westernjournal--2020-05-06--Charlie Daniels Sends Message to ‘Hard Headed, Politically Motivated Governors’

Country music legend Charlie Daniels sent state governors a stark message , warning that much of the nation is fed up with the way things are being handled .
Daniels took to Twitter Saturday to make his declaration .
“ You hard headed , politically motivated governors better watch it , ” Daniels wrote , “ America is steaming and the safety valve is just about to blow and a bunch of hot stuff is fixing to escape under extreme pressure.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier in the day , the musician railed against bailouts .
“ Why should every taxpayer in America pay for the incompetence of Governors who have proven they can ’ t run a state , ” Daniels asked .
The comments came as many Americans struggle to get back to something resembling a normal life .
With restrictive lockdowns of communities and economies , many without coveted “ essential ” jobs find themselves with no work and no income , save for the government dole .
Calling out House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
“ Ms Pelosi do you know how many desperate veterans that twenty five million dollars you gave the Kennedy Center could have given a reason for living , ” Daniels wrote last month .
“ My guess is you just don ’ t give a damn.
” Daniels ’ warnings of an America nearing the breaking point were issued as citizens and officials are trying to discover exactly how far the government ’ s authority goes .
In Texas , a defiant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deciding to open her business against state orders .
Shelley Luther was thrown in jail for her “ crime , ” but an intercession by Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott could soon see the small business owner walking free .
Not all governors are siding with their unhappy residents , however .
If any state leader should be heeding the advice of Charlie Daniels , it ’ s Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer .
Residents of Michigan , as well as the state ’ s legislature , have made their views on Whitmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armed protests and votes condemning the governor ’ s actions underscore wide dissatisfaction .
While some governors fail to see the dangers of continuing lockdowns and other community restrictions , it seems that with the help of ordinary citizens and stars like Charlie Daniels , the tide is turning against authoritarianism in America .
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Country music legend Charlie Daniels sent state governors a stark message, warning that much of the nation is fed up with the way things are being handled.
Daniels took to Twitter Saturday to make his declaration.
“You hard headed, politically motivated governors better watch it,” Daniels wrote, “America is steaming and the safety valve is just about to blow and a bunch of hot stuff is fixing to escape under extreme pressure.”
You hard headed, politically motivated governors better watch it America is steaming and the safety valve is just about to blow and a bunch of hot stuff is fixing to escape under extreme pressure — Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 2, 2020
Earlier in the day, the musician railed against bailouts.
“Why should every taxpayer in America pay for the incompetence of Governors who have proven they can’t run a state,” Daniels asked.
Why should every taxpayer in America pay for the incompetence of Governors who have proven they can’t run a state.
Bail out?
No, get out!
and let aomebody take the office who has the guts and ability to rake care of business — Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 2, 2020
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The comments came as many Americans struggle to get back to something resembling a normal life.
With restrictive lockdowns of communities and economies, many without coveted “essential” jobs find themselves with no work and no income, save for the government dole.
Daniels previously targeted officials abusing the crisis to fleece taxpayers.
Calling out House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the musician highlighted the multimillion-dollar bailout handed to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
“Ms Pelosi do you know how many desperate veterans that twenty five million dollars you gave the Kennedy Center could have given a reason for living,” Daniels wrote last month. “My guess is you just don’t give a damn.”
Daniels’ warnings of an America nearing the breaking point were issued as citizens and officials are trying to discover exactly how far the government’s authority goes.
In Texas, a defiant salon owner sparked demonstrations and protests after deciding to open her business against state orders.
Shelley Luther was thrown in jail for her “crime,” but an intercession by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could soon see the small business owner walking free.
Not all governors are siding with their unhappy residents, however.
If any state leader should be heeding the advice of Charlie Daniels, it’s Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Residents of Michigan, as well as the state’s legislature, have made their views on Whitmer’s excessive lockdown orders clear. Armed protests and votes condemning the governor’s actions underscore wide dissatisfaction.
While some governors fail to see the dangers of continuing lockdowns and other community restrictions, it seems that with the help of ordinary citizens and stars like Charlie Daniels, the tide is turning against authoritarianism in America.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Overreaching Government Revokes Maine Restaurant’s Licenses Immediately After Owner Defies Lockdown

For thwarting Democratic Gov .
Janet Mills ’ executive order during the coronavirus pandemic , a Maine restaurant owner has been penalized for reopening his establishment by having his liquor and health licenses revoked , according to a report in News Center Maine .
Rick Savage , owner of Sunday River Brewing Co. reopened his restaurant doors in Bethel on Friday –and implemented social distancing guidelines — after making his case boldly and publicly to reopen the economy last week on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” According to an employee , over 250 supporters appeared in a show of solidarity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their liberal governor .
Maine is currently in the first phase of opening its economy .
Despite a relatively low number of coronavirus casualties , Mills has nonetheless insisted that restaurants remain closed until June 1 .
For now , her orders permit health centers , golf courses , barbershops and salons to resume their activities , but with guidelines .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To ’ “ We can not flip a switch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the bars , all the souvenir shops and all the motels across the state to do business as usual and risk a more aggressive resurgence of this virus that will only sicken more people , destroy lives and devastate our entire economy for years to come , ” Mills said at the Maine CDC daily coronavirus briefing on May 1 .
“ I believe strongly that the vast majority of business owners across Maine , though they are frustrated about being closed and concerned about their future , I believe that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people healthy , ” she added .
This sentiment is not shared by the more than 300 protesters who appeared last month in the streets leading to the statehouse to protest the governor ’ s orders , according to an April 20 report in News Center Maine .
“ We don ’ t need a nanny , and we don ’ t need a mommy … we don ’ t need a dictator , ” said protester Fred Greenwood of Hebron , echoing the frustration of similar protesters across the nation .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the economic lockdown have erupted as Americans demand the full restoration of their constitutional rights to worship , assemble , work and operate freely .
Business owners like Savage reject the arbitrary rules established by the government , allowing some businesses to operate while keeping others closed .
The criteria appear to be illogical .
“ We have had enough of it .
We ’ re encouraging all businesses in Maine to open up , ” Savage said in his April 30 interview with Tucker Carlson .
Savage explained that he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spacing guidelines required by the state : Maine residents should decide for themselves whether they want to visit his establishment .
RELATED : Media Ignores Science in Pathetic Attempt To Link Georgia COVID Cases to Reopening For exercising his first amendment right to speak , his right as a citizen to work and assemble , state agents nonetheless took his licenses , forcing him to remain closed for the weekend .
However , despite the licenses being revoked , Savage reopened his restaurant for business on Tuesday afternoon , according to WMTW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fined $ 1,000 “ per incident , ” but there were reportedly “ no signs of enforcement or punishment ” witnessed at the second reopening .
The draconian retaliatory action is clearly intended to send a message to anyone who dares speak up and defy Mills .
Yet , she and other lawmakers are not grasping that the rights American citizens insist be immediately restored are not hers — or anyone else ’ s — to give or take away .
They belong to each of us , as bestowed by our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further stokes the flames of angry citizens who are preparing more protests .
Americans are increasingly rising up to reject these whimsical , tyrannical government mandates that are rapidly making us spiritually , emotionally and financially sicker than the very pandemic we are battling .
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For thwarting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order during the coronavirus pandemic, a Maine restaurant owner has been penalized for reopening his establishment by having his liquor and health licenses revoked, according to a report in News Center Maine.
Rick Savage, owner of Sunday River Brewing Co., reopened his restaurant doors in Bethel on Friday –and implemented social distancing guidelines — after making his case boldly and publicly to reopen the economy last week on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
According to an employee, over 250 supporters appeared in a show of solidarity with him, opposing the mandates of their liberal governor.
Maine is currently in the first phase of opening its economy. Despite a relatively low number of coronavirus casualties, Mills has nonetheless insisted that restaurants remain closed until June 1.
For now, her orders permit health centers, golf courses, barbershops and salons to resume their activities, but with guidelines.
“We cannot flip a switch and open up all the restaurants, all the bars, all the souvenir shops and all the motels across the state to do business as usual and risk a more aggressive resurgence of this virus that will only sicken more people, destroy lives and devastate our entire economy for years to come,” Mills said at the Maine CDC daily coronavirus briefing on May 1.
“I believe strongly that the vast majority of business owners across Maine, though they are frustrated about being closed and concerned about their future, I believe that they share an unflagging commitment to keeping Maine people healthy,” she added.
This sentiment is not shared by the more than 300 protesters who appeared last month in the streets leading to the statehouse to protest the governor’s orders, according to an April 20 report in News Center Maine.
“We don’t need a nanny, and we don’t need a mommy … we don’t need a dictator,” said protester Fred Greenwood of Hebron, echoing the frustration of similar protesters across the nation.
