westernjournal--2020-03-13--Dan Crenshaw Hits Back Against Biden’s Coronavirus Attack on Trump: ‘Walls Quite Literally Stop a Vi

Dan Crenshaw Hits Back Against Biden’s Coronavirus Attack on Trump: ‘Walls Quite Literally Stop a Virus’

Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw shot back at former Vice President Joe Biden Thursday evening after the Democratic presidential candidate attacked President Donald Trump ’ s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus .
“ A wall will not stop the coronavirus , ” Biden tweeted Wednesday , trying to connect Trump ’ s immigration policies with the spreading virus .
“ Banning all travel from Europe — or any other part of the world — will not stop it .
The disease could impact every nation and any person on this planet — we need a plan to combat it.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet Crenshaw fired back by pointing out that both of the things Biden criticized are actually working .
“ First , walls quite literally stop a virus .
It ’ s kind of the whole point of a quarantine , for instance , ” the Texas Republican tweeted .
“ Second , assuming you meant this metaphorically , health experts like Dr. Fauci and everyone else agree travel restrictions have vastly slowed the spread of the virus in the US.
” Crenshaw was pointing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an immunologist with the National Institutes of Health who is on Trump ’ s Coronavirus Task Force .
Fauci told Fox News ’ Sean Hannity there was “ no question ” Trump ’ s early travel restrictions against China helped protect the United States .
“ Yes , there ’ s no question that if we had not done that in a timely way , there would have been many more travel-related cases from China , ” he said .
“ And as you know , the outbreak that we ’ re having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originated from travel-related cases that came from China — and then we had the issue in Washington state and what we ’ re seeing now in other states.
” Fauci has been tasked with creating the federal government ’ s response to the outbreak .
RELATED : As Dems Go to Polls , Dan Crenshaw Issues Warning Over What They 're Really Voting for Trump announced a ban on travel between Europe and the United States for the next 30 days in his Oval Office address Wednesday night , ABC News reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ban does not apply to permanent residents and immediate family members of U.S. citizens .
“ We are marshaling the full power of the federal government and the private sector to protect the American people , ” Trump said .
“ This is the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern history.
” Trump tweeted Friday morning that he will be addressing the nation again with updates on coronavirus at 3 p.m. EST .
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Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw shot back at former Vice President Joe Biden Thursday evening after the Democratic presidential candidate attacked President Donald Trump’s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
“A wall will not stop the coronavirus,” Biden tweeted Wednesday, trying to connect Trump’s immigration policies with the spreading virus.
“Banning all travel from Europe — or any other part of the world — will not stop it. The disease could impact every nation and any person on this planet — we need a plan to combat it.”
A wall will not stop the coronavirus. Banning all travel from Europe — or any other part of the world — will not stop it. This disease could impact every nation and any person on the planet — and we need a plan to combat it. — Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) March 13, 2020
Crenshaw fired back by pointing out that both of the things Biden criticized are actually working.
“First, walls quite literally stop a virus. It’s kind of the whole point of a quarantine, for instance,” the Texas Republican tweeted.
“Second, assuming you meant this metaphorically, health experts like Dr. Fauci and everyone else agree travel restrictions have vastly slowed the spread of the virus in the US.”
First, walls quite literally stop a virus. It’s kind of the whole point of a quarantine, for instance. Second, assuming you meant this metaphorically, health experts like Dr. Fauci and everyone else agree travel restrictions have vastly slowed the spread of the virus in the US. https://t.co/4osiZ47t7D — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 13, 2020
Crenshaw was pointing to comments made by Dr. Anthony Fauci, an immunologist with the National Institutes of Health who is on Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force.
Fauci told Fox News’ Sean Hannity there was “no question” Trump’s early travel restrictions against China helped protect the United States.
“Yes, there’s no question that if we had not done that in a timely way, there would have been many more travel-related cases from China,” he said.
“And as you know, the outbreak that we’re having here in the country, these cases originated from travel-related cases that came from China — and then we had the issue in Washington state and what we’re seeing now in other states.”
Fauci has been tasked with creating the federal government’s response to the outbreak.
Trump announced a ban on travel between Europe and the United States for the next 30 days in his Oval Office address Wednesday night, ABC News reported.
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The Department of Homeland Security clarified that the ban does not apply to permanent residents and immediate family members of U.S. citizens.
“We are marshaling the full power of the federal government and the private sector to protect the American people,” Trump said.
“This is the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern history.”
Trump tweeted Friday morning that he will be addressing the nation again with updates on coronavirus at 3 p.m. EST.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Trump Is Cracking Open Secretive Government Stockpile To Fight Coronavirus

A secretive stockpile of medical supplies is now being tapped to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic .
The Department of Health and Human Services ’ “ Strategic National Stockpile is organized to support any public health threat , ” according to the emergency system ’ s website .
President Donald Trump ’ s HHS secretary , Alex Azar , approved the emergency use authorization of the stockpile to combat COVID-19 in early February .
Personal protective gear such as respirators and diagnostic panels are two of the supplies now being pulled from the stockpile .
Thanks to consumers rushing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of the civilian market has been wiped of the valuable tools .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet The masks are essential for medical workers and first responders who will work closely with the infected over the course of the current outbreak in the United States .
Now that the stockpile has been opened , those who need masks and other gear the most should have easier access to them .
The stockpile has previously been opened for pathogens such as the Zika @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 terror attacks .
According to a 2016 NPR report , the stockpile is divided across locations throughout America , all of which are secret .
The number of warehouses is also a closely guarded secret .
“ If everybody knows exactly what we have , then you know exactly what you can do to us that we can ’ t fix , ” National Strategic Stockpile Director Greg Burel told NPR in 2016 .
“ And we just don ’ t want that to happen.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ held over $ 7 billion in equipment and medicines to fight threats on American soil .
Thankfully , the most serious items in the horde , including nerve agent antidotes , have gone unused .
The stockpile ’ s most recent activation comes as part of the Trump administration ’ s response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus .
RELATED : Italian Mayor Starts 'Hug a Chinese ' Campaign , Weeks Later Entire Country Is in Lockdown The virus ’ spread across the globe has quickly become a pandemic , with a staggeringly high case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadlier illness than the common flu .
While Trump ’ s plan has already shut down travel from many infected countries and regions , community spread means the virus ’ presence in America will continue to grow .
As the United States ramps up efforts to combat the coronavirus , the stockpiles ’ supplies will be essential for an effective response .
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A secretive stockpile of medical supplies is now being tapped to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ “Strategic National Stockpile is organized to support any public health threat,” according to the emergency system’s website.
President Donald Trump’s HHS secretary, Alex Azar, approved the emergency use authorization of the stockpile to combat COVID-19 in early February.
Personal protective gear such as respirators and diagnostic panels are two of the supplies now being pulled from the stockpile.
Thanks to consumers rushing to stores for masks and other supplies, much of the civilian market has been wiped of the valuable tools.
The masks are essential for medical workers and first responders who will work closely with the infected over the course of the current outbreak in the United States.
Now that the stockpile has been opened, those who need masks and other gear the most should have easier access to them.
The stockpile has previously been opened for pathogens such as the Zika and Ebola viruses, as well as for disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 terror attacks.
According to a 2016 NPR report, the stockpile is divided across locations throughout America, all of which are secret. The number of warehouses is also a closely guarded secret.
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“If everybody knows exactly what we have, then you know exactly what you can do to us that we can’t fix,” National Strategic Stockpile Director Greg Burel told NPR in 2016.
“And we just don’t want that to happen.”
At the time, the stockpile held over $7 billion in equipment and medicines to fight threats on American soil.
Thankfully, the most serious items in the horde, including nerve agent antidotes, have gone unused.
The stockpile’s most recent activation comes as part of the Trump administration’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The virus’ spread across the globe has quickly become a pandemic, with a staggeringly high case fatality rate that makes it a much deadlier illness than the common flu.
While Trump’s plan has already shut down travel from many infected countries and regions, community spread means the virus’ presence in America will continue to grow.
As the United States ramps up efforts to combat the coronavirus, the stockpiles’ supplies will be essential for an effective response.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Rats, Fear of Coronavirus: Avenatti’s Jail Conditions Are So Bad His Lawyer Doesn’t Even Want To Vis

Rats, Fear of Coronavirus: Avenatti’s Jail Conditions Are So Bad His Lawyer Doesn’t Even Want To Visit

