westernjournal--2020-01-13--Koala Rescued from Australia Bushfire Dies After Samaritan Gives Him ‘Silent Killer’

A wildlife rescue shelter in Australia is working to educate the public on an important way to help koala bears without accidentally causing them harm .
Arnie the koala bear has become one of the many faces of wildlife that have been displaced , destroyed , or in left in critical condition as the Australian bushfires continue to rage .
Arnie was rescued by a good Samaritan from an area near Victoria ’ s East Gippsland , Daily Mail Australia reported .
Arnie ’ s situation initially seemed optimistic , as he suffered only minor burns to his hands and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ koala bear died from a health complication that had nothing to do with his singed fur or burned feet .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East Arnie died from aspiration pneumonia , the result of a seemingly kind deed at the hands of the person who rescued him .
Animalia Wildlife Shelter explained that a simple drink from a water bottle can be fatal to a koala bear , just as it was for Arnie .
The shelter explained that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much water at all , as they get the hydration they need from the plants they eat .
If and when the koalas do drink , however , they lap it slowly with their tongues , heads down as they drink .
Therefore , water from a bottle can be a silent killer for the creatures .
“ Arnie survived the heat wave AND fires with only minor burns to his feet and hands , ” Animala Wildlife Shelter posted on Facebook .
“ His burns were healing .
He survived losing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ He was found by some very caring people who did what any human would do when they find a distressed animal , and offered him a drink from their bottle of water .
They were just trying to help .
They didn ’ t know that it is dangerous for Koala ’ s to drink this way.
” The organization explained that when a koala holds its head up to consume water , it can trigger a series of medical complications that can be life-threatening .
RELATED : Teenage Boys Reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Them from Fires in Australia “ They didn ’ t know that when a Koala holds it head up and takes in too much water , it can easily get in to their lungs and cause Aspiration Pneumonia , which is usually fatal .
This is exactly what happened to little Arnie , ” the organization wrote .
“ Despite a mammoth rescue effort involving all three emergency services and wildlife rescuers he died … more specifically he drowned .
It was heartbreaking for everyone involved.
” With so many koalas still in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Animalia Wildlife Shelter wants people to know to only offer koalas water from a source that will allow it to drink with its head down .
Michelle Thomas , owner of Animalia Wildlife Shelter , hopes the information will help good Samaritans keep koala bears safe .
“ We ’ re not saying don ’ t give them a drink , we ’ re saying don ’ t pour it — it needs to be in a bowl , ” Thomas told the Daily Mail .
“ It is completely safe for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bowl.
” Thomas hopes people will not feel ashamed if they have made this mistake already , but that they will help spread correct information moving forward .
Allow koalas to lap water at their own pace and do not pour water into their mouths .
“ With all the videos going viral of people giving them water from their bottles , the koalas have an added risk , during an already dangerous time !
” Animalia Wildlife Shelter wrote .
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A wildlife rescue shelter in Australia is working to educate the public on an important way to help koala bears without accidentally causing them harm.
Arnie the koala bear has become one of the many faces of wildlife that have been displaced, destroyed, or left in critical condition as the Australian bushfires continue to rage.
Arnie was rescued by a good Samaritan from an area near Victoria’s East Gippsland, Daily Mail Australia reported.
Arnie’s situation initially seemed optimistic, as he suffered only minor burns to his hands and feet.
But sadly, Arnie the koala bear died from a health complication that had nothing to do with his singed fur or burned feet.
Arnie died from aspiration pneumonia, the result of a seemingly kind deed at the hands of the person who rescued him.
Animalia Wildlife Shelter explained that a simple drink from a water bottle can be fatal to a koala bear, just as it was for Arnie.
The shelter explained that it is not natural for koalas to drink much water at all, as they get the hydration they need from the plants they eat.
If and when the koalas do drink, however, they lap it slowly with their tongues, heads down as they drink. Therefore, water from a bottle can be a silent killer for the creatures.
“Arnie survived the heat wave AND fires with only minor burns to his feet and hands,” Animala Wildlife Shelter posted on Facebook. “His burns were healing. He survived losing his mum and the loss of his home.”
“He was found by some very caring people who did what any human would do when they find a distressed animal, and offered him a drink from their bottle of water.
“They were just trying to help. They didn’t know that it is dangerous for Koala’s to drink this way.”
The organization explained that when a koala holds its head up to consume water, it can trigger a series of medical complications that can be life-threatening.
“They didn’t know that when a Koala holds it head up and takes in too much water, it can easily get in to their lungs and cause Aspiration Pneumonia, which is usually fatal. This is exactly what happened to little Arnie,” the organization wrote.
“Despite a mammoth rescue effort involving all three emergency services and wildlife rescuers he died … more specifically he drowned. It was heartbreaking for everyone involved.”
With so many koalas still in danger of losing their homes and lives, Animalia Wildlife Shelter wants people to know to only offer koalas water from a source that will allow it to drink with its head down.
Michelle Thomas, owner of Animalia Wildlife Shelter, hopes the information will help good Samaritans keep koala bears safe.
“We’re not saying don’t give them a drink, we’re saying don’t pour it — it needs to be in a bowl,” Thomas told the Daily Mail. “It is completely safe for them to have water out of a bowl.”
Thomas hopes people will not feel ashamed if they have made this mistake already, but that they will help spread correct information moving forward.
Allow koalas to lap water at their own pace and do not pour water into their mouths.
“With all the videos going viral of people giving them water from their bottles, the koalas have an added risk, during an already dangerous time!” Animalia Wildlife Shelter wrote.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Education Department Must Investigate National Security Threats on College Campuses

