westernjournal--2020-11-30--Justice Department Quietly Updates 1 Rule, Clears the Way for Execution by Firing Squad

The Department of Justice has finalized amendments to authorize federal executions by firing squad .
Before the proposed new protocol , lethal injection was the most widely used method for capital punishment .
While the optics of a firing-squad execution may be harsh , experts say it ’ s less prone to error , according to the Death Penalty Information Center .
Therefore , they contend that it ’ s actually more humane .
Executions via firing squads are simpler and more effective than lethal injections , which have a shocking 7.1 percent error rate .
Indeed , lethal injections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to research compiled by Austin Sarat , a professor of jurisprudence at Amherst College .
According to the Justice Department ’ s amended rule , which takes effect on Dec. 24 , “ Federal executions are to be carried out by lethal injection ‘ or by any other manner prescribed by the law of the State in which the sentence was imposed , ' ” which in some states includes death by firing squad , electrocution or inhalation of nitrogen gas .
Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden “ opposes the death penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will try to abolish it , his campaign press secretary told The Associated Press .
However , Biden stopped short of definitively declaring that he would pause all federal executions if he were installed as president .
Ironically , Democrats oppose the death penalty as cruel and inhumane , even though they gleefully supporting aborting a baby until the moment of birth .
Presumptive vice president-elect Kamala Harris — who has been slammed for throwing countless black men in jail during her controversial tenure as California attorney general — said there should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , when she was running for president in the Democratic primary election , Harris said there would no federal executions if she won the White House .
That was a major flip-flop for Harris , who staunchly defended the death penalty as California ’ s attorney general .
Harris reversed her stance on the death penalty by playing the race card to pander to black and Latino voters , claiming they were more likely to be executed than white defendants .
In so doing , Harris blasted the death penalty as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.
” Capital punishment is currently authorized by the federal government , the U.S. military and 28 states .
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the death penalty for cop killers .
“ We believe the right punishment for all cop killers is called the death penalty , ” Trump said in 2018 at an event for law enforcement officials in Kansas City , Missouri .
Trump said he understands that capital punishment is controversial , but to him , it only makes sense to authorize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You know in some circles that is very controversial to say that — and we have all of the television cameras rolling back here — for me it ’ s not even a little bit controversial , ” Trump said .
“ You kill a cop , and it ’ s called the death penalty , OK. ” The comical irony of Democrats opposing the death penalty for violent criminals while allowing babies to be torn out of their moms ’ uteruses until the moment of birth underscores the yawning chasm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Department of Justice has finalized amendments to authorize federal executions by firing squad.
Before the proposed new protocol, lethal injection was the most widely used method for capital punishment.
While the optics of a firing-squad execution may be harsh, experts say it’s less prone to error, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Therefore, they contend that it’s actually more humane.
Executions via firing squads are simpler and more effective than lethal injections, which have a shocking 7.1 percent error rate.
Indeed, lethal injections had the highest rate of botched executions, according to research compiled by Austin Sarat, a professor of jurisprudence at Amherst College.
According to the Justice Department’s amended rule, which takes effect on Dec. 24, “Federal executions are to be carried out by lethal injection ‘or by any other manner prescribed by the law of the State in which the sentence was imposed,'” which in some states includes death by firing squad, electrocution or inhalation of nitrogen gas.
Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden “opposes the death penalty now and in the future” and will try to abolish it, his campaign press secretary told The Associated Press.
However, Biden stopped short of definitively declaring that he would pause all federal executions if he were installed as president.
Ironically, Democrats oppose the death penalty as cruel and inhumane, even though they gleefully supporting aborting a baby until the moment of birth.
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Presumptive vice president-elect Kamala Harris — who has been slammed for throwing countless black men in jail during her controversial tenure as California attorney general — said there should be a federal moratorium on executions.
In 2019, when she was running for president in the Democratic primary election, Harris said there would no federal executions if she won the White House.
That was a major flip-flop for Harris, who staunchly defended the death penalty as California’s attorney general.
Harris reversed her stance on the death penalty by playing the race card to pander to black and Latino voters, claiming they were more likely to be executed than white defendants. In so doing, Harris blasted the death penalty as “immoral, discriminatory, ineffective, and a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.”
Capital punishment is currently authorized by the federal government, the U.S. military and 28 states.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the death penalty for cop killers.
“We believe the right punishment for all cop killers is called the death penalty,” Trump said in 2018 at an event for law enforcement officials in Kansas City, Missouri.
Trump said he understands that capital punishment is controversial, but to him, it only makes sense to authorize the death of a thug who murders police.
“You know in some circles that is very controversial to say that — and we have all of the television cameras rolling back here — for me it’s not even a little bit controversial,” Trump said. “You kill a cop, and it’s called the death penalty, OK.”
The comical irony of Democrats opposing the death penalty for violent criminals while allowing babies to be torn out of their moms’ uteruses until the moment of birth underscores the yawning chasm between the political left and the right.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--NASCAR’s William ‘Rowdy’ Harrell and Wife Die While on Honeymoon

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of Hendrick Motorsports pit crew member William “ Rowdy ” Harrell after he and his wife were killed in a car crash while on their honeymoon .
Harrell , 30 , and his wife Blakley , 23 , died on Nov. 24 in the Florida Keys , three days after their wedding , according to a statement from Hendrick Motorsports .
“ The newlyweds were traveling to celebrate their honeymoon after being married on Saturday , ” Hendrick Motorsports said .
Greg Ives , Harrell ’ s chief for the past six seasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastated ” by the loss .
“ Our entire team is absolutely devastated at the loss of Rowdy and Blakley , ” Ives said .
“ They were such positive , giving and passionate people who could not have been a more perfect match .
Rowdy had an energetic and infectious personality .
He was the heart and soul of our team and always kept us motivated , no matter the circumstance.
” Ives added , “ Although he will be greatly missed , his memory will continue to inspire us always .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their wonderful family.
” Florida Highway Patrol reports said Harrell was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla that collided with a Ford pickup truck on U.S. Highway 1 on Lower Matecumbe Key , NASCAR reported .
The truck ’ s driver was treated for minor injuries and two passengers were seriously injured .
Before his time with NASCAR , Harrell was a walk-on middle linebacker and three-time national champion with the University of Alabama football team .
Harrell was a tire carrier and pit-crew member for Hendrick Motorsports for the last eight seasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
88 team for driver Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series .
“ Rowdy was everything that made the 88 team , the 88 team , ” Bowman tweeted .
“ He was the happiest person you ’ d ever meet , and that was only reinforced by his wife Blakley .
Rip to an absolute legend .
You ’ ll be missed every single day brother.
” Kevin Hamlin , a spotter for the 88 team , tweeted , “ Rowdy was one of the most happy , kindest souls I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest on pit road.
” “ Rarely do you meet a guy who always smiles .
Rowdy was that guy , ” NASCAR analyst Steve Letarte tweeted .
“ He made his team better and more importantly made everyone around him better .
Thoughts and prayers to his and Blakley ’ s family.
” Photographer HannahSharriee shared pictures from the wedding on her Facebook page along with a GoFundMe link for the families .
“ These two loved each other so hard and it was obvious , ” she wrote .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future life together.
” “ They had so much ahead of them , ” she added .
“ Be sure to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.
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The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of Hendrick Motorsports pit crew member William “Rowdy” Harrell after he and his wife were killed in a car crash while on their honeymoon.
Harrell, 30, and his wife Blakley, 23, died on Nov. 24 in the Florida Keys, three days after their wedding, according to a statement from Hendrick Motorsports.
“The newlyweds were traveling to celebrate their honeymoon after being married on Saturday,” Hendrick Motorsports said.
Greg Ives, Harrell’s chief for the past six seasons, said the entire team is “devastated” by the loss.
“Our entire team is absolutely devastated at the loss of Rowdy and Blakley,” Ives said.
“They were such positive, giving and passionate people who could not have been a more perfect match. Rowdy had an energetic and infectious personality. He was the heart and soul of our team and always kept us motivated, no matter the circumstance.”
“He was the heart and soul of our team.” ❤ https://t.co/RmbNE3aIZB — Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 25, 2020
Ives added, “Although he will be greatly missed, his memory will continue to inspire us always. Our prayers are with Rowdy, Blakley and their wonderful family.”
Florida Highway Patrol reports said Harrell was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla that collided with a Ford pickup truck on U.S. Highway 1 on Lower Matecumbe Key, NASCAR reported.
The truck’s driver was treated for minor injuries and two passengers were seriously injured.
Before his time with NASCAR, Harrell was a walk-on middle linebacker and three-time national champion with the University of Alabama football team.
Harrell was a tire carrier and pit-crew member for Hendrick Motorsports for the last eight seasons and most recently worked on the No. 88 team for driver Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series.
“Rowdy was everything that made the 88 team, the 88 team,” Bowman tweeted. “He was the happiest person you’d ever meet, and that was only reinforced by his wife Blakley. Rip to an absolute legend. You’ll be missed every single day brother.”
Rowdy was everything that made the 88 team, the 88 team. The biggest personality and the best person. He was the happiest person you’d ever meet, and that was only reenforced by his wife Blakley. Rip to an absolute legend. You’ll be missed every single day brother. pic.twitter.com/ouvflY1M7h — Alex Bowman (@AlexBowman88) November 25, 2020
Kevin Hamlin, a spotter for the 88 team, tweeted, “Rowdy was one of the most happy, kindest souls I’d ever met and one of the greatest on pit road.”
Got a really terrible phone call from Greg this morning. Rowdy was one of the most happy, kindest souls I’d ever met and one of the greatest on pit road. I feel so terrible for his and Blakley’s families, and this team won’t be the same without them. pic.twitter.com/Ez97eMKTab — Kevin Hamlin (@KevinHamlin) November 25, 2020
“Rarely do you meet a guy who always smiles. Rowdy was that guy,” NASCAR analyst Steve Letarte tweeted. “He made his team better and more importantly made everyone around him better. Thoughts and prayers to his and Blakley’s family.”
Rowdy Harrell was a wonderful teammate and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this devastating time. Roll Tide, Rowdy pic.twitter.com/pYhHPYdjS9 — Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) November 25, 2020
Photographer HannahSharriee shared pictures from the wedding on her Facebook page along with a GoFundMe link for the families.
“These two loved each other so hard and it was obvious,” she wrote. “They were filled with excitement for their future life together.”
“They had so much ahead of them,” she added. “Be sure to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.”
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--In Front of US Flag, Jon Voight Warns of Biden Presidency: ‘Trump Is the Only Man That Can Save This

