westernjournal--2020-08-15--Desperate Dems Unveil Latest Attempt To Draw Viewers for the DNC

The Democratic National Convention is just around the corner and desperation is in the air .
With a belligerently-out-of-touch 2020 presidential nominee in Joe Biden and a cutthroat prosecutorial mind almost antithetical to the modern progressive movement in newly named running mate Kamala Harris , the Democratic Party certainly has its hands full when it comes to exciting idealistic young leftists to vote the ticket this November .
And willing to try just about anything in its efforts to bring increased viewership to the convention and better court a younger demographic , it would seem the party has decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : the power of celebrity .
In a Friday news release , the Democratic Party proudly announced it had secured a handful of household names in the American music industry to perform sets across the four-day Milwaukee-based convention , which will feature primarily virtual addresses and a distinct lack of in-person audience as a result of COVID-19 .
Among those set to perform are recently viral Grammy winners Billie Eilish and John Legend , as well as Leon Bridges , The Chicks , Common , Jennifer Hudson , Billy Porter , Maggie Rogers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump Their appearances , 2020 Democratic National Convention program executive Stephanie Cutter said , will make the four-day event “ look and feel very different than past conventions.
” “ It will truly be a convention across America , and these incredible artists will help us tell the story of where we are as a country today under Donald Trump ’ s failed leadership , and the promise of what we can and should be with Joe Biden as president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to engaging with , registering and mobilizing voters to get us over the finish line in November.
” This culture-dependent strategy , of course , has already been exhausted by the Democrats and come up short .
In 2016 , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton enlisted the help of such artists as Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her husband , Shawn “ Jay-Z ” Carter , Bon Jovi , and Bruce Springsteen in order to energize younger voters down the stretch , according to The Atlantic .
Despite filling out a handful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were entirely unable to push Clinton over the finish line , as she fell to a politically untested Donald Trump in a historic 304-227 Electoral College blowout .
RELATED : Dem Platform Honors Native American Groups Who Fought Against US in War of 1812 The reality was one that Trump would not soon allow Clinton to forget , touting it at campaign rallies for years to come .
“ She ’ d bring in Beyoncé , and then Jay-Z would get up and he ’ d use language that was so bad if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be run out of the country , ” Trump said during an August 2018 campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania , according to the Asbury Park Press .
“ And then she brought in Bruce Springsteen and they would draw crowds that were smaller than my crowd.
” “ I didn ’ t need Beyoncé and Jay-Z .
I didn ’ t need little Bruce Springsteen , ” Trump reiterated roughly one year later at a rally in Minneapolis , according to Variety , alleging Clinton ’ s already small crowds would show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or mentally check out the moment their favorite celebrity left the stage .
I mean , who could blame them ?
We may disagree on politics , but I would have been front and center at one of Clinton ’ s lousy “ I ’ m With Her ” rallies in 2016 if it meant a free concert from my favorite musical artists .
Of course , Clinton ’ s generosity in providing me that concert certainly would never have secured my vote for the former secretary of state .
And that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge of planning these pageants may not recognize it , but no free concert is going to move this generation ’ s lazy youth to the polls if they aren ’ t already politically tuned in .
This is all the more true in the era of COVID-19 , when excited teenyboppers and immature young adults can receive that free concert from the Democrats with the mere click of a button — no proof of electoral interest of voter registration necessary .
Mark my words , the folks pulled into watching the DNC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not going to be voting .
The folks watching the event out of ideological agreement , on the other hand , were already voting before these guests were announced .
Heck , they may now be watching in spite of the pedantic pop performances .
Those still interested in watching the DNC for the progressive insanity and political theater that will undoubtedly come interspersed between those socially charged pop music performances , however , will find the event televised online and across the spectrum of establishment media news networks this Monday through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastern Time .
The average viewing audience could make far better use of those eight collective hours enjoying one of the many popular television or streaming service miniseries released in recent months — or just bang their heads against the wall .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The Democratic National Convention is just around the corner and desperation is in the air.
With a belligerently out-of-touch 2020 presidential nominee in Joe Biden and a cutthroat prosecutorial mind almost antithetical to the modern progressive movement in newly named running mate Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party certainly has its hands full when it comes to exciting idealistic young leftists to vote the ticket this November.
And willing to try just about anything in its efforts to bring increased viewership to the convention and better court a younger demographic, it would seem the party has decided to tap into a played out social motivator: the power of celebrity.
In a Friday news release, the Democratic Party proudly announced it had secured a handful of household names in the American music industry to perform sets across the four-day Milwaukee-based convention, which will feature primarily virtual addresses and a distinct lack of in-person audience as a result of COVID-19.
Among those set to perform are recently viral Grammy winners Billie Eilish and John Legend, as well as Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce and Stephen Stills.
Billie is performing at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, August 19. Tune in, and for more information on registering to vote, visit https://t.co/fV182zrOiF pic.twitter.com/PBmW79V98P — billie eilish (@billieeilish) August 14, 2020
I’m excited to be performing at this year’s @DemConvention in support of @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! Find out more info here: https://t.co/XIdmqolNtj
And don’t forget to register to vote! #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/3cccaZ0FXf — John Legend (@johnlegend) August 15, 2020
Will you be watching the DNC next week? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 2% (54 Votes) No: 98% (2239 Votes)
Their appearances, 2020 Democratic National Convention program executive Stephanie Cutter said, will make the four-day event “look and feel very different than past conventions.”
“It will truly be a convention across America, and these incredible artists will help us tell the story of where we are as a country today under Donald Trump’s failed leadership, and the promise of what we can and should be with Joe Biden as president,” Cutter said. “These artists are committed to engaging with, registering and mobilizing voters to get us over the finish line in November.”
This culture-dependent strategy, of course, has already been exhausted by the Democrats and come up short.
In 2016, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton enlisted the help of such artists as Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her husband, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen to energize younger voters down the stretch, according to The Atlantic.
Despite filling out a handful of sizable rallies, the aforementioned celebrities were entirely unable to push Clinton over the finish line, as she fell to a politically untested Donald Trump in a 304-227 Electoral College decision.
The reality was one that Trump would not soon allow Clinton to forget, touting it at campaign rallies for years to come.
“She’d bring in Beyoncé, and then Jay-Z would get up and he’d use language that was so bad if I used that language I’d be run out of the country,” Trump said during an August 2018 campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, according to the Asbury Park Press.
“And then she brought in Bruce Springsteen and they would draw crowds that were smaller than my crowd.”
“I didn’t need Beyoncé and Jay-Z. I didn’t need little Bruce Springsteen,” Trump reiterated roughly one year later at a rally in Minneapolis, according to Variety, alleging Clinton’s already small crowds would show up for the musical performances and depart or mentally check out the moment their favorite celebrity left the stage.
TRUMP on Hillary: “She would bring in Beyonce & Jay-z would get up & use language that is so bad. They would say ‘Trump’s language is tough.’ You have heard Jay-Z. She would bring in Springsteen. They were drawing crowds smaller than mine. I said, ‘why are we going to lose?'” pic.twitter.com/MMGDYct9I2 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 3, 2018
I mean, who could blame them?
We may disagree on politics, but I would have been front and center at one of Clinton’s lousy “I’m With Her” rallies in 2016 if it meant a free concert from my favorite musical artists.
Of course, Clinton’s generosity in providing me that concert certainly would never have secured my vote for the former secretary of state.
And that is exactly the problem.
The Democrats in charge of planning these pageants may not recognize it, but no free concert is going to move this generation’s lazy youth to the polls if they aren’t already politically tuned in.
This is all the more true in the era of COVID-19, when anyone with an internet connection can receive that free concert from the Democrats with the mere click of a button — no proof of electoral interest of voter registration necessary.
Mark my words, the folks pulled into watching the DNC solely for the musical guests are not going to be voting.
The folks watching the event out of ideological agreement, on the other hand, were already planning to vote before these guests were announced.
Heck, they may now be watching in spite of the pedantic pop performances.
Those still interested in watching the DNC for the progressive insanity and political theater that will undoubtedly come interspersed between those socially charged pop music performances, however, will find the event televised online and across the spectrum of establishment media news networks this Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
But I wouldn’t suggest it.
The average viewer could make better use of those eight hours enjoying one of the many popular television or streaming service miniseries released in recent months — or just banging their heads against a wall.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--The Left Smeared Tucker Carlson for How He Said Kamala’s Name, but Joe Biden Said It the Same Way

