pamelagellerreport--2020-02-20--WATCH Islamic clerics video on WhatsApp: “Inshallah they will kill him very soon. And we will hear t

WATCH Islamic clerics video on WhatsApp: “Inshallah they will kill him very soon. And we will hear this good news soon. No Christian or Jew will dare to blaspheme”

A Pakistani Christian asylum seeker in hiding in Thailand says he was attacked by a group of radical Muslims at a grocery store two days before Christmas as his family has faced years of hurdles in their quest for resettlement .
Faraz Pervaiz , a ministry leader who often posted criticisms of Islam online , fled from Pakistan in 2014 after radical Muslims grew enraged by videos he and his father posted .
Following pressure from Muslims groups , the Pakistani government filed a criminal blasphemy case against Pervaiz in 2017 .
Although Pakistan is known for imprisoning more people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pervaiz told The Christian Post that his case is the first instance in the history of Pakistan ’ s blasphemy law that the state itself registered a blasphemy case against someone .
Additionally , Pervaiz is the subject of two bounties that have radical Muslims in Bangkok eager to cash in on the reward .
The first bounty is the equivalent of $ 62,000 issued by the political party Tahreek-e-Labbaik in Pakistan over a year-and-a-half ago .
Then last January , a radical cleric who sympathizes with the Taliban placed a bounty on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 124,000 .
Since the location of Pervaiz ’ s Bangkok residence was disclosed online last July by a Muslim refugee , he and his family have been subject to increased death threats .
Despite years of pleading with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to be resettled , he feels the entity and the international community are failing his family in their time of great need .
“ I am in a situation where we are helpless here , ” Pervaiz explained in a recent phone interview .
“ Actually it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the fault of my people , my Christian community .
They are not taking any serious measures for our safety.
” The increased threats against his life came to a head last Dec. 23 .
Pervaiz said that he was on his way to his parents ’ house when he stopped at a local Indian grocery store to buy sweets for his parents and his four siblings detained at Bangkok ’ s Immigration Detention Centre .
When he entered the store , he was confronted by a Muslim refugee he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Muhamad had come to him last April to be baptized in the name of Christ .
Although Muhamad was baptized in front of the Pervaiz ’ s congregation , the baptism turned out to be a ploy by Muhamad to get more intelligence on how Pervaiz and his father were running their ministry .
Once Pervaiz entered the store on Dec. 23 , he said , Muhamad approached him and said that Pervaiz needed to die because he is “ blasphemous.
” “ He said that no one damaged Islam like [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of in the history of Pakistan , ” he recalled .
After a verbal argument , Muhamad used his cell phone to call fellow Muslims to come to the store so they could attack Pervaiz .
In little time , three of Muhamad ’ s colleagues arrived .
“ Without wasting any time , immediately they approached the shop while I was picking up the stuff from there , ” Pervaiz said .
“ They started beating me very hard with the punches .
They were like hungry lions .
They jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the men pressed down hard on his spine and throat .
But with the help of two Christian asylum seekers who entered the store and the elderly shopkeeper , Pervaiz escaped .
According to Pervaiz , the men chased him to his car .
The car , he said , was gifted to him by a friend who was concerned that he needed a safe way to get around the city without being attacked .
As the men beat on the car , Pervaiz drove off .
He said he kept driving until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They brutally did their best to kill me , ” he stressed .
“ I think my head bounty attracted that person.
” After he fled , two of the Muslim men went to his parents ’ house to harass and threaten the family .
“ They banged the door very [ loudly ] and they called my father to come out , ” Pervaiz explained .
“ They said , ‘ You and your son , Faraz , we will kill you.
’ ” Three of the men that attacked him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United Nations as refugees , according to Pervaiz .
UNHCR ’ s confidentiality policy does not allow the entity to comment or even confirm the existence of individual asylum cases .
Pervaiz was treated at a nearby hospital two days later .
According to a medical document issued by the hospital that was obtained by CP , he was treated for “ an abrasion wound and contusion due to body assault.
” Although he and his family have been registered with the UNHCR for years now , the family is no closer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were five years ago .
Meanwhile , other refugee families are being resettled at a much quicker rate , Pervaiz contended .
“ UNHCR , they never ever helped me to save me and my family , ” he said .
“ The protection officer in the last conversation he said ‘ Your case is very complicated.
’ ” Pervaiz has reason to believe that a high-level Pakistani government official may have spoken negatively about him in communications to the UNHCR .
When he and his parents reached out to UNHCR to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not much help was offered from UNHCR except to suggest that the parents should move to a new residence for safety .
UNHCR also compelled Pervaiz to remove 474 videos he posted online that were critical of Islam and offensive to some Muslims , he said .
“ That is my identity .
Where is my freedom of expression ?
” he asked .
“ Where is my liberty ?
” Pervaiz hasn ’ t had much luck finding help from various international Christian ministries devoted to helping persecuted Christians .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like we are begging and they ’ re ignoring , ” he said .
With his family in limbo , he continues to speak out publicly about his case in hopes it will produce better results for those in Pakistan whose blasphemy cases are ongoing .
“ I want to be their voice because their cases are scant like mine , ” he said .
Despite the trials and tribulations , Pervaiz still holds hope that his family ’ s situation will improve .
“ I believe when the Christian world reads this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way for me — as He did with the Israelites in the time of Exodus , ” he stated .
“ I believe something is going to happen .
We believe in miracles .
God is going to do it in Jesus ’ name .
”

