westernjournal--2020-11-22--Whitmer Offended After Trump Leaves Her Off Special White House List

Nobody expects Michigan Democrat Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer to be particularly thrilled at President Trump inviting the two top Republicans of her state legislature to the White House to talk about the certification of the presidential election results .
It all becomes a bit much , however , when she seems miffed at the lack of an invitation .
Whitmer was appearing on MSNBC ’ s “ All In With Chris Hayes ” on Thursday to talk about Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield , both GOPers , to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal challenge to the state ’ s vote count .
Granted , she was speaking of the matter in the future tense and hindsight is 20/20 , but the actual event ended much like you ’ d expect : According to Fox News , both said they saw nothing that would “ change the outcome of the election , ” although they ’ d conduct a review .
“ The candidates who win the most votes win elections and Michigan ’ s electoral votes , ” they said in a statement .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and , as legislative leaders , we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan ’ s electors , just as we have said throughout this election.
” TRENDING : SCOTUS Circuit Assignments Rearranged , Look Who Is Now in Charge of MI , WI , PA and GA Whitmer , however , thinks they needed a chaperone , telling Hayes that Chatfield and Shirkey were “ summoned there by a president who lost the state and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting.
” The governor made the remark in response to a question regarding two separate certification issues : A Republican on the four-member state Board of Canvassers considering voting against certifying the count and the two Wayne County Canvassing Board members who want to rescind their votes in favor of certifying the county ’ s tally .
Neither would likely make much difference in the official certification process .
The vote in Wayne County ( home of Detroit ) is official , despite the GOP members ’ reservations .
And as to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still likely be three votes in favor , a court would probably force the board to certify anyway if there were a 2-2 deadlock , given that the law stipulates the board can only deny certification if they have incomplete results or information , and Gov .
Whitmer can replace any member of the board at any time for any reason , according to CNN .
Nevertheless , the Republican National Committee has asked state officials to pause certification , citing irregularities and concerns about oversight .
The mere fact some Republicans might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — no matter how fruitless the gesture may be — stuck in Whitmer ’ s craw .
RELATED : Whitmer 's Michigan Takes Another Step Toward Authoritarian State After What Diners Must Give Up Now “ I think it ’ s really dangerous , to be honest , the fact that our two highest-ranking Republicans in the legislature are going to the White House , ” she said .
“ They ’ re being summoned there by a president who lost the state , and I wasn ’ t invited to the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they ’ re going to cover , but we ’ re all assuming he will try to implore them the way he did these county canvassers to do whatever he can to not certify the will of the people of Michigan .
I think it ’ s incredibly dangerous they ’ re even entertaining the conversation.
” Her appearance is below : She furthermore went on to tie the very act of talking about irregularities in Wayne County — home to Detroit — as indicative of ( sigh ) racism .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Michigan .
This is an embarrassment to the state , and it ’ s an effort to disenfranchise the most populous county in our state , which by the way , is the county that is home to the most largest African-American part of our population , ” Whitmer said .
“ This has so many ramifications , many legal , many ethical .
I would advise anyone to tread very carefully because there could be much longer-term problems for anyone who participates in an effort to undermine the election by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There was no enumeration of what these legal “ ramifications ” were .
Don ’ t expect one in the coming days , either .
While Trump ’ s campaign has alleged voter fraud and irregularities in a number of states — including Michigan — his attorneys have yet to come forward with concrete proof of deliberate tampering .
The Trump campaign has dropped its legal challenges against the state ’ s vote after several court losses , leaving it with two options in the state : delaying or denying certification of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an audit of the vote .
While Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel and Michigan GOP chief Laura Cox have called for an audit of the vote before certification , Michigan Department of State spokesman Jake Rollow told Fox News state law “ prohibits audits prior to state certification of election results.
” Whatever the case , Trump is behind by over 150,000 votes in Michigan — a sizable number for any recount or audit to eliminate , particularly if there are no legal challenges .
With all that said , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the Democrats insist this process happen .
In the run-up to the election , we were being told that we might have to wait weeks for a winner to be declared .
There might be legal challenges , vote-counting issues , disputed states .
Hypotheticals were floated where the speaker of the House or the president pro tempore of the Senate might have to temporarily take up residence in the Oval Office .
Hillary Clinton said that if it was close , “ Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out.
” Then the media predicted Biden was the victor .
All right , the whole thing is over .
Pack it up .
Move , move , move toward the exit , you Trumpsters .
Concede !
Reconciliation .
Healing .
Unity .
Hurry , hurry , hurry .
What are you waiting for ?
You ’ re eroding democracy .
Whitmer seems genuinely annoyed that Shirkey and Chatfield didn ’ t get permission slips for their trip to the White House — but again , picture a mirrored counterfactual where Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden wished to challenge the state ’ s vote .
No matter how large the gap , is there any doubt he ’ d be meeting with Whitmer about certification ?
Do you think Shirkey , Chatfield , or any other self-identified Republican ( save , perhaps , a member of the Lincoln Project ) would be in the room for that conversation ?
The question answers itself , which is why Whitmer is undermining — not making — her case by appearing on MSNBC in a state of minor-key pique and panic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so is the 2020 election .
One isn ’ t surprised to see the governor making these arguments , of course .
But no one should be obliged to take her seriously , either .
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Nobody expects Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to be particularly thrilled at President Trump inviting the two top Republicans of her state legislature to the White House to talk about the certification of the presidential election results.
It all becomes a bit much, however, when she seems miffed at the lack of an invitation.
Whitmer was appearing on MSNBC’s “All In With Chris Hayes” on Thursday to talk about Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, both GOPers, to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on Friday to discuss the president’s legal challenge to the state’s vote count.
Granted, she was speaking of the matter in the future tense and hindsight is 20/20, but the actual event ended much like you’d expect: According to Fox News, both said they saw nothing that would “change the outcome of the election,” although they’d conduct a review.
“The candidates who win the most votes win elections and Michigan’s electoral votes,” they said in a statement. “We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and, as legislative leaders, we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan’s electors, just as we have said throughout this election.”
NEW: Statement from MI House Speaker Lee Chatfield & Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey on their meeting with President Trump pic.twitter.com/ihnBnlvGmN — Adam Brewster (@adam_brew) November 20, 2020
Whitmer, however, thinks they needed a chaperone, telling Hayes that Chatfield and Shirkey were “summoned there by a president who lost the state and I wasn’t invited to the meeting.”
The governor made the remark in response to a question regarding two separate certification issues: A Republican on the four-member state Board of Canvassers considering voting against certifying the count and the two Wayne County Canvassing Board members who want to rescind their votes in favor of certifying the county’s tally.
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Neither would likely make much difference in the official certification process.
The vote in Wayne County (home of Detroit) is official, despite the GOP members’ reservations.
And as to the state Board of Canvassers, there would still likely be three votes in favor, a court would probably force the board to certify anyway if there were a 2-2 deadlock, given that the law stipulates the board can only deny certification if they have incomplete results or information, and Gov. Whitmer can replace any member of the board at any time for any reason, according to CNN.
Nevertheless, the Republican National Committee has asked state officials to pause certification, citing irregularities and concerns about oversight.
The mere fact some Republicans might not add their imprimatur to vote certification — no matter how fruitless the gesture may be — stuck in Whitmer’s craw.
“I think it’s really dangerous, to be honest, the fact that our two highest-ranking Republicans in the legislature are going to the White House,” she said.
“They’re being summoned there by a president who lost the state, and I wasn’t invited to the meeting. I have not been briefed on what they’re going to cover, but we’re all assuming he will try to implore them the way he did these county canvassers to do whatever he can to not certify the will of the people of Michigan. I think it’s incredibly dangerous they’re even entertaining the conversation.”
Her appearance is below:
She furthermore went on to tie the very act of talking about irregularities in Wayne County — home to Detroit — as indicative of (sigh) racism.
“We all know what the law is in Michigan. This is an embarrassment to the state, and it’s an effort to disenfranchise the most populous county in our state, which by the way, is the county that is home to the most largest African-American part of our population,” Whitmer said.
“This has so many ramifications, many legal, many ethical. I would advise anyone to tread very carefully because there could be much longer-term problems for anyone who participates in an effort to undermine the election by a candidate who was on that ballot.”
There was no enumeration of what these legal “ramifications” were. Don’t expect one in the coming days, either.
While Trump’s campaign has alleged voter fraud and irregularities in a number of states — including Michigan — his attorneys have yet to come forward with concrete proof of deliberate tampering.
The Trump campaign has dropped its legal challenges against the state’s vote after several court losses, leaving it with two options in the state: delaying or denying certification of the vote, or pinning their hopes on an audit of the vote.
While Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel and Michigan GOP chief Laura Cox have called for an audit of the vote before certification, Michigan Department of State spokesman Jake Rollow told Fox News state law “prohibits audits prior to state certification of election results.”
Joint Letter From Ronna McDaniel and Laura Cox https://t.co/xsddUcNwEj — Michigan GOP (@MIGOP) November 21, 2020
Whatever the case, Trump is behind by over 150,000 votes in Michigan — a sizable number for any recount or audit to eliminate, particularly if there are no legal challenges. With all that said, however, it’s curious the celerity with which the Democrats insist this process happen.
In the run-up to the election, we were being told that we might have to wait weeks for a winner to be declared. There might be legal challenges, vote-counting issues, disputed states. Hypotheticals were floated where the speaker of the House or the president pro tempore of the Senate might have to temporarily take up residence in the Oval Office. Hillary Clinton said that if it was close, “Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances because I think this is going to drag out.”
Then the media predicted Biden was the victor. All right, the whole thing is over. Pack it up. Move, move, move toward the exit, you Trumpsters. Concede! Reconciliation. Healing. Unity. Hurry, hurry, hurry. What are you waiting for? You’re eroding democracy.
Whitmer seems genuinely annoyed that Shirkey and Chatfield didn’t get permission slips for their trip to the White House — but again, picture a mirrored counterfactual where Donald Trump was the declared winner and Joe Biden wished to challenge the state’s vote.
No matter how large the gap, is there any doubt he’d be meeting with Whitmer about certification? Do you think Shirkey, Chatfield, or any other self-identified Republican (save, perhaps, a member of the Lincoln Project) would be in the room for that conversation?
The question answers itself, which is why Whitmer is undermining — not making — her case by appearing on MSNBC in a state of minor-key pique and panic. These visits are unusual, but so is the 2020 election.
One isn’t surprised to see the governor making these arguments, of course. But no one should be obliged to take her seriously, either.
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westernjournal--2020-11-22--Lockdown Was So Strict You Couldn’t Even Walk Your Dog, Then It Was Canceled After They Discovered I