A U.S. Department of Education investigation has revealed the extent of foreign influence in America ’ s universities .
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told reporters in December that six universities received $ 1.3 billion in foreign funds from hostile nations aiming to undermine American interests , including China and Russia .
DeVos confirmed that these numbers are just “ scratching the surface , ” and countless other universities have likely entered into similar agreements with foreign governments .
China is exploiting the university system in part through its “ Thousand Talents Program , ” which has turned legions of Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private sectors into spies .
This is the real foreign-collusion scandal .
This news has been widely underreported among mainstream media outlets that focus instead on impeachment and relentless distractions .
Although it is a massive story with grave implications , it should surprise no one familiar with the culture that pervades campuses nationwide .
Dictators such as Josef Stalin , Mao Zedong , Fidel Castro , and America ’ s other 20th century enemies are surely smiling from below at the leftist-dominated educational system that plagues this republic .
TRENDING : During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East The American college experience molds young men and women into lives of decadence , atheism , immorality , debt slavery and blind conformity to the status quo .
Through an extreme lack of vigilance and responsibility , the bottom-rung filth of society have risen into positions of supreme power and authority at modern universities , with few exceptions .
They have instituted a regime that attacks American values systematically by design , providing a haven for insurrectionary ideas to thrive within academia .
The university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as white privilege , the notion that skin color rather than hard work and determination achieves success in society .
Gender theory has obliterated the biological notion of sex , resulting in 7-year-old transgender children being drugged with puberty blockers .
Women have been taught through feminism to reject the family , adopt a promiscuous lifestyle , poison their bodies with birth control and abortions and — worst of all — vote Democrat .
Birthrates are now collapsing as a result in a manner that jeopardizes the future of the West .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battalions of young socialists who seek to replace market capitalism with a Venezuela-style command economy .
Pupils can not tell you what the Bill of Rights is , other than a vestige of racist , sexist slave owners .
But they sure can recite the planks of The Communist Manifesto , which is one of the most assigned philosophical books on campuses nationwide .
If any student is guilty of wrong-think , they are devoured by the mob without deliberation .
The left-wing mob , whipped into a frenzy of blind hatred and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and diversity , attacks all who dare challenge the holy dogma of social justice .
As Gibson ’ s bakery found out , power-tripping campus administrators wring their hands in private as they devise schemes to sic their indoctrinated jackals upon the innocent .
Empowered by technology and social media , the left-wing mob is quickly making the Orwellian nightmare an inescapable reality .
Based on the culture that persists on universities nationwide , it seems that China , Russia and other countries peddling influence with payoffs are getting quite a return on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more insidiously effective than an invader could ever hope to be .
Our foreign enemies exert soft power and enjoy the decay .
With so many universities evidently on the dole of these hostile regimes , they should be classified as enemies of the state and subject to drastic action , without exception .
Similar to what Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is doing , a purge must be conducted on public campuses nationwide .
While Trump ’ s recent executive order against campus anti-Semitism is a good start , it must be expanded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these liberal thought prisons .
It must apply to all ideologies that tear at the heart of the Bill of Rights and Constitution .
Entire departments must be rooted out , banned , destroyed , and ushered into the dustbin of history .
Our national security depends upon nothing less .
As the legendary Senator Barry Goldwater once said : “ Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.
” This is a national emergency , as the facts now bear out .
Foreign infiltration at our public universities is a geopolitical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is time for the federal government to seize assets from public universities as they do with other hostile entities .
It is time for activity on these campuses to be shut down until we can find out exactly what is going on .
Secretary DeVos has uncovered the problem with her due diligence , and now the cancer infecting our youth must be attacked with extreme prejudice .
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A U.S. Department of Education investigation has revealed the extent of foreign influence in America’s universities.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told reporters in December that six universities received $1.3 billion in foreign funds from hostile nations aiming to undermine American interests, including China and Russia.
DeVos confirmed that these numbers are just “scratching the surface,” and countless other universities have likely entered into similar agreements with foreign governments. China is exploiting the university system in part through its “Thousand Talents Program,” which has turned legions of Americans in privileged positions throughout the public and private sectors into spies. This is the real foreign-collusion scandal.
This news has been widely underreported among mainstream media outlets that focus instead on impeachment and relentless distractions.
Although it is a massive story with grave implications, it should surprise no one familiar with the culture that pervades campuses nationwide. Dictators such as Josef Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, and America’s other 20th century enemies are surely smiling from below at the leftist-dominated educational system that plagues this republic.
The American college experience molds young men and women into lives of decadence, atheism, immorality, debt slavery and blind conformity to the status quo. Through an extreme lack of vigilance and responsibility, the bottom-rung filth of society have risen into positions of supreme power and authority at modern universities, with few exceptions.
They have instituted a regime that attacks American values systematically by design, providing a haven for insurrectionary ideas to thrive within academia.
The university has become an incubator for ideas such as white privilege, the notion that skin color rather than hard work and determination achieves success in society.
Gender theory has obliterated the biological notion of sex, resulting in 7-year-old transgender children being drugged with puberty blockers.
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Women have been taught through feminism to reject the family, adopt a promiscuous lifestyle, poison their bodies with birth control and abortions and — worst of all — vote Democrat.
Birthrates are now collapsing as a result in a manner that jeopardizes the future of the West.
The fields of economics and sociology have created battalions of young socialists who seek to replace market capitalism with a Venezuela-style command economy. Pupils cannot tell you what the Bill of Rights is, other than a vestige of racist, sexist slave owners. But they sure can recite the planks of The Communist Manifesto, which is one of the most assigned philosophical books on campuses nationwide.
If any student is guilty of wrong-think, they are devoured by the mob without deliberation. The left-wing mob, whipped into a frenzy of blind hatred and emboldened by a moral mandate of tolerance and diversity, attacks all who dare challenge the holy dogma of social justice.
As Gibson’s bakery found out, power-tripping campus administrators wring their hands in private as they devise schemes to sic their indoctrinated jackals upon the innocent. Empowered by technology and social media, the left-wing mob is quickly making the Orwellian nightmare an inescapable reality.
Based on the culture that persists on universities nationwide, it seems that China, Russia and other countries peddling influence with payoffs are getting quite a return on their investment. The domestic enemy is more insidiously effective than an invader could ever hope to be. Our foreign enemies exert soft power and enjoy the decay.
With so many universities evidently on the dole of these hostile regimes, they should be classified as enemies of the state and subject to drastic action, without exception.
Similar to what Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is doing, a purge must be conducted on public campuses nationwide. While Trump’s recent executive order against campus anti-Semitism is a good start, it must be expanded and applied to all anti-Americanism festering in these liberal thought prisons.
It must apply to all ideologies that tear at the heart of the Bill of Rights and Constitution. Entire departments must be rooted out, banned, destroyed, and ushered into the dustbin of history. Our national security depends upon nothing less.
As the legendary Senator Barry Goldwater once said: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.”
This is a national emergency, as the facts now bear out. Foreign infiltration at our public universities is a geopolitical priority rivaling all others in importance. It is time for the federal government to seize assets from public universities as they do with other hostile entities. It is time for activity on these campuses to be shut down until we can find out exactly what is going on.
Secretary DeVos has uncovered the problem with her due diligence, and now the cancer infecting our youth must be attacked with extreme prejudice.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Diner That Charges Patrons Extra for Asking Stupid Questions Goes Viral

In a modern world of sleek , sanitized and scalable , you have to really search to find a place to eat that is truly unique or locally owned .
Most restaurants now are updated constantly and don ’ t have the weight of history behind them .
But Tom ’ s Diner in Denver has character and then some .
It ’ s what you would expect of an old-school American diner : stone walls , funky-colored booths and a little bit of sass .
Tom Messina , who started the place , had some interesting additions to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those charges has been making people chuckle .
On Dec. 30 , a Reddit user shared a photo of a receipt that showed an unusual charge nestled among the standard ones : “ Side Mashed Potatoes $ 2.99 , ” “ Chick Tenders Basket $ 9.00 ” and “ Stupid Question $ 0.38.
” TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East “ It ’ s meant to be playful .
It ’ s good to keep things light in today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter Landry , told NBC ’ s “ Today.
” While the charge was put into rotation around 20 years ago , it used to cost a whopping $ 0.48 until it was reduced to its current amount .
While it might seem insulting to add , Landry explained it ’ s all in good fun .
“ When we have a good fun table that engages with us or when they ask about the charge , it ’ s always fun to add it on , ” he explained .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re coming from and understand it ’ s meant to be playful .
Over the years , maybe a few people have been perturbed , but the response is generally positive.
” Some have become so accustomed to the charge that they ’ re upset when they don ’ t see it .
Others see the charge and start legitimizing it by asking inane questions .
The menu features other charges as well , including , under “ Healthy Options , ” “ Skip Your Next Meal : $ Money well saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” There may be more additions on the way , including “ ‘ Don ’ t Take Yourself So Seriously ” and “ Love Each Other.
” According to the Denverite , while the diner building itself is now owned by a real estate company , Messina will continue to run the restaurant since the building was recently deemed “ officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
” RELATED : Oops : Mom Accidentally Films Herself Instead of Daughter 's Marriage Proposal One Reddit user who commented on the photo claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diner ’ s final days under Messina ’ s ownership .
“ Nice !
I was a line cook at Tom ’ s Diner during the spring/summer of 2018 , ” the person wrote .
“ Servers didn ’ t actually put this on the bill unless a customer requested it .
It was on the menu for entertainment value .
A lot of times , customers would be disappointed at not being charged for asking a stupid question so they ’ d ask and a server would then add it.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t you charge me more money ? '
” “ Today ” confirmed that servers are trained not to add the charge in any case where it might be taken poorly or when a customer genuinely asked a question that seemed stupid .
“ It ’ s all about not taking yourself too seriously , ” Landry said .
“ We ’ re not here for a long time , so let ’ s enjoy ourselves and try to make the most of this life.
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In a modern world of sleek, sanitized and scalable, you have to really search to find a place to eat that is truly unique or locally owned. Most restaurants now are updated constantly and don’t have the weight of history behind them.
But Tom’s Diner in Denver has character and then some. It’s what you would expect of an old-school American diner: stone walls, funky-colored booths and a little bit of sass.
Tom Messina, who started the place, had some interesting additions to the standard diner menu, and one of those charges has been making people chuckle.
On Dec. 30, a Reddit user shared a photo of a receipt that showed an unusual charge nestled among the standard ones: “Side Mashed Potatoes $2.99,” “Chick Tenders Basket $9.00” and “Stupid Question $0.38.”
“It’s meant to be playful. It’s good to keep things light in today’s world,” the general manager, Hunter Landry, told NBC’s “Today.”
While the charge was put into rotation around 20 years ago, it used to cost a whopping $0.48 until it was reduced to its current amount. While it might seem insulting to add, Landry explained it’s all in good fun.
“When we have a good fun table that engages with us or when they ask about the charge, it’s always fun to add it on,” he explained.
“The majority of people really get where we’re coming from and understand it’s meant to be playful. Over the years, maybe a few people have been perturbed, but the response is generally positive.”
Some have become so accustomed to the charge that they’re upset when they don’t see it. Others see the charge and start legitimizing it by asking inane questions.
The menu features other charges as well, including, under “Healthy Options,” “Skip Your Next Meal: $ Money well saved” and “Walk Home: Priceless.”
There may be more additions on the way, including “‘Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously” and “Love Each Other.”
According to the Denverite, while the diner building itself is now owned by a real estate company, Messina will continue to run the restaurant since the building was recently deemed “officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”
One Reddit user who commented on the photo claimed to have been an insider during the diner’s final days under Messina’s ownership.
“Nice! I was a line cook at Tom’s Diner during the spring/summer of 2018,” the person wrote.
“Servers didn’t actually put this on the bill unless a customer requested it. It was on the menu for entertainment value. A lot of times, customers would be disappointed at not being charged for asking a stupid question so they’d ask and a server would then add it.”
“The ultimate stupid question, ‘Why didn’t you charge me more money?'”
“Today” confirmed that servers are trained not to add the charge in any case where it might be taken poorly or when a customer genuinely asked a question that seemed stupid.
“It’s all about not taking yourself too seriously,” Landry said. “We’re not here for a long time, so let’s enjoy ourselves and try to make the most of this life.”
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Dem Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Would Put Alcohol-Like Age Restrictions on Cellphone Use

