westernjournal--2020-07-27--White House Economic Adviser Confirms: ‘There’s a $1,200 Check Coming’

Many Americans will receive another round of direct payments in August , the White House confirmed Sunday .
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN Sunday that direct payments are included in another round of legislation aimed at helping families and businesses through the economic hardships amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
“ There ’ s a $ 1,200 check coming .
That is going to be part of the new package , ” Kudlow told host Jake Tapper on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” Republicans have finalized a $ 1 trillion bill , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer liability protection for businesses and funding to help struggling school districts .
In addition , the legislation will offer tax breaks for companies that retain employees .
But Kudlow was clear that checks will again be coming .
“ The check is there , the re-employment bonus is there , the retention bonus is there , ” Kudlow said .
“ There will be breaks , tax credits for small businesses and restaurants.
” The GOP-crafted legislation will also extend a federal eviction moratorium .
Kudlow also shared his optimism about an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are reporting a surge in coronavirus cases , during the interview with Tapper , who shared his opinion that the country has been too eager to reopen .
“ In some places job declines , job increases have been affected , I don ’ t deny it , but it ’ s being made up by people calling back employees so that actually , the joblessness rate is going to fall , ” Kudlow said .
“ I still think the V-shaped recovery is in place , ” Kudlow added .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do Business After COVID-19 Kudlow said the groundwork for an economic recovery is already in place , and that the next round of economic relief will offer direct help amid a surge in reported COVID-19 cases .
The plan agreed on in principle by Republicans and the White House will send out checks to Americans identical to ones that were received by Americans after the $ 2 trillion CARES Act was passed in March , Forbes reported .
The new legislation will also scale back enhanced unemployment benefits , which expired this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people who have lost their jobs has been viewed by most Republicans as a deterrent to retiring to work .
Some people have made more money drawing unemployment benefits during the pandemic than they did before they were laid off .
Unemployment benefits in the GOP plan will be dropped down to $ 200 per week in addition to 70 percent wage replacement , people familiar with the new relief package told CNN .
The Republican plan , which is focused on direct relief to struggling Americans , is expected to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 3 trillion in pork-barrel spending through proposed legislation in May .
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Many Americans will receive another round of direct payments in August, the White House confirmed Sunday.
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN Sunday that direct payments are included in another round of legislation aimed at helping families and businesses through the economic hardships amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“There’s a $1,200 check coming. That is going to be part of the new package,” Kudlow told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Republicans have finalized a $1 trillion bill, which would also cap extended unemployment benefits and offer liability protection for businesses and funding to help struggling school districts.
In addition, the legislation will offer tax breaks for companies that retain employees.
But Kudlow was clear that checks will again be coming.
“The check is there, the re-employment bonus is there, the retention bonus is there,” Kudlow said.
“There will be breaks, tax credits for small businesses and restaurants.”
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The GOP-crafted legislation will also extend a federal eviction moratorium.
“It’s a very well-rounded package,” Kudlow told Tapper. “It’s a very well-targeted package.”
Kudlow also shared his optimism about an economic recovery, even as some states are reporting a surge in coronavirus cases, during the interview with Tapper, who shared his opinion that the country has been too eager to reopen.
“In some places job declines, job increases have been affected, I don’t deny it, but it’s being made up by people calling back employees so that actually, the joblessness rate is going to fall,” Kudlow said.
“I still think the V-shaped recovery is in place,” Kudlow added.
Kudlow said the groundwork for an economic recovery is already in place, and that the next round of economic relief will offer direct help amid a surge in reported COVID-19 cases.
The plan agreed on in principle by Republicans and the White House will send out checks to Americans identical to ones that were received by Americans after the $2 trillion CARES Act was passed in March, Forbes reported.
The new legislation will also scale back enhanced unemployment benefits, which expired this week.
An additional $600 per week for people who have lost their jobs has been viewed by most Republicans as a deterrent to retiring to work.
Some people have made more money drawing unemployment benefits during the pandemic than they did before they were laid off.
Unemployment benefits in the GOP plan will be dropped down to $200 per week in addition to 70 percent wage replacement, people familiar with the new relief package told CNN.
The Republican plan, which is focused on direct relief to struggling Americans, is expected to meet stiff resistance from Democrats, who eyed $3 trillion in pork-barrel spending through proposed legislation in May.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Kathie Lee Gifford Shares Touching Tribute After Death of ‘Precious Friend’ Regis Philbin

There ’ s a special kind of grief that people share when a beloved celebrity passes away .
Regis Philbin was definitely one of those stars , and his passing has saddened an entire community .
“ We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes , one month shy of his 89th birthday , ” his family told Fox News on Saturday .
“ His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him — for his warmth , his legendary sense of humor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day into something worth talking about .
We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.
” While countless fans have voiced their condolences , other celebrities have used their platforms to commemorate the famed game and television show host ’ s life .
“ We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin , ” Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa shared on Instagram .
“ He was the ultimate class act , bringing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day on Live for more than 23 years.
” “ We were beyond lucky to have him as a mentor in our careers and aspire every day to fill his shoes on the show .
We send our deepest love and condolences to his family and hope they can find some comfort in knowing he left the world a better place.
” Kathie Lee Gifford also took to social media to voice her grief over the loss of a dear friend .
“ REGIS .
There will never be another , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of her thoughts , touching on his humor , their friendship , his faith and his family .
“ There are no words to fully express the love I have for my precious friend , Regis , ” her post from Saturday began .
“ I simply adored him and every day with him was a gift.
” “ We spent 15 years together bantering and bickering and laughing ourselves silly — a tradition and a friendship we shared up to this very day.
” RELATED : Kelsey Grammer 's Daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alleged Attack Outside Restaurant “ I smile knowing somewhere in Heaven , at this very moment , he ’ s making someone laugh .
It brings me great comfort knowing that he had a personal relationship with his Lord that brought him great peace.
” “ I send all the love in my heart to Joy , to his children , to the rest of his family and to the innumerable people he touched over his legendary life .
There has never been anyone like him .
And there never will be.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today with Hoda & Jenna , ” saying that while the term “ beloved ” is often thrown around in reference to celebrities , it absolutely applies to Regis .
The video highlighted a bunch of heartwarming and hilarious moments involving Regis and Kathie that show why he was admired and loved by so many , and is a fitting tribute for such an unforgettable man .
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There’s a special kind of grief that people share when a beloved celebrity passes away. Regis Philbin was definitely one of those stars, and his passing has saddened an entire community.
“We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday,” his family told Fox News on Saturday.
“His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him — for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about. We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.”
While countless fans have voiced their condolences, other celebrities have used their platforms to commemorate the famed game and television show host’s life.
“We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin,” Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa shared on Instagram. “He was the ultimate class act, bringing his laughter and joy into our homes every day on Live for more than 23 years.”
“We were beyond lucky to have him as a mentor in our careers and aspire every day to fill his shoes on the show. We send our deepest love and condolences to his family and hope they can find some comfort in knowing he left the world a better place.”
Kathie Lee Gifford also took to social media to voice her grief over the loss of a dear friend.
“REGIS. There will never be another,” she tweeted.
REGIS. There will never be another. — Kathie Lee Gifford (@KathieLGifford) July 25, 2020
On Facebook, she shared more of her thoughts, touching on his humor, their friendship, his faith and his family.
“There are no words to fully express the love I have for my precious friend, Regis,” her post from Saturday began. “I simply adored him and every day with him was a gift.”
“We spent 15 years together bantering and bickering and laughing ourselves silly — a tradition and a friendship we shared up to this very day.”
“I smile knowing somewhere in Heaven, at this very moment, he’s making someone laugh. It brings me great comfort knowing that he had a personal relationship with his Lord that brought him great peace.”
“I send all the love in my heart to Joy, to his children, to the rest of his family and to the innumerable people he touched over his legendary life. There has never been anyone like him. And there never will be.”
Gifford also spoke about Regis on “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” saying that while the term “beloved” is often thrown around in reference to celebrities, it absolutely applies to Regis.
The video highlighted a bunch of heartwarming and hilarious moments involving Regis and Kathie that show why he was admired and loved by so many, and is a fitting tribute for such an unforgettable man.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--PGA Tour Golfer Comes Under Fire from Media for Supporting ‘Blue Lives Matter’ During Tournament