Lockdown Was So Strict You Couldn’t Even Walk Your Dog, Then It Was Canceled After They Discovered It Was Based on a Lie

South Australian officials slammed the door on virtually all activities last week in its strictest lockdown ever imposed only to find out their actions were in response to a lie .
In a since-deleted tweet , South Australian police told one citizen she and her husband could not even walk their dog .
The panic that led to the lockdown began after a man who worked at a pizza shop and tested positive for the coronavirus told contact tracers that he had only walked into the shop to buy a pizza , according to the BBC .
That led officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some variant of the virus that was extremely contagious .
TRENDING : SCOTUS Circuit Assignments Rearranged , Look Who Is Now in Charge of MI , WI , PA and GA In response , they imposed a six-day lockdown that forbade almost any activity that took people outside of their living quarters , according to the Daily Mail UK .
That led a resident with the Twitter handle of Andrea to ask , on behalf of her husband , about walking the dog .
“ Hi Andrea , ” the South Australian police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house to walk the dog or to exercise.
” Many of Twitter howled at that .
RELATED : Australia Eyes Its Own Case Against Google After DOJ Files Landmark Lawsuit South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens was later led to offer an olive branch to dog owners when asked at a news conference about whether residents could walk their dogs while making trips to stores to buy food .
“ Just in terms of people accessing essential goods and services , if you make a decision to walk to the shop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a means of transport that we acknowledge .
If you take your dog with you or not , that ’ s a matter for you.
” But the whole mess became moot when officials learned Friday that the man who sparked the fears had lied to them , leading officials to end the lockdown on Saturday , according to Reuters .
South Australia state Premier Steven Marshall said the coronavirus cluster was still “ dangerous ” with 25 infections and about 4,500 other people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus spread began with a traveler who returned from Britain .
A security guard at a quarantine hotel was then infected .
That individual worked at the Woodville Pizza Bar in Adelaide .
So , too , did the individual who lied to officials .
“ Had this person been truthful to the contact tracing teams , we would not have gone into a six-day lockdown , ” Marshall said .
Officials learned the truth when facts learned through contract tracing did not add up , and they interviewed him again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an understatement , ” Marshall said , according to BBC .
“ We are absolutely livid with the actions of this individual and we will be looking very carefully at what consequences there [ are ] going to be.
” Stevens initially said there would be no charges because there was “ no penalty associated with telling lies.
” He later said a task force would determine whether there could be a penalty assessed .
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South Australian officials slammed the door on virtually all activities last week in its strictest lockdown ever imposed only to find out their actions were in response to a lie.
How strict?
In a since-deleted tweet, South Australian police told one citizen she and her husband could not even walk their dog.
The panic that led to the lockdown began after a man who worked at a pizza shop and tested positive for the coronavirus told contact tracers that he had only walked into the shop to buy a pizza, according to the BBC.
That led officials to fear that they were dealing with some variant of the virus that was extremely contagious.
In response, they imposed a six-day lockdown that forbade almost any activity that took people outside of their living quarters, according to the Daily Mail UK.
That led a resident with the Twitter handle of Andrea to ask, on behalf of her husband, about walking the dog.
South Australia under COVID lockdown due to outbreak of virus. Police tell resident you can’t even walk your dog. pic.twitter.com/7BEQvWTqpL — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 19, 2020
“Hi Andrea,” the South Australian police replied. “You cannot leave the house to walk the dog or to exercise.”
Many of Twitter howled at that.
Walk the dog. It’s against animal rights not to allow it to exercise. @peta — Sir Tony ??☘ (@KingofCoogee) November 19, 2020
wait people can south australia cant even walk their dogs?? wtf??? you can’t just not walk a dog for 6 days. — jennifer willmore (@ritalingrrl) November 18, 2020
South Australia’s lockdown says we can’t take our dogs for morning walk but bottle shops are open because they need to supply alcoholic’s with supply. My dogs an alcoholic so can I take my dog to the bottle shop. FFS — Ozbeach Andy (@OzbeachAndy) November 18, 2020
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens was later led to offer an olive branch to dog owners when asked at a news conference about whether residents could walk their dogs while making trips to stores to buy food.
“Just in terms of people accessing essential goods and services, if you make a decision to walk to the shop, that’s certainly a legitimate decision,” he said. “It’s a means of transport that we acknowledge. If you take your dog with you or not, that’s a matter for you.”
But the whole mess became moot when officials learned Friday that the man who sparked the fears had lied to them, leading officials to end the lockdown on Saturday, according to Reuters.
South Australia state Premier Steven Marshall said the coronavirus cluster was still “dangerous” with 25 infections and about 4,500 other people in quarantine.
Authorities eventually learned that the virus spread began with a traveler who returned from Britain. A security guard at a quarantine hotel was then infected. That individual worked at the Woodville Pizza Bar in Adelaide. So, too, did the individual who lied to officials.
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“Had this person been truthful to the contact tracing teams, we would not have gone into a six-day lockdown,” Marshall said.
Officials learned the truth when facts learned through contract tracing did not add up, and they interviewed him again.
“To say I am fuming is an understatement,” Marshall said, according to BBC. “We are absolutely livid with the actions of this individual and we will be looking very carefully at what consequences there [are] going to be.”
Stevens initially said there would be no charges because there was “no penalty associated with telling lies.”
He later said a task force would determine whether there could be a penalty assessed.
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westernjournal--2020-11-22--Twitter To Lock Trump Administration Out of Government Accounts, Sets a Jan. 20 Deadline