A Pakistani Christian asylum seeker in hiding in Thailand says he was attacked by a group of radical Muslims at a grocery store two days before Christmas as his family has faced years of hurdles in their quest for resettlement.
Faraz Pervaiz, a ministry leader who often posted criticisms of Islam online, fled from Pakistan in 2014 after radical Muslims grew enraged by videos he and his father posted. Following pressure from Muslims groups, the Pakistani government filed a criminal blasphemy case against Pervaiz in 2017.
Although Pakistan is known for imprisoning more people for blasphemy than any other country, Pervaiz told The Christian Post that his case is the first instance in the history of Pakistan’s blasphemy law that the state itself registered a blasphemy case against someone.
Additionally, Pervaiz is the subject of two bounties that have radical Muslims in Bangkok eager to cash in on the reward.
The first bounty is the equivalent of $62,000 issued by the political party Tahreek-e-Labbaik in Pakistan over a year-and-a-half ago. Then last January, a radical cleric who sympathizes with the Taliban placed a bounty on Pervaiz’s head equal to about $124,000.
Since the location of Pervaiz’s Bangkok residence was disclosed online last July by a Muslim refugee, he and his family have been subject to increased death threats. Despite years of pleading with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to be resettled, he feels the entity and the international community are failing his family in their time of great need.
“I am in a situation where we are helpless here,” Pervaiz explained in a recent phone interview. “Actually it’s not the fault of UNHCR. This is the fault of my people, my Christian community. They are not taking any serious measures for our safety.”
The increased threats against his life came to a head last Dec. 23.
Pervaiz said that he was on his way to his parents’ house when he stopped at a local Indian grocery store to buy sweets for his parents and his four siblings detained at Bangkok’s Immigration Detention Centre. When he entered the store, he was confronted by a Muslim refugee he knew named Muhamad.
According to Pervaiz, Muhamad had come to him last April to be baptized in the name of Christ. Although Muhamad was baptized in front of the Pervaiz’s congregation, the baptism turned out to be a ploy by Muhamad to get more intelligence on how Pervaiz and his father were running their ministry.
Once Pervaiz entered the store on Dec. 23, he said, Muhamad approached him and said that Pervaiz needed to die because he is “blasphemous.”
“He said that no one damaged Islam like [my family has] in the 72 years of in the history of Pakistan,” he recalled.
After a verbal argument, Muhamad used his cell phone to call fellow Muslims to come to the store so they could attack Pervaiz. In little time, three of Muhamad’s colleagues arrived.
“Without wasting any time, immediately they approached the shop while I was picking up the stuff from there,” Pervaiz said. “They started beating me very hard with the punches. They were like hungry lions. They jumped on me.”
During the attack, the men pressed down hard on his spine and throat. But with the help of two Christian asylum seekers who entered the store and the elderly shopkeeper, Pervaiz escaped.
According to Pervaiz, the men chased him to his car. The car, he said, was gifted to him by a friend who was concerned that he needed a safe way to get around the city without being attacked.
As the men beat on the car, Pervaiz drove off. He said he kept driving until he was outside the city.
“They brutally did their best to kill me,” he stressed. “I think my head bounty attracted that person.”
After he fled, two of the Muslim men went to his parents’ house to harass and threaten the family.
“They banged the door very [loudly] and they called my father to come out,” Pervaiz explained. “They said, ‘You and your son, Faraz, we will kill you.’”
Three of the men that attacked him in the grocery store are also registered with the United Nations as refugees, according to Pervaiz.
UNHCR’s confidentiality policy does not allow the entity to comment or even confirm the existence of individual asylum cases.
Pervaiz was treated at a nearby hospital two days later. According to a medical document issued by the hospital that was obtained by CP, he was treated for “an abrasion wound and contusion due to body assault.”
Although he and his family have been registered with the UNHCR for years now, the family is no closer to being resettled to another country than they were five years ago. Meanwhile, other refugee families are being resettled at a much quicker rate, Pervaiz contended.
“UNHCR, they never ever helped me to save me and my family,” he said. “The protection officer in the last conversation he said ‘Your case is very complicated.’”
Pervaiz has reason to believe that a high-level Pakistani government official may have spoken negatively about him in communications to the UNHCR.
When he and his parents reached out to UNHCR to report the altercations on Dec. 23, not much help was offered from UNHCR except to suggest that the parents should move to a new residence for safety.
UNHCR also compelled Pervaiz to remove 474 videos he posted online that were critical of Islam and offensive to some Muslims, he said.
“That is my identity. Where is my freedom of expression?” he asked. “Where is my liberty?”
Pervaiz hasn’t had much luck finding help from various international Christian ministries devoted to helping persecuted Christians.
“There are many Christian groups where I feel like we are begging and they’re ignoring,” he said.
With his family in limbo, he continues to speak out publicly about his case in hopes it will produce better results for those in Pakistan whose blasphemy cases are ongoing.
“I want to be their voice because their cases are scant like mine,” he said.
Despite the trials and tribulations, Pervaiz still holds hope that his family’s situation will improve.
“I believe when the Christian world reads this article and pray, God will make a way for me — as He did with the Israelites in the time of Exodus,” he stated. “I believe something is going to happen. We believe in miracles. God is going to do it in Jesus’ name.”