In Front of US Flag, Jon Voight Warns of Biden Presidency: ‘Trump Is the Only Man That Can Save This Nation’

Actor Jon Voight warned on Tuesday that a potential Joe Biden presidency would destroy the United States and said President Donald Trump is “ the only man that can save this nation.
” Voight made the ominous statements in a somber Twitter video , where he sat in front of a U.S. flag and urged Americans to pray that the Supreme Court will “ see how corrupt the left is with their fraudulent votes.
” Voight , who believes that the Democrats cheated in the presidential election by commingling a mass influx of fake votes with real ones , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get away with their election theft .
“ We ’ re heading down a street that has no name now , ” Voight said .
“ We must not allow our nation to crumble .
This is what [ leftists ] want : To destroy America .
Let me warn you all that we are in great danger if we fall under a Biden administration.
” Voight is one of the few vocal Republicans in left-wing Hollywood .
He said he has been falsely accused of promoting violence simply for urging conservatives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considers the Democrats ’ voter fraud .
However , the Oscar winner noted that it is the left that is violent , as evidenced by the numerous antifa and Black Lives Matter riots that have ravaged Democrat-run cities across the country .
“ The left are burning and destroying our cities , ” Voight pointed out .
“ We are willing to fight for freedom , not freedom to burn down our flag , but to raise her up with the glory of this land of the free.
” Voight said the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats ’ alleged election theft , but that must not be allowed to happen .
“ The left are trying to stop these truths , ” he warned .
“ Let us bring justice to the Supreme Court .
Let them see how corrupt the left is with their fraudulent votes .
Let the truth show itself that President Trump is the only man that can save this nation .
“ Let us fight this evil now and know that God ’ s truths will expose them all .
Let me ask all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Moses and all saints for their hands of safety to be honest now.
” Voight warned that “ the way in which we are being targeted will be hard to fix , but with all your love and prayers and truths , we can win this battle against this evil force that has taken over this country.
” RELATED : Biden 's Pick To Lead OMB Once Called Joe a 'Mess ' Who Would Make Hillary Clinton Look Better In sounding the alarm , Voight echoed the sentiments of Texas Land Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Trump family by endorsing Trump in June .
At the time , Bush told The Dallas Morning News that “ Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism.
” Throughout the 2020 presidential race , conservatives have expressed concern that Joe Biden was a “ Trojan horse for socialism.
” Last week , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , a self-proclaimed democratic socialist , added fuel to the fire by warning Biden that he ’ d better include radical leftists in his Cabinet if he gets installed in the White House — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Actor Jon Voight warned on Tuesday that a potential Joe Biden presidency would destroy the United States and said President Donald Trump is “the only man that can save this nation.”
Voight made the ominous statements in a somber Twitter video, where he sat in front of a U.S. flag and urged Americans to pray that the Supreme Court will “see how corrupt the left is with their fraudulent votes.”
Voight, who believes that the Democrats cheated in the presidential election by commingling a mass influx of fake votes with real ones, said the left must not be allowed to get away with their election theft.
“We’re heading down a street that has no name now,” Voight said. “We must not allow our nation to crumble. This is what [leftists] want: To destroy America. Let me warn you all that we are in great danger if we fall under a Biden administration.”
Voight is one of the few vocal Republicans in left-wing Hollywood. He said he has been falsely accused of promoting violence simply for urging conservatives to stand their ground and fight what he considers the Democrats’ voter fraud.
However, the Oscar winner noted that it is the left that is violent, as evidenced by the numerous antifa and Black Lives Matter riots that have ravaged Democrat-run cities across the country.
“The left are burning and destroying our cities,” Voight pointed out.
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“We are willing to fight for freedom, not freedom to burn down our flag, but to raise her up with the glory of this land of the free.”
Voight said the left is rabidly trying to cover up the Democrats’ alleged election theft, but that must not be allowed to happen.
“The left are trying to stop these truths,” he warned. “Let us bring justice to the Supreme Court. Let them see how corrupt the left is with their fraudulent votes. Let the truth show itself that President Trump is the only man that can save this nation.
“Let us fight this evil now and know that God’s truths will expose them all. Let me ask all to pray in the name of Jesus, Moses and all saints for their hands of safety to be honest now.”
Voight warned that “the way in which we are being targeted will be hard to fix, but with all your love and prayers and truths, we can win this battle against this evil force that has taken over this country.”
In sounding the alarm, Voight echoed the sentiments of Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who defied his anti-Trump family by endorsing Trump in June.
At the time, Bush told The Dallas Morning News that “Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism.”
Throughout the 2020 presidential race, conservatives have expressed concern that Joe Biden was a “Trojan horse for socialism.”
Last week, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, added fuel to the fire by warning Biden that he’d better include radical leftists in his Cabinet if he gets installed in the White House — or else.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Dr. Birx Claims Americans Who Gathered for Thanksgiving Should ‘Assume’ They’re Infected with COVID