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From Texas to Michigan to Massachusetts, protests against the economic lockdown have erupted as Americans demand the full restoration of their constitutional rights to worship, assemble, work and operate freely.
Business owners like Savage reject the arbitrary rules established by the government, allowing some businesses to operate while keeping others closed. The criteria appear to be illogical.
“We have had enough of it. We’re encouraging all businesses in Maine to open up,” Savage said in his April 30 interview with Tucker Carlson.
Savage explained that he has fully complied with all the new cleaning and spacing guidelines required by the state: Maine residents should decide for themselves whether they want to visit his establishment.
For exercising his first amendment right to speak, his right as a citizen to work and assemble, state agents nonetheless took his licenses, forcing him to remain closed for the weekend.
However, despite the licenses being revoked, Savage reopened his restaurant for business on Tuesday afternoon, according to WMTW. A state official said Savage could be fined $1,000 “per incident,” but there were reportedly “no signs of enforcement or punishment” witnessed at the second reopening.
The draconian retaliatory action is clearly intended to send a message to anyone who dares speak up and defy Mills.
Yet, she and other lawmakers are not grasping that the rights American citizens insist be immediately restored are not hers — or anyone else’s — to give or take away.
They belong to each of us, as bestowed by our Creator.
Such ham-fisted government action only further stokes the flames of angry citizens who are preparing more protests.
Americans are increasingly rising up to reject these whimsical, tyrannical government mandates that are rapidly making us spiritually, emotionally and financially sicker than the very pandemic we are battling.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Sheriff Dept. Uses Ambush-Protected Troop Carrier, Combat Gear to Bust up Lockdown Protest

A Texas sheriff ’ s department rolled out a weapon of war to deal with protesters peacefully demonstrating against a state-ordered lockdown on businesses and communities .
On Monday , deputies raided Big Daddy Zane ’ s , an Odessa-area bar , according to KAMC .
Law enforcement conducting the raid didn ’ t come in lightly armed , either .
The Ector County Sheriff ’ s Office brought in heavy artillery , including bulletproof vests , ballistic helmets and even an armored vehicle designed to fight against insurgents .
Video shows a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle , or MRAP , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because 'They 're Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To' MRAPs were originally designed for the United States military as a way to protect troops in the chaos of Iraq and Afghanistan , where improvised explosive devices can shred Humvees and other light vehicles .
Over the past decade , military surplus MRAPs were sold or given to police departments across the nation .
When the ECSO used its own war machine , it wasn ’ t to face a dug-in group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had simply chosen to defy an order affecting their community .
In the video footage , an officer in the turret of the department ’ s MRAP can be seen with his rifle pointed towards the few protesters as his fellow deputies advance on the group with guns drawn .
The police action left bar owner Gabrielle Ellison and seven others arrested , the Odessa American reported .
It ’ s unclear why the daylight raid on a peaceful protest required such a disproportionate response .
Watch a clip of the encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zane ’ s is not an isolated incident in Texas but the latest in a series of attacks on small businesses .
One case , that of Dallas-area salon owner Shelley Luther , is even catching the eye of the governor .
Luther was imprisoned after refusing to comply with an order to shutter her salon while the state ’ s lockdown orders were still active .
The defiance would eventually land the small business owner in jail and staring down a whopping fine .
While Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott echoed calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s unclear if he will weigh in on comparatively low-profile cases like that of the protesters at Big Daddy Zane ’ s .
As many state and local governments continue to maintain strict lockdowns and harsh punishments for violations , what is happening in Texas is sure to be repeated around the country .
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CORRECTION, May 9, 2020: When The Western Journal initially published this commentary, we failed to mention that the protesters being confronted by the sheriff’s department officers were armed with semi-automatic rifles and wearing body armor. While the appropriateness of deploying a military-grade armored vehicle against American citizens exercising their First Amendment right to assemble peaceably remains a legitimate question, the information regarding the arms and armor of those citizens provides important context for understanding the actions of the law enforcement officers involved. We apologize for omitting it.
A Texas sheriff’s department rolled out a weapon of war to deal with protesters peacefully demonstrating against a state-ordered lockdown on businesses and communities.
On Monday, deputies raided Big Daddy Zane’s, an Odessa-area bar, according to KAMC.
Law enforcement conducting the raid didn’t come in lightly armed, either.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office brought in heavy artillery, including bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets and even an armored vehicle designed to fight against insurgents.
Video shows a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, or MRAP, facing down the peaceful protesters.
MRAPs were originally designed for the United States military as a way to protect troops in the chaos of Iraq and Afghanistan, where improvised explosive devices can shred Humvees and other light vehicles.
Over the past decade, military surplus MRAPs were sold or given to police departments across the nation.
When the ECSO used its own war machine, it wasn’t to face a dug-in group of violent extremists but to terrorize citizens who had simply chosen to defy an order affecting their community.
In the video footage, an officer in the turret of the department’s MRAP can be seen with his rifle pointed towards the few protesters as his fellow deputies advance on the group with guns drawn.
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The police action left bar owner Gabrielle Ellison and seven others arrested, the Odessa American reported.
It’s unclear why the daylight raid on a peaceful protest required such a disproportionate response.
Watch a clip of the encounter below.
Ector County Sheriff’s SWAT team raiding a peaceful protest at Big Daddy Zane’s in West Odessa. The bar opened this afternoon despite Abbott’s latest orders, saying “all businesses are essential.” Full coverage tonight on @KPEJFOX24News & @Big2News pic.twitter.com/WHiwhmisgs — JuYeon Kim (@JuYeonKimTV) May 5, 2020
The raid on Big Daddy Zane’s is not an isolated incident in Texas but the latest in a series of attacks on small businesses.
One case, that of Dallas-area salon owner Shelley Luther, is even catching the eye of the governor.
Luther was imprisoned after refusing to comply with an order to shutter her salon while the state’s lockdown orders were still active. The defiance would eventually land the small business owner in jail and staring down a whopping fine.
While Texas Gov. Greg Abbott echoed calls for Luther’s release, it’s unclear if he will weigh in on comparatively low-profile cases like that of the protesters at Big Daddy Zane’s.
As many state and local governments continue to maintain strict lockdowns and harsh punishments for violations, what is happening in Texas is sure to be repeated around the country.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Media Ignores Science in Pathetic Attempt To Link Georgia COVID Cases to Reopening

The establishment media have latched onto a narrative that government officials who have taken measures to reopen their economies , particularly Republican governors , are going to kill people .
They aren ’ t going to let the facts or science get in the way .
Left-wing media outlets are hoping to use Georgia , which has been aggressive at lifting restrictions on business , as a case study in how Republicans want to sentence people to death .
One newspaper even attempted to prematurely link new cases of the coronavirus to Gov .
Brian Kemp ’ s loosening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reported an increase of the state ’ s confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday and seemed to deceptively attach them to Kemp ’ s decision .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because 'They 're Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To' “ Georgia sees 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours as it emerges from lockdown , ” a Daily News headline declared before the dust had even settled inside the state ’ s newly reopened businesses .
There are two issues with the report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Public Health .
The first was the suggestion that those cases were in some way linked to the state ’ s easing restrictions on businesses or the statewide lockdown order being lifted .
Kemp lifted lockdown restrictions on willing businesses , including gyms , hair and nail salons and tattoo parlors , and permitted restaurants to offer dine-in services , late last month .
These businesses were all allowed to reopen as long as they followed public safety guidelines , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported , which included staff and customers continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tool .
The Republican governor also asked people in his state to wear masks to protect themselves and their neighbors as Georgia attempts to avert an economic calamity .
Businesses previously designated nonessential could open beginning on April 24 , with restaurants cleared to serve customers in-person beginning on April 27 , Kemp ordered .
The state ’ s broader stay-at-home order also expired on Friday , The Journal-Constitution reported .
By the math used by the Daily News , the spread of the coronavirus would have had to increase dramatically in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by what we know about the disease ’ s incubation period — which pretty much eliminates a link between those 1,000 cases and the state ’ s decision to reopen .
The incubation period for the coronavirus is around five to six days , but some people won ’ t see symptoms for up to two weeks , if estimates from the World Health Organization can be trusted .
That means that the 1,000 people would have had to contract the virus , show symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 all on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and some of them would have had to test positive on the same day the lockdown order expired .
Second , there is an issue with the “ more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases ” the Daily News cited in its report .
The number of newly confirmed cases Friday was actually 459 , according to the Georgia Department of Public Health website Wednesday .
In fairness to the Daily News , the numbers on that website are sometimes revised by the hour for cases reported within the last 14 days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single digits as this was being written .
But had the newspaper not been so eager to push out its story linking cases to the easing of lockdown restrictions , its editors would have seen that the number of reported cases in Georgia is continuing to drop .