A Vermont state Senator introduced a bill that would make it illegal for people under the age of 21 to have , own or use a cellphone .
The bill , proposed by Democratic Sen. John Rodgers , would subject people under the age of 21 to a maximum fine of $ 1,000 and up to a year in prison should they be caught with a device in their possession .
A number of findings were included in the bill to argue for its implementation .
“ The use of cell phones while driving is one of the leading killers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the bill reads .
“ According to the United States Department of Transportation , cell phones are involved in 1.6 million automobile crashes each year , causing half a million injuries and 6,000 deaths .
Each day , 11 teenagers die in automobile crashes in this country.
” TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East The bill also argued that young people under the age of 21 often use cell phones to cyberbully and threaten others , which are activities that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated that cellphones are used to mobilize people who cause harm to society .
“ The Internet and social media , accessed primarily through cell phones , are used to radicalize and recruit terrorists , fascists , and other extremists , ” the bill reads .
“ Cell phones have often been used by mass shooters of younger ages for research on previous shootings.
” According to the bill , the conclusion of these findings is that people under 21 have not matured enough to have cell phones .
“ In light of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use by young people , it is clear that persons under 21 years of age are not developmentally mature enough to safely possess them , just as the General Assembly has concluded that persons under 21 years of age are not mature enough to possess firearms , smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol.
” According to Vermont state law , a person must be at least 21 years old to buy tabacco products or guns ( unless they take a hunter safety course ) .
The age to legally drink alcohol has been 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act of 1984 .
Michelle Fay , executive director of Voices for Vermont ’ s children , said in a statement to The Barre Montpelier Times Argus on Wednesday that while technology undoubtedly plays a roll in bullying , outlawing cellphone use among young people will not make a difference because they will still be allowed access to computers .
She said cyberbullying could be better avoided by teaching children conflict resolution skills and accountability .
According to Fay , parents need their kids to have cellphones in order to keep in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that teens receive are from their parents .
Furthermore , Fay argued that since texting and driving is already illegal , the focus should instead be on distracted driving .
RELATED : Trump Walks on College Football Championship Field to Raucous Cheers and 'USA ' Chants “ For teenagers , people in their car is a bigger distraction than cellphones , ” she said .
According to the Times Argus , Rodgers said on Wednesday that he introduced the bill to make a point .
Rodgers said he is a strong supporter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Legislature “ seems bent on taking away our Second Amendment rights.
” Rodgers said that his bill ’ s findings argue that a cell phone is more dangerous than a gun .
“ I have no delusions that it ’ s going to pass , ” he said .
“ I wouldn ’ t probably vote for it myself.
” The bill was referred to the Vermont Senate Committee on Judiciary , as it “ has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs ; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Committee , four of them are Democrats and one of them is a Republican .
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A Vermont state Senator introduced a bill that would make it illegal for people under the age of 21 to have, own or use a cellphone.
The bill, proposed by Democratic Sen. John Rodgers, would subject people under the age of 21 to a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to a year in prison should they be caught with a device in their possession.
A number of findings were included in the bill to argue for its implementation.
“The use of cell phones while driving is one of the leading killers of teenagers in the United States,” the bill reads.
“According to the United States Department of Transportation, cell phones are involved in 1.6 million automobile crashes each year, causing half a million injuries and 6,000 deaths. Each day, 11 teenagers die in automobile crashes in this country.”
The bill also argued that young people under the age of 21 often use cell phones to cyberbully and threaten others, which are activities that can lead to suicide. Another finding stated that cellphones are used to mobilize people who cause harm to society.
“The Internet and social media, accessed primarily through cell phones, are used to radicalize and recruit terrorists, fascists, and other extremists,” the bill reads. “Cell phones have often been used by mass shooters of younger ages for research on previous shootings.”
According to the bill, the conclusion of these findings is that people under 21 have not matured enough to have cell phones.
“In light of the dangerous and life-threatening consequences of cellphone use by young people, it is clear that persons under 21 years of age are not developmentally mature enough to safely possess them, just as the General Assembly has concluded that persons under 21 years of age are not mature enough to possess firearms, smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol.”
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According to Vermont state law, a person must be at least 21 years old to buy tabacco products or guns (unless they take a hunter safety course). The age to legally drink alcohol has been 21 since the federal Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984.
Michelle Fay, executive director of Voices for Vermont’s children, said in a statement to The Barre Montpelier Times Argus on Wednesday that while technology undoubtedly plays a roll in bullying, outlawing cellphone use among young people will not make a difference because they will still be allowed access to computers.
She said cyberbullying could be better avoided by teaching children conflict resolution skills and accountability.
According to Fay, parents need their kids to have cellphones in order to keep in touch with them. Most of the calls that teens receive are from their parents.
Furthermore, Fay argued that since texting and driving is already illegal, the focus should instead be on distracted driving.
“For teenagers, people in their car is a bigger distraction than cellphones,” she said.
According to the Times Argus, Rodgers said on Wednesday that he introduced the bill to make a point.
Rodgers said he is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believes that the Legislature “seems bent on taking away our Second Amendment rights.” Rodgers said that his bill’s findings argue that a cell phone is more dangerous than a gun.
“I have no delusions that it’s going to pass,” he said. “I wouldn’t probably vote for it myself.”
The bill was referred to the Vermont Senate Committee on Judiciary, as it “has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.”
Out of the five senators on the Committee, four of them are Democrats and one of them is a Republican.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--MLB Levels Unprecedented Multifaceted Punishment Against Astros for Sign Stealing

Houston Astros manager A.J .
Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday and the team was fined $ 5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season .
“ I find that the conduct of the Astros , and its senior baseball operations executives , merits significant discipline , ” Manfred said in a statement .
“ I base this finding on the fact that the club ’ s senior baseball operations executives were given express notice in September 2017 that I would hold them accountable for violations of our policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took no action to ensure that the club ’ s players and staff complied with those policies during the 2017 postseason and the 2018 regular season .
“ The conduct described herein has caused fans , players , executives at other MLB clubs , and members of the media to raise questions about the integrity of games in which the Astros participated .
And while it is impossible to determine whether the conduct actually impacted the results on the field , the perception of some that it did causes significant harm to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported Monday afternoon that Astros owner Jim Crane had fired both Hinch and Luhnow .
Manfred also strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later .
Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros .
Houston also will forfeit its next two first- and second-round draft picks .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East The punishment and its implications were a hot topic on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaos When Controversial Call Triggers Lengthy 'Review ' and Manager Rage Manfred said Hinch was aware of the system but did not bring it to the attention of Luhnow .
The GM told Major League Baseball he was unaware of the system but Manfred held him accountable for the team ’ s actions .
Manfred also said Crane was not aware .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .
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Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season.
Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline Monday.
“I find that the conduct of the Astros, and its senior baseball operations executives, merits significant discipline,” Manfred said in a statement. “I base this finding on the fact that the club’s senior baseball operations executives were given express notice in September 2017 that I would hold them accountable for violations of our policies covering sign stealing, and those individuals took no action to ensure that the club’s players and staff complied with those policies during the 2017 postseason and the 2018 regular season.
“The conduct described herein has caused fans, players, executives at other MLB clubs, and members of the media to raise questions about the integrity of games in which the Astros participated. And while it is impossible to determine whether the conduct actually impacted the results on the field, the perception of some that it did causes significant harm to the game.”
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ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Monday afternoon that Astros owner Jim Crane had fired both Hinch and Luhnow.
Manfred also strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later.
Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros.
Houston also will forfeit its next two first- and second-round draft picks.
The punishment and its implications were a hot topic on social media.
Not nearly harsh enough. Ashamed to be an @MLB fan today. — Andy B (@Zaphod85) January 13, 2020
Of all the things in MLB’s investigation and Rob Manfred’s nine-page letter, this might be the most damning. The Astros, who won the 2017 World Series, used their sign-stealing scheme that postseason. pic.twitter.com/nnSj1P2k7D — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 13, 2020
Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was bench coach for the Astros during the 2017 season, has not yet been punished by MLB. ESPN is reporting the discipline will be “harsh.” https://t.co/VOGV5AYpWe — Boston Globe Sports (@BGlobeSports) January 13, 2020
The Dodgers had to watch the 2017 Astros and the 2018 Red Sox celebrate World Series titles at Dodger Stadium. Think about that. — Tyler Kepner (@TylerKepner) January 13, 2020
The #Astros have not publicly spoken yet on who will fill various roles, but it would be a surprise if Joe Espada was not named the temporary manager to fill in for Hinch. — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) January 13, 2020
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch have been suspended for 1-year by MLB for using technology to cheat in 2017. The Astros were 8-1 at home during the 2017 postseason and hit .273, compared to a 3-6 record on the road while hitting .208. https://t.co/j3RsYPeO2Z — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 13, 2020
Strip Astros and Red Sox of their title — Daniel (@D_Franco22) January 13, 2020
Manfred said Hinch was aware of the system but did not bring it to the attention of Luhnow.
The GM told Major League Baseball he was unaware of the system but Manfred held him accountable for the team’s actions.
Manfred also said Crane was not aware.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Hate Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs? Viral Video Shows How To Peel Them in Only Seconds

