration,” the former acting DNI said. “It is important to me that I not be defined by my sexual orientation — I want to be defined by my experience and skills.
“It undercuts all that I want to do in my career when I’m narrowly defined as a gay ambassador. I’d rather be known as the ambassador who got Germany to ban Hezbollah and finally take back the Nazi prison guard living in the US for over a decade.”
Grenell’s historic status was noted by many outlets after his appointment.
“President Trump became the first president to name an openly gay person to a Cabinet-level position this week with the appointment of Richard Grenell as acting director of national intelligence,” The Hill reported Feb. 21.
“Mr. Grenell, who has pushed to advance gay rights in his current post, is also thought to be the first openly gay cabinet member,” The New York Times said.
Others, including CNN, declined to mention his sexual orientation.
Now, Grenell — who spends his days fighting for Trump and election integrity online and recently on the ground in Nevada — is being canceled by some in the media in favor of gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
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On Tuesday, Democrat Joe Biden, whom the Electoral College this week selected as the winner of the presidential election, nominated Buttigieg to become his transportation secretary.
Just like that, Buttigieg was hailed as a historic appointment while Grenell was tossed aside.
ABC News’ headline said, “Buttigieg would make history if confirmed as Biden’s transportation secretary,” while Gay Times declared, “Pete Buttigieg to make history as first openly gay Cabinet member in the US.”
Online, others celebrated Biden’s supposedly groundbreaking choice.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg would be the first Senate-confirmed LGBTQ Cabinet secretary should his nomination make it through the chamber. This will be a historic milestone for LGBTQ visibility. https://t.co/S6buJ4Rl47 — Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) December 15, 2020
Let’s celebrate this step toward greater LGBTQ visibility and continue to strive for more representation of our diverse community at all levels of the administration. Congratulations, @PeteButtigieg! pic.twitter.com/VdZfE5olVU — Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 16, 2020
Pete Buttigieg has been announced as Biden’s secretary of transportation. If confirmed, he’d be the first openly gay person to serve as a Cabinet secretary. pic.twitter.com/VyEWpAddsL — Vox (@voxdotcom) December 16, 2020
The revision of history didn’t go unnoticed online:
I am calling on @PeteButtigieg to step up and correct this intentionally misleading information that is erasing the legacy of @RichardGrenell who made LGBT history and fought to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide. This is beyond politics.
Do the right thing.
Speak up! pic.twitter.com/ISmzux9GiF — Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) December 16, 2020
In 2017, @RichardGrenell was confirmed by the Senate 56-42. He would go on to further make history as the first openly LGBT Cabinet member. Now, the media is attempting to erase that. https://t.co/8WX2oXyTDf — OUTspoken (@getoutspoken20) December 16, 2020
Oceania has always been at war with Eastasia pic.twitter.com/ZQD6BQj6aF — Chadwick Moore (@Chadwick_Moore) December 16, 2020
Trump — the establishment media’s bogeyman of bigotry — appointed Grenell to run point on oversight for the country’s intelligence agencies. You have to assume Grenell was tapped for the job because he was qualified. The president went where no Republican or Democrat had gone before, despite years of pandering and virtue signaling from the left. He hired a gay man.
Vice President Mike Pence, another of the media’s bogeymen, celebrated Grenell’s 2018 Senate confirmation as ambassador to Germany. So much hate!
Honored to swear in @RichardGrenell as the new US Ambassador to Germany. pic.twitter.com/cRXeyTny9Z — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 3, 2018
Grenell has always been loyal to the causes championed by Trump, and it’s worth noting that Biden’s running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, voted against his confirmation as ambassador to Germany.
But is Buttigieg, like Grenell, competent enough to head a major agency? His slim résumé certainly raises some questions. During his tenure as South Bend’s mayor, Buttigeieg’s city had to turn to the private sector to fix potholes.
The South Bend Tribune reported in 2019 that Domino’s Pizza stepped in and gave the city $5,000 through a so-called Paving for Pizza grant. Buttigieg and South Bend accepted.
The company agreed to choose South Bend as the recipient for the grant money after residents apparently complained in large numbers about the small city’s roads — which Buttigieg apparently wasn’t doing anything about.
Under Mayor Pete Buttigieg… “Potholes around South Bend might be worst in recent memory” — South Bend Tribunehttps://t.co/8FRRFKaMai — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 16, 2020
How is a man who had to rely on the help of a pizza chain to fix potholes supposed to run the U.S. Department of Transportation? Why was Buttigieg even considered?