In November 2018 , when Michael Avenatt ’ s firm was evicted from its expensive ocean-view law offices in Newport Beach , California , you kind of wondered how far the man could fall .
The final eviction notice came just days after he was accused of domestic violence .
It was two months after the moment which signaled the beginning of the end for Stormy Daniels ’ former lawyer — his representation of Julie Swetnick , a woman who made wild accusations of gang-rape and drugging against then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh .
And yet , as Avenatti ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building for non-payment of $ 213,254 in rent , according to the Los Angeles Times , he was still talking about running for president .
Avenatti is now a jailbird , having been convicted in February of trying to extort athletic-wear giant Nike for $ 25 million over alleged improprieties involving collegiate athletes .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet “ I think he ’ s in a bit of a state of shock , ” Avenatti attorney Danya Perry told reporters after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But he ’ s a fighter , as you all know , and he ’ s staying strong.
” He ’ s locked up in New York City ’ s Metropolitan Correctional Center , the last known earthly home of Jeffrey Epstein and a significantly different set of digs than his former law offices .
In fact , it ’ s bad enough that Avenatti attorney Scott Srebnick wants a 30-day delay in a pre-sentencing interview because of health concerns — including COVID-19 transmission .
According to the New York Post , Srebnick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter to a New York judge .
“ Mr .
Avenatti ’ s cell was infested with rats .
The jail reeks or urine .
As of yesterday , Mr. Avenatti had not shaved in weeks .
Meanwhile , across the country , public officials are declaring states of emergency as a result of the spread of the coronavirus , ” the letter read .
“ Health officials are uncertain of the actual risks .
And , by all accounts , a prison facility poses among the highest risks of spread of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , the ease with which it spreads , and the documented unsanitary conditions at the MCC-New York , I am requesting that the … background interview be adjourned , ” he added .
Avenatti is in the Manhattan jail for the foreseeable future .
RELATED : NYT 's Correction on Kavanaugh Smear Shows How Slimy Its Reporters Really Are He has a pre-sentencing hearing in June .
He also has another federal case in Manhattan , this time for allegedly defrauding Stormy Daniels , the former adult film star and alleged Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s meal ticket .
The MCC is a genuinely ghastly place and a blight on the reputation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons ; it ’ s impossible to take joy in Avenatti ’ s stay there .
Even if the disgraced lawyer ’ s privations were blandished by his counsel , those familiar with the jail know it ’ s a 19th-century nightmare of Dickensian proportions .
That said , it ’ s impossible to stress how complete Avenatti ’ s fall from grace has been — and how completely everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Avenatti became omnipresent right about the time the left decided the best way to cantilever Trump out of the Oval Office involved nabbing him on alleged campaign finance violations .
These involved payments he made during the campaign , albeit with his personal money , to obtain non-disclosure agreements from women who accused him of having affairs with them .
Enter Avenatti , flamboyant and omnipresent , seemingly popping up on CNN and MSNBC at will , as if he were a man who had a personal Hyperloop between the two studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cable networks gave the lawyer no less than 230 interviews in a year .
Avenatti himself became the story , which was a problem for Daniels , considering the left has the attention of a gnat and the campaign finance angle didn ’ t quite work out for them .
He found more ways of getting himself in the media eye , including floating a run for the presidency .
This was taken seriously by cable news media .
A man who shot to fame as Stormy Daniels ’ lawyer was suddenly seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Iowa for reasons it didn ’ t take too long to suss out .
The mainstream media ate it up .
Yet , in this August 2018 segment from MSNBC ’ s “ Deadline : White House , ” panelists were mostly convinced this was something to be taken seriously .
“ If they decide they value a fighter most , people would be foolish to underestimate Michael Avenatti , ” host Nicolle Wallace said .
“ You look at the field of Democrats right now , and Avenatti ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the one who ’ s not a politician , ” Philip Rucker , no less than The Washington Post ’ s White House bureau chief , opined .
“ If he gives the base what they ’ re looking for and shows that he can go toe-to-toe with Trump , he ’ d have a chance.
” If you thought Marianne Williamson was entertaining , just imagine what Avenatti would have been like on the debate stage .
Alas , that wasn ’ t to be .
Avenatti ’ s downfall began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Julie Swetnick , the third woman to officially allege Brett Kavanaugh sexually abused her during his contentious confirmation hearings .
It quickly became apparent that Swetnick ’ s claims were outlandish , and even Democrats , who had tolerated Avenatti ’ s act thus far , began to turn on him , claiming Swetnick had hurt their chances to torpedo the Supreme Court nominee .
Then came the domestic violence allegations that November ( no charges were ever filed ) and the eviction notice .
Stormy Daniels would eventually turn on him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came his arrest for extorting Nike , then more charges , then his conviction on three counts of extortion , wire fraud and transmission of interstate communications with intent to extort .
It ’ s not that I take joy in the fact that Avenatti has been reduced to an apparently unshaven state in a rat-infested jail that his lawyer says is a coronavirus breeding ground .
It ’ s that this was all so predictable .
From the start , Avenatti ’ s stoat-like visage should have tipped viewers off to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most unctuous cultural ambulance chasers in recent memory .
Even after early profiles noted he was a bit of a bounder in his private life and spent money as fast as it came in — particularly money earmarked for Stormy Daniels ’ legal case — nobody seemed to mind .
Look !
There ’ s Avenatti on CNN again !
I love that oily wit and pugnacious attitude !
# Basta , President Trump !
Right .
And look how that ended — how any clear-eyed person could have predicted it would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have expected , but the disgrace and penury were always part of the equation for those who cared to look .
Whatever the case , it ’ s a long way from Newport Beach .
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In November 2018, when Michael Avenatt’s firm was evicted from its expensive ocean-view law offices in Newport Beach, California, you kind of wondered how far the man could fall.
The final eviction notice came just days after he was accused of domestic violence.
It was two months after the moment which signaled the beginning of the end for Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer — his representation of Julie Swetnick, a woman who made wild accusations of gang-rape and drugging against then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
And yet, as Avenatti’s firm was kicked out of the building for non-payment of $213,254 in rent, according to the Los Angeles Times, he was still talking about running for president.
Avenatti is now a jailbird, having been convicted in February of trying to extort athletic-wear giant Nike for $25 million over alleged improprieties involving collegiate athletes.
“I think he’s in a bit of a state of shock,” Avenatti attorney Danya Perry told reporters after the conviction, according to CNBC. “But he’s a fighter, as you all know, and he’s staying strong.”
He’d better be.
He’s locked up in New York City’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, the last known earthly home of Jeffrey Epstein and a significantly different set of digs than his former law offices.
In fact, it’s bad enough that Avenatti attorney Scott Srebnick wants a 30-day delay in a pre-sentencing interview because of health concerns — including COVID-19 transmission.
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According to the New York Post, Srebnick complained of the unsanitary conditions in a letter to a New York judge.
“Mr. Avenatti’s cell was infested with rats. The jail reeks or urine. As of yesterday, Mr. Avenatti had not shaved in weeks. Meanwhile, across the country, public officials are declaring states of emergency as a result of the spread of the coronavirus,” the letter read.
“Health officials are uncertain of the actual risks. And, by all accounts, a prison facility poses among the highest risks of spread of infection.
“Given the uncertainty regarding the coronavirus, the ease with which it spreads, and the documented unsanitary conditions at the MCC-New York, I am requesting that the … background interview be adjourned,” he added.
Avenatti is in the Manhattan jail for the foreseeable future.
He has a pre-sentencing hearing in June.
He also has another federal case in Manhattan, this time for allegedly defrauding Stormy Daniels, the former adult film star and alleged Trump paramour who turned out to be Avenatti’s meal ticket.
The MCC is a genuinely ghastly place and a blight on the reputation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons; it’s impossible to take joy in Avenatti’s stay there.
Even if the disgraced lawyer’s privations were blandished by his counsel, those familiar with the jail know it’s a 19th-century nightmare of Dickensian proportions.
That said, it’s impossible to stress how complete Avenatti’s fall from grace has been — and how completely everyone who wanted to fell for his act.
Avenatti became omnipresent right about the time the left decided the best way to cantilever Trump out of the Oval Office involved nabbing him on alleged campaign finance violations.
These involved payments he made during the campaign, albeit with his personal money, to obtain non-disclosure agreements from women who accused him of having affairs with them.
Enter Avenatti, flamboyant and omnipresent, seemingly popping up on CNN and MSNBC at will, as if he were a man who had a personal Hyperloop between the two studios.
According to NewsBusters, the two cable networks gave the lawyer no less than 230 interviews in a year.
Avenatti himself became the story, which was a problem for Daniels, considering the left has the attention of a gnat and the campaign finance angle didn’t quite work out for them.
He found more ways of getting himself in the media eye, including floating a run for the presidency.
This was taken seriously by cable news media. A man who shot to fame as Stormy Daniels’ lawyer was suddenly seen at the border protesting familial separation or in Iowa for reasons it didn’t take too long to suss out.
The mainstream media ate it up.
Yet, in this August 2018 segment from MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House,” panelists were mostly convinced this was something to be taken seriously.
“If they decide they value a fighter most, people would be foolish to underestimate Michael Avenatti,” host Nicolle Wallace said.
“You look at the field of Democrats right now, and Avenatti’s the one who stands out. He’s the one who’s not a politician,” Philip Rucker, no less than The Washington Post’s White House bureau chief, opined.
“If he gives the base what they’re looking for and shows that he can go toe-to-toe with Trump, he’d have a chance.”
If you thought Marianne Williamson was entertaining, just imagine what Avenatti would have been like on the debate stage.
Alas, that wasn’t to be.
Avenatti’s downfall began in September 2018 with the strange case of Julie Swetnick, the third woman to officially allege Brett Kavanaugh sexually abused her during his contentious confirmation hearings.
It quickly became apparent that Swetnick’s claims were outlandish, and even Democrats, who had tolerated Avenatti’s act thus far, began to turn on him, claiming Swetnick had hurt their chances to torpedo the Supreme Court nominee.
Then came the domestic violence allegations that November (no charges were ever filed) and the eviction notice.
Stormy Daniels would eventually turn on him, as would the media.
Then came his arrest for extorting Nike, then more charges, then his conviction on three counts of extortion, wire fraud and transmission of interstate communications with intent to extort.
It’s not that I take joy in the fact that Avenatti has been reduced to an apparently unshaven state in a rat-infested jail that his lawyer says is a coronavirus breeding ground. It’s that this was all so predictable.
From the start, Avenatti’s stoat-like visage should have tipped viewers off to the fact they were watching one of the most unctuous cultural ambulance chasers in recent memory.
Even after early profiles noted he was a bit of a bounder in his private life and spent money as fast as it came in — particularly money earmarked for Stormy Daniels’ legal case — nobody seemed to mind.
Look! There’s Avenatti on CNN again! I love that oily wit and pugnacious attitude! #Basta, President Trump! Right.
And look how that ended — how any clear-eyed person could have predicted it would have. Perhaps a bit lower than one might have expected, but the disgrace and penury were always part of the equation for those who cared to look.
Whatever the case, it’s a long way from Newport Beach.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Ivanka Breaks Down Truth About Trump Economy: Our Goal Is ‘To Reduce Dependence and Fuel Self-Relian