Hard-boiled eggs are a protein-packed , easy on-the-go snack for when you want a fast-food solution that is healthier than traditional fast food .
But a hard-boiled egg is not exactly fast to consume when it takes you 17 minutes just to peel the stubborn shell .
What ’ s worse is ending up with only a partial egg to eat because chunks of egg white refuse to detach from the shell membrane .
However , a viral video featured on Back To Nature ’ s Twitter account boasts roughly 11 seconds to completely peel a boiled egg while standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO Blaming Trump for Iran Shooting Down Plane Runs Company Responsible for 22 Customers ' Deaths All you need is a small glass , a bit of water , and a commitment to shake the wet glass as fast as you possibly can without dropping it .
“ Eggxactly how to peel a boiled egg , ” Back To Nature captioned the video tutorial , which has left viewers with mixed reactions .
The video did not give details on the temperature of the egg ( was it still hot ?
had it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) but did show the method used to slide that stubborn eggshell right off .
First , the egg master , as we ’ ve chosen to call him , placed one hard-boiled egg in a small glass and covered the egg almost entirely in water .
The egg master then covered the glass with his hand and shook it vigorously for a few seconds .
Judging from the example , this is no time to be timid .
Shake that egg with enough speed and force to rupture the membrane , sending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ egg white to loosen everything up .
With a firm squeeze , viola , the egg shot out of the shell , smooth and ready-to-eat as the erupted membrane and shell came off neatly into the egg master ’ s hand in what appeared to be one full piece .
RELATED : Diner That Charges Patrons Extra for Asking Stupid Questions Goes Viral A few users insisted that this trick only works when the egg is still hot and the water is as cold as you can make it , arguing that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick release of the egg , similar to running a boiled thin-skinned fruit or vegetable under cold water to help loosen the peel .
Others declared they used a cold egg and cold water and the shaking method still worked , while others wondered how a fresh backyard chicken egg would fare against a typical store-bought egg .
CNET has two suggestions to help your egg-peeling dreams succeed with this method : First , “ Making a very small , round crack in the bottom of each egg without rupturing the inner membrane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Use a small , rounded object , like the handle of a knife to gently crack the bottom of the shell .
If the membrane is torn , the white of the egg will escape the shell during the boiling process.
” Second , “ Letting the eggs soak in cold water with a small crack after boiling will saturate membrane with water , helping it separate from the whites without tearing.
” If this method indeed works , you may have just saved yourself from future frustration , happily inclined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
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Hard-boiled eggs are a protein-packed, easy on-the-go snack for when you want a fast-food solution that is healthier than traditional fast food.
But a hard-boiled egg is not exactly fast to consume when it takes you 17 minutes just to peel the stubborn shell.
What’s worse is ending up with only a partial egg to eat because chunks of egg white refuse to detach from the shell membrane.
However, a viral video featured on Back To Nature’s Twitter account boasts roughly 11 seconds to completely peel a boiled egg while standing at a kitchen sink.
All you need is a small glass, a bit of water, and a commitment to shake the wet glass as fast as you possibly can without dropping it.
“Eggxactly how to peel a boiled egg,” Back To Nature captioned the video tutorial, which has left viewers with mixed reactions.
Eggxactly how to peel a boiled egg pic.twitter.com/rqIRlUGwKn — Back To Nature (@backt0nature) January 5, 2020
The video did not give details on the temperature of the egg (was it still hot? had it been sitting cold in the fridge?) but did show the method used to slide that stubborn eggshell right off.
First, the egg master, as we’ve chosen to call him, placed one hard-boiled egg in a small glass and covered the egg almost entirely in water.
The egg master then covered the glass with his hand and shook it vigorously for a few seconds.
Judging from the example, this is no time to be timid. Shake that egg with enough speed and force to rupture the membrane, sending water in between the membrane and the egg white to loosen everything up.
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With a firm squeeze, viola, the egg shot out of the shell, smooth and ready-to-eat as the erupted membrane and shell came off neatly into the egg master’s hand in what appeared to be one full piece.
A few users insisted that this trick only works when the egg is still hot and the water is as cold as you can make it, arguing that the drastic change in temperature aids in the quick release of the egg, similar to running a boiled thin-skinned fruit or vegetable under cold water to help loosen the peel.
Others declared they used a cold egg and cold water and the shaking method still worked, while others wondered how a fresh backyard chicken egg would fare against a typical store-bought egg.
CNET has two suggestions to help your egg-peeling dreams succeed with this method:
First, “Making a very small, round crack in the bottom of each egg without rupturing the inner membrane before boiling will make peeling significantly easier. Use a small, rounded object, like the handle of a knife to gently crack the bottom of the shell. If the membrane is torn, the white of the egg will escape the shell during the boiling process.”
Second, “Letting the eggs soak in cold water with a small crack after boiling will saturate membrane with water, helping it separate from the whites without tearing.”
If this method indeed works, you may have just saved yourself from future frustration, happily inclined to feast on a few more hearty eggs this year.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--After Seeking Help of Public, Heartbroken Mom Reunited with Necklace Containing Ashes of Infant Son

There are few things more exciting than welcoming a new family member into the world , and few things as devastating as realizing the future you ’ ve imagined will never take place .
Cheryl Nance Knabenschuh and Jon Knabenschuh got heartbreaking news when they were 20 weeks pregnant : Their little boy had Osteogenesis imperfecta type 2 .
Doctors said that termination was an option , but the Knabenschuhs wanted to give “ Quinn ” every chance possible and chose to keep fighting for him .
“ We were told there would be a 1 % chance of survival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would suffer regularly from broken and fractured bones for his entire life if he did survive , ” they wrote on their GoFundMe .
“ We were willing and prepared to do everything we could for our son .
We hoped and prayed that he would survive , or that we would at least have a few short moments or hours with him following his birth.
” TRENDING : CEO Blaming Trump for Iran Shooting Down Plane Runs Company Responsible for 22 Customers ' Deaths “ When they got him out he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , according to WPDE .
“ He was rushed to the NICU .
I was told they were doing everything they could for him , but that it wasn ’ t looking good.
” “ They tried to get him breathing again with an infant resuscitation mask but were unsuccessful .
Our sweet baby boy was gone .
During this time I had been taken for two blood transfusions due to extreme blood loss .
A few hours later I woke up having to face the sad reality , Quinn hadn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital ’ s efforts to help them , the couple started a fundraising campaign to help other parents in similar situations by raising money for better photography equipment and a “ cuddle cot , ” which helps extend the time parents can spend with their little ones before saying their final goodbyes .
But one of the ways Cheryl chose to remember her child was to have his ashes put into a special necklace .
On Jan. 4 , while she and Jon were out running errands and looking at houses , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t until after we were home later that day that I reached up for my necklace and realized it was gone , ” she shared on Facebook , along with a detailed list of the places they visited .
“ I have contacted each location we were at that day and have had no luck in finding it.
” RELATED : Oops : Mom Accidentally Films Herself Instead of Daughter 's Marriage Proposal “ It breaks my heart knowing I lost this and would appreciate anyone that would be willing to share this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
It would be of no value to anyone else , but to me it is beyond priceless.
” Thankfully , just over a week after making her desperate plea online , someone found the keepsake at one of the houses the Knabenschuhs had visited and was able to get it back to Cheryl on Sunday .
“ I am beyond happy !
!
!
” Cherly said , according to WPDE .
“ I seriously have no words !
!
” “ The outpouring love , kindness and prayers we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been absolutely amazing !
!
I haven ’ t been able to stop crying today , total tears of joy !
!
” Thanks to the power of social media and a caring and observant person , this mother has her precious necklace back where it belongs .
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There are few things more exciting than welcoming a new family member into the world, and few things as devastating as realizing the future you’ve imagined will never take place.
Cheryl Nance Knabenschuh and Jon Knabenschuh got heartbreaking news when they were 20 weeks pregnant: Their little boy had Osteogenesis imperfecta type 2.
Doctors said that termination was an option, but the Knabenschuhs wanted to give “Quinn” every chance possible and chose to keep fighting for him.
“We were told there would be a 1% chance of survival at birth and we were told how he would suffer regularly from broken and fractured bones for his entire life if he did survive,” they wrote on their GoFundMe.
“We were willing and prepared to do everything we could for our son. We hoped and prayed that he would survive, or that we would at least have a few short moments or hours with him following his birth.”
“When they got him out he wasn’t breathing,” Cheryl said, according to WPDE. “He was rushed to the NICU. I was told they were doing everything they could for him, but that it wasn’t looking good.”
“They tried to get him breathing again with an infant resuscitation mask but were unsuccessful. Our sweet baby boy was gone. During this time I had been taken for two blood transfusions due to extreme blood loss. A few hours later I woke up having to face the sad reality, Quinn hadn’t made it.”
Touched by the hospital’s efforts to help them, the couple started a fundraising campaign to help other parents in similar situations by raising money for better photography equipment and a “cuddle cot,” which helps extend the time parents can spend with their little ones before saying their final goodbyes.
But one of the ways Cheryl chose to remember her child was to have his ashes put into a special necklace.
On Jan. 4, while she and Jon were out running errands and looking at houses, the necklace vanished.
“It wasn’t until after we were home later that day that I reached up for my necklace and realized it was gone,” she shared on Facebook, along with a detailed list of the places they visited. “I have contacted each location we were at that day and have had no luck in finding it.”
“It breaks my heart knowing I lost this and would appreciate anyone that would be willing to share this in hopes that I can get it back. It would be of no value to anyone else, but to me it is beyond priceless.”
Thankfully, just over a week after making her desperate plea online, someone found the keepsake at one of the houses the Knabenschuhs had visited and was able to get it back to Cheryl on Sunday.
“I am beyond happy!!!” Cherly said, according to WPDE. “I seriously have no words!!”
“The outpouring love, kindness and prayers we have received from people all over the world has been absolutely amazing!! I haven’t been able to stop crying today, total tears of joy!!”
Thanks to the power of social media and a caring and observant person, this mother has her precious necklace back where it belongs.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Rapper Cardi B Announces Plan To Become a Politician Because She Has ‘Sooo Much Ideas That Make Sens

