westernjournal--2020-05-12--Reporter Calls Out Meeting Where Obama, Comey Were ‘Hatching’ Plot Against Trump

It was the Obama holdovers who mattered — but the media ’ s still doing the dirty work .
As more details spill out about the administration of former President Barack Obama and its efforts to derail President Donald Trump ’ s tenure in its infancy , a meeting at the White House two weeks before the Trump ’ s inauguration is taking on greater significance .
In fact , according to Mollie Hemingway , the journalist , author and senior editor at The Federalist , it was where Obama and then-FBI Director James Comey began “ hatching ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia collusion ” probe that ate up so much of Trump ’ s first years in office .
In an appearance Monday night on Fox News ’ “ The Ingraham Angle , ” Hemingway discussed that meeting – and slammed the mainstream media ’ s slanted coverage of an issue that ’ s at the heart of the Democratic Party ’ s efforts to overturn the results of the 2016 presidential election .
The eventually infamous Jan. 5 , 2017 , meeting in the Oval Office started as a larger meeting , Hemingway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out below .
As Hemingway described it , the meeting got down to nuts and bolts after Obama asked those present who would be departing office when his administration ended to leave the room , keeping then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and Comey behind .
Both Yates and Comey would be serving after Trump took office .
Also present were then-Vice President Joe Biden and then-National Security Advisor Susan Rice .
“ And that ’ s where they started hatching their plan to make sure that the incoming administration would not find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they planned to continue doing in terms of spying on the Trump campaign and people affiliated with it , ” Hemingway said .
And the primary objective of protecting those secrets was targeting then-incoming National Security Advisor Michael Flynn , a man whose prosecution on an absurd charge of lying to the FBI was dropped last week in a dramatic decision by Attorney General William Barr .
Hemingway also used the Ingraham appearance to slam the mainstream media ’ s coverage of the whole “ Russia collusion ” story .
In particular , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself and his profession — again — on Sunday by using a deceptively edited video of Barr as material for discussion about the Flynn case .
Considering Todd ’ s show is called “ Meet the Press , ” the clearly deliberate deception was more than a little ironic .
Todd ’ s comment was worse : “ I was struck … by the cynicism of the answer.
” And alert Americans are floored by the cynicism of the media .
Hemingway ’ s comment to Ingraham about the video summed it up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what has been going on for years , where the exact opposite of the truth keeps on getting reported .
And they just keep on suppressing information , ” she said .
“ This idea that Attorney General Barr , by caring transparently about the rule of law , doesn ’ t care about the rule of law while the people who lie on 302 ’ s [ FBI interview report forms ] or destroy 302 ’ s … who destroy evidence , who illegally spy on the Trump campaign with these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview people .
That ’ s not rule of law .
That is a problem.
” The events of the past three years prove her point .
As it turned out , Yates and Comey were not to remain in office long under the Trump administration .
Yates was fired at the end of January 2017 for refusing to enforce Trump ’ s executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim countries with deep ties to terrorism .
Comey , of course , was fired in May 2017 over his handling of the Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been planted by then .
Understandably enough , Trump is using his considerable Twitter following to get the word out about the new revelations .
There ’ s no downplaying how much the distraction of the Mueller probe hindered Trump ’ s first years in office — and there ’ s no downplaying the extent of the anti-Trump media ’ s collusion in the Democratic Party smear job .
If there had been no Mueller probe , there might well be no House Democratic majority today , since the Mueller probe was still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And with no House Democratic majority , there would have been no ludicrous impeachment of the president .
Those are developments that haven ’ t just slowed Trump ’ s agenda — they ’ ve hurt the country , both at home and in the eyes of the world .
It all goes back to that Jan. 5 White House meeting , and the Obama administration holdovers who got their orders there .
But it couldn ’ t have gone far without the support of the mainstream media , “ where the exact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported.
” That ’ s the real dirty work — and it hasn ’ t stopped for a second .
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It was the Obama holdovers who mattered — but the media’s still doing the dirty work.
As more details spill out about the administration of former President Barack Obama and its efforts to derail President Donald Trump’s tenure in its infancy, a meeting at the White House two weeks before the Trump’s inauguration is taking on greater significance.
In fact, according to Mollie Hemingway, the journalist, author and senior editor at The Federalist, it was where Obama and then-FBI Director James Comey began “hatching” the plot that would turn into the “Russia collusion” probe that ate up so much of Trump’s first years in office.
In an appearance Monday night on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” Hemingway discussed that meeting – and slammed the mainstream media’s slanted coverage of an issue that’s at the heart of the Democratic Party’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2016 presidential election.
The eventually infamous Jan. 5, 2017, meeting in the Oval Office started as a larger meeting, Hemingway told host Laura Ingraham.
Check it out below.
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As Hemingway described it, the meeting got down to nuts and bolts after Obama asked those present who would be departing office when his administration ended to leave the room, keeping then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and Comey behind.
Both Yates and Comey would be serving after Trump took office.
Also present were then-Vice President Joe Biden and then-National Security Advisor Susan Rice.
“And that’s where they started hatching their plan to make sure that the incoming administration would not find out what they had been doing or what they planned to continue doing in terms of spying on the Trump campaign and people affiliated with it,” Hemingway said.
And the primary objective of protecting those secrets was targeting then-incoming National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, a man whose prosecution on an absurd charge of lying to the FBI was dropped last week in a dramatic decision by Attorney General William Barr.
Hemingway also used the Ingraham appearance to slam the mainstream media’s coverage of the whole “Russia collusion” story.
In particular, NBC’s disgraceful Chuck Todd disgraced himself and his profession — again — on Sunday by using a deceptively edited video of Barr as material for discussion about the Flynn case.
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Considering Todd’s show is called “Meet the Press,” the clearly deliberate deception was more than a little ironic.
Todd’s comment was worse: “I was struck … by the cynicism of the answer.”
And alert Americans are floored by the cynicism of the media.
Hemingway’s comment to Ingraham about the video summed it up perfectly.
“This is an example of what has been going on for years, where the exact opposite of the truth keeps on getting reported. And they just keep on suppressing information,” she said.
“This idea that Attorney General Barr, by caring transparently about the rule of law, doesn’t care about the rule of law while the people who lie on 302’s [FBI interview report forms] or destroy 302’s … who destroy evidence, who illegally spy on the Trump campaign with these warrants that were ill-gotten, who illegally interview people. That’s not rule of law. That is a problem.”
The events of the past three years prove her point.
As it turned out, Yates and Comey were not to remain in office long under the Trump administration.
Yates was fired at the end of January 2017 for refusing to enforce Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim countries with deep ties to terrorism.
Comey, of course, was fired in May 2017 over his handling of the Russia collusion probe.
But the seeds had been planted by then.
Understandably enough, Trump is using his considerable Twitter following to get the word out about the new revelations.
There’s no downplaying how much the distraction of the Mueller probe hindered Trump’s first years in office — and there’s no downplaying the extent of the anti-Trump media’s collusion in the Democratic Party smear job.
If there had been no Mueller probe, there might well be no House Democratic majority today, since the Mueller probe was still very active during the 2018 midterms.
And with no House Democratic majority, there would have been no ludicrous impeachment of the president.
Those are developments that haven’t just slowed Trump’s agenda — they’ve hurt the country, both at home and in the eyes of the world.
It all goes back to that Jan. 5 White House meeting, and the Obama administration holdovers who got their orders there.
But it couldn’t have gone far without the support of the mainstream media, “where the exact opposite of the truth keeps on getting reported.”
That’s the real dirty work — and it hasn’t stopped for a second.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Proposed Dem. ‘TRACE’ Act Is Labeled with the Most Horrifying Number Possible

If the possibility of granting massive surveillance powers to the government isn ’ t frightening enough , the proposed COVID–19 Testing , Reaching , And Contacting Everyone Act also comes with an equally as ominous number : H.R .
6666 .
The number is eerily similar to one from biblical prophecy .
“ This calls for wisdom : let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast , for it is the number of a man , and his number is 666 , ” the Bible says in Revelation 13:18 .
Christians interpret the number from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devil or the Antichrist , who will usher in the end times .
With the world facing a global pandemic , giant Asian murder hornets , plagues of locusts , massive fires in Australia and so on , the faithful are understandably already vigilant .
If it were just the bill ’ s number , however , it would be easy to overlook , but the U.S. House of Representatives proposed TRACE Act would allot $ 100 billion to “ conduct diagnostic testing for COVID–19 , to trace and monitor the contacts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine of such.
” There aren ’ t many specifics as to how the government would accurately “ trace and monitor ” American citizens but , as the saying goes , “ the devil is in the details , ” which are notably absent .
Considering that Rep. Bobby Rush ’ s bill would provide funds to “ hire , train , compensate , and pay the expenses ” of entities charged with the aforementioned activities , the pieces come together into a “ 1984 ” existence where government representatives monitor private citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Illinois Democrat said in a statement on his own website that the TRACE Act includes resources for “ door-to-door outreach.