Given Mayor Pete’s questionable qualifications, one can only assume the sexual orientation of the failed 2020 Democratic presidential candidate was taken into account.
Buttigieg might be gay and very loud about it, but he’s not historic. Grenell will always be the first openly gay Cabinet member.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Texas Leads New Charge Against Google with Multi-State Lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced a multi-state lawsuit against Google , accusing the search giant of “ anti-competitive conduct ” in the online advertising industry .
Paxton said Google is using its “ monopolistic power ” to control pricing of online advertisements , fixing the market in its favor and eliminating competition .
His office released a redacted copy of a federal lawsuit , but it was not immediately clear if it had been filed in court .
“ This Goliath of a company is using its power to manipulate the market , destroy competition , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paxton said in the video posted on Twitter .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression Google called Paxton ’ s claims “ meritless ” and said the price of online advertising has fallen over the last decade .
“ These are the hallmarks of a highly competitive industry , ” the company said in statement .
“ We will strongly defend ourselves from [ Paxton ’ s ] baseless claims in court.
” Texas is bringing the suit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kentucky , Mississippi , Missouri , North Dakota , South Dakota and Utah , according to the complaint released by Paxton ’ s office .
Paxton ’ s move comes after the U.S. Justice Department sued Google in October for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising , the government ’ s most significant attempt to buttress competition since its historic case against Microsoft two decades ago .
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced a multi-state lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct” in the online advertising industry.
Paxton said Google is using its “monopolistic power” to control pricing of online advertisements, fixing the market in its favor and eliminating competition.
His office released a redacted copy of a federal lawsuit, but it was not immediately clear if it had been filed in court.
“This Goliath of a company is using its power to manipulate the market, destroy competition, and harm you, the consumer,” Paxton said in the video posted on Twitter.
#BREAKING: Texas takes the lead once more! Today, we’re filing a lawsuit against #Google for anticompetitive conduct. This internet Goliath used its power to manipulate the market, destroy competition, and harm YOU, the consumer. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/fdEVEWQb0e — Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) December 16, 2020
Google called Paxton’s claims “meritless” and said the price of online advertising has fallen over the last decade.
“These are the hallmarks of a highly competitive industry,” the company said in statement. “We will strongly defend ourselves from [Paxton’s] baseless claims in court.”
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Texas is bringing the suit along with Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah, according to the complaint released by Paxton’s office.
Paxton’s move comes after the U.S. Justice Department sued Google in October for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising, the government’s most significant attempt to buttress competition since its historic case against Microsoft two decades ago.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--AOC Turns on Pelosi and Schumer, Says It’s Time for Them To Go

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have to go because they ’ re political dinosaurs and the party needs new blood to take the reins .
Ocasio-Cortez , a member of the far-left “ squad ” of female lawmakers , also dissed the retreads who Joe Biden picked for his transition team , saying they ’ re the same holdovers employed by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton .
All this grousing affirms reports that a civil war is brewing within the Democratic Party between the centrists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-left progressives represented by AOC and Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan .
Ocasio-Cortez told The Intercept that the House and Senate leaders in her party have done nothing to groom the “ next generation of leadership.
” As a result , she lamented that the Democratic Party is centered around Pelosi , 80 , and Schumer , 70 , and this is untenable because it hampers the party ’ s ability to evolve .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A lot of this is not just about these two personalities , but also about the structural shifts that these two personalities have led in their time in leadership , ” Ocasio-Cortez told The Intercept .
“ The structural shifts of power in the House , both in process and rule , to concentrate power in party leadership of both parties , frankly , but in Democratic Party leadership to such a degree that an individual member has far less power than they did 30 , 40 , 50 years ago.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused many “ really talented members of Congress that do come along ” to leave and run for state office instead , where they can make a mark instead of being part of a herd .
Pelosi has suggested that her upcoming term as speaker will be her last .
But Ocasio-Cortez dismissed speculation that she wants Pelosi ’ s job once the octogenarian steps down .
“ The House is extraordinarily complex and I ’ m not ready , ” she said .
“ It can ’ t be me .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that job.
” However , AOC said she ’ s worried that the far-left faction of the Democratic Party has no one on deck who ’ s ready to step in after Pelosi leaves .
“ The left isn ’ t really making a plan for that either , ” she said .
“ So I do think that it ’ s something that we really need to think about.
” When asked her opinion about Biden ’ s transition team , Ocasio-Cortez said , “ It ’ s horrible.
” RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Could Become President in 4 Years According to AOC , a Biden administration would basically be a third Obama term or Clinton 3.0 .