PGA Tour golfer Richy Werenski was attacked online after he wore a pro-police wristband at a tournament in Minnesota over the weekend .
Werenski wore a “ Blue Lives Matter ” bracelet at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine , which is a few miles north of Minneapolis .
Golf Digest writer Joel Beall shared an image of the golfer ’ s bracelet and seemingly called him out for it .
“ Playing 20 minutes away from where George Floyd was killed by police officers , Richy Werenski has been wearing a Blue Lives Matter band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Beall tweeted .
Minneapolis is , of course , the city that spawned the country ’ s current racial and civil unrest .
George Floyd , a black man , died while in police custody there May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes .
Sports leagues , including the NBA , the NFL and MLB , have signaled support for the Black Lives Matter movement and its anti-police political motives in the two months since Floyd ’ s death .
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd ‘ s death .
“ For me , I spent last weekend calling around to my black colleagues and black friends , people that I thought that I could really learn from and I , at that time , I felt vulnerable , ” he said June 5 , according to USA Today .
“ I didn ’ t understand in a world where people say , ‘ If you ’ re not part of the solution , you ’ re part of the problem , ' ” Monahan said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution was in the short term , but I was committed to make certain I was part of identifying it as supporting it .
So for me , stepping back and trying to listen to those people that have been affected was the best place to start.
” Werenski , however , decided to quietly signal his support for law enforcement officers , who have spent two months entrenched in a campaign by leftist activists and much of the media to defund , prosecute or harm them for doing their jobs .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter ” wristband since 2017 , his decision to do only miles from downtown Minneapolis sparked a reaction on social media , with many challenging the 28-year-old Massachusetts native for supporting police officers .
CNN employee Mark Friedman criticized Weresnki in a post he later deleted .
“ Someone should inform PGA Tour player Richy Werenski that wearing a ‘ blue lives matter ’ wristband in a golf tournament in Minneapolis is tone deaf at the very least , ” he wrote , according to USA Today .
RELATED : Golf Pro and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crash While detractors were critical of the golfer , he also found a great deal of support online .
Werenksi has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding his wristband choice .
Apparently , he was unfazed by the criticism : Werenski tied for third place at the 3M Tournament , matching the best finish of his career .
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PGA Tour golfer Richy Werenski was attacked online after he wore a pro-police wristband at a tournament in Minnesota over the weekend.
Werenski wore a “Blue Lives Matter” bracelet at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine, which is a few miles north of Minneapolis.
Golf Digest writer Joel Beall shared an image of the golfer’s bracelet and seemingly called him out for it.
“Playing 20 minutes away from where George Floyd was killed by police officers, Richy Werenski has been wearing a Blue Lives Matter band this week at the 3M Open,” Beall tweeted.
Playing 20 minutes away from where George Floyd was killed by police officers, Richy Werenski has been wearing a Blue Lives Matter band this week at the 3M Open pic.twitter.com/LGJ4mOGAqB — Joel Beall (@JoelMBeall) July 26, 2020
Minneapolis is, of course, the city that spawned the country’s current racial and civil unrest. George Floyd, a black man, died while in police custody there May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
Sports leagues, including the NBA, the NFL and MLB, have signaled support for the Black Lives Matter movement and its anti-police political motives in the two months since Floyd’s death.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan commented on the unrest two weeks after Floyd‘s death.
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“For me, I spent last weekend calling around to my black colleagues and black friends, people that I thought that I could really learn from and I, at that time, I felt vulnerable,” he said June 5, according to USA Today.
“I didn’t understand in a world where people say, ‘If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem,'” Monahan said. “I didn’t understand what the solution was in the short term, but I was committed to make certain I was part of identifying it as supporting it. So for me, stepping back and trying to listen to those people that have been affected was the best place to start.”
Werenski, however, decided to quietly signal his support for law enforcement officers, who have spent two months entrenched in a campaign by leftist activists and much of the media to defund, prosecute or harm them for doing their jobs.
Although he has worn a “Blue Lives Matter” wristband since 2017, his decision to do only miles from downtown Minneapolis sparked a reaction on social media, with many challenging the 28-year-old Massachusetts native for supporting police officers.
CNN employee Mark Friedman criticized Weresnki in a post he later deleted. “Someone should inform PGA Tour player Richy Werenski that wearing a ‘blue lives matter’ wristband in a golf tournament in Minneapolis is tone deaf at the very least,” he wrote, according to USA Today.
Others had similar sentiments.
Do you guys think wearing a “Blue Lives Matter” bracelet…
in the final group of a PGA Tour event…
in the Twin Cities…
could be viewed as kind of tone deaf or no? https://t.co/c8tFOwTKvi — D.J. Piehowski (@DJPie) July 26, 2020
The PGA TOUR cannot be happy with what Richy Werenski is wearing today. — Cart Path Only (@nocartsplease) July 26, 2020
Hope he 3 putts every hole for the rest of his life https://t.co/IvucBIrdmA — Dillon Brady (@dillonhbrady) July 26, 2020
While detractors were critical of the golfer, he also found a great deal of support online.
Richy Werenski with the Blue Lives Matter bracelet and tied for lead on Sunday. Tough day for golf hating Marxist turds everywhere. Go Richy! — Ewok Guy (@reggiesdiner) July 26, 2020
Richy Werenski has been wearing a Blue Lives Matter wristband all week at the 3M Open. I’m rooting for him to win. I’m sick and tired of this nonsense about Police. I’m always thankful & grateful for our incredible LEO’s. pic.twitter.com/PBBKKa9NeK — Skye Luque ?? (@LuqueMeatSauce) July 26, 2020
Good for This Patriotic Golfer! https://t.co/GrLW9y863O — Larry Klayman (@LarryEKlayman) July 27, 2020
What a douche this guy Joel is!! He couldn’t put that Werenski was wearing that band since 2017 in his first tweet with the close up pic?? We see what you tried here Joel! Typical media BS trying to add fuel to the fire! Take the damn knee Joel! — Deplorable John ?? (@jfabrazzosr) July 27, 2020
Werenksi has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding his wristband choice.
Apparently, he was unfazed by the criticism: Werenski tied for third place at the 3M Tournament, matching the best finish of his career.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Cal Thomas: If Trump Doesn’t Intervene, Seditionists Will Destroy America