Ivanka Breaks Down Truth About Trump Economy: Our Goal Is ‘To Reduce Dependence and Fuel Self-Reliance’

Four years ago , President Donald Trump made a promise to put America first .
His daughter and senior adviser , Ivanka Trump , said during the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington that Trump has followed through with his promise — and the evidence is there .
Ivanka , who spoke Feb. 28 during the three-day event , said her father and his administration are continuing to put America first , and their goal is “ to reduce dependence and to fuel self-reliance.
” She pointed to the administration ’ s “ Pledge to America ’ s Workers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Trump signed .
It established the National Council for the American Worker , which , according to the White House , was “ charged with developing a National strategy for training and retraining the workers needed across high-demand industries.
” TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet Both the pledge and the national council are clear examples of ways in which the Trump administration wants to help American workers , and it has been successful in doing so .
During her remarks at CPAC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accomplishments since he took office three years ago , including America ’ s continuing low unemployment .
The unemployment rate in February was 3.5 percent , marking the 24th consecutive month in which it was 4 percent or lower — the longest streak in five decades .
“ We are reaping the rewards of the macro-economic agenda of President Trump — tax cuts , deregulation and fueling American enterprise and ingenuity and creativity , and we ’ re seeing that in that our economy is the envy of the world — the envy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She assured that the president intends on continuing — and exceeding — his efforts in bettering the economy for American workers .
“ We created our ‘ Pledge to America ’ s Workers , ’ so far we have had over 400 companies sign the pledge committing to over 15.5 million training and re-skilling opportunities for American students and mid- to late-career workers , ” Ivanka said .
According to the White House , between the time that Trump was elected and his second State of the Union Address , over 5.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration ’ s efforts .
The pledge states that such “ high-energy growth ” will offer American workers many opportunities : “ The opportunity is that with more affordable , relevant training , many American workers will now have the chance to move into better jobs that deliver bigger paychecks.
” You can watch the entire 30-minute segment here : RELATED : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden Ivanka commended her father ’ s efforts and successes in job creation for those who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified for unemployment .
“ Of all the new jobs created last year , all the new jobs created , 73 percent of them were secured by people on the sidelines of the economy , ” she said .
Ivanka recently tweeted about the spike in the job market , specifically for those she had mentioned who are sitting on the “ sidelines ” of the economy , as seen in the February jobs report .
“ Workers see booming job growth ( +273,000 jobs ) , rising wages and more workers coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # JobsReport !
!
” she said .
Even those who dislike the president would have a hard time arguing against the raw numbers in terms of jobs that his administration has added .
Lower unemployment means less dependence on the government and more self-reliance for Americans .
Ivanka Trump wanted to make that crystal clear at CPAC .
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Four years ago, President Donald Trump made a promise to put America first.
His daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, said during the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington that Trump has followed through with his promise — and the evidence is there.
Ivanka, who spoke Feb. 28 during the three-day event, said her father and his administration are continuing to put America first, and their goal is “to reduce dependence and to fuel self-reliance.”
She pointed to the administration’s “Pledge to America’s Workers,” part of a 2018 executive order that Trump signed.
It established the National Council for the American Worker, which, according to the White House, was “charged with developing a National strategy for training and retraining the workers needed across high-demand industries.”
Both the pledge and the national council are clear examples of ways in which the Trump administration wants to help American workers, and it has been successful in doing so.
During her remarks at CPAC, Ivanka lauded the president’s accomplishments since he took office three years ago, including America’s continuing low unemployment. The unemployment rate in February was 3.5 percent, marking the 24th consecutive month in which it was 4 percent or lower — the longest streak in five decades.
“We are reaping the rewards of the macro-economic agenda of President Trump — tax cuts, deregulation and fueling American enterprise and ingenuity and creativity, and we’re seeing that in that our economy is the envy of the world — the envy of the world,” Ivanka said.
She assured that the president intends on continuing — and exceeding — his efforts in bettering the economy for American workers.
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“We created our ‘Pledge to America’s Workers,’ so far we have had over 400 companies sign the pledge committing to over 15.5 million training and re-skilling opportunities for American students and mid- to late-career workers,” Ivanka said.
According to the White House, between the time that Trump was elected and his second State of the Union Address, over 5.3 million jobs had been created through his administration’s efforts.
The pledge states that such “high-energy growth” will offer American workers many opportunities: “The opportunity is that with more affordable, relevant training, many American workers will now have the chance to move into better jobs that deliver bigger paychecks.”
You can watch the entire 30-minute segment here:
Ivanka commended her father’s efforts and successes in job creation for those who had been “forgotten” and no longer qualified for unemployment.
“Of all the new jobs created last year, all the new jobs created, 73 percent of them were secured by people on the sidelines of the economy,” she said.
Ivanka recently tweeted about the spike in the job market, specifically for those she had mentioned who are sitting on the “sidelines” of the economy, as seen in the February jobs report.
“Workers see booming job growth (+273,000 jobs), rising wages and more workers coming off the sidelines in February’s #JobsReport!!” she said.
Workers see booming job growth (+273,000 jobs), rising wages and more workers coming off the sidelines in February’s #JobsReport!! ?? — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) March 6, 2020
Even those who dislike the president would have a hard time arguing against the raw numbers in terms of jobs that his administration has added. Lower unemployment means less dependence on the government and more self-reliance for Americans.
Ivanka Trump wanted to make that crystal clear at CPAC.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib Featured in ‘Brown Power’ Music Video That Depicts White Police Officers a

Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib Featured in ‘Brown Power’ Music Video That Depicts White Police Officers as Villains

Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan each made appearances in a music video that portrays white law enforcement officers as evil .
Indian-American and Muslim singer Zeshan B released the video for his song “ Brown Power ” in February .
When explaining the meaning behind the song , the singer told NowThis it is “ a punch in the face to anyone who is trying to stop the browning of America.
” “ We ain ’ t about to take no more from the ivory tower , ” Zeshan B sings at one point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who appear to be police officers and border patrol agents , are depicted throughout the video as oppressive and racially biased .
Omar and Tlaib appear toward the end of the video along with other celebrities and political figures , including the Rev .
Jesse Jackson and Muslim activist Linda Sarsour .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet In an interview with The Fader , the singer said that the video and song celebrate the “ browning of America and for that matter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world.
” “ And I believe that so many unsavory aspects of public discourse today are rooted in a very palpable backlash against that browning .
There ’ s a lot of people and entities out there who are deathly afraid of a world that is less vanilla and more chocolate , ” he said .
Zeshan B said brown power includes anyone who “ [ a ] cknowledges the axiom that brown people all over the world have by and large been historically subjugated to harsh injustices ( colonialism , slavery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , genocide ) .
” Some saw the video in a different light .
Omar last week said racism is embedded in America ’ s DNA , according to Breitbart .
RELATED : Ilhan Omar Announces Marriage to Recently Divorced Consultant Her Campaign Paid “ From slavery to Jim Crow to redlining to mass incarceration to voter suppression , racism is part of the foundation of American power , ” Omar said at a panel discussion on “ racial justice , ” which she hosted .
“ Our task as organizers is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of racism , ” Omar said .
“ It is to recognize that our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.
” Omar said that it is not enough to pass new laws .
“ We must recognize that this is the result of centuries of oppression and undoing that oppression will take more than just laws , ” Omar said .
Tlaib last year outraged Fox News host Tucker Calrson , who said at the time her demands to include non-white legislators in the top ranks of House Democrats was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power because of our skin color , ” according to RealClearPolitics .
“ That ’ s Tlaib ’ s argument .
Ocasio-Cortez made the same case during her Democratic primary campaign last year , ” Carlson said , referring to Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York .
“ By definition this is a racist pitch .
It ’ s every bit as repugnant as a white candidate making the same appeal , as many Democrats did under Jim Crow .
‘ Vote for me because of my race.
’ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , ” Carlson said .
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Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan each made appearances in a music video that portrays white law enforcement officers as evil.
Indian-American and Muslim singer Zeshan B released the video for his song “Brown Power” in February. When explaining the meaning behind the song, the singer told NowThis it is “a punch in the face to anyone who is trying to stop the browning of America.”
“We ain’t about to take no more from the ivory tower,” Zeshan B sings at one point.
Various white law enforcement officers, who appear to be police officers and border patrol agents, are depicted throughout the video as oppressive and racially biased.
Omar and Tlaib appear toward the end of the video along with other celebrities and political figures, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Muslim activist Linda Sarsour.
In an interview with The Fader, the singer said that the video and song celebrate the “browning of America and for that matter, the browning of the rest of the world.”
“And I believe that so many unsavory aspects of public discourse today are rooted in a very palpable backlash against that browning. There’s a lot of people and entities out there who are deathly afraid of a world that is less vanilla and more chocolate,” he said.
Zeshan B said brown power includes anyone who “[a]cknowledges the axiom that brown people all over the world have by and large been historically subjugated to harsh injustices (colonialism, slavery, police brutality, disenfranchisement, war crimes, genocide).”
Some saw the video in a different light.
these brown supremacists seem to claim that the great replacement theory and white genocide is actually a thing i hope the adl will stop them “brown power, from the streets to city hall” – never heard such a conspiratorial refrain https://t.co/PxkqBjCgFI — Junes Lokka (@JunesLokka) March 11, 2020
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You stole that slogan from the KKK and just changed the word “white” to “brown”. https://t.co/XTMCq3jkEQ — Das k-rapital (@kl60199572) March 12, 2020
Omar last week said racism is embedded in America’s DNA, according to Breitbart.
“From slavery to Jim Crow to redlining to mass incarceration to voter suppression, racism is part of the foundation of American power,” Omar said at a panel discussion on “racial justice,” which she hosted.
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“Our task as organizers is not only to all out the specific incidences of racism,” Omar said. “It is to recognize that our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.”
Omar said that it is not enough to pass new laws.
“We must recognize that this is the result of centuries of oppression and undoing that oppression will take more than just laws,” Omar said.
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Tlaib last year outraged Fox News host Tucker Calrson, who said at the time her demands to include non-white legislators in the top ranks of House Democrats was tantamount to saying, “Give us power because of our skin color,” according to RealClearPolitics.
“That’s Tlaib’s argument. Ocasio-Cortez made the same case during her Democratic primary campaign last year,” Carlson said, referring to Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
“By definition this is a racist pitch. It’s every bit as repugnant as a white candidate making the same appeal, as many Democrats did under Jim Crow. ‘Vote for me because of my race.’ It’s disgusting. But it’s everywhere now,” Carlson said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--China Warns It Could Withhold Life-Saving Drugs To Plunge US into ‘The Mighty Sea of Coronavirus’

China is raising the threat of cutting off drugs to the United States unless it receives what it considers to be the proper thanks for what it claims is the heroic role it played in fighting the coronavirus .
The threat is contained in an article in Xinhua , China ’ s state-run media agency , according to Fox News .
“ We should say righteously that the U.S. owes China an apology , the world owes China a thank you , ” an editorial in Xinhua read .
A different article in Xinhua ’ s English version praises the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressing the outbreak , which began in Wuhan , China , in December .
“ As a responsible major country , China has also from the start acted openly and transparently in releasing relevant information to the world and seeking international cooperation to prevent the spread of the epidemic worldwide , ” the article said .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet The Chinese-language editorial , though , said China could impose controls on the export of medicine , plunging the U.S. into “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bluster comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , without naming the drug , said that it has identified the first drug shortage related to the virus , Fox reported .
China ’ s hammerlock on the U.S. pharmaceutical trade was decried by Rosemary Gibson of the Hastings Center , a bioethics think tank , during testimony last year to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission .
“ National health security and national security are threatened by U.S. dependence on China for thousands of ingredients and raw materials to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim is to become the pharmacy to the world , and it is on track to achieve it .
China ’ s dominance is global , ” she said .
Gibson is a co-author of “ China Rx : Exposing the Risks of America ’ s Dependence on China for Medicine.
” She said that China has already shown it can flex its muscles when it chooses .
“ As China gains more control over America ’ s supply of medicines , it could charge American consumers and patients higher prices , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep prices affordable , ” she said .
“ This is not mere speculation .
China ’ s domestic companies formed a vitamin C cartel in the early 2000s and increased prices up to 600 percent , which increased the cost to American consumers and businesses.
” “ The nation ’ s health security is in jeopardy .
The U.S. can no longer make penicillin .
The last U.S. penicillin fermentation plant closed in 2004 .
Industry data reveal that Chinese companies formed a cartel , colluded to sell product on the global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drove all U.S. European , and Indian producers out of business .
Once they gained dominant global market share , prices increased.
” Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said the possibility of China extorting leverage is very real .
RELATED : Coronavirus Makes Its Mark on 2020 Election as First Democratic Primary Is Postponed “ They could trigger a domestic problem here that would make it difficult or us to confront them , ” Rubio told Fox on Thursday .
Gibson said the current situation is a national security risk .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be weaponized , ” she said .
“ Supplies can be withheld .
Medicines can be made with lethal contaminants or sold without any real medicine in them , rendering them ineffective .
These products can be distributed to specific targets .
Detection is time-consuming at best , and virtually impossible at worst.
” “ The thousands of men and women on U.S. aircraft carriers in the South China Sea are dependent on the adversary for many of their essential medicines , ” Gibson added .
“ Combat readiness and force protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disruptions in supply and contaminated and toxic medicines .
In 2018 , more than 31,000 active duty military personnel , veterans , and their family members were notified they may have been given blood pressure medicines containing a cancer-causing ingredient.
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China is raising the threat of cutting off drugs to the United States unless it receives what it considers to be the proper thanks for what it claims is the heroic role it played in fighting the coronavirus.
The threat is contained in an article in Xinhua, China’s state-run media agency, according to Fox News.
“We should say righteously that the U.S. owes China an apology, the world owes China a thank you,” an editorial in Xinhua read.
A different article in Xinhua’s English version praises the government for its transparency and efficiency in addressing the outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China, in December.
“As a responsible major country, China has also from the start acted openly and transparently in releasing relevant information to the world and seeking international cooperation to prevent the spread of the epidemic worldwide,” the article said.
The Chinese-language editorial, though, said China could impose controls on the export of medicine, plunging the U.S. into “the mighty sea of coronavirus.”
China’s bluster comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, without naming the drug, said that it has identified the first drug shortage related to the virus, Fox reported.
China’s hammerlock on the U.S. pharmaceutical trade was decried by Rosemary Gibson of the Hastings Center, a bioethics think tank, during testimony last year to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
“National health security and national security are threatened by U.S. dependence on China for thousands of ingredients and raw materials to make our medicines. China’s aim is to become the pharmacy to the world, and it is on track to achieve it. China’s dominance is global,” she said.
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Gibson is a co-author of “China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America’s Dependence on China for Medicine.”
She said that China has already shown it can flex its muscles when it chooses.
“As China gains more control over America’s supply of medicines, it could charge American consumers and patients higher prices, or extort concessions from the federal government to keep prices affordable,” she said. “This is not mere speculation. China’s domestic companies formed a vitamin C cartel in the early 2000s and increased prices up to 600 percent, which increased the cost to American consumers and businesses.”
“The nation’s health security is in jeopardy. The U.S. can no longer make penicillin. The last U.S. penicillin fermentation plant closed in 2004. Industry data reveal that Chinese companies formed a cartel, colluded to sell product on the global market at below market price, and drove all U.S. European, and Indian producers out of business. Once they gained dominant global market share, prices increased.”
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said the possibility of China extorting leverage is very real.
“They could trigger a domestic problem here that would make it difficult or us to confront them,” Rubio told Fox on Thursday.
At yesterday’s lunch I asked @POTUS to support our efforts to invest in diversifying our supply chain, especially in pharmaceuticals & medical equipment. He agreed & his team led by by Peter Navarro are also working on an EO to help address this. https://t.co/WlX7u158rV — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) March 11, 2020
Gibson said the current situation is a national security risk.
“Medicines in the hands of an adversary can be weaponized,” she said.
“Supplies can be withheld. Medicines can be made with lethal contaminants or sold without any real medicine in them, rendering them ineffective. These products can be distributed to specific targets. Detection is time-consuming at best, and virtually impossible at worst.”
“The thousands of men and women on U.S. aircraft carriers in the South China Sea are dependent on the adversary for many of their essential medicines,” Gibson added.
“Combat readiness and force protection are at risk with the military vulnerable to disruptions in supply and contaminated and toxic medicines. In 2018, more than 31,000 active duty military personnel, veterans, and their family members were notified they may have been given blood pressure medicines containing a cancer-causing ingredient.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--US Military Strikes Back After Attack from Iran-Backed Forces Kills American Troops