If it ’ s a day ending in Y or a week that ends on Saturday , there is a theory that Tucker Carlson is a secret racist .
Really , you can set your watch by it .
As soon as his shows end on Fox News , the MacBook keyboards at Media Matters for America headquarters are clacking away .
The outrage this time ?
Carlson mispronounced Kamala Harris ’ first name .
In case you missed it — and if you did , consider yourself lucky — Carlson was debating Biden ’ s vice presidential pick with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday , hours after the announcement that the California senator would be the Democratic nominee ’ s running mate .
Carlson pronounced Harris ’ first name “ Camma-la.
” Goodstein made a point to say Carlson should be pronouncing her name “ Comma-la.
” He proceeded to sternly reprimanded the Fox host by pointing this out , quite huffily , in the context that he did .
This was part of it , where Carlson was deemed to be the one who “ loses it ” : TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump “ Her name is pronounced ‘ comma ’ — like the punctuation mark — ‘ la.
’ Seriously , I ’ ve heard every sort of bastardization of that .
That ’ s how it is .
‘ Comma-la , ’ ” Goodstein said .
“ I unintentionally mispronounced her name .
… So what ?
” Carlson said .
“ Out of respect for somebody who ’ s going to be on the national ticket , pronouncing her name right is actually kind of a bare minimum , ” Goodstein said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind , and , well , as he put it , “ So it begins.
” And so it began .
The Washington Post : “ Tucker Carlson ’ s mangling of Kamala Harris ’ s name was all about disrespect.
” CNN implied it was bigotry , according to Carlson .
And then you got the Twitter chorus , who piped in with helpful remarks such as this one : RELATED : Desperate Dems Unveil Latest Attempt To Draw Viewers for the DNC The subtext , of course , is that Carlson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been , as far as the left is concerned — and now Kamala Harris is the nominee ?
They know what he ’ s thinking .
The problem is that there ’ s another prominent Democrat who does this , too : His name is Joe Biden : The thing was , Biden didn ’ t have Democratic strategists arrogantly correcting him and accusing him of racism by insinuation .
Yes , Biden calls her “ Camma-la , ” not “ Comma-la.
” But that ’ s Uncle Joe !
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t hold him accountable for anything such as this .
He ’ s certainly not a racist .
Meanwhile , Carlson obviously has been critical of Biden and the Democrats .
He also says a lot of stuff the left likes to call racist when it ’ s a slow news day .
So , hey , if the shoe fits … Except it doesn ’ t account for this suddenly being a sign of disrespect .
I suppose I ’ m on Richard Goodstein ’ s good side , pun intended , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name “ Coh-MAH-la ” for years .
However , has he asked every Republican and Democrat he ’ s met to pronounce it the other way and then huffily demand they repent and apologize ?
More importantly , why don ’ t we see him do it on air with Biden ?
Let ’ s see Goodstein correct the party standard-bearer .
See if he gets this sort of reaction , or whether he gets called a lying , dog-faced pony soldier .
We know why they ’ re picking on Carlson — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no matter the best efforts of Media Matters .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

If it’s a day ending in Y or a week that ends on Saturday, there is a theory that Tucker Carlson is a secret racist. Really, you can set your watch by it. As soon as his shows end on Fox News, the MacBook keyboards at Media Matters for America headquarters are clacking away.
The outrage this time? Carlson mispronounced Kamala Harris’ first name.
In case you missed it — and if you did, consider yourself lucky — Carlson was debating Biden’s vice presidential pick with Richard Goodstein, a Democratic adviser, on Tuesday, hours after the announcement that the California senator would be the Democratic nominee’s running mate.
Carlson pronounced Harris’ first name “Camma-la.” Goodstein made a point to say Carlson should be pronouncing her name “Comma-la.” He proceeded to sternly reprimanded the Fox host by pointing this out, quite huffily, in the context that he did.
This was part of it, where Carlson was deemed to be the one who “loses it”:
Tucker Carlson loses it when a guest corrects his pronunciation of Kamala Harris’s name pic.twitter.com/1fHIrPGuwN — nikki mccann ramírez (@NikkiMcR) August 11, 2020
“Her name is pronounced ‘comma’ — like the punctuation mark — ‘la.’ Seriously, I’ve heard every sort of bastardization of that. That’s how it is. ‘Comma-la,’ ” Goodstein said.
“I unintentionally mispronounced her name. … So what?” Carlson said.
Would Kamala Harris be a good vice president? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 1% (10 Votes) No: 99% (1451 Votes)
“Out of respect for somebody who’s going to be on the national ticket, pronouncing her name right is actually kind of a bare minimum,” Goodstein said, clearly piqued.
Carlson responded in kind, and, well, as he put it, “So it begins.”
And so it began. The Washington Post: “Tucker Carlson’s mangling of Kamala Harris’s name was all about disrespect.” CNN implied it was bigotry, according to Carlson.
And then you got the Twitter chorus, who piped in with helpful remarks such as this one:
Because he obviously was mispronouncing it intentionally. It’s a well known power move by arrogant guys to let everyone know that the other person is insignificant. — Dan Todd (@dtodd_411) August 11, 2020
The subtext, of course, is that Carlson is a racist. He always has been, as far as the left is concerned — and now Kamala Harris is the nominee? They know what he’s thinking.
The problem is that there’s another prominent Democrat who does this, too:
His name is Joe Biden:
Because he obviously was mispronouncing it intentionally. It’s a well known power move by arrogant guys to let everyone know that the other person is insignificant. — Dan Todd (@dtodd_411) August 11, 2020
The thing was, Biden didn’t have Democratic strategists arrogantly correcting him and accusing him of racism by insinuation.
Yes, Biden calls her “Camma-la,” not “Comma-la.” But that’s Uncle Joe! He’s just kind of loopy. Don’t hold him accountable for anything such as this. He’s certainly not a racist.
Meanwhile, Carlson obviously has been critical of Biden and the Democrats. He also says a lot of stuff the left likes to call racist when it’s a slow news day. So, hey, if the shoe fits …
Except it doesn’t account for this suddenly being a sign of disrespect.
I suppose I’m on Richard Goodstein’s good side, pun intended, since I’ve been pronouncing her name “Coh-MAH-la” for years. However, has he asked every Republican and Democrat he’s met to pronounce it the other way and then huffily demand they repent and apologize?
More importantly, why don’t we see him do it on air with Biden? Let’s see Goodstein correct the party standard-bearer. See if he gets this sort of reaction, or whether he gets called a lying, dog-faced pony soldier.
We know why they’re picking on Carlson — and it hasn’t succeeded yet, no matter the best efforts of Media Matters.
It’s time to stop.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Stevie Nicks Warns Fans That It Could All Be Over if She Gets Put on a Ventilator