” There is also a provision which states that individuals conducting testing should be hired from the community , meaning neighbors potentially would monitor neighbors , particularly in “ hot spots ” and “ medically underserved communities.
” Furthermore , for anyone who tests positive , the newly minted government employees would have the power to trace anyone who came in contact with the individual , exponentially expanding the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those who test positive would also be confined to their homes or treated in one of the “ mobile units ” the bill would fund .
These facts amount to widespread government surveillance .
It ’ s not a wild conspiracy theory , just a simple description of what the TRACE Act seeks to implement .
This is problematic for many , as providing already out of control governments with an excuse and the means to track private citizens makes folks rightfully wary .
“ Three weeks ago , I told you the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in America , ” Emerald Robinson at Newsmax tweeted .
RELATED : CBS Reporter Gets Taken Apart After Pitiful Attempt To Frame Trump as Racist During News Conference “ And here we are : H.R.6666 COVID-19 Testing , Reaching , And Contacting Everyone ( TRACE ) Act.
” “ Democrats just released HR 6666 , also known as ‘ The Trace Act.
’ The bill would provide $ 100 BILLION to institute contact tracing protocols throughout the country , ” Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA shared .
“ This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is a totalitarian power grab from the left .
They must be stopped !
” “ So , seriously , the Democrats named their 666 Mark of the Beast Book of Revelations tracer bill H.R .
6666 ?
” one Twitter user wrote .
“ When I first read this I laughed , thinking it was a sick joke.
” The second half of the bill does give assurances that the TRACE Act does not “ supersede any Federal privacy or confidentiality requirement , ” but judging from the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment rights to assemble and practice their religion in the name of preventing coronavirus infections , those words ring hollow .
While it is likely that H.R .
6666 is coincidental , it is curious how a bill that is very short on words is simultaneously broad enough to usher in massive government surveillance .
Some might say it ’ s diabolical .
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CORRECTION, May 15, 2020: This commentary has been edited to remove a sentence that read “Those who test positive would also be confined to their homes or treated in one of the ‘mobile units’ the bill would fund.” That sentence was apparently based on a statement made by Cheryl Chumley in an analysis/opinion piece in The Washington Times, and was, in context, obviously her interpretation of the wording of the proposed legislation, not a conclusion demanded by that wording. We also made several small edits throughout the commentary for clarity. We also changed the headline of the commentary on our website to better reflect its content.
If the possibility of granting massive surveillance powers to the government isn’t frightening enough, the proposed COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone Act also comes with what some would consider an ominous number: H.R. 6666.
Though there is no actual theological connection, the number is similar to one from biblical prophecy: “This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666,” the Bible says in Revelation 13:18.
Christians interpret the number from the apocalyptic Scripture as a symbol for the devil or the Antichrist, who will usher in the end times.
With the world facing a global pandemic, giant Asian murder hornets, plagues of locusts, massive fires in Australia and so on, the faithful are understandably already vigilant.
More important than the bill’s number, however, is the language of the bill itself: The U.S. House of Representatives proposed TRACE Act would allot $100 billion to “conduct diagnostic testing for COVID–19, to trace and monitor the contacts of infected individuals, and to support the quarantine of such.”
There aren’t many specifics as to how the government would accurately “trace and monitor” American citizens but, as the saying goes, “the devil is in the details,” which are notably absent.
Considering that Rep. Bobby Rush’s bill would provide funds to “hire, train, compensate, and pay the expenses” of entities charged with the aforementioned activities, the pieces come together into a “1984” existence where government representatives could end up monitoring some private citizens’ every move.
In fact, the Illinois Democrat said in a statement on his own website that the TRACE Act includes resources for “door-to-door outreach.”
There is also a provision which states that individuals conducting testing should be hired from the community, meaning neighbors potentially would monitor neighbors in “hot spots” and “medically underserved communities.”
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Furthermore, for those who test positive, the newly minted government employees would apparently have the authority to trace anyone who came in contact with the individuals, exponentially expanding the number of people under some form of government surveillance at any given time.
These facts amount to widespread government monitoring of private citizens without due process. It’s not a wild conspiracy theory, just a simple description of what the TRACE Act seeks to implement.
This is problematic for many, as providing already out of control governments with an excuse and the means to track private citizens makes folks rightfully wary.
“Three weeks ago, I told you the virus pandemic would be used to track people in America,” Emerald Robinson at Newsmax tweeted.
“And here we are: H.R.6666 COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act.”
Three weeks ago, I told you the virus pandemic would be used to track people in America. And here we are: H.R.6666 COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act https://t.co/QpGyC5vxDL — Emerald Robinson ✝ (@EmeraldRobinson) May 10, 2020
“Democrats just released HR 6666, also known as ‘The Trace Act.’ The bill would provide $100 BILLION to institute contact tracing protocols throughout the country,” Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA shared.
“This is the future Democrats want,” he added. “This is a totalitarian power grab from the left. They must be stopped!”
Democrats just released HR 6666, also known as “The Trace Act” The bill would provide $100 BILLION to institute contact tracing protocols throughout the country This is the future Democrats want This is a totalitarian power grab from the left They must be stopped! — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 10, 2020
“So, seriously, the Democrats named their 666 Mark of the Beast Book of Revelations tracer bill H.R. 6666 ?” another Twitter user wrote. “When I first read this I laughed, thinking it was a sick joke.”
“No. I was wrong. They’re serious.”
So, seriously, the Democrats named their 666 Mark of the Beast Book of Revelations tracer bill H.R. 6666 ?
When I first read this I laughed, thinking it was a sick joke
No. I was wrong. They’re serious — Donald Russo (@donaldrusso994) May 10, 2020
The second half of the bill does give assurances that the TRACE Act does not “supersede any Federal privacy or confidentiality requirement,” but judging from the way that politicians have violated citizens’ First Amendment rights to assemble and practice their religion in the name of preventing coronavirus infections, those words ring hollow.
While the designation of H.R. 6666 is purely coincidental, it is curious how a bill that is very short on words is simultaneously broad enough to usher in massive government surveillance.
Some might even say it’s diabolical.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--Family: Hospital’s COVID Restrictions Let Pregnant Woman Die from Treatable Condition

An expectant mother in New York City apparently fell victim to the health care industry ’ s prioritizing the coronavirus above all else when she died after giving birth to her son last month .
WABC-TV reported that Amber Isaac , 26 , was excited to give birth to a baby boy , but experienced treatable pregnancy complications that were unable to be resolved , as she was denied an in-person doctor appointment and was instead offered telehealth services .
Issac had developed HELLP syndrome , which can be a life-threatening but treatable pregnancy complication usually considered to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Preeclampsia Foundation .
The condition was diagnosed in February , but Isaac was kept at home because of the coronavirus .
By mid-April , the condition had worsened and she was admitted to Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own The expectant mother complained about being denied a doctor visit online , and vowed to write about her experience .
“ Can ’ t wait to write a tell all about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore , ” Isaac tweeted on April 17 .
But a first-person account from Isaac will never be written or read .
Her child was delivered during an emergency cesarean section procedure a month premature , and the mother never left the hospital .
She died alone at Montefiore on April 21 after giving birth , and her child ’ s father , Bruce McIntyre , says her death could have been avoided , according to The Guardian .
McIntyre called Issac ’ s death “ 100 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and added that he blamed her tragic death on her inability to see a doctor .
RELATED : Video Shows Terrifying Treatment Man Got from COVID Cops Just for Refusing To Let Them Cut in Line Experts have warned of the unintended consequences of allocating the full resources of the country ’ s medical system to fighting the coronavirus .
Increases in cancer , tuberculosis and other treatable disease are expected to increase in the future , as routine doctor visits have essentially been halted .
But for Isaac , such an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it would have been anything but routine .
Now , her son will never know his mother and McIntyre will be denied some of the joys of fatherhood as he raises his son alone without the love that only a mother can offer a child .
WABC reported that McIntyre and the baby are both home and doing well .
Montefiore released a statement about Isaac ’ s death and touted its success with maternal mortality rates .
“ Ninety-four percent of our deliveries are minority mothers , and Montefiore ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is lower than both New York City and national averages .
Any maternal death is a tragedy .
Our hearts go out to Ms. Isaac ’ s family , especially to her mother , our longtime colleague , ” the hospital said in a statement to WABC .
Isaac ’ s death didn ’ t have to happen , and by all accounts it could have been prevented .
Since cases of the coronavirus began to spread across the country in March , the issue has been politicized to the point where those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as heartless people consumed by wealth .
The left has essentially framed the response to the coronavirus as binary .
It has become an argument of people who value saving lives vs. those who value their stock portfolios .
The fallacy of that argument is on full display , as Amber Isaac is now only a memory for those who loved her after she fell into the gray area being ignored by overzealous health experts , reporters and politicians .