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-20--President Trump names Richard Grenell acting head of intelligence

I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany , @ RichardGrenell , will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence .
Rick has represented our Country exceedingly well and I look forward to working with him .
I would like to thank Joe Maguire… .
Trump names outspoken ambassador Richard Grenell acting head of intelligence Grenell , the U.S. ambassador to Germany , is a Trump loyalist with a history of stirring up trouble on Twitter .
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named Richard Grenell , the U.S. ambassador to Germany , to be the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move was first reported by The New York Times and later confirmed by NBC News .
Grenell , an openly gay former Fox News commentator who is a vocal supporter of the president , would replace Joseph Maguire .
Maguire has served as acting director since Dan Coats resigned in July .
The post is a Cabinet-level position — the Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees the FBI , the CIA , the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies and is the president ’ s principal adviser on intelligence issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies in the past , tweeting last year that “ Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school !
” after Coats and the heads of the FBI and the CIA testified about worldwide threats before the Senate .
“ He is committed to a non-political , non-partisan approach as head of the Intelligence Community , on which our safety and security depend , ” said a statement from the White House released Thursday morning .
The move got swift pushback on social media .
Samantha Power , who was President Barack Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a tweet , “ Appointing as @ ODNIgov @ RichardGrenell , who has politicized every issue he has touched & has contempt for facts , would be a travesty.
” Download the NBC News app for breaking news and politics Grenell has been a controversial figure in part because of his outspoken views on Twitter .
He has come under fire for tweets targeting women , including Hillary Clinton , Michelle Obama , Rachel Maddow and Callista Gingrich .
As ambassador to Germany , he has pushed Germany to increase its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration ’ s global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality in dozens of nations where it ’ s illegal to be gay .
His hard-nosed style has sometimes raised eyebrows in Europe , as when he said in 2018 that he wanted to “ empower ” European conservatives who are “ experiencing an awakening from the silent majority.
” “ I think there is a groundswell of conservative policies that are taking hold because of the failed policies of the left , ” he told Breitbart .
“ There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s an exciting time for me.
” Grenell , who has a master ’ s degree in public administration from Harvard University , was the longest-serving U.S. spokesman at the United Nations , where he served during President George W. Bush ’ s administration .
Sen. Mark R. Warner , D-Va , the vice chairman of the Senate intelligence committee , criticized Grennell ’ s appointment in a statement .
“ The President has selected an individual without any intelligence experience to serve as the leader of the nation ’ s intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
“ This is the second acting director the President has named to the role since the resignation of Dan Coats , apparently in an effort to sidestep the Senate ’ s constitutional authority to advise and consent on such critical national security positions , and flouting the clear intent of Congress when it established the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in 2004 .
The intelligence community deserves stability and an experienced individual to lead them in a time of massive national and global security challenges.
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A terrific piece of news. Brilliant choice.