Americans who traveled to gather with multiple generations for traditional Thanksgiving dinners should assume that they passed along the coronavirus along with the gravy , according to White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx .
Birx , who was interviewed Sunday on the CBS show “ Face the Nation , ” said she fears that a new wave of cases make begin in the aftermath of Thanksgiving .
“ We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period .
So if you ’ re young and you gathered , you need to be tested about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to assume that you ’ re infected and not go near your grandparents and aunts and others without a mask , ” Birx said .
“ We ’ re really asking families to even mask indoors if they chose to gather during Thanksgiving and others went across the country or even into the next state .
And if you ’ re over 65 or you have comorbidities and you gathered at Thanksgiving , if you develop any symptoms , you need to be tested immediately , ” she said .
Birx @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that there are more virus cases now than in the spring .
“ We ’ re entering this post-Thanksgiving surge with three , four and 10 times as much disease across the country .
And so that ’ s what worries us the most .
We saw what happened post-Memorial Day .
Now we are deeply worried about what could happen post-Thanksgiving because the number of cases , 25,000 versus 180,000 a day , that ’ s why we are deeply concerned , ” she said .
“ It looked like things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plains states .
And now with Thanksgiving , we ’ re worried that all of that will be reversed , ” she said , adding that “ now we could have a fourth surge.
” Birx said masks are the key to survival .
“ First , what we do know works is mask mandates , mask requirements .
In states that did those or mayors or counties that did that , we can see a really significant difference in not only cases but hospitalizations and fatalities .
And so starting with mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed by if you have high case numbers and you ’ re seeing increased hospitalizations , the first thing you should do is close spaces where people can not wear a mask , ” she said .
“ And we know where that is .
That ’ s bars and indoor restaurants .
Reduce capacity if needed .
You may have to even close them .
We have seen that that works .
That ’ s what Arizona did .
And that ’ s where Arizona got control .
Arizona is in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering this again because their case numbers are up where they were in the summer.
” Birx told viewers that “ this is the moment to protect yourself and your family.
” “ And so if your governor or your mayor isn ’ t doing the policies that we know are critical — masking , physical distancing , avoiding bars , avoiding crowded indoor areas — if those restrictions don ’ t exist in your state , you need to take it upon yourself to be restrictive .
You need to not go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect your family now and really watch , ” she said .
Birx closed by repeating her claim that Americans who traveled over the holiday should presume they have the virus .
RELATED : Governor Gets Sued by His Own Attorney General Over New COVID Restrictions “ If your family traveled , you have to assume that you are exposed and you became infected and you really need to get tested in the next week and you need to avoid anyone in your family with comorbidities or over 65 , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus cases also came from Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , during an appearance on ABC ’ s “ This Week.
” Fauci said infection rates would not “ all of a sudden turn around , ” according to the Associated Press .
“ So clearly in the next few weeks , we ’ re going to have the same sort of thing .
And perhaps even two or three weeks down the line … we may see a surge upon a surge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussing reopening schools , he said the spread of the virus “ among children and from children is not really very big at all , not like one would have suspected .
So let ’ s try to get the kids back , but let ’ s try to mitigate the things that maintain and just push the kind of community spread that we ’ re trying to avoid , ” he said .
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Americans who traveled to gather with multiple generations for traditional Thanksgiving dinners should assume that they passed along the coronavirus along with the gravy, according to White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx.
Birx, who was interviewed Sunday on the CBS show “Face the Nation,” said she fears that a new wave of cases make begin in the aftermath of Thanksgiving.
“We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period. So if you’re young and you gathered, you need to be tested about five to 10 days later. But you need to assume that you’re infected and not go near your grandparents and aunts and others without a mask,” Birx said.
“We’re really asking families to even mask indoors if they chose to gather during Thanksgiving and others went across the country or even into the next state. And if you’re over 65 or you have comorbidities and you gathered at Thanksgiving, if you develop any symptoms, you need to be tested immediately,” she said.
Birx said her concerns are based on the fact that there are more virus cases now than in the spring.
“We’re entering this post-Thanksgiving surge with three, four and 10 times as much disease across the country. And so that’s what worries us the most. We saw what happened post-Memorial Day. Now we are deeply worried about what could happen post-Thanksgiving because the number of cases, 25,000 versus 180,000 a day, that’s why we are deeply concerned,” she said.
“It looked like things were starting to improve in our Northern Plains states. And now with Thanksgiving, we’re worried that all of that will be reversed,” she said, adding that “now we could have a fourth surge.”
Birx said masks are the key to survival.
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“First, what we do know works is mask mandates, mask requirements. In states that did those or mayors or counties that did that, we can see a really significant difference in not only cases but hospitalizations and fatalities. And so starting with mask mandates and masking requirements absolutely key, followed by if you have high case numbers and you’re seeing increased hospitalizations, the first thing you should do is close spaces where people cannot wear a mask,” she said.
“And we know where that is. That’s bars and indoor restaurants. Reduce capacity if needed. You may have to even close them. We have seen that that works. That’s what Arizona did. And that’s where Arizona got control. Arizona is in the position that they need to be really considering this again because their case numbers are up where they were in the summer.”
Birx told viewers that “this is the moment to protect yourself and your family.”
“And so if your governor or your mayor isn’t doing the policies that we know are critical — masking, physical distancing, avoiding bars, avoiding crowded indoor areas — if those restrictions don’t exist in your state, you need to take it upon yourself to be restrictive. You need to not go to these places. You need to protect your family now and really watch,” she said.
Birx closed by repeating her claim that Americans who traveled over the holiday should presume they have the virus.
“If your family traveled, you have to assume that you are exposed and you became infected and you really need to get tested in the next week and you need to avoid anyone in your family with comorbidities or over 65,” she said.
Predictions of a new surge in virus cases also came from Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week.”
Fauci said infection rates would not “all of a sudden turn around,” according to the Associated Press.
“So clearly in the next few weeks, we’re going to have the same sort of thing. And perhaps even two or three weeks down the line … we may see a surge upon a surge,” he said.
However, in discussing reopening schools, he said the spread of the virus “among children and from children is not really very big at all, not like one would have suspected. So let’s try to get the kids back, but let’s try to mitigate the things that maintain and just push the kind of community spread that we’re trying to avoid,” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Biden Names Communications Team with Deep Ties to Far-Left Networks

Americans who regularly watch CNN and MSNBC will see some familiar faces in the White House communications staff announced Sunday by Democrat Joe Biden ’ s transition team .
The presumptive president-elect ’ s team announced that the post of White House press secretary will be filled by former CNN contributor Jen Psaki .
Symone Sanders , tapped to be the chief spokeswoman for Biden ’ s vice president , Kamala Harris , also worked as a CNN political commentator prior to joining Biden ’ s campaign .
In 2016 , she was press secretary for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be the principal deputy press secretary under Biden .
Her resume includes being a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC as well as chief public affairs officer for the liberal group MoveOn.org .
Jean-Pierre , like Psaki , served in the Obama administration as well .
Kate Bedingfield , who was Biden ’ s campaign communications director , will reprise that role in the White House .
The Biden team proclaimed that the appointments were significant because , “ For the first time in history , these communications roles will be filled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was echoed by numerous establishment media outlets .
Current White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was not about to let that pass .
“ The completely DISCREDITED @ washingtonpost once again reveals their blinding propagandist Fake News proclivities , ” she tweeted Sunday , linking in her post to a Washington Post article headlined , “ Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team.
” RELATED : Biden Cabinet Pick Allegedly Punched Reporter While Working for Clinton Campaign The Post fired back by publishing an “ Analysis ” piece Monday in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweet , declaring that “ objectively , Biden ’ s team will be more female ” than Trump ’ s and suggesting the White House was just “ looking for things to complain about.
” DePauw University professor and media critic Jeffrey McCall told Fox News that “ blending in recent years of influential people working within the news media and in government ” blurs the line between media and government .
“ Several of Biden ’ s new appointments are people who served in government , then went to media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government , ” McCall said .
“ This sort of constant migration back and forth between media and government gives the public the distinct impression that government and media are basically part of the same establishment , ” he said .
The Post also reported that Neera Tanden , CEO of the Center for American Progress , was expected to be named director of the influential Office of Management and Budget .
Tanden was a close ally of Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaigns .
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Americans who regularly watch CNN and MSNBC will see some familiar faces in the White House communications staff announced Sunday by Democrat Joe Biden’s transition team.
The presumptive president-elect’s team announced that the post of White House press secretary will be filled by former CNN contributor Jen Psaki.
Symone Sanders, tapped to be the chief spokeswoman for Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, also worked as a CNN political commentator prior to joining Biden’s campaign. In 2016, she was press secretary for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders during his presidential campaign.
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the principal deputy press secretary under Biden. Her resume includes being a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC as well as chief public affairs officer for the liberal group MoveOn.org.
Jean-Pierre, like Psaki, served in the Obama administration as well.
Here’s Jen Psaki hugging Russia’s Foreign Minister and Russia’s chief foreign affairs propagandist while wearing a pink hammer and sickle hat pic.twitter.com/WMJytaxd7J — Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) November 30, 2020
Kate Bedingfield, who was Biden’s campaign communications director, will reprise that role in the White House.
The Biden team proclaimed that the appointments were significant because, “For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women” — a theme that was echoed by numerous establishment media outlets.
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris today announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles. For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women.https://t.co/SjWAWJg941 — Biden-Harris Presidential Transition (@Transition46) November 29, 2020
Current White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was not about to let that pass.
“The completely DISCREDITED @washingtonpost once again reveals their blinding propagandist Fake News proclivities,” she tweeted Sunday, linking in her post to a Washington Post article headlined, “Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team.”
President @realDonaldTrump already has an ALL FEMALE Senior White House Press Team. So does @VP… So does @FLOTUS… So does @SecondLady… The completely DISCREDITED @washingtonpost once again reveals their blinding propagandist Fake News proclivities ⬇ pic.twitter.com/HpP0KL8kgD — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) November 30, 2020
The Post fired back by publishing an “Analysis” piece Monday in which political reporter Aaron Blake attacked McEnany’s tweet, declaring that “objectively, Biden’s team will be more female” than Trump’s and suggesting the White House was just “looking for things to complain about.”
Analysis: Kayleigh McEnany’s peculiar complaint about coverage of Biden’s all-female press team https://t.co/EA7xQ7h4U9 — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 30, 2020
DePauw University professor and media critic Jeffrey McCall told Fox News that “blending in recent years of influential people working within the news media and in government” blurs the line between media and government.
“Several of Biden’s new appointments are people who served in government, then went to media gigs, and now are returning to government,” McCall said.
“This sort of constant migration back and forth between media and government gives the public the distinct impression that government and media are basically part of the same establishment,” he said.
The Post also reported that Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress, was expected to be named director of the influential Office of Management and Budget.
Tanden was a close ally of Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaigns.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Report: The DOJ Is About To Crack Down on Google and Facebook in a Big Way