Even before the final lawsuits challenging the results of the presidential election have been decided , Big Tech has declared the winner .
Based on their projections , several news organizations have declared that presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden won the Nov. 3 contest .
The Trump campaign alleges there has been voter fraud in states that include Arizona , Nevada , Georgia , Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin .
While there have been multiple alleged instances of voting irregularities , proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of the presidential election .
Trump has said for weeks that if the election did not go his way , there would be a peaceful transition .
But Twitter is taking no chances .
TRENDING : SCOTUS Circuit Assignments Rearranged , Look Who Is Now in Charge of MI , WI , PA and GA The social media giant said it will transfer the presidential @ POTUS Twitter handle to Biden at noon on the day Biden is inaugurated regardless of what Trump does .
All other accounts linked to the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those of the vice president and first lady , would also change hands at that time .
“ Twitter is actively preparing to support the transition of White House institutional Twitter accounts on January 20th , 2021 , ” Twitter spokesperson Nick Pacilio said , according to Politico .
“ As we did for the presidential transition in 2017 , this process is being done in close consultation with the National Archives and Records Administration.
” Twitter said that its action does not require the Trump and Biden teams to interact ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter ’ s decision will take several official accounts away from Trump , but Trump ’ s personal account , @ realDonaldTrump is the one that Trump has used like no political figures before him , ever since he began his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2015 .
However , if Trump leaves office in January , his account will no longer have the automatic protection Twitter gives what it designated as “ world leaders.
” Under that policy , tweets Twitter might normally yank down remain visible , although with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its use of warning labels with Trump during the post-election season , as Trump has tweeted allegations of election fraud that has yet not been proven .
Facebook is also planning to transfer all of the White House ’ s official accounts to Biden and his team as of Jan. 20 , according to Reuters .
“ In 2017 , we worked with both the Obama Administration and incoming Trump Administration to make sure the transition of their Facebook and Instagram accounts was seamless on January 20th , and we expect to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Even before the final lawsuits challenging the results of the presidential election have been decided, Big Tech has declared the winner.
Based on their projections, several news organizations have declared that presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden won the Nov. 3 contest.
The Trump campaign alleges there has been voter fraud in states that include Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. While there have been multiple alleged instances of voting irregularities, proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election.
Trump has said for weeks that if the election did not go his way, there would be a peaceful transition.
But Twitter is taking no chances.
The social media giant said it will transfer the presidential @POTUS Twitter handle to Biden at noon on the day Biden is inaugurated regardless of what Trump does.
All other accounts linked to the president, including the overall White House account and those of the vice president and first lady, would also change hands at that time.
“Twitter is actively preparing to support the transition of White House institutional Twitter accounts on January 20th, 2021,” Twitter spokesperson Nick Pacilio said, according to Politico. “As we did for the presidential transition in 2017, this process is being done in close consultation with the National Archives and Records Administration.”
Twitter said that its action does not require the Trump and Biden teams to interact; it will do all the work.
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Twitter’s decision will take several official accounts away from Trump, but Trump’s personal account,
@realDonaldTrump is the one that Trump has used like no political figures before him, ever since he began his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2015.
However, if Trump leaves office in January, his account will no longer have the automatic protection Twitter gives what it designated as “world leaders.”
Under that policy, tweets Twitter might normally yank down remain visible, although with warning labels.
Thanks Mark. It’s all a continuation of the never ending Witch Hunt. Judge Brann, who would not even allow us to present our case or evidence, is a product of Senator Pat “No Tariffs” Toomey of Pennsylvania, no friend of mine, & Obama – No wonder. 900,000 Fraudulent Votes! https://t.co/17rk2KsUPs — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2020
Twitter has freely exercised its use of warning labels with Trump during the post-election season, as Trump has tweeted allegations of election fraud that has yet not been proven.
Facebook is also planning to transfer all of the White House’s official accounts to Biden and his team as of Jan. 20, according to Reuters.
“In 2017, we worked with both the Obama Administration and incoming Trump Administration to make sure the transition of their Facebook and Instagram accounts was seamless on January 20th, and we expect to do the same here,” Facebook said.
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westernjournal--2020-11-21--Police ‘Working Tirelessly’ To Track Down Suspect After Shooting at Wisconsin Mall

Police said Saturday that they ’ re still searching for a man suspected in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall that injured eight people .
“ Investigators are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect from yesterday ’ s shooting at Mayfair Mall , ” the Wauwatosa Police Department said in a tweet on Saturday .
Police also asked anyone who witnessed the shooting on Friday to contact them .
TRENDING : SCOTUS Circuit Assignments Rearranged , Look Who Is Now in Charge of MI , WI , PA and GA Chief Barry Weber gave no motive for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ briefing on Friday evening .
He said the shooter had left the scene before officers arrived , and that extent of the victims ’ injuries was unknown .
“ Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s , ” Weber told reporters .
“ Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect.
” Police also said the shooting apparently stemmed from an altercation and was not a random act .
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Police said Saturday that they’re still searching for a man suspected in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall that injured eight people.
“Investigators are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect from yesterday’s shooting at Mayfair Mall,” the Wauwatosa Police Department said in a tweet on Saturday.
Police also asked anyone who witnessed the shooting on Friday to contact them.
Investigators are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect from yesterday’s shooting at Mayfair Mall. We ask that any witnesses to the incident please contact the Wauwatosa Police Department at 414-471-8430. — Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 21, 2020
Chief Barry Weber gave no motive for the attack at the Mayfair Mall during a briefing on Friday evening.
He said the shooter had left the scene before officers arrived, and that extent of the victims’ injuries was unknown.
“Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s,” Weber told reporters. “Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect.”
Police also said the shooting apparently stemmed from an altercation and was not a random act.
Authorities said the mall was closed Saturday and investigators were on scene overnight.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--Waffle House CEO Takes a Stand, Reveals the Only Way Government Will Be Able To Close His Dining Roo

Waffle House CEO Takes a Stand, Reveals the Only Way Government Will Be Able To Close His Dining Rooms

The chief executive officer of one of America ’ s most beloved restaurant chains slammed lockdown measures enacted by governments across the country , and now he ’ s telling leaders what they have to do if they expect him to close his own dining rooms .
This isn ’ t a move to callously boost his profit margins , but to protect the livelihoods of every single person who works for him .
Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer told Business Insider about the damage done by COVID-19 lockdowns in an interview published Nov. 18 .
“ A lockdown is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of work , ” Ehmer said .
“ It ’ s really not about the business — it ’ s about the people .
These people have jobs , they have livelihoods .
They need to take care of their families.
” Ehmer ’ s statements were made amid the beginnings of a second wave of shutdowns .
Spearheaded by the governors of New Mexico and Oregon , the newer measures allow for restrictions lasting longer than the unofficial two-week quarantine standard used in lockdowns that swept the country earlier this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shutdowns have devastated American businesses .
For tipped workers , mandates banning in-person services resulted in a major reduction in take-home pay .
Now , if the government wants to close a Waffle House dining room and endanger the livelihoods of its workers , Ehmer says it will have to do more than ask politely .
According to the CEO , government officials have one choice if they want his dining rooms closed — Waffle House won ’ t be doing it voluntarily .
“ The only reason we think that we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point is if the local government made us do so , ” the defiant CEO told Business Insider .
One of Waffle House ’ s most respected qualities , besides the welcoming atmosphere and mouthwatering breakfast offerings , is its ability to offer service in the midst of catastrophe .
The diner chain is one of the first businesses to open in the wake of hurricanes and other natural disasters .
Waffle House ’ s dining room service is so reliable that the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses a “ Waffle House Index @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations as an informal indicator to gauge how bad a crisis really is .
Ehmer said that the best way to face a crisis was to “ stand in the middle of it , ” helping people and setting things right as the storm rages .
Fortunately for Waffle House and its patrons , this style of leadership isn ’ t changing because of a virus .
Leaders in government could learn a lesson from Ehmer , who asserts the men and women leading millions in our nation are too insulated from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None of the people who make the decisions to shut down businesses and impact people ’ s livelihoods ever have their own livelihood impacted , ” Ehmer told Business Insider .
“ The people making the decisions are not paying the same price that the workers in this country are paying.
” RELATED : 'We Wo n't Survive It ' : Struggling Illinois Restaurant Owner Left with No Choice but To Defy COVID Orders As for the stimulus checks handed out to individuals and businesses to alleviate economic hardships , earning an honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands is undoubtedly more precious than any payments from a government dole .
“ The stimulus helped a lot of restaurants and more importantly a lot of people early on , ” Ehmer told Business Insider .
“ But , what you can ’ t value enough is someone ’ s peace of mind and security that they have a job that they can count on.
” With American workers at all levels of business ready to bring our economy roaring back , all eyes are on leaders in government .
As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfectly capable of destroying communities with the stroke of a pen .
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The chief executive officer of one of America’s most beloved restaurant chains slammed lockdown measures enacted by governments across the country, and now he’s telling leaders what they have to do if they expect him to close his own dining rooms.
This isn’t a move to callously boost his profit margins, but to protect the livelihoods of every person who works for him.
Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer told Business Insider about the damage done by COVID-19 lockdowns in an interview published Nov. 18.
“A lockdown is going to put a lot of people out of work,” Ehmer said. “It’s really not about the business — it’s about the people. These people have jobs, they have livelihoods. They need to take care of their families.”
Ehmer’s statements were made amid the beginnings of a second wave of shutdowns. Spearheaded by the governors of New Mexico and Oregon, the newer measures allow for restrictions lasting longer than the unofficial two-week quarantine standard used in lockdowns that swept the country earlier this year.
Longer-term restrictions enacted with the initial shutdowns have devastated American businesses. For tipped workers, mandates banning in-person services resulted in a major reduction in take-home pay.
Now, if the government wants to close a Waffle House dining room and endanger the livelihoods of its workers, Ehmer says it will have to do more than ask politely. According to the CEO, government officials have one choice if they want his dining rooms closed — Waffle House won’t be doing it voluntarily.
“The only reason we think that we would shut a dining room down at this point is if the local government made us do so,” the defiant CEO told Business Insider.
One of Waffle House’s most respected qualities, besides the welcoming atmosphere and mouthwatering breakfast offerings, is its ability to offer service in the midst of catastrophe.
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The diner chain is one of the first businesses to open in the wake of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Waffle House’s dining room service is so reliable that the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses a “Waffle House Index” to track the number of closed locations as an informal indicator to gauge how bad a crisis really is.
Ehmer said that the best way to face a crisis was to “stand in the middle of it,” helping people and setting things right as the storm rages.
Fortunately for Waffle House and its patrons, this style of leadership isn’t changing because of a virus.
Leaders in government could learn a lesson from Ehmer, who asserts the men and women leading millions in our nation are too insulated from the damaging consequences of their lockdowns.
“None of the people who make the decisions to shut down businesses and impact people’s livelihoods ever have their own livelihood impacted,” Ehmer told Business Insider. “The people making the decisions are not paying the same price that the workers in this country are paying.”
As for the stimulus checks handed out to individuals and businesses to alleviate economic hardships, earning an honest living with one’s own two hands is undoubtedly more precious than any payments from a government dole.
“The stimulus helped a lot of restaurants and more importantly a lot of people early on,” Ehmer told Business Insider. “But, what you can’t value enough is someone’s peace of mind and security that they have a job that they can count on.”
With American workers at all levels of business ready to bring our economy roaring back, all eyes are on leaders in government. As we saw earlier this year, they are perfectly willing to destroy communities with the stroke of a pen.
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westernjournal--2020-11-24--Op-Ed: If Biden Wants To Avoid a Recession, He Needs To Let Small Businesses – Not Government – Help