U.S. forces on Thursday attacked Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq in revenge for rocket attacks Wednesday that left three soldiers dead , including two Americans .
A Defense Department news release said the attacks targeted Kataib Hezbollah , a Shia militia group supported by Iran .
“ These strikes targeted five weapon storage facilities to significantly degrade their ability to conduct future attacks against Operation Inherent Resolve ( OIR ) coalition forces .
These weapons storage facilities include facilities that housed weapons used to target U.S. and coalition troops , ” the release said .
It called the strikes “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups ( SMG ) who continue to attack bases hosting OIR coalition forces.
” Fox News reported that the U.S. attack involved manned fighter jets , but did not specify from where they had been launched .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet The rocket attack on Camp Taji killed two Americans and one British service member and wounded 14 others .
“ The United States will not tolerate attacks against our people , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in the release .
“ As we have demonstrated in recent months , we will take any action necessary to protect our forces in Iraq and the region.
” “ The President has been clear that we will not stand for the Iranian regime attacking Americans in Iraq or elsewhere , whether directly or through proxies , ” the White House said in a statement to the Washington Post .
Esper had earlier said the U.S. would retaliate .
“ You don ’ t get to shoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans and get away with it , ” Esper said .
Two military officials cited the coronavirus as a possible explanation for why the attack took place .
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie , who oversees U.S. troops in the region , said he thinks the outbreak of the disease in Iran “ is having an effect on how they make decisions , ” according to CNN .
“ Their inability to effectively respond to the coronavirus is , I think , inducing pressure on and inside the leadership , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of decision making , more dangerous rather than less dangerous .
But that ’ s just my assessment , ” McKenzie said .
RELATED : Actress Rose McGowan Apologizes for Soleimani Strike : '52 % of Us Humbly Apologize' Army Gen. Mark Milley , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , told reporters Thursday that any number of reasons could have triggered the attack .
“ It could be a lot of reasons , ” he said .
“ It could be coronavirus .
It could be rogue Shia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s birthday .
It could be a lot of things .
Don ’ t know.
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U.S. forces on Thursday attacked Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq in revenge for rocket attacks Wednesday that left three soldiers dead, including two Americans.
A Defense Department news release said the attacks targeted Kataib Hezbollah, a Shia militia group supported by Iran.
“These strikes targeted five weapon storage facilities to significantly degrade their ability to conduct future attacks against Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces. These weapons storage facilities include facilities that housed weapons used to target U.S. and coalition troops,” the release said.
It called the strikes “defensive, proportional, and in direct response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups (SMG) who continue to attack bases hosting OIR coalition forces.”
Fox News reported that the U.S. attack involved manned fighter jets, but did not specify from where they had been launched.
The rocket attack on Camp Taji killed two Americans and one British service member and wounded 14 others.
“The United States will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies,” Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in the release. “As we have demonstrated in recent months, we will take any action necessary to protect our forces in Iraq and the region.”
“The President has been clear that we will not stand for the Iranian regime attacking Americans in Iraq or elsewhere, whether directly or through proxies,” the White House said in a statement to the Washington Post.
Esper had earlier said the U.S. would retaliate.
“You don’t get to shoot at our bases and kill and wound Americans and get away with it,” Esper said.
Two military officials cited the coronavirus as a possible explanation for why the attack took place.
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, who oversees U.S. troops in the region, said he thinks the outbreak of the disease in Iran “is having an effect on how they make decisions,” according to CNN.
“Their inability to effectively respond to the coronavirus is, I think, inducing pressure on and inside the leadership,” he said.
“I think it probably makes them, in terms of decision making, more dangerous rather than less dangerous. But that’s just my assessment,” McKenzie said.
Head of U.S. forces in Middle East on U.S. airstrikes in Iraq: “We believe this is going to have an effect on deterring future strikes of this nature. We’ve seen in the past what happens when you don’t respond,” Gen. McKenzie says. “Kata’ib Hezbollah is closely linked to Iran.” — Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) March 13, 2020
Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters Thursday that any number of reasons could have triggered the attack.
“It could be a lot of reasons,” he said. “It could be coronavirus. It could be rogue Shia militia groups. It could be Soleimani’s birthday. It could be a lot of things. Don’t know.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--As Dems Hammer Trump on Coronavirus, De Blasio Directly Contradicts CDC Advice

During his seven very long years running the Big Apple , the unpopular and often smug civic leader has managed to turn off a large portion of his electorate .
Notoriously out of touch with details and people , he promised Democrats during his short , failed campaign for president that he ’ d solve the issues surrounding income inequality , immigration and gun control , without offering much in the way of further explanation .
It ’ s partially why he dropped out of the race last December , months before Democrats had cast a single primary vote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote last July , de Blasio “ can be perceived as caring more about big-picture symbolism than the day-to-day grind of city policy , and he ’ s not particularly charismatic.
” TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet So , it ’ s no surprise de Blasio fumbled the ball on how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic , directly contradicting advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when speaking with a woman in New York City who had recently returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Post , someone had the bright idea to put de Blasio on the answering end of the city ’ s 3-1-1 non-emergency phone line Wednesday .
De Blasio spoke with a concerned woman who had just returned from Italy — where more than 1,000 people have now died after being infected with the coronavirus , according to Yahoo — and indicated that she did not yet need to quarantine herself .
“ No symptoms of any kind ?
” he asked the woman .
The mayor added , “ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at that time adjust your approach.
” “ The important thing is to really be sensitive that if anything changes at all stay home immediately , ” he said .
You ’ d think that for all the complaining coming from Democrats about President Donald Trump ’ s response to the now-global pandemic , a high-profile Democrat such as de Blasio would at least brush up on the details of how to deal with potential exposure to the serious respiratory infection .
Of course , as the CDC states in regard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning from the specified countries in Europe must stay home for 14 days after returning from travel , monitor their health , and practice social distancing.
” RELATED : NYC Thief Thanks Dems , Bail Reform for Release After 139th Arrest : ' I Ca n't Be Stopped' Trump described criticism of his response to the virus from Democrats as a “ hoax ” and was practically dragged across concrete en route to being falsely accused of describing the entire pandemic as a hoax .
Now , we have a Democrat in command @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most populous city advising a woman potentially infected with the coronavirus to go out and put others at risk .
Perhaps de Blasio was too busy politicizing the virus with his fellow Democrats to acquaint himself with the minor details of the infection .
Thankfully , the Post reported that it contacted public officials about the mayor ’ s potentially dangerous advice .
“ If you return from Italy you should self-quarantine regardless of symptoms.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is a big-picture guy.
During his seven very long years running the Big Apple, the unpopular and often smug civic leader has managed to turn off a large portion of his electorate.
Notoriously out of touch with details and people, he promised Democrats during his short, failed campaign for president that he’d solve the issues surrounding income inequality, immigration and gun control, without offering much in the way of further explanation.
It’s partially why he dropped out of the race last December, months before Democrats had cast a single primary vote.
As liberal Vox’s Emily Stewart wrote last July, de Blasio “can be perceived as caring more about big-picture symbolism than the day-to-day grind of city policy, and he’s not particularly charismatic.”
So, it’s no surprise de Blasio fumbled the ball on how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, directly contradicting advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when speaking with a woman in New York City who had recently returned to the U.S. from Italy.
According to the New York Post, someone had the bright idea to put de Blasio on the answering end of the city’s 3-1-1 non-emergency phone line Wednesday.
The results were disastrous.
De Blasio spoke with a concerned woman who had just returned from Italy — where more than 1,000 people have now died after being infected with the coronavirus, according to Yahoo — and indicated that she did not yet need to quarantine herself.
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“No symptoms of any kind?” he asked the woman.
The mayor added, “If you experience any symptoms at any moment, at that time adjust your approach.”
“The important thing is to really be sensitive that if anything changes at all stay home immediately,” he said.
You’d think that for all the complaining coming from Democrats about President Donald Trump’s response to the now-global pandemic, a high-profile Democrat such as de Blasio would at least brush up on the details of how to deal with potential exposure to the serious respiratory infection.
Of course, as the CDC states in regard to Americans returning from Italy, “Travelers returning from the specified countries in Europe must stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitor their health, and practice social distancing.”
Trump described criticism of his response to the virus from Democrats as a “hoax” and was practically dragged across concrete en route to being falsely accused of describing the entire pandemic as a hoax.
Now, we have a Democrat in command of the infrastructure of America’s most populous city advising a woman potentially infected with the coronavirus to go out and put others at risk.
Perhaps de Blasio was too busy politicizing the virus with his fellow Democrats to acquaint himself with the minor details of the infection.
Thankfully, the Post reported that it contacted public officials about the mayor’s potentially dangerous advice.
“The mayor misspoke,” Freddi Goldstein, a spokeswoman for de Blasio, said.
“If you return from Italy you should self-quarantine regardless of symptoms.”
New York officials intervened by contacting the concerned woman and offering her the correct information,” she said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Top Dems Bash Trump for Seeking Payroll Tax Cut, But Called It a ‘Victory’ When Obama Did It