Music icon Stevie Nicks warned her fans that “ I don ’ t have much time ” in a somber social media post where she urged everyone to follow COVID-19 guidelines .
In her Tuesday post , which references a story by The Washington Post about the medical damage the coronavirus inflicts on the human body , Nicks noted that in the 13 days between a July post and her Tuesday one , 22,035 Americans died from COVID-19 .
As of Saturday morning , 5,335,398 Americans had been infected with the coronavirus and 168,903 Americans had died from it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center .
Nicks , who doesn ’ t have the virus , said she thinks many Americans do not perceive the true danger of it .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump “ A lot of people still aren ’ t taking the wearing of a simple mask seriously~ or , just trying to be aware of how close you are to others , ” she wrote .
“ The masks and the distancing have now become a political statement .
It is not political .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shadows .
It is stalking you .
It doesn ’ t care who you are…It ’ s just looking for a victim.
” “ Everyone gathering at the beaches ~ in the bars~ block parties ~ etcetera ~ Let ’ s get drunk and make out and by the way ‘ Can I have the other half of your drink ?
’ ~ We are heading for a crash ; People are dying because people aren ’ t wearing their masks , ” Nicks added .
Referencing The Post report , Nicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone , that if you survive this virus~ you will be fighting the after effects for the rest of your life .
Micro-blood clots~ in all your organs ; in your brain~ neurological problems ; a cough that rips your throat apart and keeps coming back .
“ If I get it , I will probably never sing again .
Put me on a ventilator and I will be hoarse for the rest of my life~ I don ’ t have much time… I am 72 years old.
” In her post , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ television series “ American Horror Story.
” “ It had turned into an apocalypse above ground .
A serious ‘ shelter in place.
’ And unless you were a famous witch or a wealthy warlock or just a very rich person you did not get into one of the underground bunkers~ But if you did get in , you arrived in a beautifully tattered black Victorian carriage drawn by two noble , monstrous but dying ~ black horses , ” she wrote .
“ It was just a great story , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You did not want to leave that safe house because only death awaited you above ground .
When those characters ventured out for just a moment~ They wore their hazmat suits and black gas masks~ no questions asked .
I found it terrifying .
It was the end of the world.
” RELATED : Number of People Seriously Considering Suicide Hits Disturbing New Milestone Amid Lockdowns “ What ’ s going on in our country now is a real ‘ American Horror Story . '
” “ This virus can kill you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of pulling on those boots and hitting the road~ Kill the chances that any of us in the music community will ever get back to the stage , because we would never put you in danger~ never take you and your life for granted .
Never put your family members who are older and more fragile in danger , ” she continued .
“ You should feel the same .
You take deadly chances because you think you ’ re immortal .
You ’ re not .
If you get this virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Your beauty will be stolen from you .
You will age as you fight for your life .
You will age as you fight your way back…if you survive.
” Nicks , the vocalist for Fleetwood Mac as well as a soloist , plans to perform a September 2021 concert in Colorado , according to her website .
Nothing is scheduled before then .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Music icon Stevie Nicks warned her fans that “I don’t have much time” in a somber social media post where she urged everyone to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
In her Tuesday post, which references a story by The Washington Post about the medical damage the coronavirus inflicts on the human body, Nicks noted that in the 13 days between a July post and her Tuesday one, 22,035 Americans died from COVID-19.
As of Saturday morning, 5,335,398 Americans had been infected with the coronavirus and 168,903 Americans had died from it, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Nicks, who doesn’t have the virus, said she thinks many Americans do not perceive the true danger of it.
“A lot of people still aren’t taking the wearing of a simple mask seriously~ or, just trying to be aware of how close you are to others,” she wrote.
“The masks and the distancing have now become a political statement. It is not political. It is a silent killer hiding in the shadows. It is stalking you. It doesn’t care who you are…It’s just looking for a victim.”
“Everyone gathering at the beaches ~ in the bars~ block parties ~ etcetera ~ Let’s get drunk and make out and by the way ‘Can I have the other half of your drink?’~ We are heading for a crash; People are dying because people aren’t wearing their masks,” Nicks added.
Do you agree with what Steve Nicks said in her social media post? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 28% (172 Votes) No: 72% (435 Votes)
Referencing The Post report, Nicks wrote: “Are you aware, everyone, that if you survive this virus~ you will be fighting the after effects for the rest of your life. Micro-blood clots~ in all your organs; in your brain~ neurological problems ; a cough that rips your throat apart and keeps coming back.
“If I get it, I will probably never sing again. Put me on a ventilator and I will be hoarse for the rest of my life~ I don’t have much time… I am 72 years old.”
In her post, she recalled a 2014 appearance on the television series “American Horror Story.”
“It had turned into an apocalypse above ground. A serious ‘shelter in place.’ And unless you were a famous witch or a wealthy warlock or just a very rich person you did not get into one of the underground bunkers~ But if you did get in, you arrived in a beautifully tattered black Victorian carriage drawn by two noble, monstrous but dying ~ black horses,” she wrote.
“It was just a great story, but I felt the gravity of it even then… You did not want to leave that safe house because only death awaited you above ground. When those characters ventured out for just a moment~ They wore their hazmat suits and black gas masks~ no questions asked. I found it terrifying. It was the end of the world.”
“What’s going on in our country now is a real ‘American Horror Story.'”
“This virus can kill you. It can kill me. Kill my chances of pulling on those boots and hitting the road~ Kill the chances that any of us in the music community will ever get back to the stage, because we would never put you in danger~ never take you and your life for granted. Never put your family members who are older and more fragile in danger,” she continued.
“You should feel the same. You take deadly chances because you think you’re immortal. You’re not. If you get this virus, your life will be forever changed. Your beauty will be stolen from you. You will age as you fight for your life. You will age as you fight your way back…if you survive.”
Nicks, the vocalist for Fleetwood Mac as well as a soloist, plans to perform a September 2021 concert in Colorado, according to her website. Nothing is scheduled before then.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Biden Can’t Stop Twisting Trump’s Words To Push Fake Narrative – Don’t Be Duped

While Twitter spends an inordinate amount of time fact-checking and censoring President Donald J. Trump , it would behoove the social media company to take a closer look at Democratic candidate Joe Biden ’ s tweets .
On Wednesday , Biden shared an inaccurate account of Trump ’ s response to the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally in 2017 .
Biden ’ s false take was widely spread by the establishment media three years ago , leaving many on the left still claiming that the president called white supremacists “ very fine people.
” TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Three years ago today , white supremacists descended on Charlottesville with torches in hand and hate in their hearts .
Our president said they were ‘ very fine people , ' ” Biden wrote .
One person was killed at the two-day rally , more than 30 were injured , and about a dozen arrests were made .
On Wednesday , Biden was quoting remarks Trump made during a White House press conference shortly after the rally .
In reality , when the president ’ s words on Charlottesville are put into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story .
“ You had some very bad people in that group , but you also had people that were very fine people , on both sides , ” Trump said then .
“ You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of , to them , a very , very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name .
“ And you had people — and I ’ m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists .
OK ?
And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.
” When asked if he meant the media was treating white nationalists unfairly , Trump clarified that in no way was he complimenting any of the racist protesters .
“ No , no .
There were people in that rally — and I looked the night before — if you look , there were people protesting very quietly the taking down of the statue of Robert E. Lee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group there were some bad ones .
The following day it looked like they had some rough , bad people — neo-Nazis , white nationalists , whatever you want to call them , ” Trump explained .
“ But you had a lot of people in that group that were there to innocently protest , and very legally protest — because I don ’ t know if you know , they had a permit .
The other group didn ’ t have a permit .
So I only tell you this : There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought what took place was a horrible moment for our country — a horrible moment .
But there are two sides to the country.
” RELATED : The Left Smeared Tucker Carlson for How He Said Kamala 's Name , but Joe Biden Said It the Same Way Trump clearly condemned white nationalists and neo-Nazis multiple times in the same speech that Biden pulled his “ very fine people ” lie from .
Despite the unequivocal evidence from the White House transcript , Biden is far from the only one pushing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president of racism , the “ very fine people ” misquote often is the first piece of evidence cited .
In the full context however , there is little room for interpretation .
President Donald J. Trump “ condemned totally ” all of the neo-Nazis and white supremacists present during the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

While Twitter spends an inordinate amount of time fact-checking and censoring President Donald J. Trump, it would behoove the social media company to take a closer look at Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s tweets.
On Wednesday, Biden shared an inaccurate account of Trump’s response to the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally in 2017.
Biden’s false take was widely spread by the establishment media three years ago, leaving many on the left still claiming that the president called white supremacists “very fine people.”
Three years ago today, white supremacists descended on Charlottesville with torches in hand and hate in their hearts. Our president said they were “very fine people.” It was clear then, and it’s clear now: We are in a battle for the soul of our nation, and we must win. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 12, 2020
“Three years ago today, white supremacists descended on Charlottesville with torches in hand and hate in their hearts. Our president said they were ‘very fine people,'” Biden wrote.
One person was killed at the two-day rally, more than 30 were injured, and about a dozen arrests were made.
On Wednesday, Biden was quoting remarks Trump made during a White House press conference shortly after the rally.
In reality, when the president’s words on Charlottesville are put into context, they tell a much different story.
Does the establishment media spread lies about President Trump? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (1127 Votes) No: 1% (6 Votes)
“You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides,” Trump said then. “You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of, to them, a very, very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name.
“And you had people — and I’m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists — because they should be condemned totally. But you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists. OK? And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.”
When asked if he meant the media was treating white nationalists unfairly, Trump clarified that in no way was he complimenting any of the racist protesters.
“No, no. There were people in that rally — and I looked the night before — if you look, there were people protesting very quietly the taking down of the statue of Robert E. Lee. I’m sure in that group there were some bad ones. The following day it looked like they had some rough, bad people — neo-Nazis, white nationalists, whatever you want to call them,” Trump explained.
“But you had a lot of people in that group that were there to innocently protest, and very legally protest — because I don’t know if you know, they had a permit. The other group didn’t have a permit. So I only tell you this: There are two sides to a story. I thought what took place was a horrible moment for our country — a horrible moment. But there are two sides to the country.”
Trump clearly condemned white nationalists and neo-Nazis multiple times in the same speech that Biden pulled his “very fine people” lie from.
Despite the unequivocal evidence from the White House transcript, Biden is far from the only one pushing this uniformed myth.
3 years ago tonight I watched this unfold as I recovered from a knee replacement and my son-in-law was deployed as a National Guard MP to Charlottesville. I have never been as scared for my kid as I was over these 2 days. These weren’t “very fine people.” #LincolnProject pic.twitter.com/08XgjPEnbt — Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) August 12, 2020
Heather Heyer was murdered three years ago today at the Charlottesville riots. Days later, Donald Trump defended white supremacists there as “very fine people.” Today we honor Heather’s memory and fight on. Hate will not win. — John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) August 12, 2020
Three years ago, neo-Nazis and white supremacists marched thorough Charlottesville, and the next day killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer. Today we remember Heather, and we work to elect a President who understands the difference between neo-Nazis and “very fine people.” — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) August 11, 2020
When critics accuse the president of racism, the “very fine people” misquote often is the first piece of evidence cited.
In the full context however, there is little room for interpretation.
President Donald J. Trump “condemned totally” all of the neo-Nazis and white supremacists present during the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Out-of-Touch Jimmy Fallon Asks Why America Needs Debates After Biden’s ‘Diversity’ Blunder