Federal and state authorities are preparing to file new lawsuits in the coming weeks against Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc. ’ s Google , according to a new Wall Street Journal report .
People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that authorities are preparing as many as four cases targeting the big tech companies by the end of January in the wake of the Justice Department ’ s antitrust lawsuit against Google in October .
Federal and state officials are investigating if Google abused its power to dominate search and advertising and if Facebook abused its power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have denied the allegations and say they operate in highly competitive markets and that their mostly free services benefit the users they serve .
“ If Facebook were to be sued , it would mark the first government antitrust action against the social-media titan in the U.S. , ” the Journal reported .
Facebook has recently been criticized by Congressional Republicans and Democrats over its content-moderation policies .
Democrats have said that Facebook has not done enough to curb misinformation and harmful content .
During a hearing on Nov. 17 , Democratic Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bannon ’ s Facebook account , which had not been taken down after Bannon suggested beheading Dr. Anthony Fauci , according to The New York Times .
Republicans have long maintained that Facebook has suppressed conservatives online .
“ While we strive to do as well as possible and be as precise as possible , we will make mistakes , ” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in response to a list of actions Facebook has taken against conservative content , The Wall Street Journal reported .
Apple Inc. and Amazon Inc. were questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also being investigated by antitrust officials .
Former Federal Trade Commission Chairman William Kovacic said antitrust authorities are gaining confidence that they can combat political pressure from the companies , as the likelihood of additional lawsuits reveals bipartisan concerns about the power Big Tech companies have .
“ The supportive chorus of elected officials is giving assurance to DOJ and the FTC that they have the political support they need to blunt [ the companies ’ ] efforts … to pressure the agencies to back off or water down their cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman pointed to pressure it faced from lawmakers when the organization opened an antitrust investigation of Google in 2010 .
Lawmakers also helped Microsoft avoid a DOJ investigation over two decades ago , according to The Wall Street Journal .
RELATED : Candace Owens Schools Fact-Checker and the Result Is Incredible The FTC is nearing approval of its own antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on whether the company suppressed its competition through certain purchases , including buying Instagram and WhatsApp .
A coalition of attorneys generals led by Colorado are also preparing to file @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case would be similar one brought by the Justice Department but would focus on “ addressing concerns of specialized search-engine platforms such as Yelp Inc. that complain of being unfairly marginalized by Google.
” “ This is a historic time for both federal and state antitrust authorities , as we work to protect competition and innovation in our technology markets , ” a group of attorneys general said in a statement .
“ We plan to conclude parts of our investigation of Google in the coming weeks .
If we decide to file @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motion to consolidate our case with the DOJ ’ s. ” The Justice Department could also expand its own antitrust case against Google over online advertising .
Google and Facebook did not respond to The Wall Street Journal ’ s request for comment in any of these cases .
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Federal and state authorities are preparing to file new lawsuits in the coming weeks against Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.
People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that authorities are preparing as many as four cases targeting the big tech companies by the end of January in the wake of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google in October.
Federal and state officials are investigating if Google abused its power to dominate search and advertising and if Facebook abused its power to dominate social media.
Both companies have denied the allegations and say they operate in highly competitive markets and that their mostly free services benefit the users they serve.
“If Facebook were to be sued, it would mark the first government antitrust action against the social-media titan in the U.S.,” the Journal reported.
Facebook has recently been criticized by Congressional Republicans and Democrats over its content-moderation policies.
Democrats have said that Facebook has not done enough to curb misinformation and harmful content.
During a hearing on Nov. 17, Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut pointed to Steve Bannon’s Facebook account, which had not been taken down after Bannon suggested beheading Dr. Anthony Fauci, according to The New York Times.
Republicans have long maintained that Facebook has suppressed conservatives online.
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“While we strive to do as well as possible and be as precise as possible, we will make mistakes,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in response to a list of actions Facebook has taken against conservative content, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Apple Inc. and Amazon Inc. were questioned with Google and Facebook in July and are also being investigated by antitrust officials.
Former Federal Trade Commission Chairman William Kovacic said antitrust authorities are gaining confidence that they can combat political pressure from the companies, as the likelihood of additional lawsuits reveals bipartisan concerns about the power Big Tech companies have.
“The supportive chorus of elected officials is giving assurance to DOJ and the FTC that they have the political support they need to blunt [the companies’] efforts … to pressure the agencies to back off or water down their cases,” Kovacic said.
The former FTC chairman pointed to pressure it faced from lawmakers when the organization opened an antitrust investigation of Google in 2010. Lawmakers also helped Microsoft avoid a DOJ investigation over two decades ago, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The FTC is nearing approval of its own antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on whether the company suppressed its competition through certain purchases, including buying Instagram and WhatsApp.
A coalition of attorneys generals led by Colorado are also preparing to file an antitrust case against Google. The case would be similar one brought by the Justice Department but would focus on “addressing concerns of specialized search-engine platforms such as Yelp Inc. that complain of being unfairly marginalized by Google.”
“This is a historic time for both federal and state antitrust authorities, as we work to protect competition and innovation in our technology markets,” a group of attorneys general said in a statement.
“We plan to conclude parts of our investigation of Google in the coming weeks. If we decide to file a complaint, we would file a motion to consolidate our case with the DOJ’s.”
The Justice Department could also expand its own antitrust case against Google over online advertising.
Google and Facebook did not respond to The Wall Street Journal’s request for comment in any of these cases.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Dominion Server Crash Throws Significant Wrench in Recount Efforts