The “ if it saves one life ” mentality to flattening the curve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever altered the trajectory of an entire family .
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An expectant mother in New York City apparently fell victim to the health care industry’s prioritizing the coronavirus above all else when she died after giving birth to her son last month.
WABC-TV reported that Amber Isaac, 26, was excited to give birth to a baby boy, but experienced treatable pregnancy complications that were unable to be resolved, as she was denied an in-person doctor appointment and was instead offered telehealth services.
Issac had developed HELLP syndrome, which can be a life-threatening but treatable pregnancy complication usually considered to be a form of preeclampsia, according to the Preeclampsia Foundation.
The condition was diagnosed in February, but Isaac was kept at home because of the coronavirus.
By mid-April, the condition had worsened and she was admitted to Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
The expectant mother complained about being denied a doctor visit online, and vowed to write about her experience.
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore,” Isaac tweeted on April 17.
Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore — ✨ (@Radieux_Rose) April 17, 2020
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But a first-person account from Isaac will never be written or read.
Her child was delivered during an emergency cesarean section procedure a month premature, and the mother never left the hospital.
She died alone at Montefiore on April 21 after giving birth, and her child’s father, Bruce McIntyre, says her death could have been avoided, according to The Guardian.
McIntyre called Issac’s death “100 percent preventable,” according to the outlet, and added that he blamed her tragic death on her inability to see a doctor.
Experts have warned of the unintended consequences of allocating the full resources of the country’s medical system to fighting the coronavirus.
Increases in cancer, tuberculosis and other treatable disease are expected to increase in the future, as routine doctor visits have essentially been halted.
But for Isaac, such an important doctor visit could have proved lifesaving, and it would have been anything but routine.
Now, her son will never know his mother and McIntyre will be denied some of the joys of fatherhood as he raises his son alone without the love that only a mother can offer a child.
WABC reported that McIntyre and the baby are both home and doing well.
Montefiore released a statement about Isaac’s death and touted its success with maternal mortality rates.
“Ninety-four percent of our deliveries are minority mothers, and Montefiore’s maternal mortality rate of 0.01 percent is lower than both New York City and national averages. Any maternal death is a tragedy. Our hearts go out to Ms. Isaac’s family, especially to her mother, our longtime colleague,” the hospital said in a statement to WABC.
Isaac’s death didn’t have to happen, and by all accounts it could have been prevented.
But panic-driven public policy failed her.
Since cases of the coronavirus began to spread across the country in March, the issue has been politicized to the point where those who question draconian public policies are branded as heartless people consumed by wealth.
The left has essentially framed the response to the coronavirus as binary. It has become an argument of people who value saving lives vs. those who value their stock portfolios.
The fallacy of that argument is on full display, as Amber Isaac is now only a memory for those who loved her after she fell into the gray area being ignored by overzealous health experts, reporters and politicians.
The “if it saves one life” mentality to flattening the curve appears to have taken a life and forever altered the trajectory of an entire family.
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westernjournal--2020-05-14--Video Shows Terrifying Treatment Man Got from COVID Cops Just for Refusing To Let Them Cut in Line

The totalitarian police state is getting closer to being in full effect as police are charged with enforcing new laws in the age of coronavirus .
A man waiting in line with his wife to have his Mother ’ s Day breakfast was put in handcuffs by police after not allowing them to cut in line , KRIV reported .
The officers were apparently on the scene to assist code enforcement because the restaurant had been opened despite stay-at-home orders .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in violation of the city ’ s stay at home order by allowing patrons to dine inside .
A video captured by a bystander showed the crowd of customers becoming agitated and yelling at the officers who were there to enforce the lockdown .
The man who was cuffed , Tom Miller , stood in the way of the officers at the door to the establishment and the frustrated officers quickly put him in handcuffs .
Miller told KRIV reporter Jenna Liston that he raised seven children , sometimes while unemployed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help a small business that he believed was struggling .
The body camera footage from one of the officers showed police approach and be greeted by the heckling crowd .
The officers , who are dealing with a brand-new situation to them , appeared to get frustrated with the furious patrons and that is when things got ugly .
“ That ’ s a violation of his civil rights , you stupid bastard , ” a woman could be heard yelling at the officers as they escorted Miller to the police cruiser .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're Down , Sends Counterfeit Personal Protective Gear Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall issued a statement saying that the officer ’ s actions did not appear to be in line with the department ’ s policy on handling these issues .
“ Today at 0840 hours , the Fresno Police Department was dispatched to the Waffle House at 4025 W. Fig Garden Drive to assist Code Enforcement Officers from the City of Fresno Attorney ’ s Office with issuing a citation to the business owner for violating a City of Fresno Emergency Order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic , ” he said .
“ I have been briefed on the incident and have reviewed the video taken by a bystander .
I am also in the process of reviewing the officer ’ s body camera of the incident .
As the Chief of Police , I am concerned over the manner in which this incident was handled as it doesn ’ t appear to be consistent with our Department ’ s policy concerning demonstrations or the directions .
“ I have given officers via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement of the Emergency Order .
I immediately ordered an Internal Affairs investigation of the incident .
I would ask for the public ’ s patience in this matter while the investigation is conducted , ” he said .
These kind of situations are happening all across the nation and it is as tough for the police as it is for the average citizen .
People just want to have their freedoms back , but governments are struggling with an unprecedented pandemic and working to keep people safe .
The tightrope walk being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more friction as the weeks and months of lockdowns drag on .
People were told that lockdowns would be in effect until the curve was flattened , but no , even after it appears that has happened , lockdowns are being extended .
This may work in nations where citizens are used to being under the thumb of government and doing as they are told , but not in America .
We are a free people and we like to make our own decisions .
Americans played nice for months with these restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many , the fear of the virus has been replaced with the fear of no longer being a free nation .
And there is little reason to believe these confrontations will not get worse .
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The totalitarian police state is getting closer to being in full effect as police are charged with enforcing new laws in the age of coronavirus.
A man waiting in line with his wife to have his Mother’s Day breakfast was put in handcuffs by police after not allowing them to cut in line, KRIV reported.
The officers were apparently on the scene to assist code enforcement because the restaurant had been opened despite stay-at-home orders.
The restaurant has been in violation of the city’s stay at home order by allowing patrons to dine inside.
A video captured by a bystander showed the crowd of customers becoming agitated and yelling at the officers who were there to enforce the lockdown.
The man who was cuffed, Tom Miller, stood in the way of the officers at the door to the establishment and the frustrated officers quickly put him in handcuffs.
Miller told KRIV reporter Jenna Liston that he raised seven children, sometimes while unemployed, and he wanted to patronize the restaurant to help a small business that he believed was struggling.
Tom Miller tells me he raised 7 kids, at times without a job, so he knows how much these small businesses are struggling right now. It’s why he was in line at the Waffle Shop today. You’ll hear his story tonight & how Fresno PD is responding: https://t.co/z2c1lQjBFK — Jenna Liston FOX 26 (@JennaListonTV) May 10, 2020
The body camera footage from one of the officers showed police approach and be greeted by the heckling crowd.
The officers, who are dealing with a brand-new situation to them, appeared to get frustrated with the furious patrons and that is when things got ugly.
“That’s a violation of his civil rights, you stupid bastard,” a woman could be heard yelling at the officers as they escorted Miller to the police cruiser.
Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall issued a statement saying that the officer’s actions did not appear to be in line with the department’s policy on handling these issues.
“Today at 0840 hours, the Fresno Police Department was dispatched to the Waffle House at 4025 W. Fig Garden Drive to assist Code Enforcement Officers from the City of Fresno Attorney’s Office with issuing a citation to the business owner for violating a City of Fresno Emergency Order as it relates to the illegal operation of a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
“I have been briefed on the incident and have reviewed the video taken by a bystander. I am also in the process of reviewing the officer’s body camera of the incident. As the Chief of Police, I am concerned over the manner in which this incident was handled as it doesn’t appear to be consistent with our Department’s policy concerning demonstrations or the directions.
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“I have given officers via a Chief’s memorandum for handling enforcement of the Emergency Order. I immediately ordered an Internal Affairs investigation of the incident. I would ask for the public’s patience in this matter while the investigation is conducted,” he said.
These kind of situations are happening all across the nation and it is as tough for the police as it is for the average citizen.
People just want to have their freedoms back, but governments are struggling with an unprecedented pandemic and working to keep people safe.
The tightrope walk being done by everyone is likely to cause more friction as the weeks and months of lockdowns drag on.
People were told that lockdowns would be in effect until the curve was flattened, but no, even after it appears that has happened, lockdowns are being extended.
This may work in nations where citizens are used to being under the thumb of government and doing as they are told, but not in America.
We are a free people and we like to make our own decisions. Americans played nice for months with these restrictions mainly out of fear.