On Saturday , the state had 133 new cases , followed by 124 on Sunday and 120 on Monday .
On Tuesday — 11 days after the easing of restrictions — 57 new cases were reported in the Peach State , which is home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reported about 30,000 cases overall , according to Johns Hopkins .
By comparison , Michigan , which is led by Democratic Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer and is similar to Georgia with regard to population , reported 447 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday , according to WWMT-TV , and has had more than 45,000 confirmed cases .
Michigan is near a total shutdown , while Georgia is open for business .
This wasn ’ t supposed to happen , not according to media outlets that told us that Kemp was recklessly playing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Atlantic warned us that the governor ’ s decision was “ dangerous ” in an article preparing us for the coming death .
The April 29 article , headlined “ Georgia ’ s Experiment in Human Sacrifice , ” said the state was “ about to find out how many people need to lose their lives to shore up the economy.
” Democrats and their media allies are watching Georgia like a hawk so they can blame Kemp and Republicans for death and sickness .
Atlanta ’ s Democratic Mayor Keisha Lance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions on businesses in her city , shared a Forbes article on Monday warning that Georgians were now 40 percent more likely to contract the coronavirus .
That article , which was headlined “ The risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Georgia has increased by more than 40 % since the state reopened for business , ” has since been taken down by Forbes without explanation .
The story link directs to a page that reads , “ This page is no longer active.
” It is too early to dunk on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does pose a serious risk to many people , and it is early .
But it is obvious that almost two weeks in , Georgia ’ s attempt to mitigate the spread of the disease through physical distancing and smart behavior , while allowing people and business owners to exercise their rights , is working — at least for now .
Georgia is trusting its citizens to behave responsibly .
Thus far , there has been no dramatic spike in cases .
There certainly weren ’ t 1,000 cases Friday that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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The establishment media have latched onto a narrative that government officials who have taken measures to reopen their economies, particularly Republican governors, are going to kill people.
They aren’t going to let the facts or science get in the way.
Left-wing media outlets are hoping to use Georgia, which has been aggressive at lifting restrictions on business, as a case study in how Republicans want to sentence people to death.
One newspaper even attempted to prematurely link new cases of the coronavirus to Gov. Brian Kemp’s loosening of lockdown restrictions.
The New York Daily News reported an increase of the state’s confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday and seemed to deceptively attach them to Kemp’s decision.
“Georgia sees 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours as it emerges from lockdown,” a Daily News headline declared before the dust had even settled inside the state’s newly reopened businesses.
There are two issues with the report, which cited the numbers from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The first was the suggestion that those cases were in some way linked to the state’s easing restrictions on businesses or the statewide lockdown order being lifted.
Kemp lifted lockdown restrictions on willing businesses, including gyms, hair and nail salons and tattoo parlors, and permitted restaurants to offer dine-in services, late last month.
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These businesses were all allowed to reopen as long as they followed public safety guidelines, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, which included staff and customers continuing to use physical distancing as a mitigation tool.
The Republican governor also asked people in his state to wear masks to protect themselves and their neighbors as Georgia attempts to avert an economic calamity.
Businesses previously designated nonessential could open beginning on April 24, with restaurants cleared to serve customers in-person beginning on April 27, Kemp ordered.
The state’s broader stay-at-home order also expired on Friday, The Journal-Constitution reported.
By the math used by the Daily News, the spread of the coronavirus would have had to increase dramatically in a very short period of time not supported by what we know about the disease’s incubation period — which pretty much eliminates a link between those 1,000 cases and the state’s decision to reopen.
The incubation period for the coronavirus is around five to six days, but some people won’t see symptoms for up to two weeks, if estimates from the World Health Organization can be trusted.
That means that the 1,000 people would have had to contract the virus, show symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 all on the lowest end of that incubation period spectrum, and some of them would have had to test positive on the same day the lockdown order expired.
The math doesn’t add up.
Second, there is an issue with the “more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases” the Daily News cited in its report.
The number of newly confirmed cases Friday was actually 459, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health website Wednesday.
In fairness to the Daily News, the numbers on that website are sometimes revised by the hour for cases reported within the last 14 days, and some dates have updated cases by single digits as this was being written.
But had the newspaper not been so eager to push out its story linking cases to the easing of lockdown restrictions, its editors would have seen that the number of reported cases in Georgia is continuing to drop.
On Saturday, the state had 133 new cases, followed by 124 on Sunday and 120 on Monday.
On Tuesday — 11 days after the easing of restrictions — 57 new cases were reported in the Peach State, which is home to roughly 10 million people. The state has reported about 30,000 cases overall, according to Johns Hopkins.
By comparison, Michigan, which is led by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and is similar to Georgia with regard to population, reported 447 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, according to WWMT-TV, and has had more than 45,000 confirmed cases.
Michigan is near a total shutdown, while Georgia is open for business.
This wasn’t supposed to happen, not according to media outlets that told us that Kemp was recklessly playing with Georgians’ lives.
The leftist publication The Atlantic warned us that the governor’s decision was “dangerous” in an article preparing us for the coming death.
The April 29 article, headlined “Georgia’s Experiment in Human Sacrifice,” said the state was “about to find out how many people need to lose their lives to shore up the economy.”
Democrats and their media allies are watching Georgia like a hawk so they can blame Kemp and Republicans for death and sickness.
Atlanta’s Democratic Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is opposed to loosening restrictions on businesses in her city, shared a Forbes article on Monday warning that Georgians were now 40 percent more likely to contract the coronavirus.
For those who crowded at Greenbriar awaiting the new Jordans, gathered at Piedmont Pk, shot fireworks at the Mall West End & even those now shopping at Lennox Square Mall, know that the only thing that’s changed about Covid-19 is your chance of catching. https://t.co/kT6dMCFGCQ pic.twitter.com/2XXqTgAztQ — Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) May 4, 2020
That article, which was headlined “The risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Georgia has increased by more than 40% since the state reopened for business,” has since been taken down by Forbes without explanation.
The story link directs to a page that reads, “This page is no longer active.”
It is too early to dunk on the media fear peddlers, as the coronavirus does pose a serious risk to many people, and it is early.
But it is obvious that almost two weeks in, Georgia’s attempt to mitigate the spread of the disease through physical distancing and smart behavior, while allowing people and business owners to exercise their rights, is working — at least for now.
Georgia is trusting its citizens to behave responsibly.
Thus far, there has been no dramatic spike in cases.
There certainly weren’t 1,000 cases Friday that could be attributed to Kemp or other Republicans.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Texas Governor, Attorney General Respond to Salon Owner Being Jailed for Reopening Store

High-ranking Texan officials came down hard on Dallas County Judge Eric Moye this week over a Tuesday decision to jail local small business owner Shelley Luther seven days for reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic .
Calling for Luther ’ s immediate release , state Attorney General Ken Paxton railed against the sentence as an “ outrageous ” abuse of power in a Wednesday statement , further suggesting jail time was particularly unreasonable given the recent release of nonviolent offenders in order to prevent coronavirus transmission among incarcerated populations .
“ I find it outrageous and out of touch that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a county that actually released hardened criminals for fear of contracting COVID-19 , would jail a mother for operating her hair salon in an attempt to put food on her family ’ s table , ” Paxton said in his statement , titled , “ AG Paxton Calls for Immediate Release of Salon Owner Unjustly Jailed for Working to Feed Her Family.
” “ The trial judge did not need to lock up Shelley Luther .
“ His order is a shameful abuse of judicial discretion , which seems like another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release Ms. Luther immediately , ” the attorney general added .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because 'They 're Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To' Paxton was joined by Republican Gov .
Greg Abbott , who similarly panned Moye ’ s “ excessive ” decision .
“ As I have made clear through prior pronouncements , jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option , ” Abbott said .
“ Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.
” Like many small business owners across the nation , Luther , the owner of Salon À la Mode , had seen her shop temporarily closed for violating an executive order that prohibited continued operation of so-called “ nonessential ” businesses until later this month , according to CBS DFW .
Unwilling , however , to see her family or those of her employees go without amid the ongoing national emergency , Luther opened up shop early almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning procedures and social distancing protocols in order to keep much-needed cash flowing in a responsible manner .
Mounting pressure from local authorities , which included an official cease-and-desist order from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins , would not prevent Luther from keeping the lights on at Salon À la Mode .
In fact , the business owner eventually went viral for ripping up that order , to thunderous applause , at an “ Open Texas ” rally in front of Frisco City Hall on April 25 .
RELATED : Salon Owner Sentenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business The display would not make Luther any friends in the Texas court system , however , with Moye demanding a public apology for her actions during a hearing Tuesday in exchange for leniency .
“ The society can not function when one ’ s own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials , ” Moye said , according to BuzzFeed News , telling Luther that she had the figurative “ keys ” to the jail and could avoid being jailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that your actions were selfish , putting your interests ahead of those of the community in which you live , ” he said .