A recount sought by President Donald Trump in Georgia was delayed Sunday after a Dominion Voting Systems server crashed .
The recount in Fulton County , which includes Atlanta , was stalled as a result of the problem , according to WXIA-TV .
After the initial tally of ballots cast in the presidential election , presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden leads Trump by about 13,000 votes .
The Trump campaign has insisted that there has been voter fraud in states that include Arizona , Nevada , Georgia , Michigan and Wisconsin , as well as Pennsylvania .
Despite multiple anecdotal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election .
Dominion voting machines have been at the center of allegations , although no fraud or inaccuracy has yet been documented or proven .
The latest instance of a Dominion machine being involved in an elections problem raised eyebrows on Twitter .
However , Fulton County officials said the issue will be resolved .
“ Technicians from Dominion have been dispatched to resolve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ The Georgia Secretary of State ’ s office has also been alerted to the issue and is aware of efforts to resolve the problem.
” The counting process is scheduled to resume Monday .
“ I can [ assure ] the voters of Fulton County that are watching us that , in Fulton County , Georgia we run open , fair and transparent elections , ” Robb Pitts , Fulton County election commission chair , said , according to WAGA-TV .
“ This is a very transparent process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above board.
” Prior to the glitch in the Dominion server , Fulton County had recounted 88 percent of the votes cast , including all votes other than in-person ballots .
The deadline to complete the recount is Thursday .
RELATED : Biden Cabinet Pick Allegedly Punched Reporter While Working for Clinton Campaign The Trump campaign had wanted signature matching as part of the recount , but Georgia officials said it could not be done .
Also on Sunday , U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten Sr. issued an order blocking Cobb , Gwinnett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which would wipe the totals .
The lawsuit in which Batten ruled claimed election results were inaccurate due to a defect with Dominion machines , according to Politico .
The lawsuit sought to have independent inspectors examine the machines .
Batten ’ s order gives Georgia officials and officials in the counties until Thursday to file a response indicating why the inspection should not be performed .
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A recount sought by President Donald Trump in Georgia was delayed Sunday after a Dominion Voting Systems server crashed.
The recount in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta, was stalled as a result of the problem, according to WXIA-TV.
After the initial tally of ballots cast in the presidential election, presumptive potential President-elect Joe Biden leads Trump by about 13,000 votes.
The Trump campaign has insisted that there has been voter fraud in states that include Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania.
Despite multiple anecdotal claims of voting irregularities, proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election.
Dominion voting machines have been at the center of allegations, although no fraud or inaccuracy has yet been documented or proven.
The latest instance of a Dominion machine being involved in an elections problem raised eyebrows on Twitter.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? ? ‘Officials in the county, which includes Atlanta, said that the server was newly purchased.’ SHADY: Georgia Recount in Fulton County Delayed By Dominion Server Crash https://t.co/kVpommXuEZ via @gatewaypundit — George Pittman (@pittman_george) November 30, 2020
However, Fulton County officials said the issue will be resolved.
“Technicians from Dominion have been dispatched to resolve the issue,” Fulton County officials said in a statement. “The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has also been alerted to the issue and is aware of efforts to resolve the problem.”
The counting process is scheduled to resume Monday.
“I can [assure] the voters of Fulton County that are watching us that, in Fulton County, Georgia we run open, fair and transparent elections,” Robb Pitts, Fulton County election commission chair, said, according to WAGA-TV. “This is a very transparent process [to] make sure everything is above board.”
Prior to the glitch in the Dominion server, Fulton County had recounted 88 percent of the votes cast, including all votes other than in-person ballots. The deadline to complete the recount is Thursday.
….Also, quickly check the number of envelopes versus the number of ballots. You may just find that there are many more ballots than there are envelopes. So simple, and so easy to do. Georgia Republicans are angry, all Republicans are angry. Get it done! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2020
The Trump campaign had wanted signature matching as part of the recount, but Georgia officials said it could not be done.
Judge orders Georgia “to maintain the
status quo” and forbids “wiping or resetting any
voting machines in the State of Georgia until further order of the Court” in response to @SidneyPowell1, @LLinWood lawsuit. https://t.co/DUNMzTlytN — Petr Svab (@PetrSvab) November 29, 2020
Also on Sunday, U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten Sr. issued an order blocking Cobb, Gwinnett and Cherokee counties from resetting voting machines, which would wipe the totals.
The lawsuit in which Batten ruled claimed election results were inaccurate due to a defect with Dominion machines, according to Politico.
The lawsuit sought to have independent inspectors examine the machines.
Batten’s order gives Georgia officials and officials in the counties until Thursday to file a response indicating why the inspection should not be performed.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Newsom Adds Insult to Injury, Tells People To ‘Shop Local’ After His Restrictions Eviscerated Small

Newsom Adds Insult to Injury, Tells People To ‘Shop Local’ After His Restrictions Eviscerated Small Business

A question for Gavin Newsom : Does eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley count as “ shopping local ” for Christmas ?
Asking for a governor friend .
In case you haven ’ t faced any admonitions to shop local for the holidays on social media , brace yourselves : Christmas is coming .
There are two groups of people who are about to unleash a raft of posts reminding you it ’ s your moral imperative to shop with small businesses .
The first — and most aggressive — group involves your Etsy merchant friends on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if you go to Target or Lowe ’ s for anything , you ’ re a nuclear schmuck , and if they outlive you , they ’ ll dance on your grave or wherever you ’ re ashes are scattered .
( Disappointingly , this is only slightly hyperbolic . )
The second group is politicians .
This is usually pro forma nonsense tweeted out by their staff .
In 2020 , however , there ’ s a problematic irony to these messages , as Newsom , California ’ s Democratic governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Small Business Saturday .
California is home to over 4 million small businesses , ” he tweeted .
“ This holiday season , shop safe and shop local to help support our economy and the over 7 million workers that help keep our small businesses going.
” Newsom ’ s lockdown rules have been some of the strictest in the country , which is why many of those California small businesses have remained shut down — and will never reopen .
In one commercial plaza in San Jose , for instance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rent during the worst months of the pandemic , KGO-TV reported .
“ I could lose everything .
It would be sad because my family , we ’ ve been here for 32 years , ” said Christina Bui , whose shop has lost 80 percent of its business .
The Golden State went on another round of stringent lockdowns — including a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew — earlier this month after COVID-19 cases started increasing .
According to U.S. News and World Report , California reported a seven-day average of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month , which was triple what the state saw three months earlier .
The lockdowns have frustrated business owners , particularly given the lockdown came after Newsom ’ s infamous visit to the Michelin-starred French Laundry restaurant , roughly an hour ’ s drive from the state capital in Sacramento .
The governor has claimed helping small business is at the top of his agenda .
“ My top priority , moving into presentation of the January budget , is to support our small businesses , ” the governor said at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t many people to point out an easier way to do this might have been to resist setting curfews and shuttering businesses , but there you go .
If those on social media heard Newsom say his top priority in the budget was small business funding , they didn ’ t find it credible .
Here were some of the responses — those that can be passed along , anyway : The other responses probably shouldn ’ t be shared here , given they mostly involve a word that starts with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but understandable , given that just before his state implemented its more stringent lockdown measures this month , the governor was at a birthday party in a restaurant where meals start at $ 350 per person , all with more than three households and in what looked like an indoor setting .
Newsom had previously implored residents to pull up their masks “ between bites ” at restaurants .
Perhaps these pictures were taken when everyone was simultaneously chewing .
The governor isn ’ t the only one facing a backlash for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Democratic vice presidential candidate and California Sen. Kamala Harris , who had supported a bail fund for individuals charged with rioting in Minnesota , also tweeted her support for small businesses ( some of which presumably would have preferred not to have incurred property damage in the riots ) : Newsom , however , was the easiest target , particularly after his field trip to the French Laundry .
At least he ’ s supported one small business , but I can think of a way he could support a lot more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t as overbearing as your Etsy-loving friends .
No matter how much shade they throw your way , however , at least they aren ’ t hypocrites on a Newsomesque scale .
You have to give them that .
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A question for Gavin Newsom: Does eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley count as “shopping local” for Christmas? Asking for a governor friend.
In case you haven’t faced any admonitions to shop local for the holidays on social media, brace yourselves: Christmas is coming.
There are two groups of people who are about to unleash a raft of posts reminding you it’s your moral imperative to shop with small businesses.
The first — and most aggressive — group involves your Etsy merchant friends on Facebook, who’ll make it clear that if you go to Target or Lowe’s for anything, you’re a nuclear schmuck, and if they outlive you, they’ll dance on your grave or wherever you’re ashes are scattered. (Disappointingly, this is only slightly hyperbolic.)
The second group is politicians. This is usually pro forma nonsense tweeted out by their staff. In 2020, however, there’s a problematic irony to these messages, as Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, discovered this weekend.
“Today is Small Business Saturday. California is home to over 4 million small businesses,” he tweeted. “This holiday season, shop safe and shop local to help support our economy and the over 7 million workers that help keep our small businesses going.”
Today is Small Business Saturday. California is home to over 4 million small businesses. This holiday season, shop safe and shop local to help support our economy and the over 7 million workers that help keep our small businesses going. — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 28, 2020
Newsom’s lockdown rules have been some of the strictest in the country, which is why many of those California small businesses have remained shut down — and will never reopen.
In one commercial plaza in San Jose, for instance, only 30 percent of businesses could pay rent during the worst months of the pandemic, KGO-TV reported.
“I could lose everything. It would be sad because my family, we’ve been here for 32 years,” said Christina Bui, whose shop has lost 80 percent of its business.
The Golden State went on another round of stringent lockdowns — including a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew — earlier this month after COVID-19 cases started increasing. According to U.S. News and World Report, California reported a seven-day average of 11,500 cases in the third week of the month, which was triple what the state saw three months earlier.
The lockdowns have frustrated business owners, particularly given the lockdown came after Newsom’s infamous visit to the Michelin-starred French Laundry restaurant, roughly an hour’s drive from the state capital in Sacramento.
The governor has claimed helping small business is at the top of his agenda.
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“My top priority, moving into presentation of the January budget, is to support our small businesses,” the governor said at a news conference this month.
There weren’t many people to point out an easier way to do this might have been to resist setting curfews and shuttering businesses, but there you go.
If those on social media heard Newsom say his top priority in the budget was small business funding, they didn’t find it credible. Here were some of the responses — those that can be passed along, anyway:
Well, we would, but you forced them all to close. — Nazanin Nour (@NazaninNour) November 28, 2020
Everyone enjoy the last small business Saturday. 50% of these business will not survive this lockdown. And the other 50% will limp along until the next lockdown. — mr_eagleR? (@mr_eagleR) November 28, 2020
It’s like all of the Democrat Governors are in competition to see who can be the worst. ? — RAM (Richard Armande Mills) (@RAMRANTS) November 28, 2020
You’ve earned five clowns: ????? — Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) November 29, 2020
And especially in Los Angeles, the ONLY county where outdoor dining is closed, despite LA being ranked 15th today in terms of cases per capita. With no aid or grants on the horizon, I fear this may finally put my beautiful brewery out of business and my staff jobless. — Jennifer Febre (@jenfeb) November 28, 2020
Why are Big Box companies “essential” and small businesses had to close, by your order? — Libertarian Party of California (@LPofCal) November 28, 2020
The other responses probably shouldn’t be shared here, given they mostly involve a word that starts with the fifth letter of the alphabet. Vulgar, but understandable, given that just before his state implemented its more stringent lockdown measures this month, the governor was at a birthday party in a restaurant where meals start at $350 per person, all with more than three households and in what looked like an indoor setting.
EXCLUSIVE: We’ve obtained photos of Governor Gavin Newsom at the Napa dinner party he’s in hot water over. The photos call into question just how outdoors the dinner was. A witness who took photos tells us his group was so loud, the sliding doors had to be closed. 10pm on @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/gtOVEwa864 — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) November 18, 2020
Newsom had previously implored residents to pull up their masks “between bites” at restaurants. Perhaps these pictures were taken when everyone was simultaneously chewing.
The governor isn’t the only one facing a backlash for a “support small businesses” tweet. Democratic vice presidential candidate and California Sen. Kamala Harris, who had supported a bail fund for individuals charged with rioting in Minnesota, also tweeted her support for small businesses (some of which presumably would have preferred not to have incurred property damage in the riots):
You bailed out the rioters and looters who did the damage. I believe the small businesses should be assisted. They don’t want to be bailed out. Small businesses just want to work and open. — Gwynn Weaver (@gwynnweaver) November 29, 2020
Newsom, however, was the easiest target, particularly after his field trip to the French Laundry.
At least he’s supported one small business, but I can think of a way he could support a lot more of them.
No, politicians aren’t as overbearing as your Etsy-loving friends. No matter how much shade they throw your way, however, at least they aren’t hypocrites on a Newsomesque scale. You have to give them that.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Socialist Transgender Ex-Prostitute Running for Office in New York