But for many, the fear of the virus has been replaced with the fear of no longer being a free nation. And there is little reason to believe these confrontations will not get worse.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--GOP House Candidate Notches Commanding Victory in Key California Election

Republican candidate Mike Garcia has defeated Democrat Christy Smith in the closely watched California 25th Congressional District special election .
Miracles do happen , even in deep-blue California .
As of Wednesday evening , Garcia held a commanding 56 to 44 percent lead in the vote tally .
The election was held primarily by mail-in ballots , so there is still an indeterminate amount yet to arrive and be counted , but Smith , a member of the California State Assembly , conceded the race in a message posted on Facebook .
“ While it ’ s critical that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we believe that the current tally shows Mike Garcia is the likely victor in the May 12 special election .
As such , I ’ d like to congratulate him , ” Smith said .
“ That said , this is only one step in this process , and I look forward to having a vigorous debate about the issues in the upcoming November 2020 election , ” she added .
Both Garcia and Smith will be on the ballot in November ’ s general election .
The New York Times reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , noting the district went for Hillary Clinton by nearly seven points in the 2016 presidential election .
Nevertheless , Garcia , a former Navy fighter pilot and combat veteran , accomplished what no Republican has managed to do in California since 1998 : flip a seat from D to R. The 25th Congressional District seat had been held by a Republican from 1993 until 2018 , when former Rep. Katie Hill notched a solid win in the midterm elections .
That election cycle saw the GOP ’ s congressional delegation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 to seven .
Hill vacated her seat last October after a “ throuple ” ethics scandal .
RELATED : GOP Rep : Pelosi Blocking Wuhan Investigation in Favor of Pinning Pandemic on Trump The district includes parts of northern Los Angeles and Ventura Counties , with the communities of Santa Clarita , Lancaster and Simi Valley ( home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library ) the most prominent .
President Donald Trump , who had endorsed Garcia over the weekend , celebrated the victory .
“ Big Congressional win in California for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Democrats , ” Trump tweeted .
“ This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican .
Also , Tom Tiffany beat his Democrat rival BIG in Wisconsin .
Two great Congressional WINS !
” Garcia tweeted on Wednesday that he ’ s ready to go to work .
“ After seeing more results last night , it is clear that our message of lower taxes and ensuring we don ’ t take liberal Sacramento dysfunction to Washington prevailed , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s to hoping every seat lost in 2018 swings back into the GOP ’ s hands .
And , more importantly , that in January 2021 , San Francisco ’ s own Nancy Pelosi has to surrender the gavel to the next Republican speaker of the House .
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Republican candidate Mike Garcia has defeated Democrat Christy Smith in the closely watched California 25th Congressional District special election.
Miracles do happen, even in deep-blue California.
As of Wednesday evening, Garcia held a commanding 56 to 44 percent lead in the vote tally.
The election was held primarily by mail-in ballots, so there is still an indeterminate amount yet to arrive and be counted, but Smith, a member of the California State Assembly, conceded the race in a message posted on Facebook.
“While it’s critical that we ensure every vote is counted and recorded, we believe that the current tally shows Mike Garcia is the likely victor in the May 12 special election. As such, I’d like to congratulate him,” Smith said.
“That said, this is only one step in this process, and I look forward to having a vigorous debate about the issues in the upcoming November 2020 election,” she added.
Both Garcia and Smith will be on the ballot in November’s general election.
So proud of all our hard-working supporters and volunteers getting out safely for the final push!! #TeamGarcia pic.twitter.com/kL3chxqwrW — Mike Garcia (@MikeGarcia2020) May 10, 2020
The New York Times reported that Democrats are hopeful Smith can prevail then, noting the district went for Hillary Clinton by nearly seven points in the 2016 presidential election.
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Nevertheless, Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot and combat veteran, accomplished what no Republican has managed to do in California since 1998: flip a seat from D to R.
The 25th Congressional District seat had been held by a Republican from 1993 until 2018, when former Rep. Katie Hill notched a solid win in the midterm elections.
That election cycle saw the GOP’s congressional delegation in the Golden State drop in half from 14 to seven.
Hill vacated her seat last October after a “throuple” ethics scandal.
The district includes parts of northern Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with the communities of Santa Clarita, Lancaster and Simi Valley (home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library) the most prominent.
President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Garcia over the weekend, celebrated the victory.
“Big Congressional win in California for Mike Garcia, taking back a seat from the Democrats,” Trump tweeted.
Big Congressional win in California for Mike Garcia, taking back a seat from the Democrats. This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican. Also, Tom Tiffany beat his Democrat rival BIG in Wisconsin. Two great Congressional WINS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2020
“This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican. Also, Tom Tiffany beat his Democrat rival BIG in Wisconsin. Two great Congressional WINS!”
Garcia tweeted on Wednesday that he’s ready to go to work.
I’m ready to go to work… pic.twitter.com/99CPZ6iZH6 — Mike Garcia (@MikeGarcia2020) May 13, 2020
“After seeing more results last night, it is clear that our message of lower taxes and ensuring we don’t take liberal Sacramento dysfunction to Washington prevailed,” he said in an attached statement.
Amen!
Here’s to hoping every seat lost in 2018 swings back into the GOP’s hands.
And, more importantly, that in January 2021, San Francisco’s own Nancy Pelosi has to surrender the gavel to the next Republican speaker of the House.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--China Kicks Us While We’re Down, Sends Counterfeit Personal Protective Gear

It looks like our unhealthy relationship with China just took another step backward .
If lying about and inadvertently unleashing a history-shifting pandemic wasn ’ t enough , lax oversight and shady business practices in the communist power have now added insult to the injury of America ’ s current outbreak .
The Associated Press reported that a shipment of critical N95 masks , which landed in March after a drought on personal protective equipment that stretched to nearly six weeks , was full of counterfeits .
Genuine N95 masks work by filtering out microscopic particles , including pathogens and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the AP , the masks were clear fakes .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own Whereas the genuine masks from Shanghai Dasheng , a Chinese manufacturer , attach to one ’ s face with bands that wrap around the head , the falsely labeled counterfeits had ear loops .
A prominent alert on Shanghai Dasheng ’ s website warns potential buyers to beware of scams using the company ’ s name and logo .
The U.S. Centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a warning to Americans about the fake gear .
In the warning , dated March 13 , the CDC claims that the unauthorized use of Shanghai Dasheng ’ s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health certification number is helping scammers dupe unaware customers .
According to the agency , there ’ s more than one company that potential buyers need to be wary of .
This isn ’ t the first issue American consumers have had with China .
Even in pre-pandemic times , China ’ s lack of respect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major point of contention in its relationship with the United States .
Over the years , the Chinese knockoff has become something of a cliche that indicates inferior quality despite the assurance of labels .
The problem remains a central pillar in President Donald Trump ’ s trade war actions against the Asian powerhouse , although it will now likely be overshadowed by the country ’ s role in the global pandemic .
RELATED : CNN 's Cuomo Rips Tucker Carlson Over Claim Virus Came From Lab , But He Reported the Same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the United States remain a vital factor in both country ’ s economies , the events of 2020 have made it clear that our relationship with the communist giant needs to fundamentally change .
American citizens are now dealing with fallout from the virus spread globally thanks in large part to China ’ s lies , a problem potentially made even worse by counterfeit masks percolating out of the country .
Moving forward , it ’ s clear that a close relationship with China will be detrimental to American interests .
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It looks like our unhealthy relationship with China just took another step backward.
If lying about and inadvertently unleashing a history-shifting pandemic wasn’t enough, lax oversight and shady business practices in the communist power have now added insult to the injury of America’s current outbreak.
The Associated Press reported that a shipment of critical N95 masks, which landed in March after a drought on personal protective equipment that stretched to nearly six weeks, was full of counterfeits.
Genuine N95 masks work by filtering out microscopic particles, including pathogens and pollutants.
According to film reviewed by the AP, the masks were clear fakes.
Whereas the genuine masks from Shanghai Dasheng, a Chinese manufacturer, attach to one’s face with bands that wrap around the head, the falsely labeled counterfeits had ear loops.
A prominent alert on Shanghai Dasheng’s website warns potential buyers to beware of scams using the company’s name and logo.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has even issued a warning to Americans about the fake gear.
In the warning, dated March 13, the CDC claims that the unauthorized use of Shanghai Dasheng’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health certification number is helping scammers dupe unaware customers.
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According to the agency, there’s more than one company that potential buyers need to be wary of.
This isn’t the first issue American consumers have had with China.
Even in pre-pandemic times, China’s lack of respect for copyright laws and intellectual property were a major point of contention in its relationship with the United States.
Over the years, the Chinese knockoff has become something of a cliche that indicates inferior quality despite the assurance of labels.
The problem remains a central pillar in President Donald Trump’s trade war actions against the Asian powerhouse, although it will now likely be overshadowed by the country’s role in the global pandemic.
While the ties between China and the United States remain a vital factor in both country’s economies, the events of 2020 have made it clear that our relationship with the communist giant needs to fundamentally change.