Op-Ed: If Biden Wants To Avoid a Recession, He Needs To Let Small Businesses – Not Government – Help America

Small-business owners , brace for the worst .
On the eve of Thanksgiving , the U.S. economy is set to spiral downward into another economic recession due to the Democrats ’ obsession with sweeping lockdowns .
Dr. Michael Osterholm , one of presumptive president-elect Joe Biden ’ s COVID-19 advisers , recently floated the idea of a six-week national lockdown .
The plan would be for the federal government to cover “ lost wages for individual workers , for losses to small companies , to medium-sized companies or city , state , county governments.
” And he ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio has opted to close the city ’ s public schools in response to the “ second wave.
” In Oregon , Democratic Gov .
Kate Brown effectively canceled Thanksgiving , threatening criminal sanctions against those who gather in groups larger than six at home .
This is ludicrous .
It is tyrannical .
And , once again , small businesses will be left picking up the shambles of a shuttered economy .
As a small business owner , here ’ s my message to an incoming Biden administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handouts .
We need to be left alone to operate in a free-market economy .
We need to remain open and make a profit , which allows us to pay our employees and grow our businesses — not to mention paying the taxes that Democrats hold so dear .
TRENDING : 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Review of Trump Campaign PA Suit Of course , we should remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 .
Businesses that remain open should follow public-health guidelines such as social distancing .
Small-business owners can still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If done correctly , a reopened economy does not imply irresponsibility .
Nor is it “ anti-science , ” as Democrats and their media allies are quick to claim .
More than 12,000 medical and public-health scientists , in addition to over 35,000 medical practitioners , have come out against restrictive lockdowns .
Instead , they advocate for “ focused protection , ” which would protect the most at-risk Americans while still permitting small businesses to stay afloat .
Yes , there is another way .
In South Dakota , Republican Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ small businesses , choosing to preach caution while practically protecting the labor market from unnecessary harm .
And it has paid off : The state ’ s unemployment rate has dropped below 4 percent , as employers stay in business , employees keep their jobs and the broader economy resembles normality .
And has it made South Dakotans more unsafe or unhealthy ?
Not necessarily : States like Montana and Wisconsin , which continue to impose stricter lockdown measures , have seen higher rates of COVID-19 transmission than South Dakota .
Biden and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow the Noem blueprint , on behalf of America ’ s most important job creators .
RELATED : Andrew Pollack : You 're Literally Better Informed in America if You Do n't Pay Attention to the News Media There is simply too much at stake : The United States is home to more than 31 million small businesses , which employ over 60 million workers — half of America ’ s private-sector workforce .
Small businesses also account for 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses , so our prosperity is inextricably linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people depend on the small-business community .
Let us work .
Let us support our employees and their families .
As President Trump so often says , the cure can not be worse than the problem itself .
Now , like always , we small-business owners need to be left on our own .
Get the government out of our lives .
Let us do what we do best : Help people .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Small-business owners, brace for the worst. On the eve of Thanksgiving, the U.S. economy is set to spiral downward into another economic recession due to the Democrats’ obsession with sweeping lockdowns.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of presumptive president-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisers, recently floated the idea of a six-week national lockdown. The plan would be for the federal government to cover “lost wages for individual workers, for losses to small companies, to medium-sized companies or city, state, county governments.”
And he’s not alone: In New York City, Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio has opted to close the city’s public schools in response to the “second wave.” In Oregon, Democratic Gov. Kate Brown effectively canceled Thanksgiving, threatening criminal sanctions against those who gather in groups larger than six at home.
This is ludicrous. It is tyrannical. And, once again, small businesses will be left picking up the shambles of a shuttered economy.
As a small business owner, here’s my message to an incoming Biden administration: We don’t need government handouts. We need to be left alone to operate in a free-market economy. We need to remain open and make a profit, which allows us to pay our employees and grow our businesses — not to mention paying the taxes that Democrats hold so dear.
Of course, we should remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. Businesses that remain open should follow public-health guidelines such as social distancing.
Small-business owners can still encourage their customers to wear masks. If done correctly, a reopened economy does not imply irresponsibility.
Nor is it “anti-science,” as Democrats and their media allies are quick to claim.
More than 12,000 medical and public-health scientists, in addition to over 35,000 medical practitioners, have come out against restrictive lockdowns. Instead, they advocate for “focused protection,” which would protect the most at-risk Americans while still permitting small businesses to stay afloat.
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Yes, there is another way.
In South Dakota, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem bucked the trend of closing small businesses, choosing to preach caution while practically protecting the labor market from unnecessary harm.
And it has paid off: The state’s unemployment rate has dropped below 4 percent, as employers stay in business, employees keep their jobs and the broader economy resembles normality.
And has it made South Dakotans more unsafe or unhealthy? Not necessarily: States like Montana and Wisconsin, which continue to impose stricter lockdown measures, have seen higher rates of COVID-19 transmission than South Dakota.
Biden and all of America’s governors should follow the Noem blueprint, on behalf of America’s most important job creators.
There is simply too much at stake: The United States is home to more than 31 million small businesses, which employ over 60 million workers — half of America’s private-sector workforce. Small businesses also account for 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses, so our prosperity is inextricably linked to the health of our economy. Millions of people depend on the small-business community.
Let us work. Let us support our employees and their families. As President Trump so often says, the cure cannot be worse than the problem itself.
Now, like always, we small-business owners need to be left on our own. Get the government out of our lives. Let us do what we do best: Help people.
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westernjournal--2020-11-24--Pro-Life Community Horrified Over The Atlantic’s Story on Babies with Down Syndrome