In the age of Trump , late-night talk shows have abruptly transitioned from irreverent banter and interviews to something explicitly more political .
For instance , during an Aug. 6 segment on NBC ’ s “ The Tonight Show ” featuring rote political banter , host Jimmy Fallon questioned whether President Donald Trump and his opponent , Democratic nominee Joe Biden , should debate at all ahead of November ’ s election .
The segment is just another example of the left attempting to cover up Biden ’ s gaffes by pushing for no debates .
“ Oh my God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debates ?
They haven ’ t even started , I ’ m already exhausted , ” Fallon said .
“ At this point , who even needs debates ?
” TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump “ Who is undecided ?
Who is tuning in , like , ‘ I want to see what this Donald Trump guy is all about .
Then I ’ ll make my mind up .
I need at least three debates , ' ” Fallon said .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for mispronouncing “ Thailand ” ( which he made sure to do later in the segment ) is more important than a major Biden blunder where the former vice president claimed in an interview published earlier that same day that the Latino community is more diverse than the African-American community : Biden ’ s questionable statement regarding ethnicity is nothing new , of course .
( His claim from May that if you don ’ t vote for him then “ you ain ’ t black ” will likely never be forgotten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his “ diversity ” gaffe , Fallon mocked Trump over a mere mispronunciation , and suggested there was no point in even having presidential debates .
The segment shows that the desire to keep the two candidates from debating head on continues to be a dream of those who fear and know that Biden stands no chance .
His miscalculations , like claiming millions of Americans have died from the coronavirus , gaffes and constant forgetfulness should be discussed if Democrats want the presidential election process to be taken seriously .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They want to ignore the time Biden forgot the name of former President Barack Obama — the man he served under as vice president for eight years .
They want to ignore the time in February when Biden asked South Carolina Democratic primary voters to support his Senate candidacy .
The list goes on and on .
At the very least , Trump should have the opportunity to debate Biden in a one-on-one setting and prove to tens of millions of Americans watching on television why he is more capable of leading this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ segment proved , Democrats and the media don ’ t want that .
They want to keep mocking Trump , ignoring Biden ’ s mistakes and pushing for the debates to be canceled so that Biden doesn ’ t have to face Trump .
Biden ’ s mental acuity is certainly a fair topic of discussion given the importance of the role he so desperately wants .
But the left doesn ’ t want to talk about it .
They want to keep Biden hidden from public view , which explains why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the debates to be canceled .
However , if leftists like Fallon deem it so important to mock Trump for mispronouncing words , shouldn ’ t they be in support of Biden debating the president ?
Maybe Fallon should give equal representation to the slips Biden makes .
Of course , covering them all could take “ The Tonight Show ” right through the debates and into the November election .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

In the age of Trump, late-night talk shows have abruptly transitioned from irreverent banter and interviews to something explicitly more political.
For instance, during an Aug. 6 segment on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” featuring rote political banter, host Jimmy Fallon questioned whether President Donald Trump and his opponent, Democratic nominee Joe Biden, should debate at all ahead of November’s election.
The segment is just another example of the left attempting to cover up Biden’s gaffes by pushing for no debates.
“Oh my God, we’re debating about the debates? They haven’t even started, I’m already exhausted,” Fallon said. “At this point, who even needs debates?”
“Who is undecided? Who is tuning in, like, ‘I want to see what this Donald Trump guy is all about. Then I’ll make my mind up. I need at least three debates,'” Fallon said.
It’s also unfortunate that Fallon thinks mocking Trump for mispronouncing “Thailand” (which he made sure to do later in the segment) is more important than a major Biden blunder where the former vice president claimed in an interview published earlier that same day that the Latino community is more diverse than the African-American community:
.@JoeBiden: “Unlike the African-American community, with notable exceptions, the Latino community is an incredibly diverse community” pic.twitter.com/CFO4Q40jEI — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) August 6, 2020
Biden’s questionable statement regarding ethnicity is nothing new, of course. (His claim from May that if you don’t vote for him then “you ain’t black” will likely never be forgotten.)
Yet instead of hitting Biden over his “diversity” gaffe, Fallon mocked Trump over a mere mispronunciation, and suggested there was no point in even having presidential debates.
The segment shows that the desire to keep the two candidates from debating head on continues to be a dream of those who fear and know that Biden stands no chance.
His miscalculations, like claiming millions of Americans have died from the coronavirus, gaffes and constant forgetfulness should be discussed if Democrats want the presidential election process to be taken seriously.
But the left wants to ignore it all.
They want to ignore the time Biden forgot the name of former President Barack Obama — the man he served under as vice president for eight years.
Joe Biden appears to forget Barack Obama’s name pic.twitter.com/ffyaqSHYBA — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) August 28, 2019
They want to ignore the time in February when Biden asked South Carolina Democratic primary voters to support his Senate candidacy.
The list goes on and on.
Do you think President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden should debate? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (1814 Votes) No: 1% (20 Votes)
At the very least, Trump should have the opportunity to debate Biden in a one-on-one setting and prove to tens of millions of Americans watching on television why he is more capable of leading this country.
But as Fallon’s segment proved, Democrats and the media don’t want that.
They want to keep mocking Trump, ignoring Biden’s mistakes and pushing for the debates to be canceled so that Biden doesn’t have to face Trump.
Biden’s mental acuity is certainly a fair topic of discussion given the importance of the role he so desperately wants.
But the left doesn’t want to talk about it.
They want to keep Biden hidden from public view, which explains why we’ve seen so many calls for the debates to be canceled.
However, if leftists like Fallon deem it so important to mock Trump for mispronouncing words, shouldn’t they be in support of Biden debating the president?
Maybe Fallon should give equal representation to the slips Biden makes. Of course, covering them all could take “The Tonight Show” right through the debates and into the November election.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Trump Reveals Bold New Campaign Front; Major Blue State Now ‘In Play’

President Donald Trump signaled in an interview Thursday that he would make a strong appeal to win over voters in his native state of New York .
Such a victory would make him the first Republican presidential nominee to win the Empire State since Ronald Reagan in 1984 .
In an interview with the New York Post , Trump said he would make a push to win the Democratic stronghold .
“ Over the last six months what ’ s happened is insane .
It ’ s insane .
So we ’ re going to try very hard to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time — is that since Ronald Reagan , I guess ?
” Trump said .
A surge in violent crime and the state ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has hit New Yorkers , especially in New York City , hard .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump Trump told the Post he wants to offer New Yorkers lower taxes and safe streets .
“ I will bring down taxes and I ’ ll make sure that New York City is a safe place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our cherished — this is a cherished diamond of this country .
And we can ’ t let this happen to New York , ” he said .
The Trump campaign will spend money in New York state and also plan campaign events there , Trump added .
“ We ’ re going to invest in there , we ’ ll visit .
I ’ m going to put it down as you know on the list , ” he said .
“ For instance , we think we ’ re going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re going to win Minnesota .
We think we ’ re , we have a shot perhaps at Virginia because they have a very , very strange governor.
” White House political director Brian Jack added that he believes the GOP can at the very least flip House seats in New York state .
“ The first thing I say is look at the congressional races , and New York , you ’ ve got at least three , four , maybe even five competitive seats .
And some of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ margins , ” Jack told the Post .
“ You look at New York 11 , New York 19 , there ’ s quite a few opportunities in upstate as well , ” Jack added .
Trump told the Post he knows winning New York would be difficult .
“ I ’ ll solve the crime problem .
I ’ ll solve their tax problem .
I ’ ll solve all their problems .
Who would not vote for me ?
” Trump said .
“ We did well last time , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a Republican .
“ But we ’ re putting New York in play , ” he said .
“ We ’ re going to play it very strong and very hard .
And we are going to try to win New York.
” Trump was roundly defeated in 2016 in deep-blue New York .
While he carried the vast majority of New York ’ s counties , Hillary Clinton won the state by 22 percentage points , in large part because she carried New York City , winning 86.6 percent of votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Bronx .
Clinton received 59 percent of votes in the state compared with Trump ’ s 36.5 percent .
Trump was more competitive in New York ’ s other urban areas , and won over a majority of rural voters .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