American citizens are now dealing with fallout from the virus spread globally thanks in large part to China’s lies, a problem potentially made even worse by counterfeit masks percolating out of the country.
Moving forward, it’s clear that a close relationship with China will be detrimental to American interests.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike, Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Thei

Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike, Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer is facing even more rebellion as a rural mayor and a sheriff have joined with the state ’ s legislature and citizens angry over the executive ’ s overreaching emergency orders .
Perry Mayor James Huguelet let residents of the small town northeast of Lansing know he was on their side Monday with a single order .
“ It is past time that the government leadership treat the people of Michigan and of Perry like the responsible , thoughtful adults they are , ” a copy of the mayor ’ s administrative order posted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I write today to state clearly my opposition to some of Governor Whitmer ’ s executive orders , ” he wrote .
According to Huguelet , several of the governor ’ s orders are arguably overstepping the authority afforded her office .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own To counter the rising authoritarianism , the mayor simply pulled his town from enforcing the governor ’ s order altogether .
“ Therefore , ” Huguelet wrote , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement of these orders and effective immediately the City of Perry will not assist other law enforcement agencies in the strict enforcement of these orders.
” Thankfully , the little town is not alone in the struggle against the governor .
Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole , who patrols the county that Perry calls home , issued a statement on the very same day making it clear what his office ’ s stance is on the controversy .
“ Through this period of uncertainty , ” BeGole wrote in a letter posted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I continue to remind myself that we derive our authority from the consent of the governed , the great people of Michigan.
” “ I have decided , ” the sheriff said , “ within my authority , that our office can not and will not divert our primary resources and efforts towards enforcement of the Governor Whitmer ’ s executive orders.
” With a rising number of interactions from supportive citizens , it appears these officials ’ actions are very popular .
This isn ’ t Whitmer ’ s only problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authoritative orders was strong .
Armed protesters made a very public appearance at the Michigan House of Representatives at the state Capitol after making their way into the building .
RELATED : Leftists Paint Man as White Supremacist , Here Is the Real Story Behind His Viral Photo Republicans in the state legislature flexed their own muscle as well , moving to hold Whitmer accountable for her response to the current crisis .
The state Senate leader even came forward and slammed the governor for being “ drunk ” on power .
Resistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to grow , a problem that could soon face even more governors obsessed with ruling by executive order .
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing even more rebellion as a rural mayor and a sheriff have joined with the state’s legislature and citizens angry over the executive’s overreaching emergency orders.
Perry Mayor James Huguelet let residents of the small town northeast of Lansing know he was on their side Monday with a single order.
“It is past time that the government leadership treat the people of Michigan and of Perry like the responsible, thoughtful adults they are,” a copy of the mayor’s administrative order posted to Perry’s Facebook page read.
“I write today to state clearly my opposition to some of Governor Whitmer’s executive orders,” he wrote.
According to Huguelet, several of the governor’s orders are arguably overstepping the authority afforded her office.
To counter the rising authoritarianism, the mayor simply pulled his town from enforcing the governor’s order altogether.
“Therefore,” Huguelet wrote, “we will continue not having strict enforcement of these orders and effective immediately the City of Perry will not assist other law enforcement agencies in the strict enforcement of these orders.”
Thankfully, the little town is not alone in the struggle against the governor.
Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole, who patrols the county that Perry calls home, issued a statement on the very same day making it clear what his office’s stance is on the controversy.
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“Through this period of uncertainty,” BeGole wrote in a letter posted to his department’s Facebook page, “I continue to remind myself that we derive our authority from the consent of the governed, the great people of Michigan.”
“I have decided,” the sheriff said, “within my authority, that our office cannot and will not divert our primary resources and efforts towards enforcement of the Governor Whitmer’s executive orders.”
With a rising number of interactions from supportive citizens, it appears these officials’ actions are very popular.
This isn’t Whitmer’s only problem, either.
The backlash to her authoritative orders was strong. Armed protesters made a very public appearance at the Michigan House of Representatives at the state Capitol after making their way into the building.
Republicans in the state legislature flexed their own muscle as well, moving to hold Whitmer accountable for her response to the current crisis.
The state Senate leader even came forward and slammed the governor for being “drunk” on power.
Resistance against Whitmer’s excessive authority continues to grow, a problem that could soon face even more governors obsessed with ruling by executive order.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Police Show Up After ‘Fed Up’ Grandma Decides To Single-Handedly End Draconian Shutdown

Mayor Julia Johnson must be proud of herself .
The top-ranking official of Sedro-Woolley , Washington , made a public statement that crime will not be tolerated as long as she is in charge .
To enforce her stance , she had a grandmother arrested for taking down caution tape at an outdoor park and encouraging children to come out to play .
She did this to enforce Gov .
Jay Inslee ’ s “ stay-at-home ” order related to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Kimberley Taxdahl will now have to go to court and face charges because she believes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids need to get out and play .
Taxdahl , who called herself a “ FED UP American , ” took matters into her own hands and “ reopened ” the park grandma-style , according to a report from KCPQ-TV in Seattle .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own Taxdahl went to Riverfront Park and freed the playground equipment from the yellow caution tape that prohibited children from entering .
She then used a Facebook post to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come out and play , according to KCPQ .
Authorities asked her to leave the playground , and after she refused , she was given a paper arrest and charged with criminal trespassing .
Taxdahl has not yet received a date for her court appearance because the courthouse is closed .
“ I am simply attempting to advocate for the children in our small town , ” she told The Western Journal on Wednesday .
“ I ’ m trying to get our city to remove the caution tape , so our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington has been essentially shut down for more than 45 days , and Taxdahl believes it ’ s time to start getting back to normal .
“ I wake up and wonder , ‘ Am I really here ?
Is this happening ? '
” she said of the order to stay at home .
“ I just don ’ t understand what has happened to our state.
” RELATED : Video Shows Terrifying Treatment Man Got from COVID Cops Just for Refusing To Let Them Cut in Line Jason Rantz , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been following the events and agrees the local government is overreaching its authority .
“ It ’ s time to allow adults to make some responsible decisions on their own , ” he told The Western Journal .
“ What we ’ ve heard from Governor Inslee is essentially that if you don ’ t do what they say , then you want elderly people to die , which is a sleazy attack.
” The mayor addressed the arrest Friday in a post on the Sedro-Woolley Police Department ’ s Facebook page , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that none of us get to pick and choose which rules we are going to follow.
” “ While encouraging children to play on park equipment may have appeared to be making a statement to the Governor regarding our constitutional rights , in essence it may have possibly endangered their lives , ” Johnson said .
“ If even one of those children were unknowingly carrying the COVID-19 virus , it may have put all the other children in harms way.
” Government officials have overreached their boundaries and forced citizens to seclude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The economy is crashing and lives are being ruined .
And some seem to be OK with it .
“ People are willingly giving up their freedoms and their rights afforded to us under the Constitution of the United States of America , for this governor who has enacted himself as king of Washington State , ” Taxdahl said .
“ We have lost our rights.
“ Many American citizens have sat back and allowed elected officials to take over and dictate unconstitutional orders to close down the economy .
But Taxdahl is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can .
The grandmother of five , who is a cancer survivor and was recently diagnosed with Parkinson ’ s disease , finally reached a boiling point .
She started going to the park twice a day to remove the caution tape .
Taxdahl said local police have warned that she could face charges of destroying official property ( the tape ) , so she reimburses the city with rolls of caution tape that have been donated to her .
In fact , she gives back more than she takes down .
Taxdahl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing what she believes is her constitutional right .
For her actions , she said she has been harshly criticized for her actions and even called a “ child molester ” and a “ pedophile.
” What is this world coming to ?
Taxdahl is an American citizen who is standing up to the draconian mentality that has engulfed many elected leaders within our nation .
Our constitutional rights have been placed in jeopardy by leaders and public officials who have interpreted their roles under the stay-at-home orders as appointments to dictatorship .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail and arrests grandmothers who want to allow kids to enjoy fun in the park , something is seriously wrong .
Priorities have been misplaced , and power is going to the heads of some who are enforcing made-up rules .
No yellow tape can take the place of the Constitution , and Taxdahl should not be referred to as the Pied Piper of Washington State , as she told The Western Journal .
She values her American freedoms while government officials limit where citizens can go under the guise of COVID-19 precautions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re banning children from playing in a park .
Tomorrow , they could be telling people what they are allowed to watch on television , or what time they need to go to bed .
Where does it end in the name of public health ?
We are seeing governments overstep their boundaries and erasing our blood-bought privileges .
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Mayor Julia Johnson must be proud of herself.
The top-ranking official of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, made a public statement that crime will not be tolerated as long as she is in charge.
To enforce her stance, she had a grandmother arrested for taking down caution tape at an outdoor park and encouraging children to come out to play. She did this to enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay-at-home” order related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kimberley Taxdahl will now have to go to court and face charges because she believes the lockdown has gone on long enough and kids need to get out and play.