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are resisting President Donald Trump ’ s calls for a temporary payroll tax cut , but they backed such a move during Barack Obama ’ s administration .
The rate for the Social Security payroll tax is currently 6.2 percent for both the employer and the employee .
On Monday , Trump proposed a cut to the payroll tax , as well targeted loans and tax breaks to industries most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak .
As news of the president ’ s ideas began circulating over the weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , charging Trump with putting the interests of corporations above the American worker .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet “ In light of reports that the Trump administration is considering new tax cuts for major corporations impacted by the coronavirus , we are demanding that the administration prioritize the health and safety of American workers and their families over corporate interests , ” Pelosi and Schumer said .
They sang a different tune during Obama ’ s administration , when both stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2011 news release celebrating the extension of a payroll tax cut of 2 percentage points , then-House Minority Leader Pelosi said , “ Today is a victory for all Americans — for the security of our middle class , for the health of our seniors , and for economic growth and job creation.
” “ We still have work to do to ensure this extension lasts throughout 2012 .
Today , I have appointed conferees who will begin work immediately on a bipartisan bill that will create jobs , grow our economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she added .
Schumer chastised the Republican-controlled House for its failure to swiftly approve 2011 payroll tax cut .
“ House GOP trying to play catch-up on jobs but their stalling of payroll tax cut shows they are still putting politics before recovery , ” Schumer tweeted .
It should be noted the country was two years out of the Great Recession at that point , though the economy was only experiencing a 1.6 percent growth rate , down one point from the previous year .
RELATED : Despite Spending 8 Years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remember His Name “ This tax cut makes a difference for a lot of families , ” Obama said at the time .
Fiscal responsibility does not seem to be the reason Democrats are resisting a payroll tax cut now .
The coronavirus response legislation proposed by Pelosi includes free coronavirus testing ; paid emergency leave ( with 14 days paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave ) ; “ enhanced unemployment insurance ” benefits ; expansion of food stamps , student meal and seniors nutrition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Thursday that Pelosi ’ s bill has some “ major problems.
” One issue McCarthy identified was the paid family leave proposal , noting it has no sunset provision and no exemptions .
In other words , the bill will straddle employers with a new unfunded mandate in perpetuity , thus making their cost of doing business much higher .
McCarthy further highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi ’ s bill , meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday , calling it an “ ideological wish list.
” “ Unfortunately , it appears at this hour that the Speaker and House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances , ” McConnell said .
“ One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama ’ s first chief of staff : ‘ You never want a serious crisis to go to waste , ’ ” he added .
McConnell echoed McCarthy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill places on businesses .
The majority leader argued the provision could put “ thousands of small businesses at risk , ” due to their inability to afford the mandate .
Fox Business Network ’ s Charles Payne suggested on Thursday the only reason Democrats oppose the payroll tax cut now is political in nature .
“ I don ’ t understand why the Democrats would be against a payroll tax cut .
I just really don ’ t , ” he continued .
“ It helps small business employers a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Payne said it “ would be a huge shot in the arm to the economy , ” adding that “ really what we are trying to find is a way to specifically focus on people who don ’ t have cushions.
” Alfredo Ortiz , president of the Job Creators Network , highlighted in a Thursday Op-Ed for The Hill that the vast majority of Americans pay more in payroll taxes than they do in federal income tax .
“ The payroll tax is the biggest fiscal burden facing most Americans across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Nearly 70 percent of taxpayers pay more in payroll taxes than in federal income taxes .
At more than 7.6 percent of every paycheck , this tax is almost twice as large as the amount that ordinary employees pay in income taxes.
” “ By cutting the payroll tax , take home incomes rise along with consumption , ” Ortiz added .
“ According to Mark Zandi , chief economist at Moodys Analytics , gross domestic product increases by 80 cents for each dollar cut in payroll taxes .
This is among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the downturn.
” He further argued that cutting the tax for employers as well would provide “ small businesses , the biggest job creators in the country , with the same relief as employees ” and “ allow them to keep more of their earnings to keep their businesses afloat during this difficult period.
” To Pelosi and Schumer the message is clear : Now is not the time to play politics .
Let ’ s stick to the things we know help strengthen the economy and fight the coronavirus .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are resisting President Donald Trump’s calls for a temporary payroll tax cut, but they backed such a move during Barack Obama’s administration.
The rate for the Social Security payroll tax is currently 6.2 percent for both the employer and the employee.
On Monday, Trump proposed a cut to the payroll tax, as well targeted loans and tax breaks to industries most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
As news of the president’s ideas began circulating over the weekend, Pelosi and Schumer responded in a joint statement, charging Trump with putting the interests of corporations above the American worker.
“In light of reports that the Trump administration is considering new tax cuts for major corporations impacted by the coronavirus, we are demanding that the administration prioritize the health and safety of American workers and their families over corporate interests,” Pelosi and Schumer said.
They sang a different tune during Obama’s administration, when both stood firmly behind payroll tax cuts.
In a 2011 news release celebrating the extension of a payroll tax cut of 2 percentage points, then-House Minority Leader Pelosi said, “Today is a victory for all Americans — for the security of our middle class, for the health of our seniors, and for economic growth and job creation.”
“We still have work to do to ensure this extension lasts throughout 2012. Today, I have appointed conferees who will begin work immediately on a bipartisan bill that will create jobs, grow our economy, and strengthen our middle class,” she added.
Schumer chastised the Republican-controlled House for its failure to swiftly approve 2011 payroll tax cut.
“House GOP trying to play catch-up on jobs but their stalling of payroll tax cut shows they are still putting politics before recovery,” Schumer tweeted.
House GOP trying to play catch-up on jobs but their stalling of payroll tax cut shows they are still putting politics before recovery — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 29, 2011
It should be noted the country was two years out of the Great Recession at that point, though the economy was only experiencing a 1.6 percent growth rate, down one point from the previous year.
In 2012, a re-election year, Obama signed a payroll tax cut extension into law.
“This tax cut makes a difference for a lot of families,” Obama said at the time.
Fiscal responsibility does not seem to be the reason Democrats are resisting a payroll tax cut now.
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The coronavirus response legislation proposed by Pelosi includes free coronavirus testing; paid emergency leave (with 14 days paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave); “enhanced unemployment insurance” benefits; expansion of food stamps, student meal and seniors nutrition programs; and increased funding to Medicaid.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Thursday that Pelosi’s bill has some “major problems.”
One issue McCarthy identified was the paid family leave proposal, noting it has no sunset provision and no exemptions.
In other words, the bill will straddle employers with a new unfunded mandate in perpetuity, thus making their cost of doing business much higher.
McCarthy further highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi’s bill, meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell panned the bill in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday, calling it an “ideological wish list.”
“Unfortunately, it appears at this hour that the Speaker and House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances,” McConnell said.
“One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama’s first chief of staff: ‘You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,’” he added.
McConnell echoed McCarthy’s concern about the paid sick leave mandate the bill places on businesses.
The majority leader argued the provision could put “thousands of small businesses at risk,” due to their inability to afford the mandate.
Fox Business Network’s Charles Payne suggested on Thursday the only reason Democrats oppose the payroll tax cut now is political in nature.
“Let’s not politicize it,” Payne said Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom.”
“I don’t understand why the Democrats would be against a payroll tax cut. I just really don’t,” he continued. “It helps small business employers a lot. It helps the employees a lot.”
Payne said it “would be a huge shot in the arm to the economy,” adding that “really what we are trying to find is a way to specifically focus on people who don’t have cushions.”
Alfredo Ortiz, president of the Job Creators Network, highlighted in a Thursday Op-Ed for The Hill that the vast majority of Americans pay more in payroll taxes than they do in federal income tax.
“The payroll tax is the biggest fiscal burden facing most Americans across the country,” he wrote.
“Nearly 70 percent of taxpayers pay more in payroll taxes than in federal income taxes. At more than 7.6 percent of every paycheck, this tax is almost twice as large as the amount that ordinary employees pay in income taxes.”
If you want to get money into the hands of people quickly & efficiently, let them have the full money that they earned, APPROVE A PAYROLL TAX CUT until the end of the year, December 31. Then you are doing something that is really meaningful. Only that will make a big difference! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020
“By cutting the payroll tax, take home incomes rise along with consumption,” Ortiz added.
“According to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moodys Analytics, gross domestic product increases by 80 cents for each dollar cut in payroll taxes. This is among the fastest and most direct methods to address the downturn.”
He further argued that cutting the tax for employers as well would provide “small businesses, the biggest job creators in the country, with the same relief as employees” and “allow them to keep more of their earnings to keep their businesses afloat during this difficult period.”
To Pelosi and Schumer the message is clear: Now is not the time to play politics.
Let’s stick to the things we know help strengthen the economy and fight the coronavirus.
Leave the rest for a future debate.
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westernjournal--2020-03-13--Twice-Deported Illegal Caught in Act of Raping Woman, Said He Thought She Wouldn’t Remember: Report