I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany, @RichardGrenell , will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Rick has represented our Country exceedingly well and I look forward to working with him. I would like to thank Joe Maguire….
Trump names outspoken ambassador Richard Grenell acting head of intelligence
Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, is a Trump loyalist with a history of stirring up trouble on Twitter.
By Dareh Gregorian and Peter Alexander, NBC News, February 20, 2020:
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, to be the next acting director of national intelligence.
The move was first reported by The New York Times and later confirmed by NBC News.
Grenell, an openly gay former Fox News commentator who is a vocal supporter of the president, would replace Joseph Maguire. Maguire has served as acting director since Dan Coats resigned in July.
The post is a Cabinet-level position — the Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees the FBI, the CIA, the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies and is the president’s principal adviser on intelligence issues.
Trump has been critical of those agencies in the past, tweeting last year that “Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school!” after Coats and the heads of the FBI and the CIA testified about worldwide threats before the Senate.
“He is committed to a non-political, non-partisan approach as head of the Intelligence Community, on which our safety and security depend,” said a statement from the White House released Thursday morning.
The move got swift pushback on social media. Samantha Power, who was President Barack Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations, said in a tweet, “Appointing as @ODNIgov @RichardGrenell, who has politicized every issue he has touched & has contempt for facts, would be a travesty.”
Download the NBC News app for breaking news and politics
Grenell has been a controversial figure in part because of his outspoken views on Twitter. He has come under fire for tweets targeting women, including Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Rachel Maddow and Callista Gingrich.
As ambassador to Germany, he has pushed Germany to increase its contributions to NATO, and he launched the administration’s global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality in dozens of nations where it’s illegal to be gay.
His hard-nosed style has sometimes raised eyebrows in Europe, as when he said in 2018 that he wanted to “empower” European conservatives who are “experiencing an awakening from the silent majority.”
“I think there is a groundswell of conservative policies that are taking hold because of the failed policies of the left,” he told Breitbart. “There’s no question about that, and it’s an exciting time for me.”
Grenell, who has a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University, was the longest-serving U.S. spokesman at the United Nations, where he served during President George W. Bush’s administration.
Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va, the vice chairman of the Senate intelligence committee, criticized Grennell’s appointment in a statement.
“The President has selected an individual without any intelligence experience to serve as the leader of the nation’s intelligence community in an acting capacity,” he said. “This is the second acting director the President has named to the role since the resignation of Dan Coats, apparently in an effort to sidestep the Senate’s constitutional authority to advise and consent on such critical national security positions, and flouting the clear intent of Congress when it established the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in 2004. The intelligence community deserves stability and an experienced individual to lead them in a time of massive national and global security challenges.”
Image: Dareh Gregorian


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--WATCH LIVE! Thousands crowd Colorado Springs arena ahead of Trump rally