The Atlantic has come under fire for a controversial article about the alarming rate of people choosing to abort unborn children with disabilities .
“ The Last Children of Down Syndrome ” by Sarah Zhang discussed universal prenatal testing offered to all pregnant women in Demark that can detect if their unborn children have Down syndrome .
Since its introduction in 2004 , the testing has prompted an overwhelming majority of those with positive results to have an abortion .
The Atlantic focused on Denmark ’ s 95 percent abortion rate of babies with Down syndrome , and how other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall population of those with Down syndrome .
In 2019 , just 18 babies with Down syndrome were born in Demark , compared to the roughly 6,000 per year born in the U.S. “ Denmark is unusual for the universality of its screening program and the comprehensiveness of its data , but the pattern of high abortion rates after a Down syndrome diagnosis holds true across Western Europe and , to a somewhat lesser extent , in the United States , ” Zhang wrote .
TRENDING : 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Grants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pro-Life groups reacted to the piece and expressed their anger about selective abortion .
Selective abortion has close ties to eugenics , which is the scientific concept of tailoring the human race to have certain characteristics .
Zhang explained that eugenics “ in Denmark never became as systematic and violent as it did in Germany ” but “ improving the health of a nation by preventing the birth of those deemed to be burdens on society ” is still the goal .
The situation in Denmark is teetering dangerously close to that line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanting to ‘ eliminate ’ Down syndrome .
Yet individual choices are adding up to something very close to that , ” Zhang wrote .
RELATED : Lib Priest 's Bashing of ACB 's Latest Decision Accidentally Admits We Were Right All Along The Atlantic appeared to glorify the fact that aspects of the health system in Denmark allow for women to abort children with Down syndrome at extremely high rates .
Some readers , however , defended the article , claiming it was a mere discussion of the dilemma mothers face when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Down syndrome is frequently called the ‘ canary in the coal mine ’ for selective reproduction , ” Zhang wrote .
“ It was one of the first genetic conditions to be routinely screened for in utero , and it remains the most morally troubling because it is among the least severe .
It is very much compatible with life — even a long , happy life.
” However , expectant mothers in Denmark seem to contradict Zhang — after all , how “ morally troubling ” can the decision be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are tested and 95 percent choose to abort ?
Promoting eugenics and the mass abortion of babies with Down syndrome as Denmark seems to is not progress — it ’ s murder .
No matter what the Atlantic was attempting to do with this article , one thing is clear : selective abortion , of children with disabilities or otherwise , must come to an end .
The morality of our world depends on it .
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The Atlantic has come under fire for a controversial article about the alarming rate of people choosing to abort unborn children with disabilities.
“The Last Children of Down Syndrome” by Sarah Zhang discussed universal prenatal testing offered to all pregnant women in Demark that can detect if their unborn children have Down syndrome. Since its introduction in 2004, the testing has prompted an overwhelming majority of those with positive results to have an abortion.
The Atlantic focused on Denmark’s 95 percent abortion rate of babies with Down syndrome, and how other countries are following suit in decreasing the overall population of those with Down syndrome. In 2019, just 18 babies with Down syndrome were born in Demark, compared to the roughly 6,000 per year born in the U.S.
“Denmark is unusual for the universality of its screening program and the comprehensiveness of its data, but the pattern of high abortion rates after a Down syndrome diagnosis holds true across Western Europe and, to a somewhat lesser extent, in the United States,” Zhang wrote.
Read our December 2020 cover story by @SarahZhang: The Last Children of Down Syndrome. https://t.co/03N0q0sGSB pic.twitter.com/Qow48LH6um — The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) November 18, 2020
Several Pro-Life groups reacted to the piece and expressed their anger about selective abortion.
Selective abortion has close ties to eugenics, which is the scientific concept of tailoring the human race to have certain characteristics.
Zhang explained that eugenics “in Denmark never became as systematic and violent as it did in Germany” but “improving the health of a nation by preventing the birth of those deemed to be burdens on society” is still the goal.
The situation in Denmark is teetering dangerously close to that line.
“Few people speak publicly about wanting to ‘eliminate’ Down syndrome. Yet individual choices are adding up to something very close to that,” Zhang wrote.
‘The Atlantic’ stops short of condemning eugenic Down syndrome abortions https://t.co/JktW3fB4uw — Live Action News (@LiveActionNews) November 21, 2020
Abortion is depriving humanity of the diversity that makes the world a more joyful and colorful place.https://t.co/vQmCu4LdZg — March for Life (@March_for_Life) November 21, 2020
People with Down Syndrome deserve to be born. Change my mind. https://t.co/vwV4BsljLR — studentsforlife (@StudentsforLife) November 21, 2020
This is so sick. Eugenics is evil. — cml (@CML915) November 18, 2020
The Atlantic appeared to glorify the fact that aspects of the health system in Denmark allow for women to abort children with Down syndrome at extremely high rates.
Some readers, however, defended the article, claiming it was a mere discussion of the dilemma mothers face when learning their unborn child has Down syndrome.
Not understanding why people in the replies are demonizing the Atlantic here. This is a devastating topic that NEEDS to be reported on. The article is not saying it’s a good thing. — Mollie Davis (@davism0llie) November 18, 2020
This is brilliant reporting by @TheAtlantic . Despite the grim front cover, the article talks about the moral conundrum future mothers face when they learn about their fetus’ showing signs of Down Syndrome. https://t.co/EAucOumvR8 — Μάρκος the Grinch (@MG92__2) November 19, 2020
“Down syndrome is frequently called the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for selective reproduction,” Zhang wrote. “It was one of the first genetic conditions to be routinely screened for in utero, and it remains the most morally troubling because it is among the least severe. It is very much compatible with life — even a long, happy life.”
However, expectant mothers in Denmark seem to contradict Zhang — after all, how “morally troubling” can the decision be in a country where virtually all mothers are tested and 95 percent choose to abort?
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Promoting eugenics and the mass abortion of babies with Down syndrome as Denmark seems to is not progress — it’s murder.
No matter what the Atlantic was attempting to do with this article, one thing is clear: selective abortion, of children with disabilities or otherwise, must come to an end. The morality of our world depends on it.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--Andrew Pollack: You’re Literally Better Informed in America if You Don’t Pay Attention to the News M

Andrew Pollack: You’re Literally Better Informed in America if You Don’t Pay Attention to the News Media

No matter the outcome of President Trump ’ s legal efforts to expose voter fraud , we should all take a step back and reflect on how remarkable it is that more than 73 million Americans voted for him .
After all , for the past four years the media has told us – constantly – that President Trump is a rapist who colluded with Russia and who thinks that our veterans are “ losers ” and “ suckers.
” How the heck , a journalist might well wonder , could any American , much less 73 million of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The answer is simple : After four years of Donald Trump ’ s presidency , half of America has awakened to the fact that journalists are simply lying liberal political activists with bylines .
They didn ’ t vote for Trump despite all of these allegations .
They voted for him because they assumed – correctly – that they were all lies .
This is a profoundly positive development for America because most of the mainstream media has determined to dedicate itself to fomenting false narratives in the service of political division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Appeals Grants Review of Trump Campaign PA Suit Take the narrative that dominated the headlines of 2020 : that police officers were casually and constantly killing unarmed black men in the streets .
Anyone who read The New York Times or watched CNN would have been bombarded by enough factoids to make any reasonable person ’ s head spin at the profound systemic injustice .
And yet , someone who said , “ I ’ m not going to pay any attention to that stuff — it ’ s all lies , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Contrary to the media narrative , police shootings of unarmed black citizens is an exceedingly rare phenomenon .
There were only 14 such cases in 2019 .
( Only .2 percent of the 7,300 black homicide victims that year . )
The reason we believe that there is an epidemic of white officers killing black citizens is that the media will only mention race if the officer is white and the victim is black .
The entirely fabricated narrative of police officers constantly killing unarmed black men fueled this summer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion in property damage and at least 25 lives .
Oh wait , I ’ m sorry , I meant to say it caused this summer ’ s “ mostly peaceful protests ” that cost 1 billion dollars and at least 25 lives .
As we saw , journalists were prepared to literally stand in front of burning buildings and insist that the protests were “ mostly peaceful.
” But when Trump supporters came to Washington , D.C. , for the “ Million MAGA March , ” the media sang a different tune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ description “ right-wing activists and protesters designated as hate groups echoed the president ’ s false claims of a stolen election.
” After four years of boosting Hillary Clinton ’ s claim that Trump “ stole ” the election with the help of Russia , and that he was therefore an “ illegitimate ” president , ” and after holding Stacey Abrams out as a national hero for refusing to concede in Georgia , the media is now expressing a flurry of indignation for Donald Trump ’ s allegedly unprecedented shattering of democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran an article titled “ Poll : 46 percent say Trump should concede ‘ right away.
’ ” The headline could rather have been written : “ Poll : Majority does not say that Trump should concede yet.
” Given the apparent outcome , this is actually a pretty remarkable showing .
RELATED : Tim Graham : The Slobbering Love Affair from the Media for Barack Obama Will Never End But while the media has been eager to blame Trump for “ delegitimizing American institutions , ” they should pause and consider the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to convince the American people that there was something fishy afoot if half the country didn ’ t have the basic – and well-earned – presumption that political journalists are in the business of lying to the American people for the sake of advancing their own agenda .
This would indeed be a very sad development if it weren ’ t so well earned .
But as President Obama recently said , democracy only works if we have the capacity to distinguish truth from fiction .
The fact that almost half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assumption that the media is lying to them is a great sign that at least part of our country still has this ability .
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No matter the outcome of President Trump’s legal efforts to expose voter fraud, we should all take a step back and reflect on how remarkable it is that more than 73 million Americans voted for him.
After all, for the past four years the media has told us – constantly – that President Trump is a rapist who colluded with Russia and who thinks that our veterans are “losers” and “suckers.”
How the heck, a journalist might well wonder, could any American, much less 73 million of them, vote for a man like that?
The answer is simple: After four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, half of America has awakened to the fact that journalists are simply lying liberal political activists with bylines. They didn’t vote for Trump despite all of these allegations. They voted for him because they assumed – correctly – that they were all lies.
This is a profoundly positive development for America because most of the mainstream media has determined to dedicate itself to fomenting false narratives in the service of political division.
Take the narrative that dominated the headlines of 2020: that police officers were casually and constantly killing unarmed black men in the streets. Anyone who read The New York Times or watched CNN would have been bombarded by enough factoids to make any reasonable person’s head spin at the profound systemic injustice.
And yet, someone who said, “I’m not going to pay any attention to that stuff — it’s all lies,” would have turned out far better informed.
Contrary to the media narrative, police shootings of unarmed black citizens is an exceedingly rare phenomenon. There were only 14 such cases in 2019. (Only .2 percent of the 7,300 black homicide victims that year.)
The reason we believe that there is an epidemic of white officers killing black citizens is that the media will only mention race if the officer is white and the victim is black.
Do you trust what the establishment media tells you? Yes No
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The entirely fabricated narrative of police officers constantly killing unarmed black men fueled this summer’s riots, which cost over $1 billion in property damage and at least 25 lives. Oh wait, I’m sorry, I meant to say it caused this summer’s “mostly peaceful protests” that cost 1 billion dollars and at least 25 lives.
As we saw, journalists were prepared to literally stand in front of burning buildings and insist that the protests were “mostly peaceful.”
But when Trump supporters came to Washington, D.C., for the “Million MAGA March,” the media sang a different tune. An NPR report led with the description “right-wing activists and protesters designated as hate groups echoed the president’s false claims of a stolen election.”
After four years of boosting Hillary Clinton’s claim that Trump “stole” the election with the help of Russia, and that he was therefore an “illegitimate” president,” and after holding Stacey Abrams out as a national hero for refusing to concede in Georgia, the media is now expressing a flurry of indignation for Donald Trump’s allegedly unprecedented shattering of democratic norms.
Earlier this week, Politico ran an article titled “Poll: 46 percent say Trump should concede ‘right away.’” The headline could rather have been written: “Poll: Majority does not say that Trump should concede yet.” Given the apparent outcome, this is actually a pretty remarkable showing.
But while the media has been eager to blame Trump for “delegitimizing American institutions,” they should pause and consider the fact that he would not have been able to convince the American people that there was something fishy afoot if half the country didn’t have the basic – and well-earned – presumption that political journalists are in the business of lying to the American people for the sake of advancing their own agenda.
This would indeed be a very sad development if it weren’t so well earned. But as President Obama recently said, democracy only works if we have the capacity to distinguish truth from fiction.
The fact that almost half of America these days seems to default to the assumption that the media is lying to them is a great sign that at least part of our country still has this ability.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--If Biden’s ‘Climate Czar’ John Kerry Believes in Global Warming, Why Does He Own a $11 Million Beach