The Biden transition team has quietly added dozens of people from corporate giants Goldman Sachs , McKinsey , Facebook and Google , Politico reported .
“ The Biden administration is bringing back a lot of Obama appointees , which depending on where you are in the party , may sound nice , I guess , ” Ocasio-Cortez said .
“ But I think what a lot of people fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Biden administration that ’ s bringing back a lot of Obama appointees , but when Obama was making appointments , he was bringing back a lot of Clinton appointees.
” Ocasio-Cortez doesn ’ t just want a Democrat in the White House ; she wants a revolution .
And she said that won ’ t happen if you keep bringing back the same establishment Democrats who were “ a huge reason why we got Donald Trump in the first place.
” AOC warned that reprising the same retreads from past administrations could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — to retake the White House because of Americans ’ “ extreme disdain for this moneyed political establishment that rules Washington.
” In short , Ocasio-Cortez is saying that if Biden gets installed as president , he ’ ll get no help from progressives .
And his days will be numbered .
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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have to go because they’re political dinosaurs and the party needs new blood to take the reins.
Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the far-left “squad” of female lawmakers, also dissed the retreads who Joe Biden picked for his transition team, saying they’re the same holdovers employed by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
All this grousing affirms reports that a civil war is brewing within the Democratic Party between the centrists (represented by Pelosi) and the far-left progressives represented by AOC and Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.
Ocasio-Cortez told The Intercept that the House and Senate leaders in her party have done nothing to groom the “next generation of leadership.”
As a result, she lamented that the Democratic Party is centered around Pelosi, 80, and Schumer, 70, and this is untenable because it hampers the party’s ability to evolve.
“A lot of this is not just about these two personalities, but also about the structural shifts that these two personalities have led in their time in leadership,” Ocasio-Cortez told The Intercept.
“The structural shifts of power in the House, both in process and rule, to concentrate power in party leadership of both parties, frankly, but in Democratic Party leadership to such a degree that an individual member has far less power than they did 30, 40, 50 years ago.”
AOC said this entrenched leadership model has caused many “really talented members of Congress that do come along” to leave and run for state office instead, where they can make a mark instead of being part of a herd.
Pelosi has suggested that her upcoming term as speaker will be her last. But Ocasio-Cortez dismissed speculation that she wants Pelosi’s job once the octogenarian steps down.
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“The House is extraordinarily complex and I’m not ready,” she said. “It can’t be me. I know that I couldn’t do that job.”
However, AOC said she’s worried that the far-left faction of the Democratic Party has no one on deck who’s ready to step in after Pelosi leaves.
“The left isn’t really making a plan for that either,” she said. “So I do think that it’s something that we really need to think about.”
When asked her opinion about Biden’s transition team, Ocasio-Cortez said, “It’s horrible.”
Biden’s HUD Pick Once Wrote a Letter of Support for Judge Who Beat His Wife and Later Killed Her https://t.co/o2D7WfaldW — Brave Heart (@throughthygrace) December 11, 2020
According to AOC, a Biden administration would basically be a third Obama term or Clinton 3.0.
The Biden transition team has quietly added dozens of people from corporate giants Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Facebook and Google, Politico reported.
“The Biden administration is bringing back a lot of Obama appointees, which depending on where you are in the party, may sound nice, I guess,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
“But I think what a lot of people fail to remember is that we now have a Biden administration that’s bringing back a lot of Obama appointees, but when Obama was making appointments, he was bringing back a lot of Clinton appointees.”
Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t just want a Democrat in the White House; she wants a revolution. And she said that won’t happen if you keep bringing back the same establishment Democrats who were “a huge reason why we got Donald Trump in the first place.”
AOC warned that reprising the same retreads from past administrations could cause Trump — or a Trump-like figure — to retake the White House because of Americans’ “extreme disdain for this moneyed political establishment that rules Washington.”
In short, Ocasio-Cortez is saying that if Biden gets installed as president, he’ll get no help from progressives. And his days will be numbered.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Joe Biden Speaks Out on Federal Investigation of Hunter Biden

Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden addressed questions about a federal investigation into his son Hunter Biden , saying he is “ confident ” that his son did nothing wrong .
Biden and his transition team have largely dodged questions about the investigation into Hunter Biden ’ s taxes by either not responding or replying , “ I ’ m proud of my son , ” Fox News reported .
Fox News ’ Peter Doocy pressed Biden on Wednesday and asked if the presumptive president-elect was confident Hunter Biden did nothing wrong .