A transgender New York City woman who was arrested in a prostitution sting eight years ago is running for city council , The New York Post reported .
Elisa Crespo , 30 , was arrested in Jacksonville , Florida , in November of 2012 after allegedly posting a prostitution ad on the internet only to be met by a pair of undercover cops posing as men seeking oral sex , according to the New York Post .
The 30-year-old is looking to obtain Councilman Richie Torres ’ 15th district seat following his election to Congress , the Post reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer engaged in sex work , ” blamed the arrest on “ a lack of job opportunities for trans woman of color.
” “ I was in a complicated struggle to make ends meet , ” Crespo said at a rally , according to the New York outlet .
“ A lack of job opportunities for trans women of color led me to sex work .
Through this experience I wound up in Florida , where I was arrested and incarcerated with cisgender men .
That moment transformed my life forever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ civic engagement.
” The aspiring councilwoman was born male and transitioned to female at the age of 15 , according to the Post .
Crespo , who holds a political science degree from John Jay College , defended previous sex work and said that rivals were seeking to “ weaponize transphobia.
” “ It ’ s shameful .
People are upset at the momentum my campaign is getting , ” Crespo said , according to the Post .
“ Sex work is work.
” Crespo is one of seven people vying for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City Campaign Finance Board .
Crespo is also a member of the Democratic Socialist of America ’ s Bronx chapter and has expressed support for the decriminalization of prostitution , according to the Post .
The 30-year-old was included on a Vice News list of 21 transgender candidates that could obtain office throughout the Nov. 3 election and beyond .
Crespo would be the first trans person of color to sit on the city council in the Boroughs , Vice reported .
Crespo has nearly 3,000 followers on Twitter , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Jobs & Justice.
” Crespo ’ s campaign did not immediately return a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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A transgender New York City woman who was arrested in a prostitution sting eight years ago is running for city council, The New York Post reported.
Elisa Crespo, 30, was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, in November of 2012 after allegedly posting a prostitution ad on the internet only to be met by a pair of undercover cops posing as men seeking oral sex, according to the New York Post.
The 30-year-old is looking to obtain Councilman Richie Torres’ 15th district seat following his election to Congress, the Post reported.
Crespo, who claims to be “no longer engaged in sex work,” blamed the arrest on “a lack of job opportunities for trans woman of color.”
“I was in a complicated struggle to make ends meet,” Crespo said at a rally, according to the New York outlet.
“A lack of job opportunities for trans women of color led me to sex work. Through this experience I wound up in Florida, where I was arrested and incarcerated with cisgender men. That moment transformed my life forever. It helped me begin my journey in civic engagement.”
The aspiring councilwoman was born male and transitioned to female at the age of 15, according to the Post. Crespo, who holds a political science degree from John Jay College, defended previous sex work and said that rivals were seeking to “weaponize transphobia.”
“It’s shameful. People are upset at the momentum my campaign is getting,” Crespo said, according to the Post. “Sex work is work.”
We’re winning! If you believe in supporting candidates free from the biases, bigotries and narrow mindedness of the politics of the past – donate today so we can keep up this fight. https://t.co/sOweA2NwhC pic.twitter.com/HR5LlgdgVC — Elisa Crespo (@elisacresponyc) November 29, 2020
Crespo is one of seven people vying for the 15th district seat, according to the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
Crespo is also a member of the Democratic Socialist of America’s Bronx chapter and has expressed support for the decriminalization of prostitution, according to the Post.
The 30-year-old was included on a Vice News list of 21 transgender candidates that could obtain office throughout the Nov. 3 election and beyond. Crespo would be the first trans person of color to sit on the city council in the Boroughs, Vice reported.
Crespo has nearly 3,000 followers on Twitter, where the transgender woman announced a platform of “Jobs & Justice.”
Crespo’s campaign did not immediately return a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Biden’s Lead Against Trump Grows After Wisconsin Recount Ends