President Donald Trump signaled in an interview Thursday that he would make a strong appeal to win over voters in his native state of New York.
Such a victory would make him the first Republican presidential nominee to win the Empire State since Ronald Reagan in 1984.
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he would make a push to win the Democratic stronghold.
“Over the last six months what’s happened is insane. It’s insane. So we’re going to try very hard to win New York and that will be the first time — is that since Ronald Reagan, I guess?” Trump said.
A surge in violent crime and the state’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has hit New Yorkers, especially in New York City, hard.
Trump told the Post he wants to offer New Yorkers lower taxes and safe streets.
“I will bring down taxes and I’ll make sure that New York City is a safe place. I mean, this is one of our cherished — this is a cherished diamond of this country. And we can’t let this happen to New York,” he said.
The Trump campaign will spend money in New York state and also plan campaign events there, Trump added.
“We’re going to invest in there, we’ll visit. I’m going to put it down as you know on the list,” he said.
Do you think President Donald Trump has a legitimate shot at winning New York state in the upcoming November election? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 92% (3471 Votes) No: 8% (306 Votes)
“For instance, we think we’re going to win New Mexico, we think we’re going to win Minnesota. We think we’re, we have a shot perhaps at Virginia because they have a very, very strange governor.”
White House political director Brian Jack added that he believes the GOP can at the very least flip House seats in New York state.
“The first thing I say is look at the congressional races, and New York, you’ve got at least three, four, maybe even five competitive seats. And some of those seats the president carried by very wide margins,” Jack told the Post.
“You look at New York 11, New York 19, there’s quite a few opportunities in upstate as well,” Jack added.
Trump told the Post he knows winning New York would be difficult.
“I’ll solve the crime problem. I’ll solve their tax problem. I’ll solve all their problems. Who would not vote for me?” Trump said.
“We did well last time, but to get over 50 percent is hard for a Republican.
“But we’re putting New York in play,” he said. “We’re going to play it very strong and very hard. And we are going to try to win New York.”
Trump was roundly defeated in 2016 in deep-blue New York.
While he carried the vast majority of New York’s counties, Hillary Clinton won the state by 22 percentage points, in large part because she carried New York City, winning 86.6 percent of votes in Manhattan and 88.5 percent of votes in the Bronx.
Clinton received 59 percent of votes in the state compared with Trump’s 36.5 percent.
Trump was more competitive in New York’s other urban areas, and won over a majority of rural voters.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--BLM Invades Residential Neighborhood and Demands White People Give Up Their Homes

Gentrification is a touchy sociopolitical subject , particularly in cities where more affluent woke people move into neighborhoods previously occupied by less affluent woke people .
This becomes even touchier when you consider the racial dynamics of the issue .
For the unwoke , of course , the issue is moot .
In the free market , neighborhoods evolve and real estate there becomes more or less attractive to prospective tenants and buyers .
There are always historical racial dynamics to consider in certain neighborhoods , but the idea that basic laws of economics can be abrogated in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social justice is absurd .
Then again , we don ’ t live in Seattle , where the affluent woke — or at least the white ones — are being told to give up their homes by what one would assume are the more penurious woke .
According to the New York Post , footage from the Wednesday demonstration shows the protesters marching through an unidentified residential neighborhood harassing residents , informing them it ’ s high time to turn over their leases and/or mortgages to folks more oppressed than they are .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump In one clip of the protest posted to Twitter , protesters are chanting “ black lives matter ” when the chant-leader stops to ask , “ How about you give us your homes ?
” ( It ’ s hard to tell whether she said “ give us ” or “ give up , ” though the point is the same . )
One of the other protesters then steps out of the Greek chorus in order to deliver a soliloquy on why white people shouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know that you are living in a historically black neighborhood right now ?
” he screams to some unidentified residents off camera .
“ Do you know that before your white a– came here , this was all black people ?
” he continues .
“ Do you know people like you came in here and basically bought all the land from the black people for less than what it was worth , kicked them out so you could live here ?
Do you know that ?
” “ ’ Cause if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f—ing do , now do something about it !
” WARNING : The following videos contain vulgar language that some viewers will find offensive .
Another demonstrator says it ’ s time for residents to “ open their wallet.
” And then the megaphone-possessor goes after white people again , telling them it ’ s time to give up their houses .
RELATED : As Crime Surges in Chicago , Never Forget Cops Had To Hold Pancake Breakfast To Raise Money for New Bulletproof Vests “ Give black people back their homes !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ re sitting there comfortably — comfortable as f— as if they didn ’ t help gentrify this neighborhood !
I used to live in this neighborhood … my family was pushed out , and you ’ re sitting up there having a good time with your other white friends !
” In another video , a protester can be heard saying , “ All y ’ all white motherf—–s get the f— out of our neighborhood so we can go back to our s—.
” Another said , “ Pay the fee !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day , the protest crowd made it clear it was behind “ black criminals.
” Seriously : But the predominant issue was gentrification .
There was even the minatory chant , “ Fire !
Fire !
Gentrifier !
” : This , apparently , is one of the new themes of the protests in Seattle .
The Capitol Hill Seattle Blog reported that on Aug. 6 , demonstrators urged a boycott of an , um , cannabis retailer because apparently the chain of Snoop Dogg-friendly shops is gentrifying the neighborhood .
Demonstrators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Capitol Hill demanded the owner have a meeting with them to “ discuss his role in gentrification and the impact on the black community in Seattle , ” stop construction on new outlets and donate 15 percent of monthly profits to what the outlet referred to as “ an anti-gentrification land fund.
” These demands by the more radical elements associated with the Black Lives Matter movement aren ’ t anything new .
In 2017 , Louisville , Kentucky , Black Lives Matter organizer Chanelle Helm was invited to share her group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LEO Weekly in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville , Virginia .
Number two : “ White people , if you ’ re inheriting property you intend to sell upon acceptance , give it to a black or brown family .
You ’ re bound to make that money in some other white privileged way.
” Number four : “ White people , if you can afford to downsize , give up the home you own to a black or brown family .
Preferably a family from generational poverty.
” Number five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people you intend to leave your property to are racists a——s , change the will , and will your property to a black or brown family .
Preferably a family from generational poverty.
” If the affluent woke and penurious woke want to have a conversation about gentrification , or if the woke want to drag the unawoken into the conversation , this isn ’ t the way to do it .
Stridency feels good in the heat of the moment .
When our protester told residents in the neighborhood “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this was all black people , ” I ’ m certain he thought he was changing hearts and smashing generational racism .
Watching these videos leaves little doubt these protesters thought what they were doing was effective .
And it was , if you ’ re a fan of gentrification .
The evil gentrifiers no doubt shut their curtains , cranked up the volume on their Bose noise-canceling headphones and settled in for an evening of Ani DiFranco and Instagram browsing .
Maybe they felt uncomfortable — but discomfiture isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who demand their property .
As for the unawoken , they ’ ll probably have a reaction like this one : Nobody will be surrendering their homes .
Uncle Ike ’ s is still going to be there as long as Seattle residents like marijuana , which means Uncle Ike ’ s will be there for a long time .
Trying to change those bedrock realities is like King Canute trying to command the tide not to come in .
It doesn ’ t matter how loudly you say it or how irksome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is ensure social distancing among the factional woke will remain in place long after any viral threat has passed .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Gentrification is a touchy sociopolitical subject, particularly in cities where more affluent woke people move into neighborhoods previously occupied by less affluent woke people.
This becomes even touchier when you consider the racial dynamics of the issue.
For the unwoke, of course, the issue is moot. In the free market, neighborhoods evolve and real estate there becomes more or less attractive to prospective tenants and buyers. There are always historical racial dynamics to consider in certain neighborhoods, but the idea that basic laws of economics can be abrogated in order to achieve some sort of beau ideal of social justice is absurd.
Then again, we don’t live in Seattle, where the affluent woke — or at least the white ones — are being told to give up their homes by what one would assume are the more penurious woke.
According to the New York Post, footage from the Wednesday demonstration shows the protesters marching through an unidentified residential neighborhood harassing residents, informing them it’s high time to turn over their leases and/or mortgages to folks more oppressed than they are.
In one clip of the protest posted to Twitter, protesters are chanting “black lives matter” when the chant-leader stops to ask, “How about you give us your homes?” (It’s hard to tell whether she said “give us” or “give up,” though the point is the same.)
One of the other protesters then steps out of the Greek chorus in order to deliver a soliloquy on why white people shouldn’t be living there.
“Do you know that you are living in a historically black neighborhood right now?” he screams to some unidentified residents off camera.
“Do you know that before your white a– came here, this was all black people?” he continues. “Do you know people like you came in here and basically bought all the land from the black people for less than what it was worth, kicked them out so you could live here? Do you know that?”
“’Cause if you don’t, now you f—ing do, now do something about it!”
WARNING: The following videos contain vulgar language that some viewers will find offensive.
VIDEO: #Blacklivesmatter mob and menacing Biden Harris voters harassing the residents of Seattle suburbs tonight, demanding that white homeowners immediately transfer all their property and money to black people. #blm #antifa #JoeBiden #maga #kamalaharris pic.twitter.com/07MeYmlnnL — Thought Soup (@ThoughtSoup1) August 13, 2020
Another demonstrator says it’s time for residents to “open their wallet.”
And then the megaphone-possessor goes after white people again, telling them it’s time to give up their houses.
“Give black people back their homes!” she yells. “You’re sitting there comfortably — comfortable as f— as if they didn’t help gentrify this neighborhood! I used to live in this neighborhood … my family was pushed out, and you’re sitting up there having a good time with your other white friends!”
In another video, a protester can be heard saying, “All y’all white motherf—–s get the f— out of our neighborhood so we can go back to our s—.”
Another said, “Pay the fee! Open your purse!”
“Get out of our neighborhood! Pay the fee! Open your purse!” to residents of the neighborhood #Seattle pic.twitter.com/j1QKSh8NFg — Kitty Shackleford (@KittyLists) August 13, 2020
And here’s a call for reparations:
Ask not what you can do for your city, but what your city can do for you #Seattle pic.twitter.com/czyNeRVZJI — Kitty Shackleford (@KittyLists) August 13, 2020
Earlier in the day, the protest crowd made it clear it was behind “black criminals.” Seriously:
So that wasn’t a mistake yesterday – this is a new chant apparently
“Who do we protect? Black criminals!” #Seattle pic.twitter.com/dOoRzuD0QQ — Kitty Shackleford (@KittyLists) August 13, 2020
But the predominant issue was gentrification.
Stolen black land. Sorry they sold their houses I guess? #Seattle pic.twitter.com/VEHTV6Tjz8 — Kitty Shackleford (@KittyLists) August 13, 2020
There was even the minatory chant, “Fire! Fire! Gentrifier!”:
From last night, another angle of BLM harassing residents at their home #Seattle pic.twitter.com/aoryX3M1au — Kitty Shackleford (@KittyLists) August 13, 2020
This, apparently, is one of the new themes of the protests in Seattle. The Capitol Hill Seattle Blog reported that on Aug. 6, demonstrators urged a boycott of an, um, cannabis retailer because apparently the chain of Snoop Dogg-friendly shops is gentrifying the neighborhood.
Demonstrators outside the Uncle Ike’s shop in Capitol Hill demanded the owner have a meeting with them to “discuss his role in gentrification and the impact on the black community in Seattle,” stop construction on new outlets and donate 15 percent of monthly profits to what the outlet referred to as “an anti-gentrification land fund.”
These demands by the more radical elements associated with the Black Lives Matter movement aren’t anything new. In 2017, Louisville, Kentucky, Black Lives Matter organizer Chanelle Helm was invited to share her group’s demands with local alternative outlet LEO Weekly in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Do you think gentrification is bad? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 54% (741 Votes) No: 46% (620 Votes)
Number two: “White people, if you’re inheriting property you intend to sell upon acceptance, give it to a black or brown family. You’re bound to make that money in some other white privileged way.”
Number four: “White people, if you can afford to downsize, give up the home you own to a black or brown family. Preferably a family from generational poverty.”
Number five: “White people, if any of the people you intend to leave your property to are racists a——s, change the will, and will your property to a black or brown family. Preferably a family from generational poverty.”
If the affluent woke and penurious woke want to have a conversation about gentrification, or if the woke want to drag the unawoken into the conversation, this isn’t the way to do it.
Stridency feels good in the heat of the moment. When our protester told residents in the neighborhood “that before your white a– came here, this was all black people,” I’m certain he thought he was changing hearts and smashing generational racism.
Watching these videos leaves little doubt these protesters thought what they were doing was effective.
And it was, if you’re a fan of gentrification. The evil gentrifiers no doubt shut their curtains, cranked up the volume on their Bose noise-canceling headphones and settled in for an evening of Ani DiFranco and Instagram browsing. Maybe they felt uncomfortable — but discomfiture isn’t going to make them engage with people who demand their property.
As for the unawoken, they’ll probably have a reaction like this one:
Tell them to go get a mortgage and move right in. Simple. — Deplorable Steve (@roadatlanta951) August 14, 2020
Nobody will be surrendering their homes. Uncle Ike’s is still going to be there as long as Seattle residents like marijuana, which means Uncle Ike’s will be there for a long time.
Trying to change those bedrock realities is like King Canute trying to command the tide not to come in. It doesn’t matter how loudly you say it or how irksome you make yourself.
All this will do is ensure social distancing among the factional woke will remain in place long after any viral threat has passed.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--‘I Don’t Want Anyone To Die’: Floyd Cop Defends Himself in Newly Released Video