Rapper Cardi B Announces Plan To Become a Politician Because She Has ‘Sooo Much Ideas That Make Sense’

Rapper Cardi B , last heard from while declaiming her desire to file for citizenship in Nigeria to avoid the America of President Donald Trump , has now decided that her assets are best used in politics .
“ I do feel like if I go back to school and focus up I can be part of Congress.I deadass have sooo much ideas that make sense.I just need a couple of years of school and I can shake the table , ” she tweeted Monday .
The tweet came at the end of a stream of key-clicking on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shooting Down Plane Runs Company Responsible for 22 Customers ' Deaths “ I think I want to be a politician.I really love government even tho I don ’ t agree with Goverment , ” tweeted the rapper , who in the past has been critical of Trump as well as high federal taxes .
“ Like I was watching War http : //documentaries.No matter how many weapons a country have you need people !
How are you trying to go against a country and possibly start a war when this country lacks patriotism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LOVE being American , ” she tweeted .
The subject then became a little too complex .
“ I will have to explain a lot so I will have to do a video or a live talking about it …So imma come back to my last two tweets another day.Imma talk about it another day , ” Cardi B tweeted .
RELATED : Leftists Target Star Actor Vince Vaughn After He 's Spotted Talking with Trump at College Football Championship Game Twitter seemed unsure whether it was ready for Cardi B in politics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down on the idea of running for office .
However , in a GQ interview , the rapper confessed to a deep admiration for former President Franklin Roosevelt .
“ First of all , he helped us get over the Depression , all while he was in a wheelchair , ” she said .
“ Like , this man was suffering from polio at the time of his presidency , and yet all he was worried about was trying to make America great — make America great again for real .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Again , ’ because if it wasn ’ t for him , old people wouldn ’ t even get Social Security.
” “ I love political science , ” she said .
“ I love government .
I ’ m obsessed with presidents .
I ’ m obsessed to know how the system works.
” Cardi B also had something very much like praise for former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt .
“ I would say she was almost like Michelle Obama , ” the rapper said .
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Rapper Cardi B, last heard from while declaiming her desire to file for citizenship in Nigeria to avoid the America of President Donald Trump, has now decided that her assets are best used in politics.
“I do feel like if I go back to school and focus up I can be part of Congress.I deadass have sooo much ideas that make sense.I just need a couple of years of school and I can shake the table,” she tweeted Monday.
I do feel like if I go back to school and focus up I can be part of Congress.I deadass have sooo much ideas that make sense.I just need a couple of years of school and I can shake the table . — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 13, 2020
The tweet came at the end of a stream of key-clicking on Twitter.
“I think I want to be a politician.I really love government even tho I don’t agree with Goverment,” tweeted the rapper, who in the past has been critical of Trump as well as high federal taxes.
I think I want to be a politician.I really love government even tho I don’t agree with Goverment — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 12, 2020
“Like I was watching War http://documentaries.No matter how many weapons a country have you need people ! How are you trying to go against a country and possibly start a war when this country lacks patriotism? I barely see people claiming they LOVE being American,” she tweeted.
Like I was watching War https://t.co/r4gwhTQkHy matter how many weapons a country have you need people ! How are you trying to go against a country and possibly start a war when this country lacks patriotism? I barely see people claiming they LOVE being American. — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 12, 2020
The subject then became a little too complex.
“I will have to explain a lot so I will have to do a video or a live talking about it …So imma come back to my last two tweets another day.Imma talk about it another day,” Cardi B tweeted.
I will have to explain a lot so I will have to do a video or a live talking about it …So imma come back to my last two tweets another day.Imma talk about it another day . — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 12, 2020
Twitter seemed unsure whether it was ready for Cardi B in politics.
Weren’t you moving to Nigeria? — Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) January 13, 2020
The Nigerian congress, right? I thought you left. — Neil Peart memorial account⍟?? (@tonybalogna) January 13, 2020
Last year, Cardi B seemed down on the idea of running for office.
Cardi B says running for political office is a responsibility she’s not interested in taking on. “You cannot let millions of people down that voted for you, that rooted for you to make their lives better.” pic.twitter.com/X8e4hQayZA — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 2, 2019
However, in a GQ interview, the rapper confessed to a deep admiration for former President Franklin Roosevelt.
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“First of all, he helped us get over the Depression, all while he was in a wheelchair,” she said. “Like, this man was suffering from polio at the time of his presidency, and yet all he was worried about was trying to make America great — make America great again for real. He’s the real ‘Make America Great Again,’ because if it wasn’t for him, old people wouldn’t even get Social Security.”
“I love political science,” she said. “I love government. I’m obsessed with presidents. I’m obsessed to know how the system works.”
Cardi B also had something very much like praise for former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
“I would say she was almost like Michelle Obama,” the rapper said.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Party Rift Becomes Clearer Than Ever as Dem Leader Won’t Even Call Ocasio-Cortez ‘Good’