Taxdahl, who called herself a “FED UP American,” took matters into her own hands and “reopened” the park grandma-style, according to a report from KCPQ-TV in Seattle.
Taxdahl went to Riverfront Park and freed the playground equipment from the yellow caution tape that prohibited children from entering.
She then used a Facebook post to “entice” children with cotton candy to come out and play, according to KCPQ.
People GROW a PAIR! Be the CHANGE!I just removed the caution tape at Riverfront Park!Kids deserve to be kids! … Posted by Kimberley Taxdahl on Thursday, May 7, 2020
Authorities asked her to leave the playground, and after she refused, she was given a paper arrest and charged with criminal trespassing.
So….I was arrested, via paper! Courts are closed….bahahaPolice have left……kids are playing on the equipment… Posted by Kimberley Taxdahl on Thursday, May 7, 2020
Taxdahl has not yet received a date for her court appearance because the courthouse is closed.
“I am simply attempting to advocate for the children in our small town,” she told The Western Journal on Wednesday. “I’m trying to get our city to remove the caution tape, so our kids can play.”
The state of Washington has been essentially shut down for more than 45 days, and Taxdahl believes it’s time to start getting back to normal.
“I wake up and wonder, ‘Am I really here? Is this happening?'” she said of the order to stay at home. “I just don’t understand what has happened to our state.”
Jason Rantz, a talk show host with KTTH-AM, has been following the events and agrees the local government is overreaching its authority.
“It’s time to allow adults to make some responsible decisions on their own,” he told The Western Journal. “What we’ve heard from Governor Inslee is essentially that if you don’t do what they say, then you want elderly people to die, which is a sleazy attack.”
The mayor addressed the arrest Friday in a post on the Sedro-Woolley Police Department’s Facebook page, saying that “the harsh reality is that none of us get to pick and choose which rules we are going to follow.”
“While encouraging children to play on park equipment may have appeared to be making a statement to the Governor regarding our constitutional rights, in essence it may have possibly endangered their lives,” Johnson said. “If even one of those children were unknowingly carrying the COVID-19 virus, it may have put all the other children in harms way.”
To the Citizens of Sedro-Woolley:After the incident at Riverfront Park today, I am moved to share with you my thoughts… Posted by Sedro-Woolley Police Department on Friday, May 8, 2020
Government officials have overreached their boundaries and forced citizens to seclude themselves at home and stop working. The economy is crashing and lives are being ruined. And some seem to be OK with it.
“People are willingly giving up their freedoms and their rights afforded to us under the Constitution of the United States of America, for this governor who has enacted himself as king of Washington State,” Taxdahl said. “We have lost our rights.“
Did the mayor go too far by arresting a grandmother who opened up a park so children could play? Yes No
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Many American citizens have sat back and allowed elected officials to take over and dictate unconstitutional orders to close down the economy. But Taxdahl is among those who have taken all they can.
The grandmother of five, who is a cancer survivor and was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, finally reached a boiling point. She started going to the park twice a day to remove the caution tape.
Taxdahl said local police have warned that she could face charges of destroying official property (the tape), so she reimburses the city with rolls of caution tape that have been donated to her.
In fact, she gives back more than she takes down.
Taxdahl has no regrets and vows to keep doing what she believes is her constitutional right.
For her actions, she said she has been harshly criticized for her actions and even called a “child molester” and a “pedophile.” What is this world coming to?
Taxdahl is an American citizen who is standing up to the draconian mentality that has engulfed many elected leaders within our nation.
Our constitutional rights have been placed in jeopardy by leaders and public officials who have interpreted their roles under the stay-at-home orders as appointments to dictatorship.
When a state releases convicted criminals from jail and arrests grandmothers who want to allow kids to enjoy fun in the park, something is seriously wrong. Priorities have been misplaced, and power is going to the heads of some who are enforcing made-up rules.
No yellow tape can take the place of the Constitution, and Taxdahl should not be referred to as the Pied Piper of Washington State, as she told The Western Journal.
She values her American freedoms while government officials limit where citizens can go under the guise of COVID-19 precautions.
What’s next? Today they’re banning children from playing in a park. Tomorrow, they could be telling people what they are allowed to watch on television, or what time they need to go to bed.
Where does it end in the name of public health?
We are seeing governments overstep their boundaries and erasing our blood-bought privileges.
Let common sense prevail.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--Biden’s Name on List in Flynn’s Case Makes That ‘GMA’ Interview Look Even Worse Than It Was

Joe Biden wasn ’ t very convincing on Tuesday when it came to a question about the Obama administration ’ s efforts to snare Michael Flynn On Wednesday , it got a lot worse .
It turns out , the former vice president was on the list of Obama administration officials who ’ d sought information about the FBI ’ s investigation of Flynn as President Donald Trump ’ s pick for national security advisor was about to take office in January 2017 .
And that makes Biden ’ s response to a direct question from ABC ’ s George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a liar — or a fool .
Neither is a good look for a man seeking the trust of the American people .
According to Fox News , Biden ’ s name was among top members of the Obama administration who made requests to “ unmask ” Flynn ’ s identity after his calls were picked up as part of normal surveillance of communications by then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and Sheriff Tell Michigan Governor To Take a Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from April 2017 , “ masking ” refers to the process American intelligence agencies use to protect the identities of American citizens whose innocent communications are picked up as part of surveillance activities .
A private citizen — as the retired three-star Gen. Flynn was before the Trump administration took office — would be identified by a number if he were picked in a conversation with a foreign surveillance target .
The true names of the individuals involved could only be released to those authorized to ask for the information — including , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was vice president of the United States .
Other names on Herridge ’ s list include then-FBI Director James Comey — surprise , surprise — then-CIA Director John Brennan , then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper , and then-President Barack Obama ’ s chief of staff Denis McDonough .
In short , it was a rogue ’ s gallery of anti-Trump activists .
( And who do you think ended up with the information McDonough wanted ? )
So , Biden might well have been authorized to “ unmask ” Flynn ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving the Russian ambassador to the U.S. in 2017 .
His problem is that it makes what he said to Stephanopoulos look even shakier than it did on Tuesday .
During that interview , Stephanopoulos very clearly asked Biden what he knew about the investigation into Flynn .
RELATED : One of Biden 's Top Aides Once Expressed Major Doubt in His Ability To Beat Trump Biden at first responded categorically — “ I know nothing about those moves to investigate Michael Flynn ” — before launching into a tangent about how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s real problems .
When Stephanopoulos insisted , noting that Biden was known to be present at a Jan. 5 , 2017 , White House meeting where Flynn was one of the main topics of conversation , Biden changed his tune and claimed he misunderstood the question .
“ I was aware that they had asked for an investigation , but that ’ s all I know about it .
And I don ’ t think anything else , ” he said .
Well , either Biden or someone in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than that .
The list of those seeking to “ umask ” Flynn was declassified by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell .
According to Fox , Grenell wrote in a document accompanying the list that each one “ was an authorized recipient of the original report and the unmasking was approved through NSA ’ s standard process , which includes a review of the justification for the request.
” However , Grenell added that : “ While the principals are identified below , we can not confirm they saw the unmasked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any requests outside of the specified time-frame.
” So , Biden was either not telling the truth about knowing only that “ they had asked for an investigation , ” or his office was seeking surveillance information about an American citizen without Biden being aware of it — which paints Biden as exactly the kind of doddering figurehead he looks like .
And it ’ s exactly the kind of image Democrats are trying to shake for their pathetic presumptive candidate in the run-up to the presidential election .
Some social media responses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be : Regrettably , but not surprisingly , there were quite a few responses to Herridge ’ s Twitter post that defended the “ unmasking ” because the 16 requests that were honored were from individuals authorized to make them .
That might be technically true .
But even a liberal has to know about the growing body of evidence and developments indicated Flynn was targeted for an unjust prosecution .
It ’ s why the Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal charge against him last week .
More to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency either has no problem lying directly to the American people in a television interview ( a la Bill “ I did not have sex with that woman ” Clinton ) or doesn ’ t know what ’ s happening in his own domain .
The Trump campaign wasted no time in pointing out how pitiful this looks .
“ Joe Biden ’ s limp claim that he doesn ’ t know anything about the railroading of Gen. Michael Flynn just got even more unbelievable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials who requested the unmasking of Flynn , ” campaign manager Brad Parscale said in a statement , according to Fox .
“ We already knew Biden was briefed on the Flynn case before President Trump took office and now we know that he wanted Flynn unmasked.
” “ Americans have a right to know the depth of Biden ’ s involvement in the setup of Gen. Flynn to further the Russia collusion hoax.
” The Biden campaign put out a statement as well , though it did nothing beyond seeking to blame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the then-vice president ’ s actions .
Biden ’ s going to have to do better than that before November , unless he wants to think he ’ s either a liar or a fool .