“ This court will consider the payment of a fine in lieu of the incarceration , which you have demonstrated you have so clearly earned.
” Luther would not accept the deal , refusing to apologize and submitting to incarceration on top of a hefty fine for each day the shop continues to operate .
( Her attorney has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . )
“ I have much respect for this court and laws .
I have never been in this position before and it ’ s not someplace that I want to be , ” Luther said .
“ But I have to disagree with you sir , when you say that I ’ m selfish , because feeding my kids — is not selfish .
“ I have hair stylists that are going hungry because they ’ d rather feed their kids .
So sir , if you think the law is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please go ahead with you decision but I am not going to shut the salon , ” she added .
Political pundits and social media users alike cheered Luther on Wednesday , joining Paxton in calls for the business owner ’ s release from jail and continuing to support her cause with a GoFundMe .
Despite the outpouring of support , however , no action has yet been taken to pardon Luther .
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High-ranking Texan officials came down hard on Dallas County Judge Eric Moye this week over a Tuesday decision to jail local small business owner Shelley Luther seven days for reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Calling for Luther’s immediate release, state Attorney General Ken Paxton railed against the sentence as an “outrageous” abuse of power in a Wednesday statement, further suggesting jail time was particularly unreasonable given the recent release of nonviolent offenders in order to prevent coronavirus transmission among incarcerated populations.
“I find it outrageous and out of touch that during this national pandemic, a judge, in a county that actually released hardened criminals for fear of contracting COVID-19, would jail a mother for operating her hair salon in an attempt to put food on her family’s table,” Paxton said in his statement, titled, “AG Paxton Calls for Immediate Release of Salon Owner Unjustly Jailed for Working to Feed Her Family.”
“The trial judge did not need to lock up Shelley Luther.
“His order is a shameful abuse of judicial discretion, which seems like another political stunt in Dallas. He should release Ms. Luther immediately,” the attorney general added.
Paxton was joined by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who similarly panned Moye’s “excessive” decision.
“As I have made clear through prior pronouncements, jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option,” Abbott said.
“Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety; however, surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.”
See the statements from @TXAG and me on the jailing of Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther. pic.twitter.com/wyOOllGXgj — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 6, 2020
Like many small business owners across the nation, Luther, the owner of Salon À la Mode, had seen her shop temporarily closed for violating an executive order that prohibited continued operation of so-called “nonessential” businesses until later this month, according to CBS DFW.
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Unwilling, however, to see her family or those of her employees go without amid the ongoing national emergency, Luther opened up shop early almost two weeks ago, operating with enhanced cleaning procedures and social distancing protocols in order to keep much-needed cash flowing in a responsible manner.
Mounting pressure from local authorities, which included an official cease-and-desist order from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, would not prevent Luther from keeping the lights on at Salon À la Mode.
In fact, the business owner eventually went viral for ripping up that order, to thunderous applause, at an “Open Texas” rally in front of Frisco City Hall on April 25.
The display would not make Luther any friends in the Texas court system, however, with Moye demanding a public apology for her actions during a hearing Tuesday in exchange for leniency.
“The society cannot function when one’s own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials,” Moye said, according to BuzzFeed News, telling Luther that she had the figurative “keys” to the jail and could avoid being jailed.
“You may utilize them now if you would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that your actions were selfish, putting your interests ahead of those of the community in which you live,” he said. “This court will consider the payment of a fine in lieu of the incarceration, which you have demonstrated you have so clearly earned.”
The judge told Shelley Luther she
could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response…@CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/1phdNUsLme — Andrea Lucia (@CBS11Andrea) May 5, 2020
North Dallas Salon Owner Owner Shelley Luther just sentenced to 7 days in jail by a judge for opening her business according to @CBS11Andrea Lucia The salon owner was served with a temporary restraining order to close last week which she vowed to ignore pic.twitter.com/akiZrUKCZz — J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) May 5, 2020
Luther would not accept the deal, refusing to apologize and submitting to incarceration on top of a hefty fine for each day the shop continues to operate. (Her attorney has indicated she has no intention of closing.)
“I have much respect for this court and laws. I have never been in this position before and it’s not someplace that I want to be,” Luther said.
“But I have to disagree with you sir, when you say that I’m selfish, because feeding my kids — is not selfish.
“I have hair stylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids. So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with you decision but I am not going to shut the salon,” she added.
Political pundits and social media users alike cheered Luther on Wednesday, joining Paxton in calls for the business owner’s release from jail and continuing to support her cause with a GoFundMe.
Despite the outpouring of support, however, no action has yet been taken to pardon Luther.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--San Francisco Admits Giving Free Alcohol and Drugs to Homeless Hotel ‘Guests’

In San Francisco , the homeless aren ’ t just boarding in hotels for free — they ’ re getting free booze to boot .
That was the message from the city ’ s public health department in recent days after a social media user who describes himself as a “ formerly homeless addict ” posted a Twitter comment criticizing the practice .
“ I just found out that homeless placed in hotels in SF are being delivered Alcohol , Weed and Methadone because they identified as an addict/alcoholic for FREE , ” the user “ T Wolf ” wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supposed to be offering treatment .
This is enabling and is wrong on many levels.
” Clearly , T Wolf isn ’ t as enlightened as the sages of the San Francisco Department of Public Health .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To ’ In a Twitter response on Tuesday , as The Daily Caller reported , the city ’ s health department essentially admitted the truth of the statement , then patronizingly explained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless who are already being given a roof over their heads are accepted “ harm reduction based practices.
” It added , mysteriously enough , that the materials “ are not paid for with taxpayer money.
” Liberals love the fungibility of money — it gives them a way to argue ideas like giving free booze to alcoholics are fine as long as they ’ re not paid for directly with taxpayers dollars .
What public functionaries usually fail to mention , however , is that everything they do is at heart made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , it doesn ’ t particularly matter where the exact dollars for a particular amount of alcohol came from — whether the booze is being delivered by a staffer for a nonprofit that receives city funding , for instance , or from a foundation that ’ s supported by liberal donors who write their gifts off on their taxes .
It ’ s all part of a city program that is , by definition , paid for with tax dollars .
More important than accounting columns , though , is the blindingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a bad idea .
Period .
Full stop .
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Here 's Video of Her Telling People To Crowd into Streets Supplying alcoholics alcohol for free while putting them up in free hotel rooms , is a worse idea even if it does “ help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine.
” It ’ s worth noting that the post by “ T Wolf ” also mentions “ Weed , ” and the health department ’ s response does nothing to dispel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw from that is that homeless drug users in San Francisco are , in fact , not only being supplied with free hotel rooms and alcohol , but marijuana , too .
That means a public agency — no mattter what California state lawmakers have decided — is acting as at least a facilitator in the delivery of a drug that ’ s illegal under federal law .
They call this “ harm reduction ” in San Francisco ?
It ’ s “ enabling ” on steroids .
The response to the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been what the department was looking for .
But when a relentlessly liberal government and culture have taken a heart-achingly beautiful city and turned it into a cesspool , it might be hard for public employees to realize how inane they actually sound .
This is , after all , the home city of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
But this one put it perfectly : There ’ s no doubt that many , many Americans struggle with drug addiction — particularly alcohol , the second-most common addiction in the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field .
There ’ s also no doubt that cossetting addicts with free hotel rooms and free access to their drug of choice — booze or whatever — is pretty well guaranteed to have an ending that helps nobody , except maybe the city staffers whose salaries are paid with taxpayer dollars in a city that seems to grow more lawless with every passing year .
And if they ever find themselves really down on their luck , a free bed and a bottle might not be that far away .
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In San Francisco, the homeless aren’t just boarding in hotels for free — they’re getting free booze to boot.
That was the message from the city’s public health department in recent days after a social media user who describes himself as a “formerly homeless addict” posted a Twitter comment criticizing the practice.
“I just found out that homeless placed in hotels in SF are being delivered Alcohol, Weed and Methadone because they identified as an addict/alcoholic for FREE,” the user “T Wolf” wrote on Friday. “You’re supposed to be offering treatment. This is enabling and is wrong on many levels.”
Clearly, T Wolf isn’t as enlightened as the sages of the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
I just found out that homeless placed in hotels in SF are being delivered Alcohol, Weed and Methadone because they identified as an addict/alcoholic for FREE. You’re supposed to be offering treatment. This is enabling and is wrong on many levels. @SF_DPH @sfbos @LondonBreed — T Wolf (@MyTwolffamily) May 2, 2020
In a Twitter response on Tuesday, as The Daily Caller reported, the city’s health department essentially admitted the truth of the statement, then patronizingly explained that giving free booze and drugs to the homeless who are already being given a roof over their heads are accepted “harm reduction based practices.”