A former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd ’ s arrest told investigators that he was focused on crowd control and minimized his role in the actions that led to Floyd ’ s death , video of the interview shows .
Tou Thao , one of four former officers charged in Floyd ’ s death , described himself as a “ human traffic cone ” as he held back onlookers at the scene , the Star Tribune reported , citing video that was released Friday .
Floyd died after a police officer , Derek Chauvin , pressed his knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine minutes on May 25 .
“ I don ’ t want anyone to die , ” Thao told an investigator who asked what his reaction was to Floyd ’ s death .
“ It was kind of a somber moment , especially for me .
My heart kind of sank.
” Thao voluntarily participated in the 1-hour , 40-minute interview with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension eight days after Floyd ’ s death .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump He said that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried they might rush Chauvin and two other officers who were holding Floyd on the ground .
Thao and Chauvin had responded to the scene to help two officers , Thomas Lane and J. Kueng , who were attempting to arrest Floyd for allegedly passing a counterfeit bill at a convenience store .
While they were on the way , Thao said that dispatch canceled the backup call .
But Thao , who was driving , said he felt compelled to respond because Lane and Kueng were new officers and the intersection was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to police .
Thao said Floyd appeared to be on drugs , resisted arrested and used his legs to escape from a squad car .
As the officers restrained Floyd on the ground , Thao said he heard Floyd say he couldn ’ t breathe , adding , “ but then he was obviously yelling and talking.
” Thao also said he has never used the maneuver that Chauvin used to pin Floyd to the ground .
Although a woman who identified herself as a Minneapolis firefighter approached Thao and demanded that officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told investigators that his job was securing the scene and that he couldn ’ t “ be in two places at once.
” Thao , Lane and Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter .
Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder , third-degree murder and manslaughter .
All four officers were fired and are scheduled for trial in March .
RELATED : Utah Teen Dies After Reportedly Diving Into Canal To Save Toddler from Car Wreck The video of Thao ’ s interview was made available Friday after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office supported a motion to have all four officers tried jointly .
The next court hearing for the four is scheduled for Sept. 11 .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

A former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd’s arrest told investigators that he was focused on crowd control and minimized his role in the actions that led to Floyd’s death, video of the interview shows.
Tou Thao, one of four former officers charged in Floyd’s death, described himself as a “human traffic cone” as he held back onlookers at the scene, the Star Tribune reported, citing video that was released Friday.
Floyd died after a police officer, Derek Chauvin, pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes on May 25.
“I don’t want anyone to die,” Thao told an investigator who asked what his reaction was to Floyd’s death. “It was kind of a somber moment, especially for me. My heart kind of sank.”
Thao voluntarily participated in the 1-hour, 40-minute interview with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension eight days after Floyd’s death.
He said that as the bystanders got louder, he became worried they might rush Chauvin and two other officers who were holding Floyd on the ground.
Thao and Chauvin had responded to the scene to help two officers, Thomas Lane and J. Kueng, who were attempting to arrest Floyd for allegedly passing a counterfeit bill at a convenience store.
While they were on the way, Thao said that dispatch canceled the backup call. But Thao, who was driving, said he felt compelled to respond because Lane and Kueng were new officers and the intersection was known to be “especially hostile” to police.
Thao said Floyd appeared to be on drugs, resisted arrested and used his legs to escape from a squad car.
Do you think Thao will be found guilty? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 25% (90 Votes) No: 75% (264 Votes)
As the officers restrained Floyd on the ground, Thao said he heard Floyd say he couldn’t breathe, adding, “but then he was obviously yelling and talking.”
Thao also said he has never used the maneuver that Chauvin used to pin Floyd to the ground.
Although a woman who identified herself as a Minneapolis firefighter approached Thao and demanded that officers check Floyd’s pulse, Thao told investigators that his job was securing the scene and that he couldn’t “be in two places at once.”
Thao, Lane and Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.
All four officers were fired and are scheduled for trial in March.
The video of Thao’s interview was made available Friday after Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office supported a motion to have all four officers tried jointly.
The next court hearing for the four is scheduled for Sept. 11.
[jwplayer GO12zKgh]
The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Obama Reportedly Warning Insiders: ‘Don’t Underestimate Joe’s Ability To F*** Things Up’