A recount of votes in two Wisconsin counties has ended , but the battle over the election in the state continues .
The recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties ended Sunday with Democrat Joe Biden increasing his margin over President Donald Trump .
Both candidates gained votes during the process , but in the end , Biden ’ s statewide lead over Trump grew by 87 votes , according to The Washington Post .
The Trump campaign is challenging the results in several states , saying there were voting irregularities and fraud in Arizona , Georgia , Michigan , Nebraska @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite numerous anecdotal allegations and statistical anomalies , however , proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election .
The Wisconsin Election Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday to certify the votes , but Chairwoman Ann Jacobs , a Democrat , said she will certify the results Monday , according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel .
“ The reason for that is the Trump campaign can not appeal until it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , claiming her goal was to simplify the process .
“ The role of the Elections Commission is essentially to verify the numbers , and that ’ s the whole purpose of the canvass , ” she said .
“ Obviously , she ’ s trying to pull a fast one for some reason , ” he said .
Citing lawsuits already filed , he said the state should hold off until the courts act .
Trump on Saturday tweeted that the recount had been about finding illegal votes , not errors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ finding mistakes in the count , it is about finding people who have voted illegally , and that case will be brought after the recount is over , on Monday or Tuesday , ” the president said .
“ We have found many illegal votes .
Stay tuned !
” Trump legal adviser Jenna Ellis said the recounts “ revealed serious issues regarding the legality of ballots cast.
” RELATED : Biden Cabinet Pick Allegedly Punched Reporter While Working for Clinton Campaign “ As we have said from the very beginning , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal votes to be counted , and we will continue to uphold our promise to the American people to fight for a free and fair election , ” she said .
The Electoral College is scheduled to meet on Dec. 14 .
The Trump campaign has said that about 180,000 early voting in-person ballots in the two counties where the recount took place should be rejected and has objected to state rules allowing election officials to fix errors on certification envelopes and some voters to avoid having to produce an ID .
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A recount of votes in two Wisconsin counties has ended, but the battle over the election in the state continues.
The recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties ended Sunday with Democrat Joe Biden increasing his margin over President Donald Trump. Both candidates gained votes during the process, but in the end, Biden’s statewide lead over Trump grew by 87 votes, according to The Washington Post.
The Trump campaign is challenging the results in several states, saying there were voting irregularities and fraud in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, in addition to Wisconsin. Despite numerous anecdotal allegations and statistical anomalies, however, proof has yet to surface that there was a widespread effort to distort the voting process in such a way that would have impacted the final results of the presidential election.
The Wisconsin Election Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday to certify the votes, but Chairwoman Ann Jacobs, a Democrat, said she will certify the results Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
“The reason for that is the Trump campaign cannot appeal until it’s certified,” Jacobs said, claiming her goal was to simplify the process.
“The role of the Elections Commission is essentially to verify the numbers, and that’s the whole purpose of the canvass,” she said.
Commissioner Bob Spindell, a Republican, called Jacobs’ move “completely inappropriate.”
“Obviously, she’s trying to pull a fast one for some reason,” he said.
Citing lawsuits already filed, he said the state should hold off until the courts act.
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Trump on Saturday tweeted that the recount had been about finding illegal votes, not errors.
“The Wisconsin recount is not about finding mistakes in the count, it is about finding people who have voted illegally, and that case will be brought after the recount is over, on Monday or Tuesday,” the president said. “We have found many illegal votes. Stay tuned!”
The Wisconsin recount is not about finding mistakes in the count, it is about finding people who have voted illegally, and that case will be brought after the recount is over, on Monday or Tuesday. We have found many illegal votes. Stay tuned! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 28, 2020
Trump legal adviser Jenna Ellis said the recounts “revealed serious issues regarding the legality of ballots cast.”
“As we have said from the very beginning, we want every legal vote, and only legal votes to be counted, and we will continue to uphold our promise to the American people to fight for a free and fair election,” she said.
The Electoral College is scheduled to meet on Dec. 14.
The Trump campaign has said that about 180,000 early voting in-person ballots in the two counties where the recount took place should be rejected and has objected to state rules allowing election officials to fix errors on certification envelopes and some voters to avoid having to produce an ID.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--October Suicide Deaths in Japan Outnumber All COVID Deaths During the Pandemic

A spike in suicides in Japan is being linked to COVID-19 , particularly the impact of the disease on the lives of women .
New data show there were 2,153 suicides in Japan in October , a National Police Agency report said , according to Nippon.com .
That exceeds the nation ’ s total COVID-19 death toll of 2,087 , Japan ’ s health ministry said , according to CNN .
The biggest increase came in suicides among women .
Although 1,302 Japanese men killed themselves in October , more than the 851 women who did so , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month over month .
“ We didn ’ t even have a lockdown , and the impact of Covid is very minimal compared to other countries … but still we see this big increase in the number of suicides , ” Michiko Ueda , an associate professor at Waseda University in Tokyo , told CNN .
“ That suggests other countries might see a similar or even bigger increase in the number of suicides in the future.
” She said that as the virus surges anew , the rate of suicides could get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even experienced the full economic consequences of the pandemic , ” Ueda said .
“ The pandemic itself can get worse , then maybe there ’ s a semi-lockdown again ; if that happens , then the impact can be huge.
” Koki Ozora , 21 , a university student who started a mental health hotline in March , told CNN the majority of people in distress are women .
Because the service sector has been hit hardest by pandemic-inspired restrictions and the sector employs many women , economic hardship has fallen even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their jobs , and they need to raise their kids , but they didn ’ t have any money , ” Ozora said .
“ So they attempted suicide.
” “ I ’ ve been accepting messages , like ‘ I ’ m being raped by my father ’ or ‘ My husband tried to kill me , ' ” he said .
“ Women send these kinds of texts almost every day .
And it ’ s increasing.
” Ozora said COVID-19 has limited the options women have to deal with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ends in suicide .
In 2016 , Japan had a suicide rate of 18.5 per 100,000 people , far above the global rate of 10.6 per 100,000 people .
A study about the impacts of COVID-19 by CARE International found that 27 percent of the women in the study said the pandemic has increased mental health concerns , nearly triple the 10 percent rate of men .
“ Women especially point to skyrocketing unpaid care burdens as a source of this stress , in addition to worries about livelihoods , food , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly twice as likely to report challenges to accessing quality health services , ” CARE reported .
The United States is not immune .
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey about the impact of COVID-19 on Americans found that 25.5 percent of young adults reported having considered suicide because of the pandemic .
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A spike in suicides in Japan is being linked to COVID-19, particularly the impact of the disease on the lives of women.
New data show there were 2,153 suicides in Japan in October, a National Police Agency report said, according to Nippon.com.
That exceeds the nation’s total COVID-19 death toll of 2,087, Japan’s health ministry said, according to CNN.
The suicide increase represented a 39.9 percent increase over October 2019.
The biggest increase came in suicides among women. Although 1,302 Japanese men killed themselves in October, more than the 851 women who did so, the number of female suicides increased by 82.6 percent month over month.
“We didn’t even have a lockdown, and the impact of Covid is very minimal compared to other countries … but still we see this big increase in the number of suicides,” Michiko Ueda, an associate professor at Waseda University in Tokyo, told CNN. “That suggests other countries might see a similar or even bigger increase in the number of suicides in the future.”
She said that as the virus surges anew, the rate of suicides could get worse.
“We haven’t even experienced the full economic consequences of the pandemic,” Ueda said. “The pandemic itself can get worse, then maybe there’s a semi-lockdown again; if that happens, then the impact can be huge.”
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Koki Ozora, 21, a university student who started a mental health hotline in March, told CNN the majority of people in distress are women.
Because the service sector has been hit hardest by pandemic-inspired restrictions and the sector employs many women, economic hardship has fallen even harder on women.
“They lost their jobs, and they need to raise their kids, but they didn’t have any money,” Ozora said. “So they attempted suicide.”
“I’ve been accepting messages, like ‘I’m being raped by my father’ or ‘My husband tried to kill me,'” he said. “Women send these kinds of texts almost every day. And it’s increasing.”
Ozora said COVID-19 has limited the options women have to deal with their troubles, sending some on a road that ends in suicide.
In 2016, Japan had a suicide rate of 18.5 per 100,000 people, far above the global rate of 10.6 per 100,000 people.
A study about the impacts of COVID-19 by CARE International found that 27 percent of the women in the study said the pandemic has increased mental health concerns, nearly triple the 10 percent rate of men.
“Women especially point to skyrocketing unpaid care burdens as a source of this stress, in addition to worries about livelihoods, food, and health care. Women are also nearly twice as likely to report challenges to accessing quality health services,” CARE reported.
The United States is not immune.
Depression screenings are up nearly 900% since last year. Suicides are up 70% in Wichita. If someone you know is struggling, make sure they know the text line 741741 or the national suicide hotline at 800.273.8255. pic.twitter.com/Hy2fDKOwwP — MHASCK (@MHAofSCK) November 17, 2020
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey about the impact of COVID-19 on Americans found that 25.5 percent of young adults reported having considered suicide because of the pandemic.
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westernjournal--2020-11-30--Despite Obsessively Flagging Trump’s Posts, Twitter Silent as China Claims COVID Didn’t Start in Wuh