The President Trump show has landed in Colorado Springs !
We will never see the likes of President Trump again , so lets savor every minute of this phenomenon that we can .
By the way , President Trump barely lost the state of Colorado in 2016 .
That won ’ t happen this November .
# Trump2020 !
Just arrived in Colorado , see everyone soon !
pic.twitter.com/53jW6iKIjn As many as 20,000 people gathered in Colorado Springs for a Trump campaign rally Thursday afternoon at an arena that holds half that number .
Air Force One landed at 3:48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Democratic Colorado Gov .
Jared Polis on board .
Trump was scheduled to take the stage around 5 p.m. at the Broadmoor World Arena .
Vice President Mike Pence is also attending the rally .
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner , a Yuma Republican , spoke before the president , touting Colorado ’ s economic success during Trump ’ s tenure .
Gardner also criticized the Democrats running against him and Trump as far left .
“ Vote Democrat if you want Bernie Sanders , Nancy Pelosi , Chuck Schumer , AOC and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their socialist agenda !
” Gardner said over the loud crowd .
“ We have to go on the offensive , ” he added .
“ It ’ s our job to explain why their radical policies will hurt Colorado , why they will hurt this country .
Because while they want to bribe you with ‘ free , ’ I will stand with you for freedom .
Together , we must stand.
” The crowd outside the arena Thursday afternoon included people dressed up as Uncle Sam and Trump and at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as “ Little lying Donny boy.
” Thursday ’ s speech will be Trump ’ s second in the conservative bastion of Colorado Springs in the past year .
Last April , he spoke at the Air Force Academy ’ s graduation , delivering a tightly scripted speech .

https://youtu.be/3UQMASjwi6k
The President Trump show has landed in Colorado Springs! We will never see the likes of President Trump again, so lets savor every minute of this phenomenon that we can. By the way, President Trump barely lost the state of Colorado in 2016. That won’t happen this November. #Trump2020!
Watch Live: Donald Trump Hosts Campaign Rally in Colorado https://t.co/64AzwkLBAM — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) February 21, 2020
Just arrived in Colorado, see everyone soon! pic.twitter.com/53jW6iKIjn — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 20, 2020
Thousands crowd Colorado Springs arena ahead of Trump rally By The Denver Post, February 20, 2020: As many as 20,000 people gathered in Colorado Springs for a Trump campaign rally Thursday afternoon at an arena that holds half that number. Air Force One landed at 3:48 p.m., and President Donald Trump met with Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on board. Trump was scheduled to take the stage around 5 p.m. at the Broadmoor World Arena. Vice President Mike Pence is also attending the rally. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Yuma Republican, spoke before the president, touting Colorado’s economic success during Trump’s tenure. Gardner also criticized the Democrats running against him and Trump as far left. “Vote Democrat if you want Bernie Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, AOC and the rest of the far left implementing their socialist agenda!” Gardner said over the loud crowd. “We have to go on the offensive,” he added. “It’s our job to explain why their radical policies will hurt Colorado, why they will hurt this country. Because while they want to bribe you with ‘free,’ I will stand with you for freedom. Together, we must stand.” The crowd outside the arena Thursday afternoon included people dressed up as Uncle Sam and Trump and at least a dozen protesters carrying signs with phrases such as “Little lying Donny boy.” Thursday’s speech will be Trump’s second in the conservative bastion of Colorado Springs in the past year. Last April, he spoke at the Air Force Academy’s graduation, delivering a tightly scripted speech.
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Sen. Tim Scott: Black Support for Donald Trump to Increase by 50 Percent in 2020