The praise was faint — and it was damning .
During her first year in Congress , Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been the subject of embarrassingly fawning media coverage and hailed by Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont .
But for a picture of how actual , serious members of the party establishment feel about the New York firebrand , look no further than a Sunday interview on CNN with Rep. Cheri Bustos , the Illinois congresswoman who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman in charge of the arm of the party dedicated to electing Democrats to the House of Representatives ( known as the “ D-Triple-C ” ) was asked point-blank whether Ocasio-Cortez is “ good ” for the Democratic Party in the House .
The answer she didn ’ t give was more important than the ones she gave .
Four times , “ New Day ” host Victor Blackwell tried to get a “ yes or no ” answer to the question , “ Is she good for the Democratic caucus in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responses were a little shy of an absolute affirmative would be generous .
“ She has a lot of followers .
I have respect for her , ” Bustos said at one point .
“ She brings a new voice to Congress.
” “ Look , we ’ ve got members from all different spectrums .
I respect her , and she brings a new voice , and I think that ’ s always welcome , ” Bustos said , basically repeating herself .
“ I ’ m asking you just a straightforward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is she good for the Democratic caucus in the House ?
” “ We have members from all different spectrums of the Democratic Party , ” Bustos said .
“ Look , I come from a district that Donald Trump won .
My politics are somewhat different than hers , but she brings a voice that ’ s welcome , and , and , and , um , I have great , I have great appreciation for that.
” Blackwell then recounted some of Ocasio-Cortez ’ s demonstrated prowess in fundraising , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feuding with AOC for Setting Bad Example by Getting French Bulldog “ I ’ m asking the chairwoman of the D-Triple-C if this member , who ’ s right now in the top 10 of House members raising money , if she ’ s good for the caucus , and you can ’ t give me a straight yes or no , ” he said .
“ Look , ” Bustos answered .
“ I have respect for all 235 Democrats in our caucus .
She is bringing a new voice .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money , and the fact that she just announced that she ’ s willing to help our candidates who need , who could benefit with that financial help , that ’ s welcome.
” Now , it ’ s understandable that Bustos might be a little chary when it comes to the notorious AOC .
Not only is Ocasio-Cortez a bold-faced name when it comes to contemporary politics , but she ’ s also a fundraising powerhouse , hauling in more than $ 5 million in 2019 , according to Fox News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has not used that substantial war chest to chip in even her basic “ dues ” to the DCCC for use in electing more Democrats to the House .
For what it ’ s worth , AOC says she ’ s not paying money to the party because the party has a policy of protecting itself by blackballing political consultants who are willing to work with primary challengers to Democratic incumbents ( the way Ocasio-Cortez herself unseated longtime New York Democrat Joe Crowley in a 2018 primary ) .
But that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger point here is the way Bustos — as much a party loyalist as anyone — handled Blackell ’ s question , and the rift it makes clear .
She had to know saying anything outright negative about AOC would likely blow up on her and the party , and further divide the party at the beginning of a presidential year that ’ s likely to see plenty of explosions to come — particularly on the Democratic side .
That ’ s a good sign that the Democratic establishment is afraid of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could wreak on the rest of the party .
AOC isn ’ t “ good for the Democratic caucus ” and Bustos knows it as well or better than any other person in American politics .
But instead of saying so , she stuck to the tried-and-true method of offering praise where she could and deflecting the rest .
It was faint praise , though .
And as faint praise often is , it was damning .
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The praise was faint — and it was damning.
During her first year in Congress, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been the subject of embarrassingly fawning media coverage and hailed by Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
But for a picture of how actual, serious members of the party establishment feel about the New York firebrand, look no further than a Sunday interview on CNN with Rep. Cheri Bustos, the Illinois congresswoman who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
The woman in charge of the arm of the party dedicated to electing Democrats to the House of Representatives (known as the “D-Triple-C”) was asked point-blank whether Ocasio-Cortez is “good” for the Democratic Party in the House.
The answer she didn’t give was more important than the ones she gave.
Four times, “New Day” host Victor Blackwell tried to get a “yes or no” answer to the question, “Is she good for the Democratic caucus in the House?”
To say the Bustos responses were a little shy of an absolute affirmative would be generous.
“She has a lot of followers. I have respect for her,” Bustos said at one point. “She brings a new voice to Congress.”
Blackwell then repeated the question.
“Look, we’ve got members from all different spectrums. I respect her, and she brings a new voice, and I think that’s always welcome,” Bustos said, basically repeating herself.
Blackwell didn’t give up.
“I’m asking you just a straightforward question,” he said. “Is she good for the Democratic caucus in the House?”
“We have members from all different spectrums of the Democratic Party,” Bustos said. “Look, I come from a district that Donald Trump won. My politics are somewhat different than hers, but she brings a voice that’s welcome, and, and, and, um, I have great, I have great appreciation for that.”
Blackwell then recounted some of Ocasio-Cortez’s demonstrated prowess in fundraising, and repeated, again:
“I’m asking the chairwoman of the D-Triple-C if this member, who’s right now in the top 10 of House members raising money, if she’s good for the caucus, and you can’t give me a straight yes or no,” he said.
“Look,” Bustos answered. “I have respect for all 235 Democrats in our caucus. She is bringing a new voice. The fact that she has raised unbelievable amounts of money, and the fact that she just announced that she’s willing to help our candidates who need, who could benefit with that financial help, that’s welcome.”
OK, then.
Now, it’s understandable that Bustos might be a little chary when it comes to the notorious AOC.
Not only is Ocasio-Cortez a bold-faced name when it comes to contemporary politics, but she’s also a fundraising powerhouse, hauling in more than $5 million in 2019, according to Fox News.
AOC being AOC, however, she has not used that substantial war chest to chip in even her basic “dues” to the DCCC for use in electing more Democrats to the House.
For what it’s worth, AOC says she’s not paying money to the party because the party has a policy of protecting itself by blackballing political consultants who are willing to work with primary challengers to Democratic incumbents (the way Ocasio-Cortez herself unseated longtime New York Democrat Joe Crowley in a 2018 primary).
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But that’s internal Democratic Party politics. The larger point here is the way Bustos — as much a party loyalist as anyone — handled Blackell’s question, and the rift it makes clear.
She had to know saying anything outright negative about AOC would likely blow up on her and the party, and further divide the party at the beginning of a presidential year that’s likely to see plenty of explosions to come — particularly on the Democratic side.
That’s a good sign that the Democratic establishment is afraid of the chaos that a new quantity like Ocasio-Cortez could wreak on the rest of the party. AOC isn’t “good for the Democratic caucus” and Bustos knows it as well or better than any other person in American politics.
But instead of saying so, she stuck to the tried-and-true method of offering praise where she could and deflecting the rest.
It was faint praise, though. And as faint praise often is, it was damning.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Trump Trolls Pelosi and Schumer with Image Suggesting They’re Pro-Iran

President Donald Trump slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday without saying a word .
Trump retweeted a fake photo of Pelosi in a hijab standing with Schumer in front of an Iranian flag .
The original tweet also bore the text , “ The corrupted Dems trying their best to come to the Ayatollah ’ s rescue .
# NancyPelosiFakeNews.
” The hashtag later trended on Twitter .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East On Friday , House Democrats pushed through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran without getting congressional approval .
Trump lashed out at Democrats Monday on Twitter while giving a shoutout to anti-government protesters in Tehran .
He noted that some Democrats and media personalities had whitewashed the image of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , the leader of Iran ’ s Quds force who supported terrorist groups that battled U.S. forces in Iraq .
“ The Democrats and the Fake News are trying to make terrorist Soleimani into a wonderful guy , only because I did what should have been done for 20 years .
Anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy , military , or anything else , will be scorned by the Rafical Left , Do Nothing Democrats !
” Trump tweeted , misspelling “ radical.
” During the anti-government demonstrations , accounts from Tehran said that protesters refused to step on the flags of the U.S. and Israel that had been painted on the street .
“ Wow !
The wonderful Iranian protesters refused to step on , or in any way denigrate , our Great American Flag .
It was put on the street in order for them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it instead .
Big progress !
” the president tweeted .
RELATED : Trump Walks on College Football Championship Field to Raucous Cheers and 'USA ' Chants Trump also vented his frustration with the concern voiced by Democrats and the media over whether there was , in fact , an imminent attack being planned by Soleimani at the time of the drone strike that killed him .
“ The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was “ imminent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in agreement .
The answer to both is a strong YES.
, but it doesn ’ t really matter because of his horrible past !
” Trump wrote .
Although the U.S. and Iran appeared to back off from military conflict last week , on Friday the U.S. added a new layer of economic sanctions against Iran , according to a White House media pool report .
“ I have issued an Executive Order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against any individual or entity operating in the construction , manufacturing , textiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy or anyone assisting those who engage in this sanctioned conduct .
This order will have a major impact on the Iranian economy , authorizing powerful secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions .
Iran continues to be the world ’ s leading sponsor of terrorism , ” Trump said in a statement announcing the sanctions .
“ The United States will continue to counter the Iranian regime ’ s destructive and destabilizing behavior .
Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon .
These punishing economic sanctions will remain until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it , ” the statement went on .
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President Donald Trump slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday without saying a word.
Trump retweeted a fake photo of Pelosi in a hijab standing with Schumer in front of an Iranian flag.
The original tweet also bore the text, “The corrupted Dems trying their best to come to the Ayatollah’s rescue. #NancyPelosiFakeNews.” The hashtag later trended on Twitter.
The corrupted Dems trying their best to come to the Ayatollah’s rescue.#NancyPelosiFakeNews pic.twitter.com/a0ksPHeXCy — داون آندر (@D0wn_Under) January 13, 2020
On Friday, House Democrats pushed through a measure that would block Trump from attacking Iran without getting congressional approval.
Trump lashed out at Democrats Monday on Twitter while giving a shoutout to anti-government protesters in Tehran.
He noted that some Democrats and media personalities had whitewashed the image of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s Quds force who supported terrorist groups that battled U.S. forces in Iraq.
“The Democrats and the Fake News are trying to make terrorist Soleimani into a wonderful guy, only because I did what should have been done for 20 years. Anything I do, whether it’s the economy, military, or anything else, will be scorned by the Rafical Left, Do Nothing Democrats!” Trump tweeted, misspelling “radical.”
The Democrats and the Fake News are trying to make terrorist Soleimani into a wonderful guy, only because I did what should have been done for 20 years. Anything I do, whether it’s the economy, military, or anything else, will be scorned by the Rafical Left, Do Nothing Democrats! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2020
During the anti-government demonstrations, accounts from Tehran said that protesters refused to step on the flags of the U.S. and Israel that had been painted on the street.
Protestors in Iran are chanting: We are not the enemy of the USA and Israel. Our enemy is the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. They are also refusing to walk on the American and Israeli flag that the government painted on the ground. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/DKjxpW2DGP — Alex Bruesewitz (@alexbruesewitz) January 12, 2020
“Wow! The wonderful Iranian protesters refused to step on, or in any way denigrate, our Great American Flag. It was put on the street in order for them to trample it, and they walked around it instead. Big progress!” the president tweeted.
Wow! The wonderful Iranian protesters refused to step on, or in any way denigrate, our Great American Flag. It was put on the street in order for them to trample it, and they walked around it instead. Big progress! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2020
Trump also vented his frustration with the concern voiced by Democrats and the media over whether there was, in fact, an imminent attack being planned by Soleimani at the time of the drone strike that killed him.
“The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was “imminent” or not, & was my team in agreement. The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past!” Trump wrote.
The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was “imminent” or not, & was my team in agreement. The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2020
Although the U.S. and Iran appeared to back off from military conflict last week, on Friday the U.S. added a new layer of economic sanctions against Iran, according to a White House media pool report.
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“I have issued an Executive Order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against any individual or entity operating in the construction, manufacturing, textiles, or mining sectors of the Iranian economy or anyone assisting those who engage in this sanctioned conduct. This order will have a major impact on the Iranian economy, authorizing powerful secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions. Iran continues to be the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism,” Trump said in a statement announcing the sanctions.
“The United States will continue to counter the Iranian regime’s destructive and destabilizing behavior. Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. These punishing economic sanctions will remain until the Iranian regime changes its behavior. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it,” the statement went on.
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Queen Breaks Silence After Royal Family’s 2-Hour Summit About Harry and Meghan’s Exit