It added, mysteriously enough, that the materials “are not paid for with taxpayer money.”
These harm reduction based practices, which are not unique to San Francisco, and are not paid for with taxpayer money, help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine and have significant individual and public health benefits in the COVID-19 pandemic. — SFDPH (@SF_DPH) May 5, 2020
Liberals love the fungibility of money — it gives them a way to argue ideas like giving free booze to alcoholics are fine as long as they’re not paid for directly with taxpayers dollars.
What public functionaries usually fail to mention, however, is that everything they do is at heart made possible by taxpayer dollars.
In this case, it doesn’t particularly matter where the exact dollars for a particular amount of alcohol came from — whether the booze is being delivered by a staffer for a nonprofit that receives city funding, for instance, or from a foundation that’s supported by liberal donors who write their gifts off on their taxes.
It’s all part of a city program that is, by definition, paid for with tax dollars.
More important than accounting columns, though, is the blindingly obvious fact that supplying alcoholics with alcohol is a bad idea. Period. Full stop.
Supplying alcoholics alcohol for free while putting them up in free hotel rooms, is a worse idea even if it does “help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine.”
It’s worth noting that the post by “T Wolf” also mentions “Weed,” and the health department’s response does nothing to dispel the idea.
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The only conclusion to draw from that is that homeless drug users in San Francisco are, in fact, not only being supplied with free hotel rooms and alcohol, but marijuana, too.
That means a public agency — no mattter what California state lawmakers have decided — is acting as at least a facilitator in the delivery of a drug that’s illegal under federal law.
They call this “harm reduction” in San Francisco? It’s “enabling” on steroids.
The response to the health department’s defense couldn’t have been what the department was looking for. But when a relentlessly liberal government and culture have taken a heart-achingly beautiful city and turned it into a cesspool, it might be hard for public employees to realize how inane they actually sound.
This is, after all, the home city of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Indeed. The ‘benefits’ of your approach are obvious. The streets have never been safer or cleaner and OD’s are practically a thing of the past. Hopefully you don’t tire of all your success. We need to ensure addicts, from far and wide, continue getting their free fix here in SF. — john perri (@jnperri) May 5, 2020
Are you serious? Who is paying for it? Who is paying for the salaries of those carrying this out? Who is paying for the hotel stay? Can we apply if we lose our home?!?! — AGPM (@agpma42) May 6, 2020
And people wonder why SF has become a magnet for transients from all across the state and beyond. Free hotel rooms with room service that includes booze and weed. Wow! Just wow! — Gale Connor (@GaleConnor5) May 5, 2020
But this one put it perfectly:
What the San Francisco Dept of Public Health is doing, enabling addicts and giving them drugs and alcohol with OUR TAXPAYER MONEY is SHAMEFUL…
Shame on you for lying and making the problem worse to ensure your gravy train of money.#FollowTheMoney#HomelessIndustrialComplex — SF Conservative (@SF_Conservative) May 5, 2020
There’s no doubt that many, many Americans struggle with drug addiction — particularly alcohol, the second-most common addiction in the United States behind tobacco, according to experts in the field.
There’s also no doubt that cossetting addicts with free hotel rooms and free access to their drug of choice — booze or whatever — is pretty well guaranteed to have an ending that helps nobody, except maybe the city staffers whose salaries are paid with taxpayer dollars in a city that seems to grow more lawless with every passing year.
And if they ever find themselves really down on their luck, a free bed and a bottle might not be that far away.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Trump’s Leadership During COVID Strengthening His Standing with Evangelicals

President Donald Trump ’ s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be strengthening his standing among Christians , which is not surprising given how he has placed faith front and center during the crisis and has been a strong voice for religious liberty .
White evangelicals , in particular , have been among Trump ’ s strongest supporters .
According to exit polling , Trump enjoyed 81 percent backing among “ white born again/evangelical Christians ” in the 2016 presidential election .
However , last October , during the heat of the impeachment fury , Fox News released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted him impeached and removed from office .
But by March of this year , Pew Research reported 78 percent of white evangelicals approved of the president ’ s job performance .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To ’ More anecdotally , a newly released — and unscientific — My Faith Votes online survey shows that 61 percent of all self-identified Christians say Trump ’ s stature with them has improved during coronavirus outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ week in March among over 10,000 people , according to My Faith Votes , which describes itself as a “ nonpartisan voter mobilization group.
” “ This survey tells us three things , ” Jason Yates , CEO of My Faith Votes , said in a news release .
“ First , most Christians are reassured by President Trump ’ s leadership during the coronavirus crisis and , secondly , Christians have a decidedly lower view of Democrats .
“ And third , Christians are turning to their faith in extraordinary ways during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email to The Western Journal , a representative of My Faith Votes described the survey as a “ gauge ” of Christian voters ’ views .
Those polled came from every state in the country and the District of Columbia , according to demographic information provided to The Western Journal .
The top three states represented in the survey by percentage were the nation ’ s most populous — California , Texas and Florida — with the rest of the states ’ participation levels falling more or less in population rank order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whom Trump appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom — pegs the chief executive ’ s strengthened position among evangelicals to his willingness to exhort people to pray during the crisis and his steadfast support for religious liberty .
“ I ’ m not surprised at all the president ’ s standing among evangelical men and women of faith has gone up during this terrible ordeal , ” Bauer said .
RELATED : GOP Rep : Pelosi Blocking Wuhan Investigation in Favor of Pinning Pandemic on Trump “ Not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has on a number of occasions issued calls for the nation to pray during the crisis and regularly spoken up , as has the attorney general , for religious liberty and how it needs to be protected even in a time of trouble like this , ” the Christian leader added .
One example of Trump calling the country to prayer was during an Oval Office event on Good Friday last month .
“ Though we will not be able to gather together with one another as we normally would on Easter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on prayer , reflection and growing in our personal relationship with God , so important , ” the president said .
Trump then introduced a member of the clergy — Bishop Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Fellowship in Beltsville , Maryland — who prayed for the nation .
Bauer observed the event demonstrated that “ the president really understands American Christians and evangelicals.
” Vice President Mike Pence , who is forthright about his Christian faith , has no doubt helped foster this understanding in Trump , the former Reagan White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the president understands our religious roots and understands we can be a diverse and tolerant country while still recognizing openly our Christian roots , ” Bauer said .
In mid-March , Trump also issued a proclamation calling for a national day of prayer regarding the coronavirus outbreak .
The proclamation said , in part , “ In our times of greatest need , Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty .
… “ As your President , I ask you to pray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow Americans and to remember that no problem is too big for God to handle .
We should all take to heart the holy words found in 1 Peter 5:7 : ‘ Casting all your care upon him , for he careth for you.
’ “ Let us pray that all those affected by the virus will feel the presence of our Lord ’ s protection and love during this time .
With God ’ s help , we will overcome this threat.
” Bauer said that as the legal battles over religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian congregations , continue to play out , Trump ’ s standing among evangelicals will only gain momentum .
In a Fox News virtual town hall on Sunday night , the president was asked when churches would be able to reopen .
“ I hope it ’ s going to be very soon , because I ’ m seeing things I don ’ t like seeing , ” Trump replied .
“ I see some churches — they are literally staying in their car with the window closed .
… And they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying , ‘ Why can ’ t they do that ? '
” He added , “ I will say this : It ’ s wonderful to watch people over a laptop , but it ’ s not like being at a church .
And we have to get our people back to churches , and we ’ re going to start doing it soon.
” The Pew Research survey published in March found that 81 percent of white evangelical Protestants think that Trump “ fights for what I believe in.
” Among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong 66 percent .
Trump had lost some ground with evangelicals by last fall , but it looks like they ’ re coming back , because they see in the president a leader who respects and honors their faith .
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President Donald Trump’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be strengthening his standing among Christians, which is not surprising given how he has placed faith front and center during the crisis and has been a strong voice for religious liberty.
White evangelicals, in particular, have been among Trump’s strongest supporters.
According to exit polling, Trump enjoyed 81 percent backing among “white born again/evangelical Christians” in the 2016 presidential election.
However, last October, during the heat of the impeachment fury, Fox News released a poll showing 28 percent of white evangelicals wanted him impeached and removed from office.
But by March of this year, Pew Research reported 78 percent of white evangelicals approved of the president’s job performance.
More anecdotally, a newly released — and unscientific — My Faith Votes online survey shows that 61 percent of all self-identified Christians say Trump’s stature with them has improved during coronavirus outbreak.
The survey was conducted during the last week in March among over 10,000 people, according to My Faith Votes, which describes itself as a “nonpartisan voter mobilization group.”
“This survey tells us three things,” Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, said in a news release. “First, most Christians are reassured by President Trump’s leadership during the coronavirus crisis and, secondly, Christians have a decidedly lower view of Democrats.