Biden responded , “ I ’ m confident.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hunter Biden announced he was being investigated by federal prosecutors in Delaware for potential tax crimes .
“ I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel , also yesterday , that they are investigating my tax affairs , ” Hunter Biden said in a Dec. 9 statement .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ I take this matter very seriously but I am confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately , including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.
” Biden ’ s transition team issued a statement of their own that said Biden “ is deeply proud of his son , who has fought through difficult challenges , including the vicious personal attacks of recent months , only to emerge stronger.
” The younger Biden has come under scrutiny in the past year over his business dealings , specifically during the time when he served on the board of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father was vice president .
According to Politico , which cited a “ person with direct knowledge of the investigation , ” Hunter Biden ’ s finances have been investigated by the securities fraud unit in the Southern District of New York .
And as of early last year , investigators in Delaware and Washington were examining Hunter Biden ’ s foreign connections , the source said .
Hunter Biden was also being examined in connection with a potential money laundering case , the source added .
A subpoena was issued on Dec. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozen entities , including Burisma Holdings and the younger Biden ’ s Chinese business dealings , a person familiar with the tax investigation told The Associated Press .
The subpoena will allow prosecutors to take a wide-angle lens to examine Hunter Biden ’ s finances and international business ventures .
It is unclear at this time if his work at Burisma Holdings is a central part of the investigation or if prosecutors are seeking information about all of his sources of income .
RELATED : Biden Campaign Manager Labels Republicans ' A Bunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The investigation reportedly was launched in 2018 , a year before the elder Biden announced his candidacy for the presidency .
In October , emails from a laptop computer that was reportedly used by Hunter Biden allegedly showed he was trying to make a deal involving a Chinese company that would be “ interesting for me and my family ” and included a reference to an unnamed “ big guy , ” according to the New York Post .
The China emails come from 2017 , according to the report , and appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to make with CEFC , a Chinese energy company .
The emails estimate Hunter Biden would be paid “ 850 ” and that shares in a new company he was trying to start would be split with “ 10 held by H for the big guy.
” The email chain did not reveal the identity of the “ big guy.
” A September report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee painted an overview of Hunter Biden ’ s alleged activities in China .
“ Hunter Biden ’ s connections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significantly after he associated himself with Ye Jianming , who had deep connections with the Communist regime and [ People ’ s Liberation Army ] , ” the report said .
“ However , that didn ’ t seem to have any impact on Hunter Biden , who made millions from the relationship .
Indeed , Hunter Biden and his family , to include James and Sara Biden , associated with other Chinese nationals such as Gongwen Dong .
“ In one case , the three of them went on a $ 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter Biden opened a joint account .
In addition , Hunter Biden received millions of dollars over a period of years from Gongwen Dong ’ s companies .
According to records acquired by the Committees , many of these transactions involved potential criminal financial activity.
” The report also noted that Hunter Biden was involved in the 2015 acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese firm , which the report called a potential conflict of interest because of his father ’ s role in the Obama administration , which approved the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden addressed questions about a federal investigation into his son Hunter Biden, saying he is “confident” that his son did nothing wrong.
Biden and his transition team have largely dodged questions about the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes by either not responding or replying, “I’m proud of my son,” Fox News reported.
Fox News’ Peter Doocy pressed Biden on Wednesday and asked if the presumptive president-elect was confident Hunter Biden did nothing wrong. Biden responded, “I’m confident.”
In a statement released earlier this month, Hunter Biden announced he was being investigated by federal prosecutors in Delaware for potential tax crimes.
“I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” Hunter Biden said in a Dec. 9 statement.
“I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
Biden’s transition team issued a statement of their own that said Biden “is deeply proud of his son, who has fought through difficult challenges, including the vicious personal attacks of recent months, only to emerge stronger.”
The younger Biden has come under scrutiny in the past year over his business dealings, specifically during the time when he served on the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings while his father was vice president.
According to Politico, which cited a “person with direct knowledge of the investigation,” Hunter Biden’s finances have been investigated by the securities fraud unit in the Southern District of New York.
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And as of early last year, investigators in Delaware and Washington were examining Hunter Biden’s foreign connections, the source said.
Hunter Biden was also being examined in connection with a potential money laundering case, the source added.
A subpoena was issued on Dec. 8 seeking information related to over two dozen entities, including Burisma Holdings and the younger Biden’s Chinese business dealings, a person familiar with the tax investigation told The Associated Press.
The subpoena will allow prosecutors to take a wide-angle lens to examine Hunter Biden’s finances and international business ventures.