The violence perpetrated in the streets of cities across America continues because state and local elected officials ( all Democrats ) refuse to do what is necessary to stop it .
These acts no longer fit the definition of protest .
Rather , sedition defines them : “ incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
” President Trump has ordered agents from the Department of Homeland Security to quell the disturbances in Portland , Oregon , and Chicago , which appear to be coordinated , and stop them from spreading to other cities .
On Wednesday , the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms “ federal assets , ” which William Barr defined as “ street agents and investigators , ” to targeted cities experiencing the most violence .
Some contend the president is exceeding his constitutional authority and what ’ s known as the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 , which “ prohibits the use of U.S. military forces to perform the tasks of civilian law enforcement such as arrest , apprehension , interrogation , and detention unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
” It may be splitting hairs to say DHS forces are not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this : Should the president allow federal property to be destroyed and people shot , given the refusal of some mayors and governors to intervene ?
Or , for the sake of preserving “ domestic tranquility , ” saving human life and protecting public and private property take the action he has taken ?
Perhaps the media should ask people whose jobs have been disrupted , their businesses destroyed , their work suspended — or ended — if they are OK with allowing the rioting to continue .
Pundits and activists can pontificate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their basements and the security of uninterrupted paychecks , but what about the victims ?
Have they no right to be safe and secure ?
A federal law known as 18 U.S. Code 2385 and titled “ Advocating overthrow of Government ” says this : “ Whoever knowingly or willingly advocates , abets , advises , or teaches the duty , necessity , desirability , or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any state , Territory , District or Possession thereof , or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section , each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years , or both , and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof , for the five years next following his conviction.
” That sounds clear to me , and it should be clear to everyone else , that there are forces that wish to destroy not only the presidency of Donald Trump and prevent his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These protesters , who appear to be mostly spoiled , mostly white and mostly young , have likely been radicalized in their universities and on social media .
They are destroyers , not builders .
Elected leaders who refuse to stop them are as guilty of abetting a crime as the driver of the getaway car after a bank robbery .
The president is right to put a stop to this just as he would be right to order the military to oppose an outside enemy seeking to destroy the nation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 , They Will Do Anything To Stop 4 More Years of Trump If these anarchists are allowed to get away with their crimes , there will be more anarchy .
Peace through strength is not just a slogan to be invoked when fighting foreign enemies and terrorists .
It is also a policy that will deter this spoiled mob that has no gratitude for a nation that has given them everything and to which they have returned little .
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The violence perpetrated in the streets of cities across America continues because state and local elected officials (all Democrats) refuse to do what is necessary to stop it.
These acts no longer fit the definition of protest. Rather, sedition defines them: “incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.”
President Trump has ordered agents from the Department of Homeland Security to quell the disturbances in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, which appear to be coordinated, and stop them from spreading to other cities.
On Wednesday, the White House announced the deployment of what it terms “federal assets,” which William Barr defined as “street agents and investigators,” to targeted cities experiencing the most violence.
Some contend the president is exceeding his constitutional authority and what’s known as the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which “prohibits the use of U.S. military forces to perform the tasks of civilian law enforcement such as arrest, apprehension, interrogation, and detention unless explicitly authorized by Congress.”
It may be splitting hairs to say DHS forces are not the military, but the larger question is this: Should the president allow federal property to be destroyed and people shot, given the refusal of some mayors and governors to intervene?
Or, for the sake of preserving “domestic tranquility,” saving human life and protecting public and private property take the action he has taken?
Perhaps the media should ask people whose jobs have been disrupted, their businesses destroyed, their work suspended — or ended — if they are OK with allowing the rioting to continue.
Pundits and activists can pontificate all they want from the safety of their basements and the security of uninterrupted paychecks, but what about the victims? Have they no right to be safe and secure?
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A federal law known as 18 U.S. Code 2385 and titled “Advocating overthrow of Government” says this: “Whoever knowingly or willingly advocates, abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any state, Territory, District or Possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein … and if two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section, each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.”
That sounds clear to me, and it should be clear to everyone else, that there are forces that wish to destroy not only the presidency of Donald Trump and prevent his re-election, but who hate the country.
These protesters, who appear to be mostly spoiled, mostly white and mostly young, have likely been radicalized in their universities and on social media. They are destroyers, not builders.
Elected leaders who refuse to stop them are as guilty of abetting a crime as the driver of the getaway car after a bank robbery.
The president is right to put a stop to this just as he would be right to order the military to oppose an outside enemy seeking to destroy the nation.
If these anarchists are allowed to get away with their crimes, there will be more anarchy.
Peace through strength is not just a slogan to be invoked when fighting foreign enemies and terrorists. It is also a policy that will deter this spoiled mob that has no gratitude for a nation that has given them everything and to which they have returned little.
They should be arrested, prosecuted and locked up so that order may be restored.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Brandon Judd: Joe Biden’s Support for the Defund Police Movement Will Hurt Arizonans

As Joe Biden and the radical left continue to promote the defund-the-police movement , Arizonans deserve to know just how damaging such policies would be on our communities .
There ’ s no question : The officers involved in the unjust killing of George Floyd must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law , as President Donald Trump has said .
What is questionable is the use of this tragedy , by Joe Biden and the radical left , to push their partisan political agenda .
Biden recently released the “ Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policing ” — language used by members of the radical left and abolish the police movement .
The radical 110-page document includes policies that will lead to the cutting of funding for police and the elimination of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
To make matters worse , Biden will hamstring local police departments across the county by stopping all cooperation with federal agencies on immigration matters .
Combine this with support of sanctuary cities and free healthcare for illegal immigrants , and the United States will become even more of a magnet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing COVID-19 situation , this added strain on our health care system would become untenable .
Unlike Joe Biden ’ s weakness when it comes to the rule of law , President Trump understands the important work of the brave men and women in law enforcement and he understands that they serve the most vulnerable in the community .
While radical leftists — whom Joe Biden refuses to admonish — continue to paint police officers as the enemy , most Americans understand that good policing is necessary for a safe , healthy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in law enforcement , and has for many years , I know firsthand the vast range of responsibilities and actions of police officers on a day-to-day basis .
In Arizona , for example , recently released video shows how Chandler police officers helped convince a man to climb down from the railing of the 101 Freeway after threatening to take his own life .
In June , Glendale police helped a woman recover stolen money by digging into their own pockets , and by reaching out to other departments and the non-profit “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical for Arizonans , and all Americans , to elect leaders who will put the safety and security of the people they represent first .
That ’ s why President Donald Trump continues to stand up for the law enforcement community , despite the ridiculous posturing by Biden and the radical left to defund and weaken support for law enforcement .
In June , the Phoenix City Council approved a measure to fully fund a civilian review board to provide new oversight over the police department .
Despite concerns that funding for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , Democrats and the radical left chose to prioritize their partisan ambitions over the health and safety of their constituents .
Just like he ’ s done with the global pandemic , Biden immediately engaged in divisive rhetoric and mistruths following the death of George Floyd and the ensuing unrest in an effort to score cheap political points off of tragedy .
Instead of a message of unity and a call for peace , Biden demonized law enforcement and inflamed racial tensions .
RELATED : Op-Ed : If Marxists Get Their Way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Terror' Take Biden ’ s implicit support for the defund police movement and combine it with his support of sanctuary cities and healthcare for illegal immigrants , and you have a glimpse of what America will become under Biden ’ s weak leadership .
That ’ s why Americans supported President Donald Trump in 2016 , and that ’ s why they ’ ll do it again .
Unlike Biden and today ’ s Democrat Party — which is controlled by the radical left — President Trump will never cave to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brave men and women who serve and protect their respective communities with dignity and honor .
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As Joe Biden and the radical left continue to promote the defund-the-police movement, Arizonans deserve to know just how damaging such policies would be on our communities.
There’s no question: The officers involved in the unjust killing of George Floyd must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, as President Donald Trump has said.
What is questionable is the use of this tragedy, by Joe Biden and the radical left, to push their partisan political agenda.
Biden recently released the “Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations,” calling for Americans to “reimagine policing” — language used by members of the radical left and abolish the police movement. The radical 110-page document includes policies that will lead to the cutting of funding for police and the elimination of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
To make matters worse, Biden will hamstring local police departments across the county by stopping all cooperation with federal agencies on immigration matters.
Combine this with support of sanctuary cities and free healthcare for illegal immigrants, and the United States will become even more of a magnet for illegal border crossings. With the ongoing COVID-19 situation, this added strain on our health care system would become untenable.
Unlike Joe Biden’s weakness when it comes to the rule of law, President Trump understands the important work of the brave men and women in law enforcement and he understands that they serve the most vulnerable in the community.
While radical leftists — whom Joe Biden refuses to admonish — continue to paint police officers as the enemy, most Americans understand that good policing is necessary for a safe, healthy and robust community. As someone who works in law enforcement, and has for many years, I know firsthand the vast range of responsibilities and actions of police officers on a day-to-day basis.
In Arizona, for example, recently released video shows how Chandler police officers helped convince a man to climb down from the railing of the 101 Freeway after threatening to take his own life. In June, Glendale police helped a woman recover stolen money by digging into their own pockets, and by reaching out to other departments and the non-profit “angels on patrol.”
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It’s critical for Arizonans, and all Americans, to elect leaders who will put the safety and security of the people they represent first.
That’s why President Donald Trump continues to stand up for the law enforcement community, despite the ridiculous posturing by Biden and the radical left to defund and weaken support for law enforcement.
In June, the Phoenix City Council approved a measure to fully fund a civilian review board to provide new oversight over the police department. Despite concerns that funding for this project would adversely impact efforts to combat COVID-19, Democrats and the radical left chose to prioritize their partisan ambitions over the health and safety of their constituents.
Just like he’s done with the global pandemic, Biden immediately engaged in divisive rhetoric and mistruths following the death of George Floyd and the ensuing unrest in an effort to score cheap political points off of tragedy.
Instead of a message of unity and a call for peace, Biden demonized law enforcement and inflamed racial tensions.
Take Biden’s implicit support for the defund police movement and combine it with his support of sanctuary cities and healthcare for illegal immigrants, and you have a glimpse of what America will become under Biden’s weak leadership.
That’s why Americans supported President Donald Trump in 2016, and that’s why they’ll do it again.
Unlike Biden and today’s Democrat Party — which is controlled by the radical left — President Trump will never cave to the mob, and he will always defend the brave men and women who serve and protect their respective communities with dignity and honor.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Video: Dan Crenshaw Has a Warning for Americans: Take Democrats at Their Word

‘ This is not President Obama ’ s Democrat Party .
And people need to realize that.
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Bradley Cooper's latest role has not gone down well with everyone, particularly with regard to his use of a prosthetic nose.


westernjournal--2020-07-27--Small Business Owners Arrested for Defying Governor’s Closure Order