Less than a week after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprising statement that they had decided to “ step back ” from their senior roles in the royal family , the queen has finally broken her silence on the matter .
Last week rumors swirled across the media claiming that royal family members , including the queen , were hurt over the the couple ’ s abrupt decision .
Sources also shared that the queen was calling for a swift resolution .
Earlier this morning , members of the royal family held a summit in order to discuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called “ constructive.
” The meeting which lasted two hours , according to People , included Harry , Prince William and their father Prince Charles .
“ My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan ’ s desire to create a new life as a young family , ” the queen ’ s statement said .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East “ Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family.
” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a Wednesday statement on Instagram that they plan to “ balance [ their ] time ” between North America and England while continuing to honor their duty to the queen , the Commonwealth and their patronages .
“ This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our family with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity , ” they said .
Not many details regarding their “ new charitable entity ” were given .
The couple said their decision to step back , dubbed “ Megxit ” by many , would also give them an opportunity “ to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
” They also expressed their intention to become “ financially independent , while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
” The queen ’ s statement from this morning confirmed Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not rely on “ public funds.
” She also echoed that the couple ’ s time split between the U.K. and Canada would be considered a “ period of transition.
” RELATED : Koala Rescued from Australia Bushfire Dies After Samaritan Gives Him 'Silent Killer' Meghan is already reportedly in Canada with Archie while Prince Harry stays in the U.K. to smooth things out with his family .
“ These are complex matters for my family to resolve , ” the queen continued , “ and there is some more work to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final decisions to be reached in the coming days.
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Less than a week after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprising statement that they had decided to “step back” from their senior roles in the royal family, the queen finally broke her silence on the matter.
Last week rumors swirled across the media claiming that royal family members, including the queen, were hurt over the the couple’s abrupt decision. Sources also shared that the queen was calling for a swift resolution.
Early on Monday, members of the royal family held a summit in order to discuss a settlement, which the queen later called “constructive.”
The meeting which lasted two hours, according to People, included Harry, Prince William and their father Prince Charles.
“My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family,” the queen’s statement said.
“Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a Jan. 8 statement on Instagram that they plan to “balance [their] time” between North America and England while continuing to honor their duty to the queen, the Commonwealth and their patronages.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity,” they said.
Not many details regarding their “new charitable entity” were given.
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The couple said their decision to step back, dubbed “Megxit” by many, would also give them an opportunity “to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.”
They also expressed their intention to become “financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.”
The queen’s Monday statement confirmed Prince Harry and Meghan’s desires to not rely on “public funds.”
She also echoed that the couple’s time split between the U.K. and Canada would be considered a “period of transition.”
Meghan is already reportedly in Canada with Archie while Prince Harry stays in the U.K. to smooth things out with his family.
“These are complex matters for my family to resolve,” the queen continued, “and there is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days.”
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--Teen Stranded 30 Hours in Waist-Deep Snow ‘Knew’ He Would Die, But Survival Instincts Kept Him Alive

Like many outdoorsmen , 17-year-old Nicolas ( Nico ) Stacy-Alcantara finds nature rejuvenating and a breath of fresh air after the hustle and bustle of daily life .
“ I love hiking , it kind of clears my head , ” he told AP News .
On Jan. 2 , while visiting Salt Lake City , Utah , the Fresno , California , resident decided to hike through Millcreek Canyon .
He was in the area to visit a friend and check out colleges , but why not check out the natural offerings as well ?
Stacy-Alcantara packed for what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making sure to bring six peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and some water , along with his hiking gear .
But as he got partway into the 16-mile hike , the weather changed for the worse and he realized that he was going to have to make a difficult decision .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East “ I knew exactly where I was , ” he said , according to KSL-TV .
While he had no service , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s GPS and mapping capabilities with no issue .
Taking stock of his surroundings , he built a snow cave under a tree .
He put on all the clothes he had and huddled for warmth .
His fingers and toes soon went numb from frostbite , but he knew that he needed to protect his head and torso to stay alive .
As the frigid hours passed , Stacy-Alcantara kept himself occupied by imagining conversations with his friends .
He found a bracelet from his ex-girlfriend in his backpack , which gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goodbye notes to his family in case it truly was the end .
Despite his difficult situation , he just knew he needed to stay awake and alert .
As he entertained himself , he also set his phone ’ s alarm to go off every half an hour so that he wouldn ’ t fall asleep .
At the first sign of light on Jan. 3 , he left his snow cave and struck out once more in an attempt to get home .
The teen attempted to change his wet socks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fingers had become too frozen to do so , and as he made his way out of the cave , they fell off .
Later , rescue crews determined that he ’ d been pressing on through waist-deep snow .
RELATED : Woman Says Dog Died After Grooming Table at PetSmart Crushed Pup to Death Thankfully , he soon came upon back-country skiers who were able to make a call with their satellite phone , and he was airlifted to the University of Utah hospital .
After an assessment , doctors informed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and despite the second-degree frostbite which caused some gnarly blisters on his toes , it looked like he ’ d be able to keep all his appendages .
“ People even overnight in the cold in this area often lose both feet and both hands , ” Dr. Stephen Morris said , according to KSL-TV .
The teen managed to keep in good spirits throughout the ordeal , and the doctors credited his survival to his positive attitude .
He even joked during one interview that he “ didn ’ t want PB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last meal.
” While Stacy-Alcantara ’ s girlfriend and her mother notified authorities when he failed to show up the evening before , there was little they could do .
His own mother expressed her relief at seeing the helicopter that was carrying her son come into view .
“ When that chopper came over the mountain … I had no idea if my son was going to come off on a stretcher or walking … and then he came skipping off of it , ” she said .
“ It was so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling ever to see him alive — to see him walking.
” “ It was scary , but I was learning something new about myself , ” the young man said .
“ It was discovering that I had something in me that I didn ’ t know I had .
I didn ’ t know I had this ability to push past a situation where I knew I was going to die.
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Like many outdoorsmen, 17-year-old Nicolas (Nico) Stacy-Alcantara finds nature rejuvenating and a breath of fresh air after the hustle and bustle of daily life.
“I love hiking, it kind of clears my head,” he told AP News.
On Jan. 2, while visiting Salt Lake City, Utah, the Fresno, California, resident decided to hike through Millcreek Canyon. He was in the area to visit a friend and check out colleges, but why not check out the natural offerings as well?
Stacy-Alcantara packed for what he thought would be a day hike, making sure to bring six peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and some water, along with his hiking gear.
But as he got partway into the 16-mile hike, the weather changed for the worse and he realized that he was going to have to make a difficult decision.
“I knew exactly where I was,” he said, according to KSL-TV. While he had no service, he was able to use his phone’s GPS and mapping capabilities with no issue.
Taking stock of his surroundings, he built a snow cave under a tree. He put on all the clothes he had and huddled for warmth.
His fingers and toes soon went numb from frostbite, but he knew that he needed to protect his head and torso to stay alive.
As the frigid hours passed, Stacy-Alcantara kept himself occupied by imagining conversations with his friends. He found a bracelet from his ex-girlfriend in his backpack, which gave him some encouragement, and he wrote goodbye notes to his family in case it truly was the end.
Despite his difficult situation, he just knew he needed to stay awake and alert. As he entertained himself, he also set his phone’s alarm to go off every half an hour so that he wouldn’t fall asleep.
At the first sign of light on Jan. 3, he left his snow cave and struck out once more in an attempt to get home.
The teen attempted to change his wet socks and re-tie his boots, but his fingers had become too frozen to do so, and as he made his way out of the cave, they fell off. Later, rescue crews determined that he’d been pressing on through waist-deep snow.
Thankfully, he soon came upon back-country skiers who were able to make a call with their satellite phone, and he was airlifted to the University of Utah hospital.
After an assessment, doctors informed him that he was doing surprisingly well, and despite the second-degree frostbite which caused some gnarly blisters on his toes, it looked like he’d be able to keep all his appendages.
“People even overnight in the cold in this area often lose both feet and both hands,” Dr. Stephen Morris said, according to KSL-TV.
The teen managed to keep in good spirits throughout the ordeal, and the doctors credited his survival to his positive attitude. He even joked during one interview that he “didn’t want PB&J to be [his] last meal.”
While Stacy-Alcantara’s girlfriend and her mother notified authorities when he failed to show up the evening before, there was little they could do. His own mother expressed her relief at seeing the helicopter that was carrying her son come into view.
“When that chopper came over the mountain … I had no idea if my son was going to come off on a stretcher or walking … and then he came skipping off of it,” she said. “It was so surreal … That was the most amazing feeling ever to see him alive — to see him walking.”
“It was scary, but I was learning something new about myself,” the young man said. “It was discovering that I had something in me that I didn’t know I had. I didn’t know I had this ability to push past a situation where I knew I was going to die.”
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westernjournal--2020-01-13--NYC Flaunts Shocking Priorities by Trying To Ban Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Amid Wave of High-Profile