It is unclear at this time if his work at Burisma Holdings is a central part of the investigation or if prosecutors are seeking information about all of his sources of income.
The investigation reportedly was launched in 2018, a year before the elder Biden announced his candidacy for the presidency.
In October, emails from a laptop computer that was reportedly used by Hunter Biden allegedly showed he was trying to make a deal involving a Chinese company that would be “interesting for me and my family” and included a reference to an unnamed “big guy,” according to the New York Post.
The China emails come from 2017, according to the report, and appear to reference a deal Hunter Biden was trying to make with CEFC, a Chinese energy company.
The emails estimate Hunter Biden would be paid “850” and that shares in a new company he was trying to start would be split with “10 held by H for the big guy.”
The email chain did not reveal the identity of the “big guy.”
A September report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee painted an overview of Hunter Biden’s alleged activities in China.
“Hunter Biden’s connections and financial associations appear to have accelerated significantly after he associated himself with Ye Jianming, who had deep connections with the Communist regime and [People’s Liberation Army],” the report said.
“However, that didn’t seem to have any impact on Hunter Biden, who made millions from the relationship. Indeed, Hunter Biden and his family, to include James and Sara Biden, associated with other Chinese nationals such as Gongwen Dong.
“In one case, the three of them went on a $100,000 global spending spree after Gongwen Dong and Hunter Biden opened a joint account. In addition, Hunter Biden received millions of dollars over a period of years from Gongwen Dong’s companies. According to records acquired by the Committees, many of these transactions involved potential criminal financial activity.”
The report also noted that Hunter Biden was involved in the 2015 acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese firm, which the report called a potential conflict of interest because of his father’s role in the Obama administration, which approved the deal.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Biden, Democrat Vows on Immigration Sending Signal That ‘Our Borders Are Open’

The prospect of a Joe Biden presidency has encouraged new enthusiasm in Central America for caravans of would-be border crossers to head north to the United States .
And while a cohort of more than 1,000 Hondurans that started the trek last week was broken up before it even got out of the country , there are likely to be plenty more following in its footsteps .
Not only has Biden vowed roll back many of President Donald Trump ’ s immigration policies if he gets installed in the White House , back-to-back hurricanes ravaged Honduras last month , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Together they make the U.S. a target for a new wave of illegal immigration , despite the fact that the United States is itself weathering an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus shutdowns .
Members of the caravan that was stopped last week told The Wall Street Journal that they were encouraged to make the long , arduous journey because they believe a Biden administration wouldn ’ t care if they break longstanding federal immigration laws that Biden helped pass when he was a senator .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ We have asked God to help us and we believe that the new U.S. government will let us in , ” Bertha Méndez told The Wall Street Journal .
It bears noting that as vice president , Biden enforced the very same immigration laws that he now pledges to flout as president .
According to a Bloomberg report last week , a second caravan is forming and expected to depart Honduras in mid-January .
Proponents of mass illegal immigration promise that there will be multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming months .
This alarming trend will undoubtedly skyrocket if Biden gets installed as president .
Jose Luis Gonzalez , coordinator of the non-governmental Guatemala Red Jesuita con Migrantes , a non-governmental organization advocacy group , told Bloomberg the combination of natural disasters and a potential change in the White House guarantees an influx of migrants to the U.S. “ There are going to be caravans , and in the coming weeks it will increase , ” he said , according to Bloomber .
“ People are no longer scared of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ve lost everything and some towns are still flooded.
” Gonzalez confirmed that migrants feel emboldened to violate U.S. immigration laws because of a potential Biden presidency .
“ When there is a change in government in the U.S. or Mexico , caravans start to move because they are testing the waters to see how authorities respond , ” he told Bloomberg .
“ What they see is that the one who said he was going to build a wall and hated Latinos is on his way out.
” RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Give Amnesty to Illegals in First 100 Days Meanwhile , Customs and Border Protection officials are warning that the U.S. will experience an unprecedented border crisis under a Biden administration .
At a news conference Monday , acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan told reporters that 70,000 illegal migrants were arrested at the southern border in November , a 64 percent increase over the same month in 2019 , according to Fox News .
According to Fox , Morgan said Democratic talk of placing a moratorium on deportations and ending on Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detained illegals is only inviting the problem to get worse .
“ The message you ’ re sending is clear and simple : We have open borders , ” Morgan said , according to Fox .
Morgan said predatory human smugglers will exploit migrants desperate to sneak into the United States , and the country will be under siege .