The co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr , New Jersey , were arrested Monday after numerous instances of the business defying a state order that mandated the gym ’ s closure .
Frank Trumbetti , 51 , and Ian Smith , 33 , were each charged with contempt , obstruction and violating a disaster control act , according to WSYX-TV .
The pair , which has since been released from jail , was notorious for defying Democratic New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy ’ s order to close fitness facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic .
A judge ruled Friday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith , on the same day as the ruling , said the gym will remain open .
He also insisted he will “ not back down under any circumstances ” in a Facebook post , according to the local outlet .
“ [ We are ] disappointed that this motion for contempt was granted , however we do respect the judge ’ s decision and will be taking all necessary steps to see if there is an issue of appeal here , ” the duo ’ s lawyer Christopher Arzberger told WSYX-TV .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state has been ongoing since May 20 when the gym received a citation for remaining open .
“ I will not close my doors again unless I ’ m behind bars , ” Trumbetti yelled to supporters in May , according to a previous WSYX-TV report .
“ And I guarantee you this door will be open every single day.
” Police arrived at the gym on May 18 to notify the owners that they were in violation of the governor ’ s order , but merely issued a warning and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jersey gyms may only operate if they convert their operations to outdoors , according to the state ’ s official webpage .
Trumbetti and Smith instituted capacity policies , took the temperatures of clients and mandated masks in their facility .
However , an arrest came nonetheless , as the pair was still operating indoors , according to WSYX-TV .
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The co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, were arrested Monday after numerous instances of the business defying a state order that mandated the gym’s closure.
Frank Trumbetti, 51, and Ian Smith, 33, were each charged with contempt, obstruction and violating a disaster control act, according to WSYX-TV.
The pair, which has since been released from jail, was notorious for defying Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s order to close fitness facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A judge ruled Friday that Atilis was to be closed, but Smith, on the same day as the ruling, said the gym will remain open.
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He also insisted he will “not back down under any circumstances” in a Facebook post, according to the local outlet.
“[We are] disappointed that this motion for contempt was granted, however we do respect the judge’s decision and will be taking all necessary steps to see if there is an issue of appeal here,” the duo’s lawyer Christopher Arzberger told WSYX-TV.
Trumbetti and Smith’s battle with the state has been ongoing since May 20 when the gym received a citation for remaining open.
“I will not close my doors again unless I’m behind bars,” Trumbetti yelled to supporters in May, according to a previous WSYX-TV report.
“And I guarantee you this door will be open every single day.”
Doors officially open at Atilis Gym Bellmawr, day 2. Members heading in. Owners asking that supporters remain respectful for law enforcement if police show up. pic.twitter.com/34jHKBaIw0 — Katherine Scott (@KScott6abc) May 19, 2020
Police arrived at the gym on May 18 to notify the owners that they were in violation of the governor’s order, but merely issued a warning and said “have a nice day.”
Update:Just now a local Bellmawr Police Lieutenant walked up to front door& owner of Atilis Gym&said “You’re all in violation of Governor’s executive order. That being said stay safe&have a nice day.” And walked away&crowd of supporters let out a loud cheer @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/M3XvbHfvV0 — Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) May 18, 2020
New Jersey gyms may only operate if they convert their operations to outdoors, according to the state’s official webpage.
Trumbetti and Smith instituted capacity policies, took the temperatures of clients and mandated masks in their facility.
However, an arrest came nonetheless, as the pair was still operating indoors, according to WSYX-TV.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Kelsey Grammer’s Daughter, Actress Spencer Grammer, Speaks Out After Alleged Attack Outside Restaura

Kelsey Grammer’s Daughter, Actress Spencer Grammer, Speaks Out After Alleged Attack Outside Restaurant

Spencer Grammer was injured on Friday night after a man at a restaurant attacked her with an unidentified object .
The 36-year-old , known for voicing Summer Smith in “ Rick and Morty ” and being Kelsey Grammer ’ s daughter , was out with a friend at “ The Black Ant , ” a restaurant in NYC ’ s East Village .
According to New York Daily News , the two were out on the patio when a drunk man approached the restaurant , demanding service .
An argument broke out when staff refused , and Grammer — as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calm the man .
“ My friend and I did what anyone else would do in the same situation , ” she told Us Weekly .
“ Several others , predominantly women , were also attempting to prevent the altercation from escalating.
” According to other anonymous witnesses , Grammer was yelling to try to break up the impending fight .
Instead , the man turned on her .
“ She was hysterical , screaming at everyone to stop fighting , ” one anonymous local witness told the Daily News .
“ Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was bleeding.
” “ I saw a woman standing in the street , bleeding , ” said a bartender who had been across the street .
“ She was just screaming , ‘ Stop . '
” “ It took a lot of people to restrain him and calm him down.
” The bartender said no knife was visible , but that “ there was lots of broken glass.
” Grammer said she first thought she ’ d been hit with a chair , but that she was actually hit with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained a laceration on my arm , and my friend was stabbed in the back , but thankfully he suffered no serious internal injuries , ” Grammer explained .
“ We expect to recover quickly .
We want to thank the first responders and the staff at Bellevue Hospital , who provided us with excellent care.
” “ They fought an incredible battle this year .
It was very moving for us to have the opportunity to thank them in person.
” Detective Sophia Mason with the NYPD also told Us Weekly that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ On Friday , July 24 , 2020 , at approximately 2310 hours in front of 60 2 Avenue ( 9 Precinct ) , an unknown male stuck a 36-year-old female in the right arm with an unknown object causing a laceration and swelling , ” Mason said .
“ A 31-year-old male was also struck in the lower back causing a laceration.
” “ The complainants were removed to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition .
The suspect fled the location on foot.
” “ He is described as a male black in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and short black hair .
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt , black shorts and black sandals .
This remains an ongoing investigation.
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Spencer Grammer was injured on Friday night after a man at a restaurant attacked her with an unidentified object.
The 36-year-old, known for voicing Summer Smith in “Rick and Morty” and being Kelsey Grammer’s daughter, was out with a friend at “The Black Ant,” a restaurant in NYC’s East Village.
According to New York Daily News, the two were out on the patio when a drunk man approached the restaurant, demanding service.
An argument broke out when staff refused, and Grammer — as well as other patrons — attempted to calm the man.
“My friend and I did what anyone else would do in the same situation,” she told Us Weekly. “Several others, predominantly women, were also attempting to prevent the altercation from escalating.”
According to other anonymous witnesses, Grammer was yelling to try to break up the impending fight. Instead, the man turned on her.
“She was hysterical, screaming at everyone to stop fighting,” one anonymous local witness told the Daily News. “Then, she looked down and realized that she was bleeding.”
“I saw a woman standing in the street, bleeding,” said a bartender who had been across the street. “She was just screaming, ‘Stop.'”
“It took a lot of people to restrain him and calm him down.”
The bartender said no knife was visible, but that “there was lots of broken glass.” Grammer said she first thought she’d been hit with a chair, but that she was actually hit with an “unidentified sharp instrument.”
“I sustained a laceration on my arm, and my friend was stabbed in the back, but thankfully he suffered no serious internal injuries,” Grammer explained. “We expect to recover quickly. We want to thank the first responders and the staff at Bellevue Hospital, who provided us with excellent care.”
“They fought an incredible battle this year. It was very moving for us to have the opportunity to thank them in person.”
Detective Sophia Mason with the NYPD also told Us Weekly that the suspect has not been found.
“On Friday, July 24, 2020, at approximately 2310 hours in front of 60 2 Avenue (9 Precinct), an unknown male stuck a 36-year-old female in the right arm with an unknown object causing a laceration and swelling,” Mason said. “A 31-year-old male was also struck in the lower back causing a laceration.”
“The complainants were removed to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled the location on foot.”
“He is described as a male black in his 30s, approximately 5’08” and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts and black sandals. This remains an ongoing investigation.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Rabbi Slams ‘Explicit Anti-Semitic’ Content Ilhan Omar Sent Supporters