And the way things are going , the American people are going to find it out .
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Joe Biden wasn’t very convincing on Tuesday when it came to a question about the Obama administration’s efforts to snare Michael Flynn
On Wednesday, it got a lot worse.
It turns out, the former vice president was on the list of Obama administration officials who’d sought information about the FBI’s investigation of Flynn as President Donald Trump’s pick for national security advisor was about to take office in January 2017.
And that makes Biden’s response to a direct question from ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday look like the words of a liar — or a fool. Neither is a good look for a man seeking the trust of the American people.
According to Fox News, Biden’s name was among top members of the Obama administration who made requests to “unmask” Flynn’s identity after his calls were picked up as part of normal surveillance of communications by then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
CBS News’ Catherine Herridge published the list in a Twitter post.
SCOOP @CBSNews obtains @RichardGrenell notification to congress declassified “unmasking list” Flynn between late 2016 and January 2017 – Read 3 pages provided by NSA here pic.twitter.com/NozVpQlRn2 — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) May 13, 2020
As summarized in a Washington Examiner report from April 2017, “masking” refers to the process American intelligence agencies use to protect the identities of American citizens whose innocent communications are picked up as part of surveillance activities.
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A private citizen — as the retired three-star Gen. Flynn was before the Trump administration took office — would be identified by a number if he were picked in a conversation with a foreign surveillance target.
The true names of the individuals involved could only be released to those authorized to ask for the information — including, in this case, the man who was vice president of the United States.
Other names on Herridge’s list include then-FBI Director James Comey — surprise, surprise — then-CIA Director John Brennan, then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and then-President Barack Obama’s chief of staff Denis McDonough. In short, it was a rogue’s gallery of anti-Trump activists. (And who do you think ended up with the information McDonough wanted?)
So, Biden might well have been authorized to “unmask” Flynn’s identity as a party to a conversation involving the Russian ambassador to the U.S. in 2017. His problem is that it makes what he said to Stephanopoulos look even shakier than it did on Tuesday.
During that interview, Stephanopoulos very clearly asked Biden what he knew about the investigation into Flynn.
Biden at first responded categorically — “I know nothing about those moves to investigate Michael Flynn” — before launching into a tangent about how the whole thing was a distraction from the country’s real problems.
“I know nothing about those moves [by the FBI] to investigate Michael Flynn,” Joe Biden claimed. Reminded he was in a January 5, 2017, Oval Office meeting with President Obama and the FBI Director about investigating Flynn, Biden admits “I was aware… but that’s all I know.” pic.twitter.com/SImLNoqhd7 — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 & get the APP (@TrumpWarRoom) May 12, 2020
When Stephanopoulos insisted, noting that Biden was known to be present at a Jan. 5, 2017, White House meeting where Flynn was one of the main topics of conversation, Biden changed his tune and claimed he misunderstood the question.
“I was aware that they had asked for an investigation, but that’s all I know about it. And I don’t think anything else,” he said.
Well, either Biden or someone in his office apparently knew much more about it than that.
The list of those seeking to “umask” Flynn was declassified by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell. According to Fox, Grenell wrote in a document accompanying the list that each one “was an authorized recipient of the original report and the unmasking was approved through NSA’s standard process, which includes a review of the justification for the request.”
However, Grenell added that: “While the principals are identified below, we cannot confirm they saw the unmasked information. This response does not include any requests outside of the specified time-frame.”
So, Biden was either not telling the truth about knowing only that “they had asked for an investigation,” or his office was seeking surveillance information about an American citizen without Biden being aware of it — which paints Biden as exactly the kind of doddering figurehead he looks like.
And it’s exactly the kind of image Democrats are trying to shake for their pathetic presumptive candidate in the run-up to the presidential election.
Some social media responses showed how hard that’s going to be:
The man that claims he knows nothing! @JoeBiden or are you loosing your mind? pic.twitter.com/JQuvYSbMkZ — Robert Whitrock (@RobertWhitrock) May 13, 2020
That last entry! I wonder how “corn pop” is going to stutter his way out of this? — Gary Baker (@deplorableGaryB) May 13, 2020
He probably forgot he was there, he can’t remember what State he is in, sleepy joe can’t even remember a question he is asked 2 seconds ago, that’s the best you got dems, that’s awesome guaranteeing another Trump victory 2020, #fourmoreyears — atlantagor (@atlantagor) May 13, 2020
Regrettably, but not surprisingly, there were quite a few responses to Herridge’s Twitter post that defended the “unmasking” because the 16 requests that were honored were from individuals authorized to make them.
That might be technically true. But even a liberal has to know about the growing body of evidence and developments indicated Flynn was targeted for an unjust prosecution. It’s why the Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal charge against him last week.
More to the point, the list is written proof that the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency either has no problem lying directly to the American people in a television interview (a la Bill “I did not have sex with that woman” Clinton) or doesn’t know what’s happening in his own domain.
The Trump campaign wasted no time in pointing out how pitiful this looks.
“Joe Biden’s limp claim that he doesn’t know anything about the railroading of Gen. Michael Flynn just got even more unbelievable. Biden is listed among the Obama administration officials who requested the unmasking of Flynn,” campaign manager Brad Parscale said in a statement, according to Fox. “We already knew Biden was briefed on the Flynn case before President Trump took office and now we know that he wanted Flynn unmasked.”
“Americans have a right to know the depth of Biden’s involvement in the setup of Gen. Flynn to further the Russia collusion hoax.”
The Biden campaign put out a statement as well, though it did nothing beyond seeking to blame Republicans and blasting Flynn instead of explaining the then-vice president’s actions.
.@JoeBiden camp responds to “unmasking” list: “These documents simply indicate the breadth and depth of concern across the American govt…over intelligence reports of Michael Flynn’s attempts to undermine ongoing American national security policy” via @AndrewBatesNC pic.twitter.com/bNl9Fp5JH1 — Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) May 13, 2020
Biden’s going to have to do better than that before November, unless he wants to think he’s either a liar or a fool.
It’s a good bet he’s both.
And the way things are going, the American people are going to find it out.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--CNN’s Cuomo Rips Tucker Carlson Over Claim Virus Came From Lab, But He Reported the Same Thing Himse

CNN’s Cuomo Rips Tucker Carlson Over Claim Virus Came From Lab, But He Reported the Same Thing Himself

The liberal media is so obsessed with bashing conservatives , they even contradict their own reporting in the process .
On April 15 , CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo presented “ breaking news ” on his “ Cuomo Prime Time ” show that America was exploring the possibility that the coronavirus emerged from a Chinese lab rather than a wet market .
He said that “ we know very little ” about the origins of the virus and that it is a “ mystery for us.
” Hence , he presented this American investigation as a legitimate story to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s own report did not prevent him from taking the opposite , indignant view less than a month later when he manufactured an opportunity to ridicule Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson .
On Monday , Cuomo played a clip from the April 14 edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ The Chinese may have unleashed a global pandemic on the rest of us .
… Funded in part by you , by U.S. taxpayers , through the National Institutes of Health , ” Carlson said in a pair of clips spliced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not say the virus was made by the Chinese but only addressed how the virus had broken out of China , adversely impacting many countries around the globe .
Cuomo and his fellow liberal reporters have been engaging in a campaign to smear any conservative who mentions the Chinese origins of the pandemic as somehow bigots or racists .
When progressives reference China , they think of themselves as noble and thorough reporters .
If analysts or politicians on the right refer to China during this pandemic , they are vilified .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the White House Rose Garden when CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang implied Trump was a racist simply because he responded to her question by saying she needs to “ ask China ” why so many people around the world are dying of COVID-19 .
She asked the president if he was telling her “ specifically ” as a reporter of Asian-American descent to ask China .
Trump was simply responding to her question , not referencing her ethnic identity .
He was so exasperated with the media that he ended the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has confirmed that they do not believe the coronavirus “ was manmade or genetically modified ” but are exploring whether the outbreak of the pandemic was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan , The Wall Street Journal reported on April 30 .
RELATED : ABC Reporter Who 'Mask Shamed ' Fox News Colleague Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine The Chinese government has exerted control over research by its scientists into the origins of the pandemic , CNN reported .
And Chinese officials are stalling the investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Wall Street Journal .
Journalists should be probing the origins of the outbreak , wherever the facts lead , even if another nation is found to be guilty of gross negligence or willful malevolence .
But for leftists , only the United States can and should be held accountable for any errors or wrongdoing .
Other nations should be allowed to present their version of events without contradiction , according to Cuomo and his progressive kind .
If Cuomo wants to be a shoddy reporter , that is his choice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants to sound convincing he should not so blatantly contradict himself within a month on videotape .
Now , he looks plain ridiculous .
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The liberal media is so obsessed with bashing conservatives, they even contradict their own reporting in the process.
On April 15, CNN’s Chris Cuomo presented “breaking news” on his “Cuomo Prime Time” show that America was exploring the possibility that the coronavirus emerged from a Chinese lab rather than a wet market.