“ It ’ s been very clear what they say they ’ re going to do — if those valves are turned on completely , you will see a full-blown crisis within a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to The Daily Caller .
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The prospect of a Joe Biden presidency has encouraged new enthusiasm in Central America for caravans of would-be border crossers to head north to the United States.
And while a cohort of more than 1,000 Hondurans that started the trek last week was broken up before it even got out of the country, there are likely to be plenty more following in its footsteps.
Not only has Biden vowed roll back many of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies if he gets installed in the White House, back-to-back hurricanes ravaged Honduras last month, a disaster in an already impoverished land.
Together they make the U.S. a target for a new wave of illegal immigration, despite the fact that the United States is itself weathering an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus shutdowns.
Members of the caravan that was stopped last week told The Wall Street Journal that they were encouraged to make the long, arduous journey because they believe a Biden administration wouldn’t care if they break longstanding federal immigration laws that Biden helped pass when he was a senator.
“We have asked God to help us and we believe that the new U.S. government will let us in,” Bertha Méndez told The Wall Street Journal.
It bears noting that as vice president, Biden enforced the very same immigration laws that he now pledges to flout as president.
According to a Bloomberg report last week, a second caravan is forming and expected to depart Honduras in mid-January.
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Proponents of mass illegal immigration promise that there will be multiple migrant caravans flooding the U.S. in the coming months. This alarming trend will undoubtedly skyrocket if Biden gets installed as president.
Jose Luis Gonzalez, coordinator of the non-governmental Guatemala Red Jesuita con Migrantes, a non-governmental organization advocacy group, told Bloomberg the combination of natural disasters and a potential change in the White House guarantees an influx of migrants to the U.S.
“There are going to be caravans, and in the coming weeks it will increase,” he said, according to Bloomber. “People are no longer scared of the coronavirus. They’re going hungry, they’ve lost everything and some towns are still flooded.”
Gonzalez confirmed that migrants feel emboldened to violate U.S. immigration laws because of a potential Biden presidency.
“When there is a change in government in the U.S. or Mexico, caravans start to move because they are testing the waters to see how authorities respond,” he told Bloomberg. “What they see is that the one who said he was going to build a wall and hated Latinos is on his way out.”
Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection officials are warning that the U.S. will experience an unprecedented border crisis under a Biden administration.
At a news conference Monday, acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan told reporters that 70,000 illegal migrants were arrested at the southern border in November, a 64 percent increase over the same month in 2019, according to Fox News.
According to Fox, Morgan said Democratic talk of placing a moratorium on deportations and ending on Trump’s “remain in Mexico” for detained illegals is only inviting the problem to get worse.
“The message you’re sending is clear and simple: We have open borders,” Morgan said, according to Fox.
Morgan said predatory human smugglers will exploit migrants desperate to sneak into the United States, and the country will be under siege.
“It’s been very clear what they say they’re going to do — if those valves are turned on completely, you will see a full-blown crisis within a couple of weeks,” he said, according to The Daily Caller.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Franklin Graham Goes on Live TV To Deliver Powerful Christmas Message for Those Who Are Discouraged

The Rev .
Franklin Graham delivered a powerful Christmas message on “ Fox & Friends ” Wednesday morning for people who are discouraged this holiday season .
“ There are many people that are so afraid and so discouraged this Christmas .
Many people are alone because of the virus .
But I want people to know that God loves them and that God cares for them , ” Graham told “ Fox & Friends ” host Ainsley Earhardt .
“ And He sent his son , Jesus Christ , from Heaven to this Earth at Christmas .
And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save the world.
” Graham then described how we are all sinners and that separates us from God , but God doesn ’ t want us to be separated from Him .
“ So he sent his son at Christmas to take our sins and 33 years later to die on a cross and shed his blood for our sins .
And then God raised him to life , ” he said .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t dead .
He ’ s alive and he will come into any heart that is willing to invite him and trust him and put their faith in him .
He will forgive our sins and heal us.
” Graham added , “ We ’ ve never had a Christmas season like this in history where the world is locked down , people are afraid , people are scared .
I want people to know that God has not forgotten them and God loves them very very much.
” Graham also spoke about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he serves as president and CEO , and the work done this Christmas season through Operation Christmas Child .
“ We ’ ve got about 9 million shoebox gifts going out to children around the world right now , to about 130 countries .
This is a massive undertaking .
It ’ s the largest Christmas program in the world today , ” he said .
Graham said people can get involved by volunteering to help pack and deliver the shoeboxes or donating items for children .