In a weird , perverse way , I ’ m almost glad an anti-Semitism controversy regarding Rep. Ilhan Omar is afoot .
It ’ s about time .
As we ’ re stranded in the hallucinatory nightmare of “ the new normal , ” it ’ s almost like a postcard from a different , simpler reality , reminding us that some things will never change and we ’ ll eventually return to normal .
This time , the controversy involves a mailer aimed at the Minnesota Democrat ’ s primary opponent , Antone Melton-Meaux .
While Omar maintains a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the four-way primary race , Melton-Meaux has attracted a surprising amount of money and attention by painting Omar as too divisive to represent her district or affect real change .
According to BuzzFeed News , the lawyer has attracted a number of high-profile endorsements from community leaders and civil rights groups , particularly Jewish leaders unhappy with her opponent ’ s tendency toward anti-Semitic dog-whistles .
( Or , really , sometimes just whistles . )
So naturally , Omar did what any politician who needed to patch up her reputation would do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Can We Trust Antone Melton-Meaux ’ s Money ?
” which attacked the sources of her opponent ’ s campaign donations — and listed only Jewish donors .
According to Vice , the donor names were pulled from the BuzzFeed News story and another from MinnPost .
“ The only names cited in the mailer are Stanley Weinstein , a retired real estate executive from Miami Beach who was the only on-record BuzzFeed quote ; billionaire Jonathan Gray , the head of Blackstone Group private equity firm ; and Seth Klarman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donated in the past to the GOP , ” Vice reported .
All three , of course , are Jewish .
Lest you think this is an error , a fourth donor is identified , if not fully named , in the mailer : “ Michael , a donor from Scarsdale , New York.
” For those of you who don ’ t get the subtext , Scarsdale is a New York City suburb that is a ) very wealthy and b ) very Jewish .
“ My immediate thought when I saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again.
’ This had both implicit and explicit anti-Semitic tropes , ” Rabbi Avi Olitzky of Minneapolis ’ Beth El Synagogue told Vice .
“ Most disappointing were the presence of tropes that we ’ d personally discussed as hurtful , as offensive , and that I received a commitment not only would it not happen again but education would take place to learn more as to why it ’ s a problem , ” he said .
“ I am beyond dismayed that especially in the heat of the primary season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literature.
” Olitzky had discussed with Omar why her comments regarding elements of the Jewish community were harmful stereotypes , so either she didn ’ t learn or she learned all too well .
The rabbi publicly endorsed Melton-Meaux on Wednesday .
While he also supported another candidate in the 2018 Democratic primary , Olitzky was one of Omar ’ s most prominent defenders in Minneapolis ’ Jewish community during the controversy over a “ send her home ” chant during a Donald Trump rally in July of last year and criticized Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad ” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan ) visas to visit the country in August 2019 .
RELATED : 'Jewish Privilege ' Is Newest Display of Unchecked Anti-Semitism from the American Left Some Jewish members of Omar ’ s progressive activist base pushed back on the characterization of the mailer as anti-Semitic .
“ Ilhan ’ s opponents have sought to paint her as anti-Semitic at every turn , even before she was elected to Congress , ” progressive activist Evan Stern told Vice .
“ This is just the latest step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just speaking truthfully and honestly about opposition to its agenda and the counter-movement against progressive change in this country.
” However , another anonymous Jewish progressive in Omar ’ s district expressed exasperation that something like this would happen again .
“ It was sloppy work that staff allowed this to go out without any type of critical review , ” the person said .
“ I don ’ t know if it ’ s intentional .
But it ’ s like , ‘ Hey you guys , you need to be double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a magnifying glass on this issue.
’ ” If all of the sloppiness tends toward one side of the ledger , however , it ’ s not sloppiness .
Let ’ s give you a quick rundown of Omar ’ s history of “ sloppy ” remarks and actions regarding the Jewish people .
In 2012 , before her time in Congress , she tweeted , “ Israel has hypnotized the world , may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.
” This was during an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still had the stereotype of the ability of Jewish people to “ hypnotize ” others .
“ Those unfortunate words were the only words I could think about expressing at that moment , ” she told CNN .
All right , so this was before she was elected and it was just one instance .
Interestingly enough , when criticizing the pro-Israel lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee , the only song she could think about was “ all about the Benjamins baby , ” which she said in a tweet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pull the strings behind the scenes with money .
Well , OK , two examples of sloppiness that looked like bigotry .
Could happen to anyone .
So could Omar ’ s decision to retweet a Jewish journalist who said , in the wake of the AIPAC tweet , that “ [ s ] he might as well call us hook-nosed.
” And perhaps that sloppiness could extend to accusing Jewish-Americans of dual loyalties .
And all of this sloppiness just so happened to be made by America ’ s most prominent supporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement against Israel , a movement even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called anti-Semitic .
It ’ s all just a big misunderstanding .
None of this is anti-Semitic .
Just like this time .
“ Our campaign is supported by a grassroots coalition of people of all faiths , background and ethnicities , ” Omar spokesman Isaiah Breen told Vice .
“ Rightwing donors are going on the record explicitly declaring their hate for Ilhan and desire to unseat her , using overtly xenophobic language .
But we will continue to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where everyone has their basic rights protected.
” Her campaign declined to say whether Omar had approved the mailing or whether she knew only Jewish names had been used .
Now , granted , there ’ s more of a chance that this is just an accident than , say , accusing Jewish-Americans of dual loyalties .
What are the odds , though , that you throw three Jewish donors and “ Michael , a donor from Scarsdale , New York ” into a mailer ?
It likely wasn ’ t Omar who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s certainly created an environment in which someone put this together and no one bothered giving it a second look-see .
Here we go again , indeed .
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In a weird, perverse way, I’m almost glad an anti-Semitism controversy regarding Rep. Ilhan Omar is afoot. It’s about time. As we’re stranded in the hallucinatory nightmare of “the new normal,” it’s almost like a postcard from a different, simpler reality, reminding us that some things will never change and we’ll eventually return to normal.
This time, the controversy involves a mailer aimed at the Minnesota Democrat’s primary opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux.
While Omar maintains a large — likely unsurmountable — lead in the four-way primary race, Melton-Meaux has attracted a surprising amount of money and attention by painting Omar as too divisive to represent her district or affect real change.
According to BuzzFeed News, the lawyer has attracted a number of high-profile endorsements from community leaders and civil rights groups, particularly Jewish leaders unhappy with her opponent’s tendency toward anti-Semitic dog-whistles. (Or, really, sometimes just whistles.)
So naturally, Omar did what any politician who needed to patch up her reputation would do: She sent out a mailer titled “Can We Trust Antone Melton-Meaux’s Money?” which attacked the sources of her opponent’s campaign donations — and listed only Jewish donors.
According to Vice, the donor names were pulled from the BuzzFeed News story and another from MinnPost.
“The only names cited in the mailer are Stanley Weinstein, a retired real estate executive from Miami Beach who was the only on-record BuzzFeed quote; billionaire Jonathan Gray, the head of Blackstone Group private equity firm; and Seth Klarman, a billionaire hedge fund owner who has donated in the past to the GOP,” Vice reported.
All three, of course, are Jewish.
Lest you think this is an error, a fourth donor is identified, if not fully named, in the mailer: “Michael, a donor from Scarsdale, New York.” For those of you who don’t get the subtext, Scarsdale is a New York City suburb that is a) very wealthy and b) very Jewish.
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“My immediate thought when I saw the mailer was ‘Here we go again.’ This had both implicit and explicit anti-Semitic tropes,” Rabbi Avi Olitzky of Minneapolis’ Beth El Synagogue told Vice.
“Most disappointing were the presence of tropes that we’d personally discussed as hurtful, as offensive, and that I received a commitment not only would it not happen again but education would take place to learn more as to why it’s a problem,” he said.
“I am beyond dismayed that especially in the heat of the primary season, such nuanced hate still rises to campaign literature.”
Olitzky had discussed with Omar why her comments regarding elements of the Jewish community were harmful stereotypes, so either she didn’t learn or she learned all too well. The rabbi publicly endorsed Melton-Meaux on Wednesday.
While he also supported another candidate in the 2018 Democratic primary, Olitzky was one of Omar’s most prominent defenders in Minneapolis’ Jewish community during the controversy over a “send her home” chant during a Donald Trump rally in July of last year and criticized Israel for denying her (and fellow “squad” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan) visas to visit the country in August 2019.
Some Jewish members of Omar’s progressive activist base pushed back on the characterization of the mailer as anti-Semitic.
“Ilhan’s opponents have sought to paint her as anti-Semitic at every turn, even before she was elected to Congress,” progressive activist Evan Stern told Vice.
“This is just the latest step in that, where the campaign is just speaking truthfully and honestly about opposition to its agenda and the counter-movement against progressive change in this country.”
However, another anonymous Jewish progressive in Omar’s district expressed exasperation that something like this would happen again.
“It was sloppy work that staff allowed this to go out without any type of critical review,” the person said. “I don’t know if it’s intentional. But it’s like, ‘Hey you guys, you need to be double extra careful about this; there’s a magnifying glass on this issue.’”
If all of the sloppiness tends toward one side of the ledger, however, it’s not sloppiness.
Let’s give you a quick rundown of Omar’s history of “sloppy” remarks and actions regarding the Jewish people.
In 2012, before her time in Congress, she tweeted, “Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.” This was during an Israeli operation in Gaza, but you still had the stereotype of the ability of Jewish people to “hypnotize” others.
“Those unfortunate words were the only words I could think about expressing at that moment,” she told CNN.
All right, so this was before she was elected and it was just one instance. Interestingly enough, when criticizing the pro-Israel lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the only song she could think about was “all about the Benjamins baby,” which she said in a tweet, again perpetuating the stereotype that Jewish leaders pull the strings behind the scenes with money.
Well, OK, two examples of sloppiness that looked like bigotry. Could happen to anyone. So could Omar’s decision to retweet a Jewish journalist who said, in the wake of the AIPAC tweet, that “[s]he might as well call us hook-nosed.”
And perhaps that sloppiness could extend to accusing Jewish-Americans of dual loyalties. And all of this sloppiness just so happened to be made by America’s most prominent supporter of the boycott, divestment, sanctions movement against Israel, a movement even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called anti-Semitic.
It’s all just a big misunderstanding. None of this is anti-Semitic. Just like this time.
“Our campaign is supported by a grassroots coalition of people of all faiths, background and ethnicities,” Omar spokesman Isaiah Breen told Vice. “Rightwing donors are going on the record explicitly declaring their hate for Ilhan and desire to unseat her, using overtly xenophobic language. But we will continue to build an inclusive movement fighting for an America where everyone has their basic rights protected.”
Her campaign declined to say whether Omar had approved the mailing or whether she knew only Jewish names had been used.
Now, granted, there’s more of a chance that this is just an accident than, say, accusing Jewish-Americans of dual loyalties.
What are the odds, though, that you throw three Jewish donors and “Michael, a donor from Scarsdale, New York” into a mailer?
It likely wasn’t Omar who came up with this, but she’s certainly created an environment in which someone put this together and no one bothered giving it a second look-see.
Here we go again, indeed.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--VIDEO: Cuomo’s COVID Power Grab Goes Off the Rails as He Declares Chicken Wings Aren’t a Meal