“And third, Christians are turning to their faith in extraordinary ways during this time of uncertainty.”
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In an email to The Western Journal, a representative of My Faith Votes described the survey as a “gauge” of Christian voters’ views.
Those polled came from every state in the country and the District of Columbia, according to demographic information provided to The Western Journal.
The top three states represented in the survey by percentage were the nation’s most populous — California, Texas and Florida — with the rest of the states’ participation levels falling more or less in population rank order.
Gary Bauer — president of American Values, whom Trump appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom — pegs the chief executive’s strengthened position among evangelicals to his willingness to exhort people to pray during the crisis and his steadfast support for religious liberty.
“I’m not surprised at all the president’s standing among evangelical men and women of faith has gone up during this terrible ordeal,” Bauer said.
“Not only is he showing leadership but the president has on a number of occasions issued calls for the nation to pray during the crisis and regularly spoken up, as has the attorney general, for religious liberty and how it needs to be protected even in a time of trouble like this,” the Christian leader added.
One example of Trump calling the country to prayer was during an Oval Office event on Good Friday last month.
“Though we will not be able to gather together with one another as we normally would on Easter, we can use this sacred time to focus on prayer, reflection and growing in our personal relationship with God, so important,” the president said.
Trump then introduced a member of the clergy — Bishop Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Fellowship in Beltsville, Maryland — who prayed for the nation.
Bauer observed the event demonstrated that “the president really understands American Christians and evangelicals.”
Vice President Mike Pence, who is forthright about his Christian faith, has no doubt helped foster this understanding in Trump, the former Reagan White House chief domestic policy adviser added.
“I think the president understands our religious roots and understands we can be a diverse and tolerant country while still recognizing openly our Christian roots,” Bauer said.
In mid-March, Trump also issued a proclamation calling for a national day of prayer regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
The proclamation said, in part, “In our times of greatest need, Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty. …
“As your President, I ask you to pray for the health and well-being of your fellow Americans and to remember that no problem is too big for God to handle. We should all take to heart the holy words found in 1 Peter 5:7: ‘Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.’
“Let us pray that all those affected by the virus will feel the presence of our Lord’s protection and love during this time. With God’s help, we will overcome this threat.”
Bauer said that as the legal battles over religious liberty, primarily between Democratic governors and Christian congregations, continue to play out, Trump’s standing among evangelicals will only gain momentum.
In a Fox News virtual town hall on Sunday night, the president was asked when churches would be able to reopen.
“I hope it’s going to be very soon, because I’m seeing things I don’t like seeing,” Trump replied. “I see some churches — they are literally staying in their car with the window closed. … And they were getting arrested. … I’m saying, ‘Why can’t they do that?'”
He added, “I will say this: It’s wonderful to watch people over a laptop, but it’s not like being at a church. And we have to get our people back to churches, and we’re going to start doing it soon.”
The Pew Research survey published in March found that 81 percent of white evangelical Protestants think that Trump “fights for what I believe in.”
Among Catholics, the number was also a strong 66 percent.
Latest figures on approval of Trump by religion:
White evangelical Protestants 79%
White non-evangelical Protestants 60%
Catholics 49%
Religiously unaffiliated 31%
Black Protestants 18%https://t.co/JZQ1Hc85Md pic.twitter.com/uXEbwW4ivv — Pew Research Religion (@PewReligion) March 27, 2020
Trump had lost some ground with evangelicals by last fall, but it looks like they’re coming back, because they see in the president a leader who respects and honors their faith.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Lib Gov’t Reportedly Cracks Down on Small Business Owner Desperate To Reopen, Threatens $70K Fine

Like many small business owners , Lindsey and Scott Graham of Oregon just want to get their businesses back up and running , but have reportedly been threatened with a $ 70,000 fine if they do .
The couple ’ s gym , four tanning salons and hair salon have been closed since late March , when Democratic Gov .
Kate Brown implemented her “ Stay Home , Save Lives ” executive order .
Lindsey Graham given birth to a newborn shortly before the shutdown began , but didn ’ t anticipate being out of work so long .
Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 employees go , and the closures have cost the family thousands in lost revenue .
As a result , she opted to open one of her businesses — Glamour Salon in Salem .
On Monday , Lindsey Graham was sanitizing her closed hair salon in preparation to open the following day , when an official from Oregon ’ s Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division , or OSHA , showed up .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up the Things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he threatened her with a $ 1,000 fine if she opened and an additional fine for “ willful noncompliance ” if she remained open following the first citation , according to PJ Media .
( It ’ s worth noting that Graham called OSHA , and says she was told in a recorded message and by a live representative that the agency does not enforce stay-at-home or business shutdown orders . )
The maximum penalty for that second fine , the outlet reported , is $ 70,000 .
In her Facebook video Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and couldn ’ t “ possibly risk a $ 70,000 citation.
” “ The whole point of me opening up is that I don ’ t want my family to be in a financial situation later because the government closed our businesses , ” she said , later indicating that she felt “ beaten down.
” “ Well , I don ’ t even really want to reopen tomorrow , I just kind of have to , ” Graham told KOIN on Monday .
“ It ’ s been more a month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a date yet , and I can ’ t imagine our family surviving that way without knowing when we can work again and with no income coming in.
” Graham joined protests over the weekend calling on the governor to allow businesses to reopen , making her a sort of de facto figurehead for the movement .
“ It was pretty eye-opening and also devastating to know that the reason we were there is because we were begging her to let us reopen our businesses and just work , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that her employees would be taking all necessary precautions to ensure everyone ’ s health , such as using masks and gloves , disinfecting between appointments , and restricting the number of employees and customers inside the business .
Still , reopening would be in defiance of Brown ’ s order .
RELATED : Bailouts Could Go to Brothels , Weed Industry , Liquor Stores While Pastors Ca n't Even Hold a Service Graham went ahead and reopened anyway , and a crowd showed up outside her business to support her .
Brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to KGW that they were aware of the salon ’ s operation in defiance of the order , calling it “ irresponsible and unfortunate.
” Oregon ’ s OSHA wouldn ’ t confirm to the outlet whether it would take punitive action , though the governor ’ s office said defying the “ Stay Home , Save Lives ” orders could cost Graham up to $ 1,250 in fines and/or 30 days in prison for the Class C misdemeanor charge .
KGW also reported that OSHA “ did point out that a willful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine of $ 8,900.00.
” There have been no reports of Graham receiving the citation despite opening Tuesday , but another salon owner was not as fortunate , as Shelley Luther of Texas was sentenced to a week in jail after opening her salon in defiance of state-mandated closures .
Business owners are not grandstanding , they are just doing their best to earn a living after their businesses were shuttered indefinitely by stroke of a pen .
The shutdowns have caused economic hardship for so many across the nation , but even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is hope as people like Graham begin to push back against their authoritarian government .
People are losing the businesses they ’ ve worked a lifetime to build , while their employees are left hoping they can obtain unemployment benefits .
Good people like Lindsey Graham simply wish to find ways to safely get back to work , and it is the government ’ s job to get out of their way as soon as possible .
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Like many small business owners, Lindsey and Scott Graham of Oregon just want to get their businesses back up and running, but have reportedly been threatened with a $70,000 fine if they do.
The couple’s gym, four tanning salons and hair salon have been closed since late March, when Democratic Gov. Kate Brown implemented her “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order. Lindsey Graham given birth to a newborn shortly before the shutdown began, but didn’t anticipate being out of work so long.
Graham told PJ Media she had to let 25 employees go, and the closures have cost the family thousands in lost revenue.
As a result, she opted to open one of her businesses — Glamour Salon in Salem.
On Monday, Lindsey Graham was sanitizing her closed hair salon in preparation to open the following day, when an official from Oregon’s Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division, or OSHA, showed up.
Graham said he threatened her with a $1,000 fine if she opened and an additional fine for “willful noncompliance” if she remained open following the first citation, according to PJ Media. (It’s worth noting that Graham called OSHA, and says she was told in a recorded message and by a live representative that the agency does not enforce stay-at-home or business shutdown orders.)
The maximum penalty for that second fine, the outlet reported, is $70,000.
In her Facebook video Monday, Graham said she was “terrified” and couldn’t “possibly risk a $70,000 citation.”
“The whole point of me opening up is that I don’t want my family to be in a financial situation later because the government closed our businesses,” she said, later indicating that she felt “beaten down.”
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“Well, I don’t even really want to reopen tomorrow, I just kind of have to,” Graham told KOIN on Monday. “It’s been more a month, and we don’t even have a date yet, and I can’t imagine our family surviving that way without knowing when we can work again and with no income coming in.”
Graham joined protests over the weekend calling on the governor to allow businesses to reopen, making her a sort of de facto figurehead for the movement.