The evangelist had previously defended Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after CNN ’ s Jake Tapper suggested , “ Christmas is probably not gon na be possible ” this year .
“ The reason is that Christmas is not about gatherings and festivities , but it ’ s about Jesus Christ .
It is about God GIVING His Son — sending Him to earth to save us from our sins .
As Christians , we celebrate that ‘ God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son , that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November .
“ This is what Christmas is about — and even COVID doesn ’ t change that !
Christmas celebrations may not be exactly the same this year , but for Christians , Christmas is in your heart .
RELATED : Prominent Catholics Shred the Vatican for Its 'Embarrassing ' Nativity Display “ My prayer is that this Christmas millions of people will turn to Jesus Christ and put their faith and trust in Him as the pandemic continues to grip hearts around the world with fear and anxiousness.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Purse dispatched emergency field hospitals , including one to Italy in March to help care for people infected with COVID-19 .
A DC-8 aircraft carried about 20 tons of medical equipment , a respiratory care unit and 32 disaster-relief personnel who stayed in the country for at least a month , according to a news release on the Samaritan ’ s Purse website .
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The Rev. Franklin Graham delivered a powerful Christmas message on “Fox & Friends” Wednesday morning for people who are discouraged this holiday season.
“There are many people that are so afraid and so discouraged this Christmas. Many people are alone because of the virus. But I want people to know that God loves them and that God cares for them,” Graham told “Fox & Friends” host Ainsley Earhardt.
“And He sent his son, Jesus Christ, from Heaven to this Earth at Christmas. And he came not to condemn the world but to save the world.”
Graham then described how we are all sinners and that separates us from God, but God doesn’t want us to be separated from Him.
“So he sent his son at Christmas to take our sins and 33 years later to die on a cross and shed his blood for our sins. And then God raised him to life,” he said.
“Jesus Christ isn’t dead. He’s alive and he will come into any heart that is willing to invite him and trust him and put their faith in him. He will forgive our sins and heal us.”
Graham added, “We’ve never had a Christmas season like this in history where the world is locked down, people are afraid, people are scared. I want people to know that God has not forgotten them and God loves them very very much.”
Graham also spoke about Samaritan’s Purse, of which he serves as president and CEO, and the work done this Christmas season through Operation Christmas Child.
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“We’ve got about 9 million shoebox gifts going out to children around the world right now, to about 130 countries. This is a massive undertaking. It’s the largest Christmas program in the world today,” he said.
Graham said people can get involved by volunteering to help pack and deliver the shoeboxes or donating items for children.
The evangelist had previously defended Christmas in the time of the coronavirus pandemic after CNN’s Jake Tapper suggested, “Christmas is probably not gonna be possible” this year.
“The reason is that Christmas is not about gatherings and festivities, but it’s about Jesus Christ. It is about God GIVING His Son — sending Him to earth to save us from our sins. As Christians, we celebrate that ‘God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life,’” Graham wrote on Facebook in November.
“This is what Christmas is about — and even COVID doesn’t change that! Christmas celebrations may not be exactly the same this year, but for Christians, Christmas is in your heart.
“My prayer is that this Christmas millions of people will turn to Jesus Christ and put their faith and trust in Him as the pandemic continues to grip hearts around the world with fear and anxiousness.”
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Samaritan’s Purse dispatched emergency field hospitals, including one to Italy in March to help care for people infected with COVID-19.
A DC-8 aircraft carried about 20 tons of medical equipment, a respiratory care unit and 32 disaster-relief personnel who stayed in the country for at least a month, according to a news release on the Samaritan’s Purse website.
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westernjournal--2020-12-16--Female Soldier Hailed Hero After Saving Fellow Soldier from Horrific Accident

Sgt .
Mary Ehiarinmwian has seen a lot in her time on this Earth , and she ’ s a woman on a mission .
Born in Nigeria , Ehiarinmwian immigrated to Germany , went to school , got married and then moved to the U.S. “ looking for something different.
” “ [ The U.S. ] is different than where I grew up from , ” she told the Army News Service .
“ And I just wanted to give back , and do something meaningful.
” And she found that sense of purpose in the U.S. Army , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June , she was instrumental in saving a man ’ s life .
According to a Dec. 9 post by the United Service Organizations , she was driving to Schofield Barracks in Hawaii for training when the vehicle in front of her went off the road after colliding with a road sign .
TRENDING : Cal Thomas : The 'Stolen ' Election Is n't Just About Ballots - It 's About Censorship and Suppression “ Before she knew it , the vehicle in front of her suddenly lost control and rolled over several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down , on a steel property gate , almost impaling the driver , ” the post reads .