For decades the Republican Party gifted the black community to the plantation Democrats .
However , those days are over thanks to President Trump .
Quite frankly , if the Democrats are following President Trump ’ s current tour of the south west they should be terrified .
That is because the crowds at these rallies look very different from the crowds that we saw in 2016 .
The Trump rallies that we see now are far more ethnically diverse .
There are many more black and brown people .
President Trump was elected in 2016 with just 8 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easily bring that up to 12-15 percent in November , given the unprecedented prosperity that Black Americans have achieved in Trumps first term .
If that that happens the Democrats are finished .
Under Trump , Scott said , black home ownership was up two percent .
He also praised Trump for getting permanent funding for historic black colleges and universities for the first time in history and passing and signing criminal justice reform .
“ President Trump is not just talking a good game , he is walking a good game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for making supportive comments for redlining and supportive comments about using “ stop and frisk ” against black men .
The South Carolina senator also reacted to Rep. Jim Clyburn ’ s shocking comments comparing record-low black unemployment under Trump to slavery .
“ Seven million more jobs during this administration , more than half of those jobs going to African-Americans and Hispanics , ” Scott said .
The Trump campaign has stepped up outreach to black voters , promoting prominent leftists to sound the alarm to fellow activists .
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For decades the Republican Party gifted the black community to the plantation Democrats. However, those days are over thanks to President Trump. Quite frankly, if the Democrats are following President Trump’s current tour of the south west they should be terrified. That is because the crowds at these rallies look very different from the crowds that we saw in 2016.
Disclaimer: “I am a proud black Trump supporter. Please do not approach me with your BS when you see me in my Trump attire. I will beat your ass. Have a blessed day.” — Osigah Kakhu???? (@OsigahK) February 18, 2020
Why are we seeing so many movements like #BLEXIT or #WalkAway ? It's because @realDonaldTrump has given us more than empty sentiments. Instead of pandering for votes, he's made real changes, kept real promises and put America first. The movement is just beginning. — Burgess Owens (@BurgessOwens) February 17, 2020
Clinton Stewart went to prison for over 7 years for not paying corporate bills. A Federal Judge asked Obama to grant Clint clemency. Obama refused. Trump’s First Step Act freed him. Here’s the moment Mr. Stewart was released, embraced his family and thanked @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/UguknmxHsX — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) February 18, 2020
The Trump rallies that we see now are far more ethnically diverse. There are many more black and brown people. President Trump was elected in 2016 with just 8 percent of the black vote. He can easily bring that up to 12-15 percent in November, given the unprecedented prosperity that Black Americans have achieved in Trumps first term. If that that happens the Democrats are finished.
Tim Scott Predicts Black Support for Donald Trump to Increase by 50 Percent in 2020 By Brietbart, February 21, 2020: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) predicted Thursday that black support for President Donald Trump would jump in 2020, as a result of the president’s success in office. “President Trump will see a 50 percent increase in his African-American support,” Scott told Fox News host Neil Cavuto. “It will go from eight percent in 2016 to a minimum of 12 percent in 2020. He may even get to 15 percent of the African American vote, and that is game over.”
.@SenatorTimScott to Neil: President Trump will see a 50% increase in his African American support, it will go from 8% in 2016 to a minimum of 12% in 2020 pic.twitter.com/a0eCJI70wo — Neil Cavuto (@TeamCavuto) February 20, 2020
Under Trump, Scott said, black home ownership was up two percent. He also praised Trump for getting permanent funding for historic black colleges and universities for the first time in history and passing and signing criminal justice reform. “President Trump is not just talking a good game, he is walking a good game,” Scott said Scott criticized Michael Bloomberg for making supportive comments for redlining and supportive comments about using “stop and frisk” against black men. The South Carolina senator also reacted to Rep. Jim Clyburn’s shocking comments comparing record-low black unemployment under Trump to slavery. “Seven million more jobs during this administration, more than half of those jobs going to African-Americans and Hispanics,” Scott said. The Trump campaign has stepped up outreach to black voters, promoting prominent leftists to sound the alarm to fellow activists.
"The black community is waking up!" Why? Learn how @BurgessOwens is FIGHTING for American democracy! ???????? pic.twitter.com/byxiBLHQGF — Huckabee (@HuckabeeOnTBN) February 20, 2020
“Now that @realDonaldTrump is in office, I don’t see my family anymore because they have JOBS… which is a GOOD thing!” Joseph told me. “Because now my 401k is going up, my Roth account is going up, everything is going up.” “Thank you, Donald. I love you!” Via @AbateMedia pic.twitter.com/mbVzI1Dumr — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 21, 2020
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Failed Mayor Mayor Pete Buttigieg Would Increase Refugee Influx by 511 Percent If He Becomes Preside

Failed Mayor Mayor Pete Buttigieg Would Increase Refugee Influx by 511 Percent If He Becomes President Pete