If Biden’s ‘Climate Czar’ John Kerry Believes in Global Warming, Why Does He Own a $11 Million Beach Front Home?

Everyone knows leftist politicians don ’ t believe their own malarkey , but a new Democratic presidential administration means more “ do as I say , not as I do ” tyrants are in charge beginning in 2021 .
Before there were hypocritical politicians flagrantly flouting their own COVID-19 lockdown rules , there were the global warming-alarmists who traversed the Earth in carbon-spewing private jets to lecture regular people about their energy consumption .
One such throwback is failed 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry , whom presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has tapped to become “ Climate Czar ” in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state , who is best known for his anti-American testimony against fellow military members while also falsely bolstering claims of his heroism in the Vietnam War during his presidential campaign , will get to brand himself as a true believer in global warming .
The one glaring problem with that , however , is that Kerry simply doesn ’ t buy into all the hogwash about the cataclysmic disaster and rising sea levels that will decimate coastal cities — if he did , he certainly wouldn ’ t own waterfront property on Martha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Review of Trump Campaign PA Suit One of the tenets of the disastrous Paris climate agreement that Kerry helped push was the promise to slow the rising sea levels by lowering global temperatures , The New York Times reported on the deal .
Yet according to the Vineyard Gazette , Kerry paid $ 11.75 million for a historic seven-bedroom home in 2017 , apparently undeterred by the incoming deluge that has been repeatedly threatened if we don ’ t do something about global warming ( maybe he incorrectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good on his prediction that his election was the time when “ the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.
” ) Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk made that point when news broke that Kerry ’ s name was advanced for the position .
“ If Joe Biden ’ s special ‘ Climate Envoy , ’ John Kerry , actually believed in Global Warming & rising sea levels , why would he live in a $ 12,000,000 waterfront mansion on the island of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted Monday .
Kerry also previously had a summer home in Nantucket , which he sold for a cool $ 17.5 million in 2018 , the Boston Globe reported ( One wonders if the real estate disclosure included the coming existential threat to the coastline that Kerry ascribed to ) , Besides his apparent disbelief that his real estate holdings would soon be underwater , Kerry also doesn ’ t seem interested in his massive carbon footprint ; it was big news in 2014 that the poor , put-upon man had to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forcing him into commercial air travel with the rest of the peons .
Of course , he doesn ’ t need any qualifications except for the fact that was a failed and unpopular candidate .
In fact , that seems to be a resume enhancement , especially for the secretary of state job as evidenced by fact that Hillary Clinton who also held that position in the Obama administration and may find her way into the Biden administration .
“ All of the people who presided over decades of American foreign policy failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House under a Biden administration , ” Greg Price from the Daily Caller tweeted Monday .
RELATED : Biden 's America : DHS Officials Warn of Surge in Illegal Border Crossing in Anticipation of Biden Presidency Whether global warming is real , and whether humans are the cause , the person in charge of implementing expensive and expansive policies should be a true believer .
However , just like the current situation with COVID-19 , the people who make these policies always exempt themselves .
The only thing Kerry has going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 75 years old , white and a colossal political failure .
In other words , he ’ s just like the president he ’ ll be serving under .
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Everyone knows leftist politicians don’t believe their own malarkey, but a new Democratic presidential administration means more “do as I say, not as I do” tyrants are in charge beginning in 2021.
Before there were hypocritical politicians flagrantly flouting their own COVID-19 lockdown rules, there were the global warming-alarmists who traversed the Earth in carbon-spewing private jets to lecture regular people about their energy consumption.
One such throwback is failed 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry, whom presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has tapped to become “Climate Czar” in his incoming administration.
The former secretary of state, who is best known for his anti-American testimony against fellow military members while also falsely bolstering claims of his heroism in the Vietnam War during his presidential campaign, will get to brand himself as a true believer in global warming.
The one glaring problem with that, however, is that Kerry simply doesn’t buy into all the hogwash about the cataclysmic disaster and rising sea levels that will decimate coastal cities — if he did, he certainly wouldn’t own waterfront property on Martha’s Vineyard.
One of the tenets of the disastrous Paris climate agreement that Kerry helped push was the promise to slow the rising sea levels by lowering global temperatures, The New York Times reported on the deal.
Yet according to the Vineyard Gazette, Kerry paid $11.75 million for a historic seven-bedroom home in 2017, apparently undeterred by the incoming deluge that has been repeatedly threatened if we don’t do something about global warming (maybe he incorrectly believed former President Barack Obama had made good on his prediction that his election was the time when “the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”)
Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk made that point when news broke that Kerry’s name was advanced for the position.
“If Joe Biden’s special ‘Climate Envoy,’ John Kerry, actually believed in Global Warming & rising sea levels, why would he live in a $12,000,000 waterfront mansion on the island of Martha’s Vineyard?” Kirk tweeted Monday.
If Joe Biden’s special “Climate Envoy,” John Kerry, actually believed in Global Warming & rising sea levels, why would he live in a $12,000,000 waterfront mansion on the island of Martha’s Vineyard? ? — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 23, 2020
Kerry also previously had a summer home in Nantucket, which he sold for a cool $17.5 million in 2018, the Boston Globe reported (One wonders if the real estate disclosure included the coming existential threat to the coastline that Kerry ascribed to),
Besides his apparent disbelief that his real estate holdings would soon be underwater, Kerry also doesn’t seem interested in his massive carbon footprint; it was big news in 2014 that the poor, put-upon man had to deal with his private jet breaking down, forcing him into commercial air travel with the rest of the peons.
Of course, he doesn’t need any qualifications except for the fact that was a failed and unpopular candidate.
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In fact, that seems to be a resume enhancement, especially for the secretary of state job as evidenced by fact that Hillary Clinton who also held that position in the Obama administration and may find her way into the Biden administration.
“All of the people who presided over decades of American foreign policy failure are now finding their way back to the White House under a Biden administration,” Greg Price from the Daily Caller tweeted Monday.
“DC is a wonderful place like that.”
All of the people who presided over decades of American foreign policy failure are now finding their way back to the White House under a Biden administration. DC is a wonderful place like that. — Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 23, 2020
Whether global warming is real, and whether humans are the cause, the person in charge of implementing expensive and expansive policies should be a true believer.
However, just like the current situation with COVID-19, the people who make these policies always exempt themselves.
The only thing Kerry has going for him is that he’s over 75 years old, white and a colossal political failure.
In other words, he’s just like the president he’ll be serving under.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--Cuomo Launches Attack on 7,000 Jews Who Defied Him, Attended Secret Wedding