Police in Montgomery County , Maryland , said they had to “ pull ” a half-naked man off a semi-conscious woman when officers found him raping her , according to court documents obtained by WJLA-TV in Washington .
On the night of March 5 , police were called to a darkened stairwell near a brand new $ 152 million office building for county employees after reports of a woman being raped .
At the scene , officers said , they found a half-naked Jose Lopez-Gonzalez , a Salvadoran national , engaged in intercourse with a woman yelling , “ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pull Lopez-Gonzalez off the woman .
“ Lopez-Gonzalez was on top of [ the victim ] who was naked from the waist down , ” the court documents said .
TRENDING : MSNBC 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet “ [ The officer ] advised that he initially yelled at Lopez-Gonzalez to get off [ the victim ] but that he had to physically pull him off her because he was still engaging in sexual intercourse.
” Later , Lopez-Gonzalez allegedly told police , “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he figured the woman would never remember the attack because she was so drunk .
The woman was found to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.352 — intoxication that would make a person incontinent and even risk death .
In what is now a sad and well-known story , U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Lopez-Gonzalez had twice been deported , in 2007 and again in 2010 , WJLA reported .
He is also a suspected member of Mara Salvatrucha , or MS-13 , the brutal transnational street gang responsible for countless murders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MS-13 ’ s motto is “ kill , rape , control.
” RELATED : Girl Cries 'Daddy , Daddy ' After Illegal in Sanctuary City Allegedly Lures Her to Bathroom , but Dad Never Heard Her It should be noted that this attack is simply the latest in a string of sexual assaults allegedly perpetrated by illegal immigrants in Montgomery County .
The county has been in the news cycle ever since its executive , Marc Elrich , a Democrat , signed a sanctuary city-style executive order in July 2019 .
The “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county police from seeking the immigration status of any individual and disallowed law enforcement from cooperating with ICE agents .
When he signed the order , Elrich said that it “ aims to reaffirm current County policy and improve community security by ensuring that immigrant and otherwise vulnerable communities can engage with County departments , including public safety departments , with assurance that such engagement will not be used to assist in civil immigration enforcement or a federal discriminatory practice.
” However , after a spree of violent sexual assaults and abuses by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to backtrack , on the order , at least somewhat , in November , WJLA reported .
Elrich then allowed access to parts of the Montgomery jail where illegal aliens in custody could be turned over to ICE agents .
If Montgomery County is really serious about security , it will roll back any and all orders regarding non-cooperation with ICE and allow federal agents to do their jobs .
It hardly needs saying that criminals like Lopez-Gonzalez never should have even been in the United States to begin with .
Policies such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fact , discriminatory , to law-abiding folks , and only create ambiguity rather than clarity .
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Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, said they had to “pull” a half-naked man off a semi-conscious woman when officers found him raping her, according to court documents obtained by WJLA-TV in Washington.
On the night of March 5, police were called to a darkened stairwell near a brand new $152 million office building for county employees after reports of a woman being raped.
At the scene, officers said, they found a half-naked Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, a Salvadoran national, engaged in intercourse with a woman yelling, “No!”
Police said they were forced to pull Lopez-Gonzalez off the woman.
“Lopez-Gonzalez was on top of [the victim] who was naked from the waist down,” the court documents said.
“[The officer] advised that he initially yelled at Lopez-Gonzalez to get off [the victim] but that he had to physically pull him off her because he was still engaging in sexual intercourse.”
NEW: An undocumented immigrant, twice deported from the U.S., was found raping a semiconscious woman below a stairwell in Downtown Wheaton last Thursday, MoCo police allege. The first officer on scene had to pry 35yo Jose Lopez-Gonzalez off the victim. The victim’s BAC was .352. pic.twitter.com/SYIUknZjBB — Kevin Lewis (@ABC7Kevin) March 11, 2020
Later, Lopez-Gonzalez allegedly told police, “I’m sorry,” and said he figured the woman would never remember the attack because she was so drunk.
The woman was found to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.352 — intoxication that would make a person incontinent and even risk death.
In what is now a sad and well-known story, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Lopez-Gonzalez had twice been deported, in 2007 and again in 2010, WJLA reported.
He is also a suspected member of Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, the brutal transnational street gang responsible for countless murders, and drug and human trafficking. MS-13’s motto is “kill, rape, control.”
MORE: The alleged rape happened at 11210 Grandview Avenue, in the shadows of the new 14-story, $152 million office tower that will soon house more than 900 Montgomery County employees. Officials hope the building will, in part, liven up the Wheaton Central Business District. pic.twitter.com/so7qOE30MR — Kevin Lewis (@ABC7Kevin) March 11, 2020
It should be noted that this attack is simply the latest in a string of sexual assaults allegedly perpetrated by illegal immigrants in Montgomery County.
The county has been in the news cycle ever since its executive, Marc Elrich, a Democrat, signed a sanctuary city-style executive order in July 2019.
The “Promoting Community Trust Executive Order” prohibited county police from seeking the immigration status of any individual and disallowed law enforcement from cooperating with ICE agents.
When he signed the order, Elrich said that it “aims to reaffirm current County policy and improve community security by ensuring that immigrant and otherwise vulnerable communities can engage with County departments, including public safety departments, with assurance that such engagement will not be used to assist in civil immigration enforcement or a federal discriminatory practice.”
However, after a spree of violent sexual assaults and abuses by illegal aliens, the county was forced to backtrack, on the order, at least somewhat, in November, WJLA reported.
Elrich then allowed access to parts of the Montgomery jail where illegal aliens in custody could be turned over to ICE agents.
If Montgomery County is really serious about security, it will roll back any and all orders regarding non-cooperation with ICE and allow federal agents to do their jobs.
It hardly needs saying that criminals like Lopez-Gonzalez never should have even been in the United States to begin with.
Policies such as Montgomery County’s are, in fact, discriminatory, to law-abiding folks, and only create ambiguity rather than clarity.
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westernjournal--2020-03-14--Ex-Pro Fisherman Slaps Bernie with Lawsuit for Linking Him to ‘Criminal Activities’