One only need look to Europe – destroyed , quite literally , by the hijrah .
Better still , look at Pete ’ s short but failed record as Mayor of South Bend .
When residents of this city ’ s impoverished West Side reflect on Pete Buttigieg ’ s two terms as mayor , a few things come to mind : A spike in violent crime , development that largely ignored the African American community and how their only well-lit street is the one that leads to the University of Notre Dame .
So how , they wonder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ?
“ If he ’ s the next president , I fear for our country .
He couldn ’ t run our city .
How can he run the United States ?
” said Michelle Burger , 42 , a stay-at-home mom who lives in South Bend ’ s impoverished and predominantly black West Side .
“ Look at all the crime — he didn ’ t do anything about it .
Look at our quality of life .
If he becomes president , the United States will become one big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ll be in a new depression.
” Another West Side resident , Cornish Miller , 62 , said of Buttigieg , “ Rating him 1 to 10 , I ’ d give him a 2.
” Read the rest at the NY Post .
Mayor Pete says he would inundate America with at least 110,000 refugees a year if he were to become President Pete , an increase of 511 percent .
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg , mayor of South Bend , Indiana , made the remark in a Q @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amnesty International .
The full interview is available here .
Going from the current limit of 18,000 annually to 110,000 annually would represent a 511 percent increase .
One question was , “ What role should U.S. refugee admissions play in our response to the global refugee crisis ?
” The world is facing the largest refugee crisis since World War II .
Instead of providing leadership , the Trump administration has abdicated its responsibility .
We need to restore our place as a global leader in refugee resettlement .
I would return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Obama administration and would be open to going beyond that number .
Far from being “ full ” , many communities like my own have actually lost population and would welcome more immigrants and refugees .
It is not only the right thing to do , but in our interest , as it would help grow our tax base and plug labor gaps as Americans age .
I also recognize that while the U.S. can play a far bigger resettlement role itself , we must at the same time encourage our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even still , this crisis is too large to resettle every refugee .
I will work with states on the frontlines of displacement crises to provide incentives to move refugees out of camps and integrate them into the labor market and broader society so that their protection is more durable and the host community can also benefit .
Buttigieg is not the only would-be Democratic president who would open the borders to a mass influx of refugees .
Mike Bloomberg wants to flood America with refugees by 694 percent , or 125,000 refugees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

One only need look to Europe – destroyed, quite literally, by the hijrah. Better still, look at Pete’s short but failed record as Mayor of South Bend.
When residents of this city’s impoverished West Side reflect on Pete Buttigieg’s two terms as mayor, a few things come to mind: A spike in violent crime, development that largely ignored the African American community and how their only well-lit street is the one that leads to the University of Notre Dame.
So how, they wonder, can Buttigieg possibly be trusted to run the country?
“If he’s the next president, I fear for our country. He couldn’t run our city. How can he run the United States?” said Michelle Burger, 42, a stay-at-home mom who lives in South Bend’s impoverished and predominantly black West Side.
“Look at all the crime — he didn’t do anything about it. Look at our quality of life. If he becomes president, the United States will become one big South Bend — a giant sinkhole. We’ll be in a new depression.”
Another West Side resident, Cornish Miller, 62, said of Buttigieg, “Rating him 1 to 10, I’d give him a 2.” Read the rest at the NY Post.
Mayor Pete Would Increase Refugee Influx by 511 Percent If He Becomes President Pete


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Trump Revolution: RECORD Number of Republicans File Forms to Run For Office On 2020 Mission to Defea

Trump Revolution: RECORD Number of Republicans File Forms to Run For Office On 2020 Mission to Defeat Socialism