“It was pretty eye-opening and also devastating to know that the reason we were there is because we were begging her to let us reopen our businesses and just work,” she said.
She also told the news outlet that her employees would be taking all necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s health, such as using masks and gloves, disinfecting between appointments, and restricting the number of employees and customers inside the business.
Still, reopening would be in defiance of Brown’s order.
Graham went ahead and reopened anyway, and a crowd showed up outside her business to support her.
There’s a large crowd forming outside Glamour salon in Salem this morning as it reopens against @OregonGovBrown’s Stay Home Save Lives order. They tell us they’re in support of the salon reopening today @fox12oregon pic.twitter.com/SMFljTNH8e — Amber Wilmarth (@amberwilmarth) May 5, 2020
Brown’s office said in a statement to KGW that they were aware of the salon’s operation in defiance of the order, calling it “irresponsible and unfortunate.”
Oregon’s OSHA wouldn’t confirm to the outlet whether it would take punitive action, though the governor’s office said defying the “Stay Home, Save Lives” orders could cost Graham up to $1,250 in fines and/or 30 days in prison for the Class C misdemeanor charge.
KGW also reported that OSHA “did point out that a willful violation of their rules carries a minimum fine of $8,900.00.”
There have been no reports of Graham receiving the citation despite opening Tuesday, but another salon owner was not as fortunate, as Shelley Luther of Texas was sentenced to a week in jail after opening her salon in defiance of state-mandated closures.
Business owners are not grandstanding, they are just doing their best to earn a living after their businesses were shuttered indefinitely by stroke of a pen.
The shutdowns have caused economic hardship for so many across the nation, but even in the left-leaning state of Oregon, there is hope as people like Graham begin to push back against their authoritarian government.
People are losing the businesses they’ve worked a lifetime to build, while their employees are left hoping they can obtain unemployment benefits.
Good people like Lindsey Graham simply wish to find ways to safely get back to work, and it is the government’s job to get out of their way as soon as possible.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Brave Teen Boy Risks Life To Save Toddler from Drowning in Canal

It ’ s every parent ’ s worst nightmare : One moment , your child is in sight , toddling around , safe and not getting up to mischief , and the next moment they ’ ve completely vanished .
Mom Becca Hampton from Knottingley , West Yorks , England , has two children and experienced that terror recently .
On Sunday afternoon , her son , 15-month-old Reggie , was out in the yard when he somehow managed to get out through a makeshift gate and headed for a nearby canal .
Thankfully , 15-year-old Ryley Ferguson was nearby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reggie walking toward the canal and heard as the boy fell into the water .
“ Basically , I was walking the dogs on the other side of the canal and I could hear this little kid shouting us and waving , ” he said , according to the Yorkshire Evening Post .
“ I realised how young he was and with him being on the other side I thought I need to go and get him or he ’ s going to go in.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To ’ Once the toddler made it into the water , Ryley removed his jacket and jumped in .
He reached the boy and started shouting for help , unable to drag the toddler out of the water alone .
“ Since it ’ s happened I ’ ve been ok , it doesn ’ t feel real and I did what anyone else would do , it ’ s just lucky that I was there because 30 seconds later , he would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s since been hailed as a local hero , and a very grateful Hampton has dubbed him a “ guardian angel.
” “ Knottingley has a new HERO , ” Susan Dann posted on Sunday .
“ RYLEY FERGUSON from The Ridgeway.
” “ While walking the canal today RYLEY witnessed an unaccompanied toddler fall into the canal from the opposite bank below Foundry Lane .
Without further ado RYLEY immediately stripped off some clothing , dived in and swam across and saved the toddlers life .
By the time RYLEY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our town is extremely fortunate to have a lad like Ryley , ” Tom Gordon , a local councillor , said , according to the Daily Mail .
“ He ’ s a hero and he deserves to be recognised as such.
” The thanks has gotten back to Ryley ’ s parents , Amy and Michael , who are also proud of their son .
RELATED : Watch : Kindhearted FedEx Driver Surprises Young Girl with Ice Cream Cupcakes on Her Birthday “ We heard from one of the neighbours near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she said Ryley didn ’ t hesitate and jumped straight in after the toddler , ” his mom said .
“ If he had been seconds later that kid would have drowned and no one would have known where he went , ” his dad pointed out .
“ He must have had somebody watching over him.
” Probably no one is more thankful than Hampton , though , who shared a photo of Ryley holding Reggie and said she ’ ll be keeping it as a reminder .
“ Our hero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampton shared on Tuesday .
“ [ T ] his photo will be getting printed and put into a frame and put where Reggie can see it so he knows who his guardian angel is .
Reggie will always know who his hero is and we will forever be in your debt.
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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: One moment, your child is in sight, toddling around, safe and not getting up to mischief, and the next moment they’ve completely vanished.
Mom Becca Hampton from Knottingley, West Yorks, England, has two children and experienced that terror recently. On Sunday afternoon, her son, 15-month-old Reggie, was out in the yard when he somehow managed to get out through a makeshift gate and headed for a nearby canal.
Thankfully, 15-year-old Ryley Ferguson was nearby, walking his pups. He saw Reggie walking toward the canal and heard as the boy fell into the water.
“Basically, I was walking the dogs on the other side of the canal and I could hear this little kid shouting us and waving,” he said, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post. “I realised how young he was and with him being on the other side I thought I need to go and get him or he’s going to go in.”
Once the toddler made it into the water, Ryley removed his jacket and jumped in. He reached the boy and started shouting for help, unable to drag the toddler out of the water alone.
“Since it’s happened I’ve been ok, it doesn’t feel real and I did what anyone else would do, it’s just lucky that I was there because 30 seconds later, he would have been dead,” he said.
He’s since been hailed as a local hero, and a very grateful Hampton has dubbed him a “guardian angel.”
“Knottingley has a new HERO,” Susan Dann posted on Sunday. “RYLEY FERGUSON from The Ridgeway.”
“While walking the canal today RYLEY witnessed an unaccompanied toddler fall into the canal from the opposite bank below Foundry Lane. Without further ado RYLEY immediately stripped off some clothing, dived in and swam across and saved the toddlers life. By the time RYLEY got there the toddler was submerged.”
“WELL DONE RYLEY.”
“Our town is extremely fortunate to have a lad like Ryley,” Tom Gordon, a local councillor, said, according to the Daily Mail. “He’s a hero and he deserves to be recognised as such.”
The thanks has gotten back to Ryley’s parents, Amy and Michael, who are also proud of their son.
“We heard from one of the neighbours near the canal that they saw what happened and she said Ryley didn’t hesitate and jumped straight in after the toddler,” his mom said.
“If he had been seconds later that kid would have drowned and no one would have known where he went,” his dad pointed out. “He must have had somebody watching over him.”
Probably no one is more thankful than Hampton, though, who shared a photo of Ryley holding Reggie and said she’ll be keeping it as a reminder.
“Our hero right there with my boy,” Hampton shared on Tuesday.
“[T]his photo will be getting printed and put into a frame and put where Reggie can see it so he knows who his guardian angel is. Reggie will always know who his hero is and we will forever be in your debt.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Texas Governor Goes After Judge Who Locked Up Salon Owner: ‘Excessive Action’

A Texas judge threw salon owner Shelley Luther behind bars for her defiance of a court order to halt the woman ’ s business .
Now , the controversial case has even the state ’ s governor weighing in .
District Judge Eric Moyé sentenced Luther to a week in jail and slapped the small business owner with a whopping $ 7,000 fine Tuesday , according to the Dallas Morning News .
Video from the courtroom teleconference shows Moyé , who can be seen with former President Barack Obama and other powerful Democratic players on his campaign website , criticizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Moyé said the salon owner needs to apologize for operating her business against orders .
“ That you now see the error of your ways , and understand that the society can not function where one ’ s own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials , ” the judge lectured .
“ That you owe an apology to the elected officials whom you disrespected by flagrantly ignoring , ” Moyé continued , “ and in one case defiling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to you.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because ‘ They ’ re Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To ’ Shelley Luther was having none of that .
When Moyé told her to proceed with a response , she didn ’ t disappoint .
“ Judge , I would like to say that I have much respect for this court and laws , ” Luther began .
“ And that I ’ ve never been in this position before , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be.
” “ But I have to disagree with you , sir , when you say that I ’ m selfish , because feeding my kids is not selfish .
I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they ’ d rather feed their kids.
” Luther ’ s final words in the clip make it perfectly clear that she is planning to continue her defiance .
“ So sir , if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed , ” Luther said , “ then please go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to shut the salon.
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Uses Ambush-Protected Troop Carrier , Combat Gear to Bust up Lockdown Protest Luther ’ s display and the judge ’ s reaction quickly made its way to headlines .
Soon , higher officials made their stance known .