Wait — isn ’ t a socialist using something without permission pretty much them living out the height of their ideals ?
That ’ s not how former pro fisherman Jason Quinn sees it .
According to The Herald in Rock Hill , South Carolina , an image of local resident Quinn was used in a Bernie Sanders video that made it appear as if he were involved in “ criminal activities.
” That video ?
It ’ s called “ 5 Reasons the Border Wall Won ’ t Stop Drugs , ” according to The Herald .
TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet Yeah , I can see how that title could rankle some people .
Now , Quinn is suing Sanders and his 2020 presidential campaign , the outlet said .
It wasn ’ t immediately clear why the campaign was a defendant as well , seeing as how the video , which dates back to 2018 , was created before Sanders announced his 2020 presidential run .
“ Quinn was a professional bass fisherman for more than 20 years who used an Evan Williams Bourbon boat as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states , ” according to The Herald .
In the lawsuit , Quinn says he “ [ h ] as been harmed by the video ’ s portrayal of Quinn in reference to the trafficking of illegal drugs.
” “ The lawsuit asks for a temporary restraining order , then a permanent order , prohibiting Sanders and the campaign from using Quinn ’ s identity .
The suit also asks for actual and punitive damages , ” The Herald reported .
The lawsuit was filed whilst Sanders was the leader in pledged delegates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so its sell-by date definitely has it smelling a bit , erm , ripe .
Nevertheless , if you ’ re going to be accused of drug-running by the Sanders campaign without your consent , you may as well go out guns blazing .
Not that you ’ d ever use any of those things , mind you !
“ Defendants did not obtain consent or seek to receive Quinn ’ s permission to use his likeness or identity , ” Quinn ’ s lawsuit states .
RELATED : Bernie Bros Melt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election to Trump “ Plaintiff brings this action in order to vindicate an egregious , intentional false association created by the video whereby defendants suggested plaintiff is in any way associated in criminal activities , and specifically , that he is in any way associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs.
” “ Defendants did not obtain consent or seek to receive Quinn ’ s permission to use his likeness or identity , ” it adds .
“ Plaintiff brings this action in order to vindicate an egregious , intentional false association created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in any way associated in criminal activities , and specifically , that he is in any way associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs.
” We wouldn ’ t stoke the fires of dissension by posting the video or anything like that : Oh wait , we would , because it ’ s stupid .
Apparently , Quinn won the jackpot , because his image was used even though he ’ s apparently “ associated himself with conservative causes and Republican candidates , ” The Herald reported .
This isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Quinn ’ s ship has come in , so to speak .
“ This outrageous video created by Mr. Sanders and his campaign , which has been seen by millions of people , portrays Mr. Quinn — in an extraordinarily public and harmful manner — as a criminal and a drug smuggler , ” Zach Merritt , an attorney representing Quinn , told the outlet .
“ Mr .
Quinn is a lifelong Republican who opposes the policies of Mr. Sanders .
He is appalled that Mr. Sanders ’ team would engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and image to further Mr. Sanders ’ campaign and his positions .
This portrayal is completely contrary to who Mr. Quinn is as a person.
” The lawsuit ’ s stated intent is to “ vindicate the intentional false association created by defendants suggesting Quinn supports defendant Sanders , an association that directly conflicts with Quinn ’ s political and social values.
” Now , I have doubts regarding whether or not this lawsuit will go anywhere .
But it ’ s just one more thing Sanders has to worry about as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes that are growing more and more far-fetched by the day .
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Wait — isn’t a socialist using something without permission pretty much them living out the height of their ideals?
Ho, ho, ho. That’s what I thought, anyway.
That’s not how former pro fisherman Jason Quinn sees it.
According to The Herald in Rock Hill, South Carolina, an image of local resident Quinn was used in a Bernie Sanders video that made it appear as if he were involved in “criminal activities.”
That video? It’s called “5 Reasons the Border Wall Won’t Stop Drugs,” according to The Herald.
Yeah, I can see how that title could rankle some people.
Now, Quinn is suing Sanders and his 2020 presidential campaign, the outlet said.
It wasn’t immediately clear why the campaign was a defendant as well, seeing as how the video, which dates back to 2018, was created before Sanders announced his 2020 presidential run.
“Quinn was a professional bass fisherman for more than 20 years who used an Evan Williams Bourbon boat as part of a sponsorship deal, the lawsuit states,” according to The Herald.
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In the lawsuit, Quinn says he “[h]as been harmed by the video’s portrayal of Quinn in reference to the trafficking of illegal drugs.”
“The lawsuit asks for a temporary restraining order, then a permanent order, prohibiting Sanders and the campaign from using Quinn’s identity. The suit also asks for actual and punitive damages,” The Herald reported.
The lawsuit was filed whilst Sanders was the leader in pledged delegates in advance of the South Carolina primary, so its sell-by date definitely has it smelling a bit, erm, ripe.
Nevertheless, if you’re going to be accused of drug-running by the Sanders campaign without your consent, you may as well go out guns blazing. Not that you’d ever use any of those things, mind you!
“Defendants did not obtain consent or seek to receive Quinn’s permission to use his likeness or identity,” Quinn’s lawsuit states.
“Plaintiff brings this action in order to vindicate an egregious, intentional false association created by the video whereby defendants suggested plaintiff is in any way associated in criminal activities, and specifically, that he is in any way associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs.”
“Defendants did not obtain consent or seek to receive Quinn’s permission to use his likeness or identity,” it adds. “Plaintiff brings this action in order to vindicate an egregious, intentional false association created by the video whereby defendants suggested plaintiff is in any way associated in criminal activities, and specifically, that he is in any way associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs.”
We wouldn’t stoke the fires of dissension by posting the video or anything like that:
Oh wait, we would, because it’s stupid.
Apparently, Quinn won the jackpot, because his image was used even though he’s apparently “associated himself with conservative causes and Republican candidates,” The Herald reported.
This isn’t sarcasm, it’s legitimately saying that Quinn’s ship has come in, so to speak.
“This outrageous video created by Mr. Sanders and his campaign, which has been seen by millions of people, portrays Mr. Quinn — in an extraordinarily public and harmful manner — as a criminal and a drug smuggler,” Zach Merritt, an attorney representing Quinn, told the outlet.
“Mr. Quinn is a lifelong Republican who opposes the policies of Mr. Sanders. He is appalled that Mr. Sanders’ team would engage in the unauthorized use of his likeness and image to further Mr. Sanders’ campaign and his positions. This portrayal is completely contrary to who Mr. Quinn is as a person.”
The lawsuit’s stated intent is to “vindicate the intentional false association created by defendants suggesting Quinn supports defendant Sanders, an association that directly conflicts with Quinn’s political and social values.”
Now, I have doubts regarding whether or not this lawsuit will go anywhere. But it’s just one more thing Sanders has to worry about as he clings to his Oval Office hopes — hopes that are growing more and more far-fetched by the day.
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westernjournal--2020-03-14--Media Figures Echo Chinese Propaganda on Coronavirus, Claim It’s Racist if They Don’t

Linking China with the virus that is now stirring panic around the world — regardless of the fact that it started there — is now being denounced as racist Until recently , there was little doubt that the coronavirus responsible for school closings and the cancellations of reams of events first sickened people in Wuhan , China .
China said so , over and over .
But now , China is bristling when it is linked with what is increasingly being seen as a global calamity .
And so , too , are media figures who are repeating the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Joe Scarborough Forced To Apologize After Falling for Fake Trump Tweet For example , last week , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used the phrase “ Wuhan virus ’ spread ” in a news conference .
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona used the phrase “ Wuhan virus ” in a tweet explaining that he was going into self-quarantine after being exposed to an individual with the virus .
Tweets from media figures supplied a prompt rap across the knuckles to anyone using a term they decided was racist : In fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it could be blameless .
RELATED : Arcade Jumps on Shortage Bandwagon , Stocks Claw Machines with Soap , Toilet Paper and Sanitizer Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian , when asked during a recent briefing about a comment from a Fox News host who said China should apologize for the disease , said the remark revealed “ total arrogance , prejudice and ignorance towards China.
” “ There is simply no basis and no reason to push China for an apology .
It is yet undetermined where the virus originated , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Florida pushed back in an Op-Ed in the New York Post , writing that China is waging a deliberate misinformation campaign against the U.S. “ Beijing ’ s official outlets , for example , have accused the United States of over-hyping the pandemic for cynical purposes , with a foreign ministry spokeswoman declaring that Washington had ‘ taken the lead in imposing excessive restrictions.
’ American actions , she said , ‘ could only create and spread fear , ' ” Rubio wrote .
“ Other regime and regime-friendly outlets went further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published an article baselessly claiming that the virus is ‘ a biochemical weapon produced by the US to target China , ' ” Rubio added .
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California also raised a ruckus by linking China to the virus in a tweet , something that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided required a rebuke .
On Wednesday , during his address to the nation , President Donald Trump minced no words .
The virus , he said , “ started in China and is now spreading throughout the world.
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Linking China with the virus that is now stirring panic around the world — regardless of the fact that it started there — is now being denounced as racist
Until recently, there was little doubt that the coronavirus responsible for school closings and the cancellations of reams of events first sickened people in Wuhan, China.
China said so, over and over.
But now, China is bristling when it is linked with what is increasingly being seen as a global calamity.
And so, too, are media figures who are repeating the Chinese Communist Party line.
For example, last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used the phrase “Wuhan virus’ spread” in a news conference.
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona used the phrase “Wuhan virus” in a tweet explaining that he was going into self-quarantine after being exposed to an individual with the virus.
Tweets from media figures supplied a prompt rap across the knuckles to anyone using a term they decided was racist:
Just astoundingly gross to call it the Wuhan Virus. https://t.co/cMrsA59xTH — Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 9, 2020
It’s racism — Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) March 9, 2020
FYI: Calling #COVID19 the “Wuhan Virus” is racist. — David Gura (@davidgura) March 9, 2020
In fact, China is taking the official line that it could be blameless.
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Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, when asked during a recent briefing about a comment from a Fox News host who said China should apologize for the disease, said the remark revealed “total arrogance, prejudice and ignorance towards China.”
“There is simply no basis and no reason to push China for an apology. It is yet undetermined where the virus originated,” he added.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida pushed back in an Op-Ed in the New York Post, writing that China is waging a deliberate misinformation campaign against the U.S.
“Beijing’s official outlets, for example, have accused the United States of over-hyping the pandemic for cynical purposes, with a foreign ministry spokeswoman declaring that Washington had ‘taken the lead in imposing excessive restrictions.’ American actions, she said, ‘could only create and spread fear,'” Rubio wrote.
“Other regime and regime-friendly outlets went further. The Chinese military portal Xilu.com recently published an article baselessly claiming that the virus is ‘a biochemical weapon produced by the US to target China,'” Rubio added.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California also raised a ruckus by linking China to the virus in a tweet, something that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided required a rebuke.
Everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one, regularly-updated website: https://t.co/nGCCDVqcqe — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) March 9, 2020
Bigoted statements which spread misinformation and blame Asians and the Asian American community for #coronavirus make us all less safe. @GOPLeader must delete this tweet and apologize immediately. pic.twitter.com/twzCcVAWDH — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 10, 2020
On Wednesday, during his address to the nation, President Donald Trump minced no words. The virus, he said, “started in China and is now spreading throughout the world.”
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