Despite Obsessively Flagging Trump’s Posts, Twitter Silent as China Claims COVID Didn’t Start in Wuhan

A mouthpiece for the People ’ s Republic of China is attempting to shift the blame for COVID-19 away from the communist powerhouse — and is seemingly being allowed to do so by a major social media company .
The pass given to the blatant propaganda is made even worse by the fact that the platform is actively flagging and censoring content posted by President Donald Trump .
China ’ s latest attempt to shift the narrative came Wednesday on Twitter .
The tweet , made by state-owned media group People ’ s Daily , claimed the novel coronavirus that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came from somewhere outside of the widely accepted ground zero of the city of Wuhan .
“ All available evidence suggests that [ COVID-19 ] did not start in central China ’ s Wuhan , but may come into China through imported frozen food products and their packaging , ” the outlet said , citing “ experts.
” The post linked to a longer report on the Facebook page of the People ’ s Daily , which in turn cites an article in the South China Morning Post .
As for the so-called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determination about the origins of COVID ?
It was none other than Zeng Guang , the former chief epidemiologist of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention .
“ Wuhan was where the coronavirus was first detected but it was not where it originated , ” Zeng said earlier this month , according to SCMP .
Further driving the point home that this is shameless propaganda , researchers behind an Italian study cited by Zeng actively deny that their work shifts blame away from China .
Instead , they say , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too slow in reacting to the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan .
Despite all evidence hinting that the People ’ s Daily tweet is total fake news , it has not seen a single overt restriction from Twitter .
The treatment being given to totalitarian state-owned media sits in stark contrast to Twitter ’ s ongoing censorship and restriction campaign against Trump .
RELATED : Trump 's Lawyer Has 3 Defiant Words for Cowards Sending Her Threats Starting shortly after Election Day , the social media giant began flagging posts by the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainstream media ’ s decision to call the race for Democrat Joe Biden .
Even now , most of Trump ’ s recent posts have Twitter ’ s damning disclaimer attached to the bottom .
China ’ s claim , which has been up since before Thanksgiving , is still yet to be challenged by a Twitter fact check .
It ’ s beginning to look like the social media giant is less concerned with confronting false information and more preoccupied with working to silence the president .
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A mouthpiece for the People’s Republic of China is attempting to shift the blame for COVID-19 away from the communist powerhouse — and is seemingly being allowed to do so by a major social media company.
The pass given to the blatant propaganda is made even worse by the fact that the platform is actively flagging and censoring content posted by President Donald Trump.
China’s latest attempt to shift the narrative came Wednesday on Twitter.
The tweet, made by state-owned media group People’s Daily, claimed the novel coronavirus that appeared in the waning days of 2019 came from somewhere outside of the widely accepted ground zero of the city of Wuhan.
“All available evidence suggests that [COVID-19] did not start in central China’s Wuhan, but may come into China through imported frozen food products and their packaging,” the outlet said, citing “experts.”
All available evidence suggests that #COVID19 did not start in central China’s Wuhan, but may come into China through imported frozen food products and their packaging: experts https://t.co/PPakQ6vJzW pic.twitter.com/540HQNrrr1 — People’s Daily, China (@PDChina) November 25, 2020
The post linked to a longer report on the Facebook page of the People’s Daily, which in turn cites an article in the South China Morning Post.
As for the so-called expert who helped make this totally unbiased determination about the origins of COVID?
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It was none other than Zeng Guang, the former chief epidemiologist of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Wuhan was where the coronavirus was first detected but it was not where it originated,” Zeng said earlier this month, according to SCMP.
Further driving the point home that this is shameless propaganda, researchers behind an Italian study cited by Zeng actively deny that their work shifts blame away from China. Instead, they say, the study only shows the communist regime was too slow in reacting to the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan.
Despite all evidence hinting that the People’s Daily tweet is total fake news, it has not seen a single overt restriction from Twitter.
The treatment being given to totalitarian state-owned media sits in stark contrast to Twitter’s ongoing censorship and restriction campaign against Trump.
Starting shortly after Election Day, the social media giant began flagging posts by the president with warnings about election security and the mainstream media’s decision to call the race for Democrat Joe Biden.
Even now, most of Trump’s recent posts have Twitter’s damning disclaimer attached to the bottom.
“Democrats suffered crushing down-ballot loss across America.” @nytimes. This is true. All statehouses won, and in Washington we did great. So I led this great charge, and I’m the only one that lost? No, it doesn’t work that way. This was a massive fraud, a RIGGED ELECTION! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2020
China’s claim, which has been up since before Thanksgiving, is still yet to be challenged by a Twitter fact check.
It’s beginning to look like the social media giant is less concerned with confronting false information and more preoccupied with working to silence the president.
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westernjournal--2020-12-02--Watch: Biden Loses Track of Where He Put His Mask at Event

Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden ’ s latest gaffe is something even the most mask-obsessed among us has done during the pandemic : he forgot where he put his mask .
Biden had just concluded nominating former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and economist Neera Tanden to his economic team in Wilmington , Delaware , when the awkward moment occurred .
He made his way back to his seat after speaking at the podium , but quickly realized he didn ’ t have his mask on .
After a few seconds , Biden approached the podium as Yellen was preparing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it to the podium , he realized it wasn ’ t there .
“ Nope .
I put it in my book , ” Biden was heard saying just before walking back to his chair .
Social media reacted to the comical moment from the former vice president , while others commented on the state of his mental health .
RELATED : California Mayor Reportedly Declares Not Wearing a Mask in Public an 'Act of Domestic Terrorism' Throughout his presidential campaign , Biden consistently pushed for people to wear their masks as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
In a campaign ad about what his pandemic response plan would look like , Biden proposed a federal mask mandate — though he would not have the legal authority to do so .
“ First , I ’ ll go to every governor and urge them to mandate mask-wearing in their states .
And if they refuse , I ’ ll go to the mayors and county executives and get local masking requirements in place nationwide , ” Biden later said on Oct. 23 .
Perhaps the next time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear a mask at all times , he ’ ll be wearing one himself .
The 78-year-old has been in the public eye for nearly 50 years , and if nothing else , this latest gaffe proves we ’ re in for plenty more viral moments from Biden in the future .
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Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden’s latest gaffe is something even the most mask-obsessed among us has done during the pandemic: he forgot where he put his mask.
Biden had just concluded nominating former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and economist Neera Tanden to his economic team in Wilmington, Delaware, when the awkward moment occurred.
He made his way back to his seat after speaking at the podium, but quickly realized he didn’t have his mask on.
After a few seconds, Biden approached the podium as Yellen was preparing to speak. But as soon as he made it to the podium, he realized it wasn’t there.
“Nope. I put it in my book,” Biden was heard saying just before walking back to his chair.
Social media reacted to the comical moment from the former vice president, while others commented on the state of his mental health.
Slow Joe at it again https://t.co/UHymfJnq9g — Maggie Lee (@maggmountains) December 1, 2020
The best part of a Biden presidency will be the content ? — Ophelia Overton (@OpheliaOverton) December 1, 2020
Throughout his presidential campaign, Biden consistently pushed for people to wear their masks as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
In a campaign ad about what his pandemic response plan would look like, Biden proposed a federal mask mandate — though he would not have the legal authority to do so.
“First, I’ll go to every governor and urge them to mandate mask-wearing in their states. And if they refuse, I’ll go to the mayors and county executives and get local masking requirements in place nationwide,” Biden later said on Oct. 23.
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Perhaps the next time the former vice president urges the American people to wear a mask at all times, he’ll be wearing one himself.
The 78-year-old has been in the public eye for nearly 50 years, and if nothing else, this latest gaffe proves we’re in for plenty more viral moments from Biden in the future.
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