“ Without hesitation , Ehiarinmwian pulled her vehicle over and rendered assistance , asking the driver if he was injured .
The driver was confused and in pain but responsive .
“ She then proceeded to pull the driver from the smoking vehicle to get him to safety .
Ehiarinmwian stayed with the driver until medical assistance arrived on site , providing further treatment .
She placed the Army ’ s values before anything else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the situation was dangerous , Ehiarinmwian did everything correctly and acted swiftly to save the man ’ s life .
She was aware of the risk , but she was still able to do what she needed to .
“ I felt like the car was going to burst into flames , ” she said .
“ But at the time , I didn ’ t think of the danger.
” “ There was a purpose for me to be there.
” Unbeknownst to her , the man she ’ d saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Deputies Give Mom of Two Who Walked 12 Miles Each Work Day Surprise of a Lifetime Ehiarinmwian was able to make it to training , and the soldier walked away with minor injuries .
Not thinking much of her heroic act , she carried on with her duties as usual .
But she started to hear rumblings about an award .
More and more calls flooded in , culminating with a call from the Army ’ s top enlisted soldier , Sgt .
Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nerve-wracking for Ehiarinmwian , who didn ’ t feel her actions were worthy of such recognition .
“ I ’ m very proud of Sgt .
Ehiarinmwian , ” the sergeant said .
“ This is exactly the type of leader the Army builds — someone that is decisive and quick to take the appropriate action.
” “ After talking with her and hearing her story , it ’ s a great reminder that our Army is full of people from all walks of life , looking for something bigger than themselves.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soldier of the Year award on Tuesday , solidifying the fact that she is a hero in many people ’ s eyes even if she thinks she was just doing her job .
“ It ’ s good to lend a helping hand , ” Ehiarinmwian said .
“ If I didn ’ t stop , no one would have been there to help him .
“ After all , it ’ s just human nature to help other people.
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Sgt. Mary Ehiarinmwian has seen a lot in her time on this Earth, and she’s a woman on a mission. Born in Nigeria, Ehiarinmwian immigrated to Germany, went to school, got married and then moved to the U.S. “looking for something different.”
“[The U.S.] is different than where I grew up from,” she told the Army News Service. “And I just wanted to give back, and do something meaningful.”
And she found that sense of purpose in the U.S. Army, which she joined in 2017. This June, she was instrumental in saving a man’s life.
According to a Dec. 9 post by the United Service Organizations, she was driving to Schofield Barracks in Hawaii for training when the vehicle in front of her went off the road after colliding with a road sign.
“Before she knew it, the vehicle in front of her suddenly lost control and rolled over several times before coming to rest, upside down, on a steel property gate, almost impaling the driver,” the post reads.
“Without hesitation, Ehiarinmwian pulled her vehicle over and rendered assistance, asking the driver if he was injured. The driver was confused and in pain but responsive.
“She then proceeded to pull the driver from the smoking vehicle to get him to safety. Ehiarinmwian stayed with the driver until medical assistance arrived on site, providing further treatment. She placed the Army’s values before anything else and helped a soldier in need.”
While the situation was dangerous, Ehiarinmwian did everything correctly and acted swiftly to save the man’s life. She was aware of the risk, but she was still able to do what she needed to.
“I felt like the car was going to burst into flames,” she said. “But at the time, I didn’t think of the danger.”
“There was a purpose for me to be there.”
Unbeknownst to her, the man she’d saved was a soldier from her own unit.
Ehiarinmwian was able to make it to training, and the soldier walked away with minor injuries. Not thinking much of her heroic act, she carried on with her duties as usual. But she started to hear rumblings about an award.
More and more calls flooded in, culminating with a call from the Army’s top enlisted soldier, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston — an honor that was both exciting and nerve-wracking for Ehiarinmwian, who didn’t feel her actions were worthy of such recognition.
“I’m very proud of Sgt. Ehiarinmwian,” the sergeant said. “This is exactly the type of leader the Army builds — someone that is decisive and quick to take the appropriate action.”
“After talking with her and hearing her story, it’s a great reminder that our Army is full of people from all walks of life, looking for something bigger than themselves.”
Ehiarinmwian was awarded the 2020 USO Soldier of the Year award on Tuesday, solidifying the fact that she is a hero in many people’s eyes even if she thinks she was just doing her job.
“It’s good to lend a helping hand,” Ehiarinmwian said. “If I didn’t stop, no one would have been there to help him.
“After all, it’s just human nature to help other people.”
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