A new report depicts a stark contrast between former President Barack Obama ’ s public praise of his former vice president and Obama ’ s private denigration of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
The Politico report quoted one anonymous source as relating negative comments from the former president .
“ Searing , anonymously sourced quotes from Obama kept appearing through the [ 2020 ] race , ” the outlet reported .
“ One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled the former president warning , ‘ Don ’ t underestimate Joe ’ s ability to f— things up . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one 2020 Democratic presidential candidate : “ And you know who really doesn ’ t have it ?
Joe Biden.
” TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump But the trash talk goes both ways , according to Politico , which quoted Biden as having told aides after his South Carolina primary victory that Obama had not “ lifted a finger ” to assist him .
Leon Panetta , who served as secretary of defense during the Obama administration , suggested Biden feels loyalty has not always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden “ was loyal , I think , to Obama in every way in terms of defending and standing by him , even probably when he disagreed with what Obama was doing , ” Panetta told Politico .
“ To some extent , [ he ] oftentimes felt that that loyalty was not being rewarded , ” he said .
Biden aides felt Obama ’ s support of Biden in 2020 was less glowing than his backing of Hillary Clinton in 2016 , according to Politico .
“ I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified to hold this office , ” Obama said about Clinton .
Of Biden , he said , “ I believe Joe has all of the qualities we need in a president right now … and I know he will surround himself with good people.
” Biden seriously considered running for president in 2016 , but it became apparent that Obama favored Clinton to succeed him , according to Politico .
“ From early on , however , it became increasingly clear that Obama and many of his closest aides were helping along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
RELATED : 'No One Will Be Safe in Biden 's America ' : Trump Endorsed by NYPD Union Bide has said that Obama didn ’ t want him to run because the then-vice president was mourning the death of his son , Beau , in 2015 .
“ But numerous administration veterans , including loyalists to both Obama and Biden , remember it differently : Obama had begun embracing Clinton as a possible successor years before Biden lost his son , while the vice president was laying the groundwork for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last year , The New York Times , citing unnamed sources , quoted Obama as telling Biden aides to be sure that the former vice president did not “ embarrass himself ” or “ damage his legacy ” during the 2020 campaign .
The Times report said Obama was almost pushing back against Biden ’ s planned candidacy early in 2019 .
“ You don ’ t have to do this , Joe , you really don ’ t , ” Obama told Biden , according to the Times .
Privately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his campaign leadership team .
Obama “ has communicated his frustration that Mr. Biden ’ s closest advisers are too old and out of touch with the current political climate — urging him to include more younger aides , according to three Democrats with direct knowledge of the discussion , ” The Times reported .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

A new report depicts a stark contrast between former President Barack Obama’s public praise of his former vice president and Obama’s private denigration of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The Politico report quoted one anonymous source as relating negative comments from the former president.
“Searing, anonymously sourced quotes from Obama kept appearing through the [2020] race,” the outlet reported.
“One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled the former president warning, ‘Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f— things up.'”
Politico previously reported that Obama told one 2020 Democratic presidential candidate: “And you know who really doesn’t have it? Joe Biden.”
But the trash talk goes both ways, according to Politico, which quoted Biden as having told aides after his South Carolina primary victory that Obama had not “lifted a finger” to assist him.
Leon Panetta, who served as secretary of defense during the Obama administration, suggested Biden feels loyalty has not always been a two-way street with Obama.
Biden “was loyal, I think, to Obama in every way in terms of defending and standing by him, even probably when he disagreed with what Obama was doing,” Panetta told Politico.
“To some extent, [he] oftentimes felt that that loyalty was not being rewarded,” he said.
Will Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 2% (33 Votes) No: 98% (1934 Votes)
Biden aides felt Obama’s support of Biden in 2020 was less glowing than his backing of Hillary Clinton in 2016, according to Politico.
“I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office,” Obama said about Clinton.
Of Biden, he said, “I believe Joe has all of the qualities we need in a president right now … and I know he will surround himself with good people.”
Biden seriously considered running for president in 2016, but it became apparent that Obama favored Clinton to succeed him, according to Politico.
“From early on, however, it became increasingly clear that Obama and many of his closest aides were helping along a Hillary Clinton succession,” Politico reported.
Bide has said that Obama didn’t want him to run because the then-vice president was mourning the death of his son, Beau, in 2015.
“But numerous administration veterans, including loyalists to both Obama and Biden, remember it differently: Obama had begun embracing Clinton as a possible successor years before Biden lost his son, while the vice president was laying the groundwork for his own campaign,” according to Politico.
Last year, The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, quoted Obama as telling Biden aides to be sure that the former vice president did not “embarrass himself” or “damage his legacy” during the 2020 campaign.
The Times report said Obama was almost pushing back against Biden’s planned candidacy early in 2019.
“You don’t have to do this, Joe, you really don’t,” Obama told Biden, according to the Times.
Privately, Obama has reportedly voiced concerns about Biden and his campaign leadership team.
Obama “has communicated his frustration that Mr. Biden’s closest advisers are too old and out of touch with the current political climate — urging him to include more younger aides, according to three Democrats with direct knowledge of the discussion,” The Times reported.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Number of People Seriously Considering Suicide Hits Disturbing New Milestone Amid Lockdowns