NYC Flaunts Shocking Priorities by Trying To Ban Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Amid Wave of High-Profile Crimes

Under the leadership , or lack thereof , of Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio , the city of New York is once again devolving back to its crime-ridden roots .
With criminals being released from prison with no bail only to commit crimes again , the inmates have taken over the asylum .
But never fear , fair citizens of Gotham , your City Council is on the case … against word crimes .
The council ’ s Committee on Immigration is considering legislation that would ban the use of the words “ alien , ” “ illegal alien ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city documents .
TRENDING : During Obama Years , Biden Reportedly Helped Soleimani , Iran Gain More Power in Middle East “ I introduced this bill because words matter and the language we use or choose to use has power and consequences , ” Democratic Councilman Francisco Moya said on Thursday , the New York Post reported .
Rather than using the words “ illegal alien , ” which are accurate and have been used for decades by Republicans and Democrats alike , the legislation would replace them with “ noncitizen.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Carlin , who spoke about the softening of words in America over time so that people are made to feel better about themselves .
“ You can ’ t be afraid of words that speak the truth .
… I don ’ t like words that hide the truth .
I don ’ t like words that conceal reality , ” he said in a routine that members of the New York City government should watch immediately .
Moya said that his proposed legislation “ isn ’ t about replacing one word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about treating the individuals these terms describe as human beings.
” This is the nonsensical argument that liberals have been using for years .
There is nothing about the term “ illegal alien ” that dehumanizes anyone .
It is a basic statement of facts .
They are “ illegal ” because they broke the law to gain entrance into the United States .
And they are “ aliens ” because they are from another country .
Neither of those words , together or separate , indicates that the person or persons being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : California Extending Taxpayer-Funded Health Coverage to Even More Illegals But what Democrats would like to do by changing the language is to obfuscate the fact that these individuals broke the law .
“ Here we are , it ’ s 2020 and we ’ re banning words , ” Councilman Joe Borelli said , according to the Post .
Gee , what other matters could New York City focus on right now that are of a more pressing nature than the words used to describe illegal immigrants ?
How about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes are walking out of prison with no bail because it makes the Democrats in City Hall feel good , while the people of the city are being terrorized ?
On Thursday , a man , Gerod Woodberry , who robbed four banks , was released from prison under the city ’ s new bail reform laws .
It was only one in a string of similar cases where repeat offenders were released from jail with no bond .
And , like clockwork , Woodberry is suspected of robbing bank No .
5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him , but even if they catch him it won ’ t matter because , as he used a note and not a gun to rob the banks , he will simply be freed again .
“ What motivation does this suspect have to return to court ?
None , ” New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said on Twitter .
“ This makes NYPD cops ’ jobs harder , and makes New Yorkers less safe , ” he said .
But it makes progressives feel better about themselves .
Just like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to “ noncitizens.
” Nothing they do is ever about what is best for Americans .
It is about what best in their grand scheme of fundamentally changing the country by erasing borders and transforming the electoral map for good to attain their ultimate goal of making America a one-party nation .
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Under the leadership, or lack thereof, of Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio, the city of New York is once again devolving back to its crime-ridden roots.
With criminals being released from prison with no bail only to commit crimes again, the inmates have taken over the asylum.
But never fear, fair citizens of Gotham, your City Council is on the case … against word crimes.
The council’s Committee on Immigration is considering legislation that would ban the use of the words “alien,” “illegal alien” and “illegal immigrant” on official city documents.
“I introduced this bill because words matter and the language we use or choose to use has power and consequences,” Democratic Councilman Francisco Moya said on Thursday, the New York Post reported.
Rather than using the words “illegal alien,” which are accurate and have been used for decades by Republicans and Democrats alike, the legislation would replace them with “noncitizen.”
“Alien” is an outdated, politically loaded euphemism for “noncitizen”—a clear and unambiguous word. It’s time we remove “alien” the City Charter and Administrative Code and bar referring to human beings as “illegals” in future laws or city materials. https://t.co/hQJWk8FTaE — Francisco Moya (@FranciscoMoyaNY) January 10, 2020
This brings to mind a bit by comedian George Carlin, who spoke about the softening of words in America over time so that people are made to feel better about themselves.
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“You can’t be afraid of words that speak the truth. … I don’t like words that hide the truth. I don’t like words that conceal reality,” he said in a routine that members of the New York City government should watch immediately.
Moya said that his proposed legislation “isn’t about replacing one word with another,” but rather “about treating the individuals these terms describe as human beings.”
This is the nonsensical argument that liberals have been using for years. There is nothing about the term “illegal alien” that dehumanizes anyone.
It is a basic statement of facts. They are “illegal” because they broke the law to gain entrance into the United States. And they are “aliens” because they are from another country.
Neither of those words, together or separate, indicates that the person or persons being referenced are anything other than human.
But what Democrats would like to do by changing the language is to obfuscate the fact that these individuals broke the law.
“Here we are, it’s 2020 and we’re banning words,” Councilman Joe Borelli said, according to the Post.
Gee, what other matters could New York City focus on right now that are of a more pressing nature than the words used to describe illegal immigrants?
How about the fact that people who are committing serious crimes are walking out of prison with no bail because it makes the Democrats in City Hall feel good, while the people of the city are being terrorized?
On Thursday, a man, Gerod Woodberry, who robbed four banks, was released from prison under the city’s new bail reform laws.
It was only one in a string of similar cases where repeat offenders were released from jail with no bond.
And, like clockwork, Woodberry is suspected of robbing bank No. 5 on Friday. Police are still looking for him, but even if they catch him it won’t matter because, as he used a note and not a gun to rob the banks, he will simply be freed again.
“What motivation does this suspect have to return to court? None,” New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said on Twitter.
“This makes NYPD cops’ jobs harder, and makes New Yorkers less safe,” he said.
What motivation does this suspect have to return to court? None. This makes NYPD cops’ jobs harder, and makes New Yorkers less safe. https://t.co/ZNIQXocLSr — Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) January 11, 2020
But it makes progressives feel better about themselves. Just like changing the language from “illegal aliens” to “noncitizens.”
Nothing they do is ever about what is best for Americans. It is about what best in their grand scheme of fundamentally changing the country by erasing borders and transforming the electoral map for good to attain their ultimate goal of making America a one-party nation.
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