He said that “we know very little” about the origins of the virus and that it is a “mystery for us.” Hence, he presented this American investigation as a legitimate story to follow, News Busters reported.
Yet Cuomo’s own report did not prevent him from taking the opposite, indignant view less than a month later when he manufactured an opportunity to ridicule Fox News’ Tucker Carlson.
On Monday, Cuomo played a clip from the April 14 edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
“The Chinese may have unleashed a global pandemic on the rest of us. … Funded in part by you, by U.S. taxpayers, through the National Institutes of Health,” Carlson said in a pair of clips spliced together.
Cuomo characterized Carlson’s argument as “China bad, China scary, China make virus to kill us.”
However, the Fox host did not say the virus was made by the Chinese but only addressed how the virus had broken out of China, adversely impacting many countries around the globe.
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Cuomo and his fellow liberal reporters have been engaging in a campaign to smear any conservative who mentions the Chinese origins of the pandemic as somehow bigots or racists.
When progressives reference China, they think of themselves as noble and thorough reporters. If analysts or politicians on the right refer to China during this pandemic, they are vilified.
On Monday, a similar incident occurred in the White House Rose Garden when CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang implied Trump was a racist simply because he responded to her question by saying she needs to “ask China” why so many people around the world are dying of COVID-19.
She asked the president if he was telling her “specifically” as a reporter of Asian-American descent to ask China. Trump was simply responding to her question, not referencing her ethnic identity. He was so exasperated with the media that he ended the news briefing abruptly.
The American intelligence community has confirmed that they do not believe the coronavirus “was manmade or genetically modified” but are exploring whether the outbreak of the pandemic was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 30.
The Chinese government has exerted control over research by its scientists into the origins of the pandemic, CNN reported. And Chinese officials are stalling the investigation, according to the most recent information obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
Journalists should be probing the origins of the outbreak, wherever the facts lead, even if another nation is found to be guilty of gross negligence or willful malevolence.
But for leftists, only the United States can and should be held accountable for any errors or wrongdoing.
Other nations should be allowed to present their version of events without contradiction, according to Cuomo and his progressive kind.
That’s not journalism; that’s globalist ideology masquerading as news.
If Cuomo wants to be a shoddy reporter, that is his choice. He can at least remember that if he wants to sound convincing he should not so blatantly contradict himself within a month on videotape.
Now, he looks plain ridiculous.
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westernjournal--2020-05-13--CNN Hit with Widespread Criticism After Announcing Coronavirus Town Hall To Feature Greta Thunberg

CNN is facing widespread mockery and condemnation after the network announced it will welcome teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg to a town hall event about the coronavirus .
CNN will air “ Coronavirus Facts and Fears ” Thursday at 8 p.m .
ET , the network announced .
The town hall event will be co-hosted by Anderson Cooper and network medical expert Dr. Sanjay Gupta .
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will appear in the special , along with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Richard Besser .
TRENDING : Rural Mayor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hike , Shut Whitmer Down with Orders of Their Own But Thunberg , whose scowls and condemnation of world leaders last year over the issue of climate change catapulted her to international stardom , will also appear alongside the health experts .
For what reason she will appear , CNN did not disclose .
But the announcement ignited a firestorm of criticism online .
The now-17-year-old climate activist will have some role in the broadcast , and CNN is being hit hard by people who are asking what insight about the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table .
Conservative social media personality Mark Dice responded to the news with sarcasm .
“ Cuz a teenager best known for skipping school is who CNN considers an expert virologist , ” Dice wrote .
Retired conservative talk radio host Neal Boortz also laid into the network for adding Thunberg to its lineup .
“ Sorry , CNN .
I just don ’ t get it .
Your ratings continue to slide , and your response is to put Greta Thunberg on an expert Coronavirus panel ?
Your playing a joke on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bet ?
” Boortz tweeted .
Even liberal reporter Yashar Ali weighed in .
“ What place does Greta Thunberg have in this town hall ?
he asked .
“ Greta Thunberg having a remarkable career already in that as a teenager she ’ s now a world renowned infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist AND a leading scientific voice when it comes to global climate policy , ” Donald Trump Jr. added .
“ Just wow so impressive.
” Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck , meanwhile , pointed out that a great number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is a doctor , for weighing in on the nation ’ s coronavirus response , while adding that some of those people are warm to welcoming a person like Thunberg to a national discussion about it .
Conservative author and commentator Ben Shapiro , editor in chief of The Daily Wire , also weighed in .
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh disagreed with those who claimed Thunberg is not an expert , by jokingly pointing out that she is “ an expert on fear.
” Thunberg , who is from Sweden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Year ” in 2019 and was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize .
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CNN is facing widespread mockery and condemnation after the network announced it will welcome teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg to a town hall event about the coronavirus.
CNN will air “Coronavirus Facts and Fears” Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, the network announced.
The town hall event will be co-hosted by Anderson Cooper and network medical expert Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will appear in the special, along with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Richard Besser.
Former acting CDC director Richard Besser, former HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius and activist Greta Thunberg join @AndersonCooper & @DrSanjayGupta for a live #CNNTownHall. Coronavirus – Facts and Fears, Thursday at 8 p.m. ET pic.twitter.com/I4FrXgwaL6 — CNN (@CNN) May 13, 2020
But Thunberg, whose scowls and condemnation of world leaders last year over the issue of climate change catapulted her to international stardom, will also appear alongside the health experts.
For what reason she will appear, CNN did not disclose. But the announcement ignited a firestorm of criticism online.
The now-17-year-old climate activist will have some role in the broadcast, and CNN is being hit hard by people who are asking what insight about the coronavirus, if any, Thunberg brings to the table.
So we shouldn’t listen to Trump but Greta is some expert? — KnoxVillain (@donnjuann) May 13, 2020
Conservative social media personality Mark Dice responded to the news with sarcasm.
“Cuz a teenager best known for skipping school is who CNN considers an expert virologist,” Dice wrote.
Cuz a teenager best known for skipping school is who CNN considers an expert virologist. — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) May 13, 2020
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Retired conservative talk radio host Neal Boortz also laid into the network for adding Thunberg to its lineup.
“Sorry, CNN. I just don’t get it. Your ratings continue to slide, and your response is to put Greta Thunberg on an expert Coronavirus panel? Your playing a joke on us, right? Did you lose a bet?” Boortz tweeted.
Sorry, CNN. I just don’t get it. Your ratings continue to slide, and your response is to put Greta Thunberg on an expert Coronavirus panel? Your playing a joke on us, right? Did you lose a bet? @CNN — Neal Boortz (@Talkmaster) May 13, 2020
Even liberal reporter Yashar Ali weighed in. “What place does Greta Thunberg have in this town hall? he asked.
What place does Greta Thunberg have in this town hall? pic.twitter.com/qIKOCV8QcP — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) May 13, 2020
“Greta Thunberg having a remarkable career already in that as a teenager she’s now a world renowned infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist AND a leading scientific voice when it comes to global climate policy,” Donald Trump Jr. added. “Just wow so impressive.”
Greta Thunberg having a remarkable career already in that as a teenager she’s now a world renowned infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist AND a leading scientific voice when it comes to global climate policy.
Just wow so impressive. https://t.co/398T4wXDry — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 13, 2020
Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck, meanwhile, pointed out that a great number of Democrats have attacked Sen. Rand Paul, who is a doctor, for weighing in on the nation’s coronavirus response, while adding that some of those people are warm to welcoming a person like Thunberg to a national discussion about it.
Same people who watch CNN and work there make fun of an actual doctor like @RandPaul asking questions at a hearing on the virus yesterday will now celebrate 17 year old Greta Thunberg as an expert on a town hall to discuss the virus. These people are positively nuts. https://t.co/QxOzRG7CRE — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) May 13, 2020
“These people are positively nuts,” Starbuck tweeted.
Conservative author and commentator Ben Shapiro, editor in chief of The Daily Wire, also weighed in.
Is there anyone at CNN with any level of self-awareness? Featuring Greta Thunberg on a covid-19 expert panel is just beyond words. I actually cannot believe they are this insane/stupid. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 13, 2020
This makes perfect sense due to her massive expertise in being righteously indignant while lecturing adults https://t.co/3MbhL3P5Nv — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 13, 2020
Like, for example, my four-year-old offered this sage wisdom yesterday: “Daddy, I hate coronavirus. It’s boring.” True, true, small child. CNN, I expect your call any minute. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 13, 2020
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh disagreed with those who claimed Thunberg is not an expert, by jokingly pointing out that she is “an expert on fear.”
I don’t know why people are upset that Greta Thunberg is on an expert “Facts and Fears” panel. She is definitely an expert on fear. https://t.co/l3AvOoEGQ2 — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) May 13, 2020
Thunberg, who is from Sweden, was named Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2019 and was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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