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo made an odd declaration after a slew of bars offered ultra-inexpensive menus in @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s food-and-drink restrictions .
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Dan Crenshaw Has a Warning for Americans: Take Democrats at Their Word

Asking voters to listen to a political opponent generally isn ’ t a sound strategy for winning elections , but that might be just the key to victory this year for President Donald Trump ’ s re-election .
Because when the year is 2020 and the opponents are the modern Democratic Party , having Americans hear what they have to say is probably the best thing the GOP could ask for , Rep. Dan Crenshaw told Fox News ’ “ Fox & Friends ” on Monday .
That ’ s because , whatever their feelings about the president , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and sane adults wouldn ’ t want to elect a party with the positions Democrats are holding today .
“ I think a lot is at stake , ” the Texas Republican told the “ Fox & Friends ” crew .
“ My suggestion to the American people is , start listening to Democrats .
You have to listen to what they ’ re telling us .
“ They talk about defunding the police .
They talk about making excuses for violent mobs .
“ Let ’ s take them at their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that bring us together .
Our common bonds , our founding , our love of country .
“ Why do they do that ?
Why do they say those things ?
Because fundamentally they want to dismantle our country and institutions .
That ’ s not my words .
It ’ s their words .
“ Dismantle our economic freedom .
Our border security .
Our energy sector .
All of it .
“ I don ’ t think most Americans want that .
I think we want a renewed sense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to have our kids love our country again .
I think we want to restore faith in our police forces , restore safety in our communities .
“ We want to rebuild our economy .
We had the greatest economy the country has ever known .
We want to rebuild that .
We want to rebuild our infrastructure , along with it.
” Baseball , hot dogs and mom ’ s apple pie , right ?
Isn ’ t that what every American wants ?
Well , it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leftist and Democratic compatriots , who are focused on a day of reckoning for an illusory “ systemic racism ” the mainstream media is in the process of creating for the benefit of Democratic politicians .
As a liberal myth , “ systemic racism ” is an enormous benefit to the Democratic Party , as is its companion myth of “ mass incarceration.
” Both are based on a kernel of truth — yes “ racism ” exists , along with pride , gluttony , lust and all the other sins of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has spent the half-century since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 scouring its political , judicial and educational systems of “ systemic ” discrimination against black Americans .
It was only 12 years ago that an allegedly “ systemically racist ” country elected a black president , for crying out loud .
Then re-elected him .
That might not have been wise , considering how leftist and dishonest the Obama administration turned out to be , but no one can fault the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process .
For Democrats , desperate to hold onto their party ’ s lock on black voters , “ systemic racism ” is the Big Lie — the propaganda piece repeated so often that the population starts to believe it ’ s true without even thinking about it .
As for “ mass incarceration , ” saying there are a lot of people in prison is not the same thing as saying they ’ ve been placed there without regard to individual circumstances , which is what “ mass incarceration ” would mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , each one was arrested , tried and convicted of a crime against the local , state or federal government .
That ’ s how the system works .
Is there some percentage of Americans imprisoned unjustly ?
There ’ s no doubt there is , since no human system since Eden has ever been perfect , and none ever will .
But is there “ mass incarceration ” in the sense that individuals are being swept up in an indiscriminate fashion to be imprisoned solely on the basis of skin color ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ once-respectable political party muddying the waters with deliberately deceptive malicious adjectives doesn ’ t help the country .
But the Democrats of 2020 aren ’ t interested in helping the country .
Their sole aim is to snatch back the power they lost when the upstart Trump campaign defeated Hillary Clinton ’ s leviathan in the 2016 election .
Since then , they ’ ve told any number of lies about the Trump presidency to manufacture crisis after crisis — the Russia “ collusion ” hoax , the “ caged ” kids on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt that has been almost forgotten , and now lies about Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus crisis ( versus the near-murderous incompetence of , say , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ) .
But as Crenshaw notes , one thing Democrats are being truthful about this year is the utter contempt they hold for the United States , as it exists and as it was intended .
Of course , there is much that Democrats are not being honest about .
The Joe Biden housing regulation plan that would effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t something Democrats want their fabled college-educated white women to know much about .
Former New York Lt. Gov .
Betsy McCaughey described it like this in a column for the New York Post : “ Biden ’ s plan is to force suburban towns with single-family homes and minimum lot sizes to build high-density affordable housing smack in the middle of their leafy neighborhoods — local preferences and local control be damned … “ Biden and the equality warriors are using accusations of racism to accomplish something different .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move to the suburbs , but you can ’ t have that way of life unless everyone else can , too.
” At National Review , Ethics and Public Policy Center Senior Fellow Stanley Kurtz wrote , “ If suburban voters knew what the Democrats had in store for them , they ’ d run screaming in the other direction.
” But Democrats have been alarmingly honest about their disgust with America itself , as exemplified by The New York Times ’ disgraceful “ 1619 Project.
” Democratic activists have been alarmingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ betting that the distaste of many moderate voters for Trump will make them overlook just how vile the progressive opposition is .
( It ’ s not Trump supporters who are destroying American cities or rampaging with wild mobs through American history . )
“ You ’ re seeing a very clear choice in 2020 , ” Crenshaw said .
“ It ’ s chaos versus safety and security .
It ’ s socialism and doubling your tax rates versus economic freedom .
It ’ s government takeover of your health care versus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These are important themes , and the difference could not be more severe , ” he said .
“ This is not President Obama ’ s Democrat Party .
And people need to realize that.
” Realizing that starts with listening to what Democrats actually say .
Trump supporters could help the president ’ s re-election by making that clear to anyone who will listen .
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Asking voters to listen to a political opponent generally isn’t a sound strategy for winning elections, but that might be just the key to victory this year for President Donald Trump’s re-election.
Because when the year is 2020 and the opponents are the modern Democratic Party, having Americans hear what they have to say is probably the best thing the GOP could ask for, Rep. Dan Crenshaw told Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” on Monday.
That’s because, whatever their feelings about the president, the vast majority of American voters are sane — and sane adults wouldn’t want to elect a party with the positions Democrats are holding today.
“I think a lot is at stake,” the Texas Republican told the “Fox & Friends” crew.
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“My suggestion to the American people is, start listening to Democrats. You have to listen to what they’re telling us.
“They talk about defunding the police. They talk about making excuses for violent mobs.
“Let’s take them at their word. They want to destroy the things that bring us together. Our common bonds, our founding, our love of country.
“Why do they do that? Why do they say those things? Because fundamentally they want to dismantle our country and institutions. That’s not my words. It’s their words.
“Dismantle our economic freedom. Our border security. Our energy sector. All of it.
“I don’t think most Americans want that. I think we want a renewed sense of faith in the country. I think we want to have our kids love our country again. I think we want to restore faith in our police forces, restore safety in our communities.
“We want to rebuild our economy. We had the greatest economy the country has ever known. We want to rebuild that. We want to rebuild our infrastructure, along with it.”
Baseball, hot dogs and mom’s apple pie, right? Isn’t that what every American wants?
Well, it’s not — not according to our liberal, leftist and Democratic compatriots, who are focused on a day of reckoning for an illusory “systemic racism” the mainstream media is in the process of creating for the benefit of Democratic politicians.
As a liberal myth, “systemic racism” is an enormous benefit to the Democratic Party, as is its companion myth of “mass incarceration.”
Both are based on a kernel of truth — yes “racism” exists, along with pride, gluttony, lust and all the other sins of a fallen species. But the United States has spent the half-century since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 scouring its political, judicial and educational systems of “systemic” discrimination against black Americans.
It was only 12 years ago that an allegedly “systemically racist” country elected a black president, for crying out loud. Then re-elected him. That might not have been wise, considering how leftist and dishonest the Obama administration turned out to be, but no one can fault the American electorate for “racism” in the process.
(If any ethnic group is victimized by “systemic racism,” it’s the Asian-American students being turned away by Ivy League schools that are determined to have a set percentage of black students in any given class. But Democrats aren’t too interested in that.)
For Democrats, desperate to hold onto their party’s lock on black voters, “systemic racism” is the Big Lie — the propaganda piece repeated so often that the population starts to believe it’s true without even thinking about it.
As for “mass incarceration,” saying there are a lot of people in prison is not the same thing as saying they’ve been placed there without regard to individual circumstances, which is what “mass incarceration” would mean.
Under the rules of due process, each one was arrested, tried and convicted of a crime against the local, state or federal government. That’s how the system works.
Is there some percentage of Americans imprisoned unjustly? There’s no doubt there is, since no human system since Eden has ever been perfect, and none ever will.
But is there “mass incarceration” in the sense that individuals are being swept up in an indiscriminate fashion to be imprisoned solely on the basis of skin color? Demonstrably not.
Of course, a once-respectable political party muddying the waters with deliberately deceptive malicious adjectives doesn’t help the country. But the Democrats of 2020 aren’t interested in helping the country. Their sole aim is to snatch back the power they lost when the upstart Trump campaign defeated Hillary Clinton’s leviathan in the 2016 election.
Since then, they’ve told any number of lies about the Trump presidency to manufacture crisis after crisis — the Russia “collusion” hoax, the “caged” kids on the southern border, the ludicrous impeachment attempt that has been almost forgotten, and now lies about Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis (versus the near-murderous incompetence of, say, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo).
But as Crenshaw notes, one thing Democrats are being truthful about this year is the utter contempt they hold for the United States, as it exists and as it was intended.
Of course, there is much that Democrats are not being honest about. The Joe Biden housing regulation plan that would effectively abolish the suburbs, for instance, isn’t something Democrats want their fabled college-educated white women to know much about.
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Former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey described it like this in a column for the New York Post: “Biden’s plan is to force suburban towns with single-family homes and minimum lot sizes to build high-density affordable housing smack in the middle of their leafy neighborhoods — local preferences and local control be damned …
“Biden and the equality warriors are using accusations of racism to accomplish something different. Their message is: You worked and saved to move to the suburbs, but you can’t have that way of life unless everyone else can, too.”
At National Review, Ethics and Public Policy Center Senior Fellow Stanley Kurtz wrote, “If suburban voters knew what the Democrats had in store for them, they’d run screaming in the other direction.”
But Democrats have been alarmingly honest about their disgust with America itself, as exemplified by The New York Times’ disgraceful “1619 Project.” Democratic activists have been alarmingly honest, almost like they’re betting that the distaste of many moderate voters for Trump will make them overlook just how vile the progressive opposition is. (It’s not Trump supporters who are destroying American cities or rampaging with wild mobs through American history.)
“You’re seeing a very clear choice in 2020,” Crenshaw said. “It’s chaos versus safety and security. It’s socialism and doubling your tax rates versus economic freedom. It’s government takeover of your health care versus keeping the doctor that you trust.
“It’s acquiescence to China versus holding China accountable.
“These are important themes, and the difference could not be more severe,” he said. “This is not President Obama’s Democrat Party. And people need to realize that.”
Realizing that starts with listening to what Democrats actually say. Trump supporters could help the president’s re-election by making that clear to anyone who will listen.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--State-Run Chinese Company Tries To Buy Massive Resource Mine in North American Arctic