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has condemned an Orthodox Jewish wedding in Brooklyn with 7,000 people , fueling more tension between New York officials and the Jewish community .
“ If that happened , it was a blatant disregard of the law , ” Cuomo said during a news conference Sunday , The Associated Press reported .
“ It ’ s illegal .
It was also disrespectful of the people of New York.
” Cuomo also called for an investigation into the gathering , which certainly posed a major health risk .
The New York Post obtained videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yetev Lev synagogue in the Williamsburg neighborhood , and most of the guests did not appear to be wearing masks or social distancing .
TRENDING : 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Review of Trump Campaign PA Suit New York City is currently experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases , which is resulting in new restrictions from the state and local governments .
While the massive wedding was dangerous and irresponsible , New York officials need to tread lightly in their approach to handling incidents like this .
Cuomo and New York City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for targeting Jewish communities throughout the pandemic , particularly because they have been disproportionally impacted by the virus .
The backlash over the restrictions has sparked political action among the community , with a “ Jews for Trump ” rally taking place a week before the presidential election .
After several instances of members of the community breaking coronavirus rules , de Blasio apologized in October after meeting with Jewish leaders .
“ I think what the meeting really helped me to appreciate was that so many people in the community have suffered…I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just more dialogue that was needed , ” de Blasio said , according to NY1 .
De Blasio received swift backlash for comments he made in April , which some saw as anti-Semitic .
RELATED : Finally : New York Times Admits 'Trump Was Right ' in Shocking Op-Ed “ My message to the Jewish community , and all communities , is this simple : the time for warnings has passed .
I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives .
Period , ” de Blasio tweeted .
Cuomo and de Blasio need to focus on improving messaging about the seriousness of the coronavirus to avoid worsening relations with the Orthodox Jews .
If they constantly place emphasis on them , this will only place a greater danger and stigma on the community .
While officials may have good intentions , anti-Semites could see this negative attitude as permission to target and discriminate against Jewish people .
There is a way to communicate the severity of the pandemic without being derogatory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to do on appropriate messaging .
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Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has condemned an Orthodox Jewish wedding in Brooklyn with 7,000 people, fueling more tension between New York officials and the Jewish community.
“If that happened, it was a blatant disregard of the law,” Cuomo said during a news conference Sunday, The Associated Press reported. “It’s illegal. It was also disrespectful of the people of New York.”
Cuomo also called for an investigation into the gathering, which certainly posed a major health risk.
The New York Post obtained videos of the wedding on Nov. 8 at Yetev Lev synagogue in the Williamsburg neighborhood, and most of the guests did not appear to be wearing masks or social distancing.
New York City is currently experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases, which is resulting in new restrictions from the state and local governments.
While the massive wedding was dangerous and irresponsible, New York officials need to tread lightly in their approach to handling incidents like this.
Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have been criticized for targeting Jewish communities throughout the pandemic, particularly because they have been disproportionally impacted by the virus.
The backlash over the restrictions has sparked political action among the community, with a “Jews for Trump” rally taking place a week before the presidential election.
Unbelievable!! The Jewish community of New York rally in support of our greatest President, @realDonaldTrump! If only the President can retweet this. 100s of cars. 1000’s of people. Never seen anything like it. Can we turn DeCuomo’s red zones into NY-red? —#JewsForTrump pic.twitter.com/E7dIA1UyMv — Jews For Trump (@JewsForTrump) October 25, 2020
After several instances of members of the community breaking coronavirus rules, de Blasio apologized in October after meeting with Jewish leaders.
“I think what the meeting really helped me to appreciate was that so many people in the community have suffered…I look back now and understand there was just more dialogue that was needed,” de Blasio said, according to NY1.
De Blasio received swift backlash for comments he made in April, which some saw as anti-Semitic.
“My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period,” de Blasio tweeted.
My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period. — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) April 29, 2020
Cuomo and de Blasio need to focus on improving messaging about the seriousness of the coronavirus to avoid worsening relations with the Orthodox Jews. If they constantly place emphasis on them, this will only place a greater danger and stigma on the community.
While officials may have good intentions, anti-Semites could see this negative attitude as permission to target and discriminate against Jewish people.
There is a way to communicate the severity of the pandemic without being derogatory, and New York leaders clearly still have work to do on appropriate messaging.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--New York Gov. Cuomo Receives International Emmy Award from Hollywood Hotshots

Despite his questionable leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo was given an Emmy Award on Monday for his much-televised media briefings .
WGRZ-TV reported the award is given out annually to individuals or organizations that cross “ cultural boundaries to touch our common humanity.
” The International Emmy Awards tweeted on Friday that Cuomo would receive the award for his “ leadership.
” “ Gov Andrew M Cuomo of NY will receive the International Emmy Founders Award in recognition of his leadership during the Covid19 pandemic & his masterful use of TV to inform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Emmy will be presented to @ NYGovCuomo on Nov 23 , ” the account tweeted .
The Democrat on Friday called being awarded an Emmy “ flattering ” after the news was announced .
“ The Emmy was for the COVID-19 presentations , which they say did a public service to people around the globe , ” Cuomo said .
“ It ’ s flattering .
I accept it on behalf of the people in the state .
I ’ m very proud of New Yorkers , ” he added .
International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praised the Democrat in a statement obtained by WGRZ .
“ People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on , and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back , ” Paisner said .
Cuomo accepted the award on Monday via a virtual ceremony .
RELATED : Cuomo Is About To Get a Significant Pay Raise Despite New York 's Budget Nightmare “ I wish I could say that my daily COVID presentations were well-choreographed , scripted , rehearsed or reflected any of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t .
They offered only one thing : authentic truth and stability .
But sometimes that ’ s enough , ” Cuomo said in his acceptance speech .
He was presented the award by celebrity New Yorkers Robert De Niro , Ben Stiller , Rosie Perez , Spike Lee , Billy Crystal and Billy Joel .
The Emmy Awards made no mention of criticism received by the governor throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
Cuomo has faced scrutiny , particularly regarding his handling of thousands of New York nursing home residents who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s policies saw them housed with patients who had tested positive for the contagion .
Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean was particularly incensed , as she lost both of her husband ’ s parents in New York nursing homes due to the virus .
Also ignored at the ceremony was Cuomo ’ s tone-deaf approach to the public health crisis .
In the early days of the pandemic , the governor also appeared on his brother Chris Cuomo ’ s CNN program to joke around , even as New Yorkers suffered either with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Al Gore joins Cuomo as another Democratic politician who has been awarded an Emmy .
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Despite his questionable leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was given an Emmy Award on Monday for his much-televised media briefings.
WGRZ-TV reported the award is given out annually to individuals or organizations that cross “cultural boundaries to touch our common humanity.”
The International Emmy Awards tweeted on Friday that Cuomo would receive the award for his “leadership.”
“Gov Andrew M Cuomo of NY will receive the International Emmy Founders Award in recognition of his leadership during the Covid19 pandemic & his masterful use of TV to inform & calm people around the world. The Emmy will be presented to @NYGovCuomo on Nov 23,” the account tweeted.
Gov Andrew M Cuomo of NY will receive the International Emmy Founders Award in recognition of his leadership during the Covid19 pandemic & his masterful use of TV to inform & calm people around the world. The Emmy will be presented to @NYGovCuomo on Nov 23 https://t.co/dwKIImwYNV pic.twitter.com/1mKkmg6FKW — International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 20, 2020
The Democrat on Friday called being awarded an Emmy “flattering” after the news was announced.
“The Emmy was for the COVID-19 presentations, which they say did a public service to people around the globe,” Cuomo said.
“It’s flattering. I accept it on behalf of the people in the state. I’m very proud of New Yorkers,” he added.
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Cuomo’s 111 pandemic briefings reportedly attracted 59 million total viewers.
International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner praised the Democrat in a statement obtained by WGRZ.
“People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on, and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back,” Paisner said.
Cuomo accepted the award on Monday via a virtual ceremony.
“I wish I could say that my daily COVID presentations were well-choreographed, scripted, rehearsed or reflected any of the talents that you advance. They didn’t. They offered only one thing: authentic truth and stability. But sometimes that’s enough,” Cuomo said in his acceptance speech.
He was presented the award by celebrity New Yorkers Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Rosie Perez, Spike Lee, Billy Crystal and Billy Joel.
The Emmy Awards made no mention of criticism received by the governor throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
That criticism was heavy online Monday.
Cuomo has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding his handling of thousands of New York nursing home residents who died after contracting the virus after Cuomo’s policies saw them housed with patients who had tested positive for the contagion.
Governor Cuomo sent #COVIDー19 infected patients into nursing homes. Thousands died. And the Left gives him an award? https://t.co/9yBYs5Tupm — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 23, 2020
NY has the most deaths from COVID in the United States and one of the highest fatality rates from COVID on planet earth. Andrew Cuomo failed when his plan unnecessarily killed thousands of grandmas and grandpas at nursing homes. This is just more proof of how stupid Hollywood is. — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 20, 2020
This is pathetic, and yet another example of how some on the Left care more about pushing an agenda than they do about facts and reality. No one deserves a reward for ordering COVID patients back into nursing homes. It killed thousands. https://t.co/W4bjEHfgfa — Dan K. Eberhart (@DanKEberhart) November 23, 2020
Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean was particularly incensed, as she lost both of her husband’s parents in New York nursing homes due to the virus.
You are a disgrace. https://t.co/JcJFlBCpgE — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 23, 2020
Maybe he can read his own “leadership” book to find out what to do. https://t.co/7X9T79c1Fc — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 22, 2020
Commissioners appointed by @NYGovCuomo kill measure to more closely scrutinize outside income (Hint: this happened right after he published his “leadership” book in the middle of a pandemic that killed over 30,000 New Yorkers) https://t.co/XNX6G87q5B — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 20, 2020
Also ignored at the ceremony was Cuomo’s tone-deaf approach to the public health crisis.
In the early days of the pandemic, the governor also appeared on his brother Chris Cuomo’s CNN program to joke around, even as New Yorkers suffered either with the virus and lockdown restrictions.
You’re feeling pretty good about yourself these days, aren’t you @NYGovCuomo ? pic.twitter.com/E82jNFYV6b — Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) May 6, 2020
Former Vice President Al Gore joins Cuomo as another Democratic politician who has been awarded an Emmy.
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westernjournal--2020-11-23--Maxine Waters Says She Wants To Use Trump To ‘Send a Message Across the World’