The governor also echoed a call from state Attorney General Ken Paxton targeting the judge for jailing a Texas mother while letting “ hardened criminals ” go free .
Paxton ’ s statement called for Luther ’ s immediate release .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his guns or let Luther walk free .
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A Texas judge threw salon owner Shelley Luther behind bars for her defiance of a court order to halt the woman’s business. Now, the controversial case has even the state’s governor weighing in.
District Judge Eric Moyé sentenced Luther to a week in jail and slapped the small business owner with a whopping $7,000 fine Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Video from the courtroom teleconference shows Moyé, who can be seen with former President Barack Obama and other powerful Democratic players on his campaign website, criticizing Luther’s “concept of liberty.” Moyé said the salon owner needs to apologize for operating her business against orders.
“That you now see the error of your ways, and understand that the society cannot function where one’s own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials,” the judge lectured.
“That you owe an apology to the elected officials whom you disrespected by flagrantly ignoring,” Moyé continued, “and in one case defiling, their orders which you now know obviously apply to you.”
Shelley Luther was having none of that.
When Moyé told her to proceed with a response, she didn’t disappoint.
“Judge, I would like to say that I have much respect for this court and laws,” Luther began. “And that I’ve never been in this position before, and it’s not some place that I want to be.”
“But I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I’m selfish, because feeding my kids is not selfish. I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids.”
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Luther’s final words in the clip make it perfectly clear that she is planning to continue her defiance.
“So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed,” Luther said, “then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon.”
Watch the interaction below.
The judge told Shelley Luther she
could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response…@CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/1phdNUsLme — Andrea Lucia (@CBS11Andrea) May 5, 2020
Luther’s display and the judge’s reaction quickly made its way to headlines. Soon, higher officials made their stance known.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a response slamming Judge Moyé’s “excessive action” for putting Luther behind bars.
See the statements from @TXAG and me on the jailing of Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther. pic.twitter.com/wyOOllGXgj — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 6, 2020
The governor also echoed a call from state Attorney General Ken Paxton targeting the judge for jailing a Texas mother while letting “hardened criminals” go free. Paxton’s statement called for Luther’s immediate release.
It’s unclear whether Moyé will stick to his guns or let Luther walk free.
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westernjournal--2020-05-06--Here Are 10 #WeddingFail Videos and Stories That Have Gone Viral

The bride will wear a white dress , the couple will look blissfully happy and the caterers will show up on time and serve great food .
A lot of work goes into making weddings appear to go smoothly , but it ’ s very rare that there ’ s not some hiccup in the venue , the events or the attendees .
When these occur , in the moment it can be hard to appreciate them , but with a bit of time and distance , these “ issues ” often tend to be viewed in a humorous light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recover from the shock of the unexpected have shared photos or videos of their wedding fails online with the hashtag # WeddingFail , and they really are hilarious .
One woman shared a clip of her and her husband ’ s first dance : a moment that is precious and tender , and which — in her case — included some unintentional freestyling .
TRENDING : Dem Rep : Reopening Economy Must Be Racist Because 'They 're Just Opening Up the Things Black People Go To' Wardrobe malfunctions are notorious as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence : All three grandmothers somehow managed to choose the same blue dress .
Many people commenting on the three grandmas said they considered the match a win .
Another instance that was not so endearing was a photo shared by Amy Pennza , whose mother-in-law went beyond breaking the “ don ’ t wear white to a wedding ” rule and simply wore a wedding dress herself .
Pennza did explain that her MIL is an incredibly thrifty woman who got the dress for a bargain and now regrets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that her MIL is one of the most generous , selfless people she knows , so she was forgiven .
RELATED : Mom Shares Hilarious Moment She Accidentally Joins Classic Car Road Rally While Driving Her 'Swagger Wagon' Sometimes it ’ s the elements that cause a problem , and at times the most romantic locations pose the most potential problems .
If you pose on or near water , chances are good that you ’ ll get wet .
Again with the water .
Why are people so drawn to it while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elements , while nature is a beautiful and wild thing , and many like to maximize its time on their special day , there are things people just don ’ t think of before heading off to their ceremony .
Like , if your ceremony and exchange of rings is going to take place at the beach , over sand , you ’ d better not drop the rings .
Rain ?
Shine ?
Wind ?
It ’ s a good idea to plan for unfavorable conditions , although when they strike , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accidents.
” Did the bride figure push the groom off the cake ?
Is she waving bye ?
Difficult to tell , but at least the dog is sticking around .
Involving children or pets in a wedding is a lovely way to keep the mood light — but it might be kept light precisely because neither kids nor dogs play by the rules .
With a dress so light and soft , is it any wonder a pup might pick it as a good place to nap ?
Even wild animals have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wedding works .
If they ’ re around , they don ’ t need an invitation to get involved .
Life is full of surprises , and these people have had them captured on film — for better or worse .
Did you have anything like these incidents happen at your wedding ?
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People expect certain things from weddings.
The bride will wear a white dress, the couple will look blissfully happy and the caterers will show up on time and serve great food.
A lot of work goes into making weddings appear to go smoothly, but it’s very rare that there’s not some hiccup in the venue, the events or the attendees. When these occur, in the moment it can be hard to appreciate them, but with a bit of time and distance, these “issues” often tend to be viewed in a humorous light.
Many people who have had time to recover from the shock of the unexpected have shared photos or videos of their wedding fails online with the hashtag #WeddingFail, and they really are hilarious.
One woman shared a clip of her and her husband’s first dance: a moment that is precious and tender, and which — in her case — included some unintentional freestyling.
During our first dance I kept telling my husband that every time he twirled me, I was slipping on my dress. He twirled me one last time and I took a tumble. My first thought was to just start spinning, so my husband joined me on the ground. #weddingfail pic.twitter.com/yCyNsm9yHJ — carson reibe (@CarsonReibe) June 19, 2019
Wardrobe malfunctions are notorious as well, and one woman submitted a photo of a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence: All three grandmothers somehow managed to choose the same blue dress.
All three of the grandmothers unexpectedly showed up to the wedding in ??the??exact??same??dress!! #WeddingFail pic.twitter.com/rRe9KxkDDA — Alex Campisi (@aacampisi) June 19, 2019
Many people commenting on the three grandmas said they considered the match a win. Another instance that was not so endearing was a photo shared by Amy Pennza, whose mother-in-law went beyond breaking the “don’t wear white to a wedding” rule and simply wore a wedding dress herself.
My mother-in-law wore a wedding dress to my wedding. So, yeah, top that one, Twitter. #weddingfail @jimmyfallon pic.twitter.com/IjqvnXT6Ps — Amy Pennza (@AmyPennza) June 19, 2019
Pennza did explain that her MIL is an incredibly thrifty woman who got the dress for a bargain and now regrets having worn it, but also added that her MIL is one of the most generous, selfless people she knows, so she was forgiven.
Sometimes it’s the elements that cause a problem, and at times the most romantic locations pose the most potential problems. If you pose on or near water, chances are good that you’ll get wet.
Trying to get that perfect romantic shot of us both in a boat after saying I Do ??? #wedding #weddingfail #CaptionThis #Florida pic.twitter.com/cGeyLS2IkI — Aaron McMillan (@PoetryontheMind) November 20, 2019
Again with the water. Why are people so drawn to it while wearing expensive clothing?
Speaking of the elements, while nature is a beautiful and wild thing, and many like to maximize its time on their special day, there are things people just don’t think of before heading off to their ceremony.
Like, if your ceremony and exchange of rings is going to take place at the beach, over sand, you’d better not drop the rings.
@jimmyfallon #weddingfails We got married on the beach. At some point I dropped the ring in the sand but didn’t realize until it was time to exchange rings. After what seemed like an eternity, my husband found it and it slid right on his finger. A few moments of sheer panic. pic.twitter.com/hurr4LCQ3H — Darla_kwhit (@darlak0508) June 19, 2019
Rain? Shine? Wind? It’s a good idea to plan for unfavorable conditions, although when they strike, they can cause some pretty amusing “accidents.”
Did the bride figure push the groom off the cake? Is she waving bye? Difficult to tell, but at least the dog is sticking around.
At a friends wedding reception it was very windy and the groom got blown off the cake and well it looked like he had jumped off and ran away and she’s waving bye Felicia! #weddingfail pic.twitter.com/KijWcDLi6W — BeachBlonde843 (@deborahkim55) June 18, 2019
Involving children or pets in a wedding is a lovely way to keep the mood light — but it might be kept light precisely because neither kids nor dogs play by the rules.
With a dress so light and soft, is it any wonder a pup might pick it as a good place to nap?
Even wild animals have been known to throw a wrench into the wedding works. If they’re around, they don’t need an invitation to get involved.
Life is full of surprises, and these people have had them captured on film — for better or worse.
Did you have anything like these incidents happen at your wedding?
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