Even as China ’ s activities in the United States are raising fears of the communist nation ’ s motives , Canadian officials are raising concerns over the planned purchase of an Arctic gold mine by a state-run Chinese company .
“ This purchase should not go forward , ” Richard Fadden , a former national security adviser to both Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper , told The Wall Street Journal .
“ They are clearly adversaries , and I think we have to take that into account every time they seek to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shandong Gold Mining Co. is trying to buy Toronto-based TMAC Resources Inc. , which operates a mine on Canadian soil almost 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle , The Journal reported Sunday .
The deal was approved by TMAC and has cleared all regulatory hurdles in China , but Canadian officials , who can reject the deal on the grounds of national security , have not yet added their stamp of approval , the report said .
China ’ s activity in Canada comes as voices are being raised in Texas in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Further , last week , the U.S. booted China from its Houston consulate and alleged that China has been using researchers affiliated with the military to gather American secrets .
Shandong is controlled by the Shandong Provincial Government in China .
The company said the acquisition is simply good business .
“ We are a commercially focused company that is well known to the Canadian mining industry , ” Jack Yue , director of corporate development and global investment for Shandong , told The Journal .
“ The Canadian government will decide whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see it as a straightforward gold-mining transaction.
” Heather Conley , an analyst with the Center for Strategic and International Studies , said long-term control of the Arctic and the mining sector are both issues that need to be weighed .
“ In an environment where there is such great distrust , it is more difficult to discern what is strategic or benign , ” she told The Journal .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week warned that China is becoming a serious actor in the Arctic .
Noting that he visited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese Communist Party poses to all freedom-loving nations , ” Pompeo told reporters , “ Even in the Arctic , China has fancied themselves as a near-Arctic nation.
” RELATED : Man Shows Up to Protest in Blackface , Walks Away in Handcuffs “ We have a responsibility to get that right for each of our own sovereign security issues , but , more broadly , for our collective security across the Atlantic as well , ” he said , according to a transcript of his comments on the State Department website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Danish broadcaster who asked about China ’ s activities in the Arctic , he said the U.S. had been “ a little bit naive to watch not only the Russians but the Chinese interests there competing to become more and more aggressive.
” “ We have a responsibility for our people to make sure that we respond in a way that is appropriate , to do everything we can to make sure that the environment there is taken care of , to make sure that this doesn ’ t become another place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chosen by our adversaries , if they choose to go compete there , we can ’ t just turn the other cheek , ” Pompeo said , according to a State Department transcript .
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska , who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee , said China is using its investments as a means of expanding its influence .
“ We should recognize that , take it seriously , and make sure that our own focus and policies are up-to-date — lest we similarly cede control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and labor safety regulations may fall short of our own , ” she said , according to The Journal .
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Even as China’s activities in the United States are raising fears of the communist nation’s motives, Canadian officials are raising concerns over the planned purchase of an Arctic gold mine by a state-run Chinese company.
“This purchase should not go forward,” Richard Fadden, a former national security adviser to both Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, told The Wall Street Journal.
“They are clearly adversaries, and I think we have to take that into account every time they seek to buy something,” Fadden said.
Shandong Gold Mining Co. is trying to buy Toronto-based TMAC Resources Inc., which operates a mine on Canadian soil almost 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle, The Journal reported Sunday.
The deal was approved by TMAC and has cleared all regulatory hurdles in China, but Canadian officials, who can reject the deal on the grounds of national security, have not yet added their stamp of approval, the report said.
China’s activity in Canada comes as voices are being raised in Texas in opposition to a proposed wind farm. Further, last week, the U.S. booted China from its Houston consulate and alleged that China has been using researchers affiliated with the military to gather American secrets.
Shandong is controlled by the Shandong Provincial Government in China. The company said the acquisition is simply good business.
“We are a commercially focused company that is well known to the Canadian mining industry,” Jack Yue, director of corporate development and global investment for Shandong, told The Journal. “The Canadian government will decide whether to approve this acquisition, but we see it as a straightforward gold-mining transaction.”
China’s aggression is global. Our allies must be wary of the #CCP. https://t.co/nDTbfykuM2 — Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) July 26, 2020
Heather Conley, an analyst with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said long-term control of the Arctic and the mining sector are both issues that need to be weighed.
“In an environment where there is such great distrust, it is more difficult to discern what is strategic or benign,” she told The Journal.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week warned that China is becoming a serious actor in the Arctic.
Noting that he visited Denmark to discuss the threat that “Chinese Communist Party poses to all freedom-loving nations,” Pompeo told reporters, “Even in the Arctic, China has fancied themselves as a near-Arctic nation.”
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“We have a responsibility to get that right for each of our own sovereign security issues, but, more broadly, for our collective security across the Atlantic as well,” he said, according to a transcript of his comments on the State Department website.
Later, in an interview with a Danish broadcaster who asked about China’s activities in the Arctic, he said the U.S. had been “a little bit naive to watch not only the Russians but the Chinese interests there competing to become more and more aggressive.”
“We have a responsibility for our people to make sure that we respond in a way that is appropriate, to do everything we can to make sure that the environment there is taken care of, to make sure that this doesn’t become another place for battle. But if it’s chosen by our adversaries, if they choose to go compete there, we can’t just turn the other cheek,” Pompeo said, according to a State Department transcript.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said China is using its investments as a means of expanding its influence.
“We should recognize that, take it seriously, and make sure that our own focus and policies are up-to-date — lest we similarly cede control of vital resources to economic competitors whose environmental and labor safety regulations may fall short of our own,” she said, according to The Journal.
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westernjournal--2020-07-27--Nadler Seems To Think Antifa Violence in Portland Is Fake News