Even after the lessons of the past four years , Maxine Waters still doesn ’ t get it .
The walking , octogenarian advertisement for congressional term limits , who has represented parts of Southern California for almost 30 years told MSNBC on Monday that she wants President Donald Trump investigated after he leaves office .
She just doesn ’ t know what for .
In recent years , Waters has been best known as one of the shrillest critics of President Donald Trump , demanding the 45th president not only be impeached but “ imprisoned and placed in solitary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s spent the Trump years calling for mob confrontations with his cabinet officials and attacking his supporters — especially minorities .
And now , already assuming that the still-contested presidential election has been settled in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden , Waters is looking ahead to some kind of probe into Trump ’ s years in office .
“ I certainly would support investigating the president of the United States , ” Waters said .
“ What he has done in the four years that he has served as president is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cases .
“ He ’ s placed this country in danger , and the president of the United States is supposed to be about making sure that the country is safe and secure , and he has done everything possible to undermine our democracy , and I don ’ t think that can be overlooked.
” Unfortunately for Waters and the benighted liberals who support her Democratic Party , the congresswoman has it exactly wrong .
If Democrats wish to investigate anything about Trump , they might more profitably look into how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was treading water in 2016 into a global juggernaut within three years .
They might look into how , during Trump ’ s years , the unemployment rate for the minorities Democrats claim to care about actually fell to record levels .
RELATED : Maxine Waters Attacks Black Trump Supporters : It 's 'Shameful , ’ ‘ I Will Never , Ever Forgive Them ’ They might learn something from how it is that the Trump foreign policy — strong support for Israel , tough love for NATO allies — has translated into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arab nations that has brought the best hopes for peace in the Middle East since World War II .
This is the historical record , regardless of whether the sham “ journalists ” of the mainstream media or the leftist creeps of the Hollywood elite want admit it .
If Waters wants to send a “ message across the world ” it might be that the tactics Donald Trump has brought to the presidency should be emulated for the ages .
But it ’ s a good bet that ’ s not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Waters ’ suggestion drew fire from social media critics , who maybe knew how inane the investigations idea was .
Waters has some experience with investigations herself .
The congresswoman who now chairs the House Financial Services Committee has won the dubious honor of being named one of the “ most corrupt members of Congress ” by the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington .
She ’ s faced down charges brought against her by the House Ethics Committee , escaping , as Politico reported in 2012 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued to her chief of staff .
Now , after Trump has been under investigation for literally the entire four-plus years of his political life , including an utterly meritless special counsel investigation that ultimately yielded nothing , a ludicrous impeachment effort that distracted the government just as the coronavirus crisis was gathering strength abroad , and the unremitting hostility of a mainstream media that has stopped at nothing to attack the president in his public and private life , Maxine Waters is calling for an investigation after Trump leaves office .
Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 2025 , it ’ s doubtful Democrats would learn anything from it .
The “ criminal ” behavior liberals like Waters make noises about is nonsense – and all but the most Trump-deranged leftists know it .
And from the economy to national security , by literally any honest measure , Trump has conducted one of the most successful presidencies of the post-war era .
If Democrats like Waters want to investigate how that ’ s done , it ’ s a blueprint they might want to study .
But that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they won ’ t ever know how to do that .
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Even after the lessons of the past four years, Maxine Waters still doesn’t get it.
The walking, octogenarian advertisement for congressional term limits, who has represented parts of Southern California for almost 30 years told MSNBC on Monday that she wants President Donald Trump investigated after he leaves office.
She just doesn’t know what for.
In recent years, Waters has been best known as one of the shrillest critics of President Donald Trump, demanding the 45th president not only be impeached but “imprisoned and placed in solitary confinement” to boot.
She’s spent the Trump years calling for mob confrontations with his cabinet officials and attacking his supporters — especially minorities.
And now, already assuming that the still-contested presidential election has been settled in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden, Waters is looking ahead to some kind of probe into Trump’s years in office.
Rep. @MaxineWaters: The Biden Admin. should launch “criminal” investigations into Trump to “send a message across the world that we will not tolerate the undermining of our democracy in the way this president has done.” pic.twitter.com/5bWeUF6sLr — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) November 23, 2020
“I certainly would support investigating the president of the United States,” Waters said.
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“What he has done in the four years that he has served as president is simply unconscionable. I think criminal in some cases.
“He’s placed this country in danger, and the president of the United States is supposed to be about making sure that the country is safe and secure, and he has done everything possible to undermine our democracy, and I don’t think that can be overlooked.”
Unfortunately for Waters and the benighted liberals who support her Democratic Party, the congresswoman has it exactly wrong.
If Democrats wish to investigate anything about Trump, they might more profitably look into how his economic policies turned an economy that was treading water in 2016 into a global juggernaut within three years.
They might look into how, during Trump’s years, the unemployment rate for the minorities Democrats claim to care about actually fell to record levels.
They might learn something from how it is that the Trump foreign policy — strong support for Israel, tough love for NATO allies — has translated into a succession of agreements between Israel and Arab nations that has brought the best hopes for peace in the Middle East since World War II.
This is the historical record, regardless of whether the sham “journalists” of the mainstream media or the leftist creeps of the Hollywood elite want admit it.
If Waters wants to send a “message across the world” it might be that the tactics Donald Trump has brought to the presidency should be emulated for the ages. But it’s a good bet that’s not the “message” she had in mind.
Waters’ suggestion drew fire from social media critics, who maybe knew how inane the investigations idea was.
I can’t believe any credible news organization would put this lady on. She is a founding member of the physically assault people with opposing views in public club. Well that and she still thinks banks are in charge of the college loan program. — Kevin Nixon (@dkevinnixon) November 23, 2020
First, the Democrats impeached the president, because they hate him. Now one wants to launch an investigation, in the hope that criminality will be found. — Ex-GOP Greg (@Flying59Vette) November 23, 2020
Can’t you just feel the uniting and coming together? No bigger criminal in our government than Maxine Waters.https://t.co/rpKeNeWT57 — BonkPolitics (@BonkPolitics) November 23, 2020
Waters has some experience with investigations herself.
The congresswoman who now chairs the House Financial Services Committee has won the dubious honor of being named one of the “most corrupt members of Congress” by the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
She’s faced down charges brought against her by the House Ethics Committee, escaping, as Politico reported in 2012, with only a letter of reproval that was issued to her chief of staff.
Now, after Trump has been under investigation for literally the entire four-plus years of his political life, including an utterly meritless special counsel investigation that ultimately yielded nothing, a ludicrous impeachment effort that distracted the government just as the coronavirus crisis was gathering strength abroad, and the unremitting hostility of a mainstream media that has stopped at nothing to attack the president in his public and private life, Maxine Waters is calling for an investigation after Trump leaves office.
Whether that’s in January 2021 or January 2025, it’s doubtful Democrats would learn anything from it.
The “criminal” behavior liberals like Waters make noises about is nonsense – and all but the most Trump-deranged leftists know it.
And from the economy to national security, by literally any honest measure, Trump has conducted one of the most successful presidencies of the post-war era.
If Democrats like Waters want to investigate how that’s done, it’s a blueprint they might want to study.
But that would mean admitting Trump is right. And they won’t ever know how to do that.
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