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the emotional toll that the coronavirus pandemic is taking on Americans .
According to the results of a survey conducted between June 24 and June 30 and released Friday , more than one out of ten respondents reported they had “ seriously considered suicide in past 30 days.
” In a summary noting that communities “ have faced mental health challenges related to COVID-19–associated morbidity , mortality , and mitigation activities , ” the CDC reported 10.7 percent of adult respondents weighed suicide .
That number is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a 2018 Department of Health and Human Services survey that they had considered taking their own life in the past 12 months .
“ Suicidal ideation was also elevated ; approximately twice as many respondents reported serious consideration of suicide in the previous 30 days than did adults in the United States in 2018 , referring to the previous 12 months ( 10.7 % versus 4.3 % ) , ” the CDC said .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump In another troubling find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported suicidal ideation .
“ During June 24–30 , 2020 , U.S. adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19 , ” the report said .
“ Younger adults , racial/ethnic minorities , essential workers , and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes , increased substance use , and elevated suicidal ideation.
” The true scope of the psychological impact of the disease and its effects on society revealed that four out of 10 respondents reported experiencing at least one adverse mental health issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition , including symptoms of anxiety disorder or depressive disorder ( 30.9 % ) , symptoms of a trauma- and stressor-related disorder ( TSRD ) related to the pandemic ( 26.3 % ) , and having started or increased substance use to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19 ( 13.3 % ) , ” the report found .
The report said that 30.7 percent of those who identified themselves as unpaid caregivers for other adults said they had seriously considered taking their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adverse effects of the pandemic also found that men ( 12.6 percent ) were more likely than women ( 8.9 percent ) to report having thoughts of suicide .
“ Suicidal ideation was more prevalent among males than among females , ” the report stated .
The report concluded that some groups of Americans were more likely than others to report a decline in mental health .
“ Mental health conditions are disproportionately affecting specific populations , especially young adults , Hispanic persons , black persons , essential workers , unpaid caregivers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preexisting psychiatric conditions , ” the CDC said .
Among all groups , adult unpaid caregivers for other adults had the second-highest share of respondents who reported feeling suicidal thoughts .
The only group with a higher share was adults with post-traumatic stress disorder , 44.8 percent of whom reported seriously considering suicide in the past 30 days .
The report surveyed 5,412 adult Americans , who were invited to participate in the web-based survey .
Author and syndicated columnist Phil Kerpen shared the results of the study CDC report on Twitter : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from CDC Director Robert Redfield , who said last month : “ But there has been another cost that we ’ ve seen , particularly in high schools .
“ We ’ re seeing , sadly , far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID , ” he added .
“ We ’ re seeing far greater deaths from drug overdose that are above excess , that we had as background , than we are seeing deaths from COVID.
” Many experts in the early days of the social and economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic ’ s adverse effects on mental health .
Speaking with Fox News in March , President Donald Trump warned that prolonged lockdowns could lead to “ thousands ” of suicides .
“ Look , you ’ re going to lose a number of people to the flu , but you ’ re going to lose more people by putting a country into a massive recession or depression , ” he said .
“ You ’ re going to lose people .
You ’ re going to have suicides by the thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all sorts of things happen .
You ’ re going to have instability , ” Trump added .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the emotional toll that the coronavirus pandemic is taking on Americans.
According to the results of a survey conducted between June 24 and June 30 and released Friday, more than one out of ten respondents reported they had “seriously considered suicide in past 30 days.”
In a summary noting that communities “have faced mental health challenges related to COVID-19–associated morbidity, mortality, and mitigation activities,” the CDC reported 10.7 percent of adult respondents weighed suicide.
That number is more than double the percentage of adults who said in a 2018 Department of Health and Human Services survey that they had considered taking their own life in the past 12 months.
“Suicidal ideation was also elevated; approximately twice as many respondents reported serious consideration of suicide in the previous 30 days than did adults in the United States in 2018, referring to the previous 12 months (10.7% versus 4.3%),” the CDC said.
In another troubling find, 25.5 percent of respondents age 18-24 reported suicidal ideation.
“During June 24–30, 2020, U.S. adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19,” the report said.
“Younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and elevated suicidal ideation.”
The true scope of the psychological impact of the disease and its effects on society revealed that four out of 10 respondents reported experiencing at least one adverse mental health issue.
Do you think the country should reopen every institution and encourage at-risk populations to stay home? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 96% (399 Votes) No: 4% (17 Votes)
“Overall, 40.9% of respondents reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, including symptoms of anxiety disorder or depressive disorder (30.9%), symptoms of a trauma- and stressor-related disorder (TSRD) related to the pandemic (26.3%), and having started or increased substance use to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19 (13.3%),” the report found.
The report said that 30.7 percent of those who identified themselves as unpaid caregivers for other adults said they had seriously considered taking their own life.
The study on the adverse effects of the pandemic also found that men (12.6 percent) were more likely than women (8.9 percent) to report having thoughts of suicide.
“Suicidal ideation was more prevalent among males than among females,” the report stated.
The report concluded that some groups of Americans were more likely than others to report a decline in mental health.
“Mental health conditions are disproportionately affecting specific populations, especially young adults, Hispanic persons, black persons, essential workers, unpaid caregivers for adults, and those receiving treatment for preexisting psychiatric conditions,” the CDC said.
Among all groups, adult unpaid caregivers for other adults had the second-highest share of respondents who reported feeling suicidal thoughts.
The only group with a higher share was adults with post-traumatic stress disorder, 44.8 percent of whom reported seriously considering suicide in the past 30 days.
The report surveyed 5,412 adult Americans, who were invited to participate in the web-based survey.
Author and syndicated columnist Phil Kerpen shared the results of the study CDC report on Twitter:
As CDC director Redfield has said, the coronavirus “has very limited pathogenicity under age 45.” Lockdowns, college closures, sports cancellations. These things are driving young people toward suicide. It’s unconscionable. — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) August 13, 2020
Here is the best historical comparison we have, which several have asked for. These numbers, however, were for a question asking have you seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months. The new survey asked past 30 days.https://t.co/7Rtx7XcIU7 pic.twitter.com/X5kMBKuKuI — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) August 14, 2020
Kerpen previously shared a video of remarks from CDC Director Robert Redfield, who said last month: “But there has been another cost that we’ve seen, particularly in high schools.
“We’re seeing, sadly, far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID,” he added.
“We’re seeing far greater deaths from drug overdose that are above excess, that we had as background, than we are seeing deaths from COVID.”
CDC re school closures, particularly high schools: “We’re seeing, sadly, far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID. We’re seeing far greater deaths from drug overdose that are above excess, that we had as background, than we are seeing deaths from COVID.” pic.twitter.com/TTdEtCNfIA — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) July 29, 2020
Many experts in the early days of the social and economic lockdowns due to the coronavirus warned of the pandemic’s adverse effects on mental health.
Speaking with Fox News in March, President Donald Trump warned that prolonged lockdowns could lead to “thousands” of suicides.
“Look, you’re going to lose a number of people to the flu, but you’re going to lose more people by putting a country into a massive recession or depression,” he said.
“You’re going to lose people. You’re going to have suicides by the thousands. You’re going to have all sorts of things happen. You’re going to have instability,” Trump added.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-08-15--Month After China Approves National Security Law, Arrest Warrant Issued for US Citizen and 5 Others

Decades of tyrannical rule in China have finally boiled over , with the communist powerhouse now testing how far it can push its twisted definition of law and order .
On July 31 , under the authority of the infamous national security law imposed by China ’ s National People ’ s Congress , Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants for six overseas activists , including an American citizen .
Authorities issued the warrants about a month after the controversial law ’ s implementation .
Officials claim the activists participated in activities advocating for Hong Kong independence .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , colluding with foreign countries or endangering national security , ” according to Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV .
One of the activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities acting under the Chinese NSL law is Samuel Chu , an American citizen who has lived in the United States since 1990 .
TRENDING : Kamala Harris Once Laughed Hysterically After Sinister Joke About Killing Trump According to Chu , he never received any official documentation of the warrant , instead finding out about it through the news .
“ I actually to this day still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chu told National Review .
“ There ’ s been no notification or official communication from any Hong Kong authorities or Chinese authorities .
So just like the rest of the world , I learned about it from media reports.
” Chu argued that contrary to claims coming from Hong Kong officials , he never pushed for the city ’ s independence .
Regardless , Chu is still wanted by Hong Kong authorities for his alleged transgressions .
While the warrant stands , the activist will not be able to visit family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I might be the first U.S. citizen to be targeted .
I don ’ t think there is any doubt that I ’ m not going to be the last , ” Chu warned .
The NSL ’ s extrajudicial authority stems from Article 38 of the NSL , a controversial addition that extends the law ’ s reach to every person on the face of the planet .
“ This Law shall apply to offences under this Law committed against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from outside the Region by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident of the Region , ” an English copy of the article obtained by The South China Morning Post reads .
While it may seem ineffective , since the likelihood of democratic western nations extraditing to China is low , the law ’ s use against overseas critics severs them from their own communities .
The stifling of democratic voices will only guarantee that China ’ s takeover of the city-state will proceed with even less interference .
RELATED : The NBA 's 'In Big Trouble ' : Trump Rips the NBA for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US This latest anti-democracy move comes amid a growing divide between America and China .
As tensions between the two nations reach worrying highs , the world appears ready to fall into a 21st century cold war as American principles of liberty and freedom clash with Chinese authoritarianism .
With American taking a leading role in any potential future conflict , the principles of our national leaders will be more important than ever .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Decades of tyrannical rule in China have finally boiled over, with the communist powerhouse now testing how far it can push its twisted definition of law and order.
On July 31, under the authority of the infamous national security law imposed by China’s National People’s Congress, Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants for six overseas activists, including an American citizen.
Authorities issued the warrants about a month after the controversial law’s implementation.
Officials claim the activists participated in activities advocating for Hong Kong independence. All of them are “suspected of inciting secession, colluding with foreign countries or endangering national security,” according to Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV.
One of the activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities acting under the Chinese NSL law is Samuel Chu, an American citizen who has lived in the United States since 1990.
According to Chu, he never received any official documentation of the warrant, instead finding out about it through the news.
“I actually to this day still have not received any communication,” Chu told National Review. “There’s been no notification or official communication from any Hong Kong authorities or Chinese authorities. So just like the rest of the world, I learned about it from media reports.”
Chu argued that contrary to claims coming from Hong Kong officials, he never pushed for the city’s independence.
Regardless, Chu is still wanted by Hong Kong authorities for his alleged transgressions. While the warrant stands, the activist will not be able to visit family and friends who live in the city.
Should the United States act to check China's abuse of power? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 95% (1860 Votes) No: 5% (99 Votes)
“I might be the first U.S. citizen to be targeted. I don’t think there is any doubt that I’m not going to be the last,” Chu warned.
The NSL’s extrajudicial authority stems from Article 38 of the NSL, a controversial addition that extends the law’s reach to every person on the face of the planet.
“This Law shall apply to offences under this Law committed against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from outside the Region by a person who is not a permanent resident of the Region,” an English copy of the article obtained by The South China Morning Post reads.
While it may seem ineffective, since the likelihood of democratic western nations extraditing to China is low, the law’s use against overseas critics severs them from their own communities.
The stifling of democratic voices will only guarantee that China’s takeover of the city-state will proceed with even less interference.
This latest anti-democracy move comes amid a growing divide between America and China.
As tensions between the two nations reach worrying highs, the world appears ready to fall into a 21st century cold war as American principles of liberty and freedom clash with Chinese authoritarianism.
With American taking a leading role in any potential future conflict, the principles of our national leaders will be more important than ever.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.