In a new video clip , House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York rejected the concept of antifa activity in Portland , Oregon , where rioting hit its 60th day Sunday night .
Nadler was approached by writer Austen Fletcher , who asked Nadler about violence rocking the country and specifically devastating Portland .
“ Do you disavow the violence from antifa that ’ s happening in Portland right now ?
” Fletcher asked Nadler in the clip .
“ That ’ s a myth that ’ s being spread only in Washington , D.C. , ” Nadler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word of comment as he was being escorted into his car .
Nadler has previously claimed antifa does not really exist , according to Fox News .
In June , he said House Republicans had ventured into the realm of fake news when debating a police reform bill .
“ They couldn ’ t utter the phrase ‘ black lives matter ’ and could barely [ broach ] the subject of police reform , ” Nadler said .
“ Instead , their amendments … were errant nonsense , off-topic , dealing with imaginary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire purpose of the bill.
” Antifa is not imaginary to E.D .
Mondaine , who is the president of the NAACP in Portland and can hardly be ranked as a GOP conservative .
He recently mentioned the group in an Op-Ed in The Washington Post .
“ Unfortunately , ‘ spectacle ’ is now the best way to describe Portland ’ s protests , ” he wrote .
“ Vandalizing government buildings and hurling projectiles at law enforcement draw attention — but how do these actions stop police from killing black people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agitators achieving for the cause of black equality ?
” Nadler ’ s recent comments on antifa earned him scorn on Twitter .
Portland businesswoman Susan Landa , who said she would support shifting funds from the police and backs peaceful protests , said many rioters taking the streets in Portland appeared to her to be “ vandals ” and young adults “ taking out rage because of the pandemic , ” according to The New York Times .
“ Most of downtown is boarded up .
We don ’ t feel safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s killing our businesses , ” said Landa , who has operated a business in Portland for 31 years .
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has said his Senate committee will hold a hearing on the activities of antifa in Portland .
“ Americans have a constitutional right to gather , protest , and otherwise have their voices heard , but they must do so peacefully .
Antifa is fundamentally against free-speech and is using peaceful protests as a cover and an excuse to engage in violence and other criminal actions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his website .
“ We are seeing this most clearly in Portland right now , as criminals are trying to burn down the federal courthouse .
The hearing will highlight how antifa and other anarchists are hijacking peaceful protests and engaging in political violence that is not only criminal , but antithetical to the First Amendment.
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In a new video clip, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York rejected the concept of antifa activity in Portland, Oregon, where rioting hit its 60th day Sunday night.
Nadler was approached by writer Austen Fletcher, who asked Nadler about violence rocking the country and specifically devastating Portland.
“Do you disavow the violence from antifa that’s happening in Portland right now?” Fletcher asked Nadler in the clip.
“That’s a myth that’s being spread only in Washington, D.C.,” Nadler responded. He did not offer another word of comment as he was being escorted into his car.
I ran into Jerry Nadler in DC and asked him to disavow the Antifa violence/rioting in Portland. His response? “THATS A MYTH” pic.twitter.com/veImyE2rju — Essential Fleccas ?? (@fleccas) July 27, 2020
Nadler has previously claimed antifa does not really exist, according to Fox News. In June, he said House Republicans had ventured into the realm of fake news when debating a police reform bill.
“They couldn’t utter the phrase ‘black lives matter’ and could barely [broach] the subject of police reform,” Nadler said. “Instead, their amendments … were errant nonsense, off-topic, dealing with imaginary things like antifa and completely negating the entire purpose of the bill.”
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Antifa is not imaginary to E.D. Mondaine, who is the president of the NAACP in Portland and can hardly be ranked as a GOP conservative. He recently mentioned the group in an Op-Ed in The Washington Post.
“Unfortunately, ‘spectacle’ is now the best way to describe Portland’s protests,” he wrote. “Vandalizing government buildings and hurling projectiles at law enforcement draw attention — but how do these actions stop police from killing black people? What are antifa and other leftist agitators achieving for the cause of black equality?”
Nadler’s recent comments on antifa earned him scorn on Twitter.
Portland is at war every night, but Rep Jerry Nadler says my video coverage of Antifa violence & vandalism is a “myth”@fleccas: “Meanwhile…they’re trying to burn down the courthouse” 100% correct Antifa is very real, & they are incredibly dangerous pic.twitter.com/NbSnoq9cZl — ELIJAH RIOT (@ElijahSchaffer) July 27, 2020
This is the Democratic Party in 2020 https://t.co/5qQfI4BHU6 — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) July 27, 2020
Had a friend with the same response. He said antifa was just an idea, not an organization. He looked a little sheepish when I showed him videos of “ideas” trying to burn down the fed courthouse in Portland. — Dirk Fetherstonhaugh (@Dumbkido) July 27, 2020
Jerry Nadler actually thinks ANTIFA violence is a myth. This is why our country is in the place it’s in right now. Democrats can’t reckon with reality. — Errol Webber For Congress (CA-37) (@ErrolWebber) July 27, 2020
What’s happening in Portland is NOT “a peaceful protest” as the mainstream media claims. Antifa is trying to destroy what America stands for. And elected Democrats like Jerry Nadler are fine with letting it happen. https://t.co/fs4TBXAH6T — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) July 27, 2020
Portland businesswoman Susan Landa, who said she would support shifting funds from the police and backs peaceful protests, said many rioters taking the streets in Portland appeared to her to be “vandals” and young adults “taking out rage because of the pandemic,” according to The New York Times.
“Most of downtown is boarded up. We don’t feel safe enough to open up. It’s killing our businesses,” said Landa, who has operated a business in Portland for 31 years.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has said his Senate committee will hold a hearing on the activities of antifa in Portland.
“Americans have a constitutional right to gather, protest, and otherwise have their voices heard, but they must do so peacefully. Antifa is fundamentally against free-speech and is using peaceful protests as a cover and an excuse to engage in violence and other criminal actions,” Cruz said in a statement on his website.
“We are seeing this most clearly in Portland right now, as criminals are trying to burn down the federal courthouse. The hearing will highlight how antifa and other anarchists are hijacking peaceful protests and engaging in political violence that is not only criminal, but antithetical to the First Amendment.”
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