It ’ s a fight for the very idea of Americanism – and what the whole bloody fight for individual rights and freedom was for .
Trump is a movement — to save the free world from collectivism and statism .
The Republicans are fired up , and it gets even better .
The Republican Party is now larger , and younger , and much more diverse .
Never again should the Republican Party be afraid to field candidates in certain districts .
Mitt Romney ’ s Republican Party is dead , thanks to President Donald J. Trump !
# @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Record GOP field forms , on 2020 mission to take down ‘ socialists ’ A record number of candidates have filed to run for office in the House and Senate , breaking last cycle ’ s history-making numbers from the same point in time .
But unlike the 2018 midterms when the surge was driven by Democrats , the congressional boom this time is on the Republican side , according to the latest federal candidate and financial activity report obtained exclusively by Fox News .
In 2019 alone , 781 Republicans filed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the most ever recorded in an odd year at the Federal Election Commission .
That ’ s up from 593 GOP candidates in 2017 , when Democrats had an astounding 937 candidates at the same point .
Republican candidates across the country interviewed by Fox News said they feel momentum is on their side this time .
Energized by President Trump and his impeachment acquittal , congressional hopefuls are making the case that Trump needs a fighter like them in the House or else the country will succumb to “ socialist ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired of seeing my president attacked every day , ” said Marjorie Greene , a GOP businesswoman and first-time congressional candidate running for an open seat in Georgia ’ s 14th district .
“ I ’ m tired of seeing our future threatened .
I ’ m tired of seeing my children ’ s future extremely threatened , and it ’ s time to get off the bench and really step up to the plate.
” Like many GOP candidates vying for office this year , Greene takes aim directly at progressive darling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and says Congress needs strong conservative women to stand up to “ tyrannical socialist Democrats.
” “ These are radical women that will not bend .
They do not want to work across the aisle .
They only want their policies of the Green New Deal , ‘ Medicare-for-all ’ and socialism for America , ” Greene told Fox News .
“ Oftentimes , it takes a woman to put another woman in her place , ” said Greene , whose family owns a commercial construction company .
Ocasio-Cortez herself also is facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the aisle this election cycle .
Last cycle , Democrats set new records for the number of candidates who filed to run for office .
Their enthusiasm around the Trump resistance movement paid off with tremendous turnout and Democrats re-taking the House and ultimately impeaching Trump .
While early numbers show that Democrats still have high levels of candidates –- and a fundraising advantage – the Republicans have rebounded in a big way .
The total number of House and Senate candidates reached an off-year record at 1,761 , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shattering the 2017 record of 1,739 candidates that was fueled by a wave of Democrats , especially women .
This time , based on the latest data , more Republicans are running than Democrats — with 874 total candidates compared with Democrats ’ 842 .
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It’s a fight for the very idea of Americanism – and what the whole bloody fight for individual rights and freedom was for. Trump is a movement — to save the free world from collectivism and statism.
The Republicans are fired up, and it gets even better. The Republican Party is now larger, and younger, and much more diverse. Never again should the Republican Party be afraid to field candidates in certain districts. Mitt Romney’s Republican Party is dead, thanks to President Donald J. Trump! #Trump2020! #GOP2020!
Republican revenge: Record GOP field forms, on 2020 mission to take down ‘socialists’ By Fox News, February 21, 2020: A record number of candidates have filed to run for office in the House and Senate, breaking last cycle’s history-making numbers from the same point in time. But unlike the 2018 midterms when the surge was driven by Democrats, the congressional boom this time is on the Republican side, according to the latest federal candidate and financial activity report obtained exclusively by Fox News. In 2019 alone, 781 Republicans filed federal paperwork to run for the House, the most ever recorded in an odd year at the Federal Election Commission. That’s up from 593 GOP candidates in 2017, when Democrats had an astounding 937 candidates at the same point. Republican candidates across the country interviewed by Fox News said they feel momentum is on their side this time. Energized by President Trump and his impeachment acquittal, congressional hopefuls are making the case that Trump needs a fighter like them in the House or else the country will succumb to “socialist” Democratic plans. “I’m tired of seeing my president attacked every day,” said Marjorie Greene, a GOP businesswoman and first-time congressional candidate running for an open seat in Georgia’s 14th district. “I’m tired of seeing our future threatened. I’m tired of seeing my children’s future extremely threatened, and it’s time to get off the bench and really step up to the plate.”
‘I’m tired of seeing my president attacked every day. … it’s time to get off the bench.’ — Marjorie Greene, GOP businesswoman and first-time congressional candidate
Like many GOP candidates vying for office this year, Greene takes aim directly at progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her freshman squad and says Congress needs strong conservative women to stand up to “tyrannical socialist Democrats.” “These are radical women that will not bend. They do not want to work across the aisle. They only want their policies of the Green New Deal, ‘Medicare-for-all’ and socialism for America,” Greene told Fox News. “Oftentimes, it takes a woman to put another woman in her place,” said Greene, whose family owns a commercial construction company. Ocasio-Cortez herself also is facing a slew of challengers on both sides of the aisle this election cycle. Last cycle, Democrats set new records for the number of candidates who filed to run for office. Their enthusiasm around the Trump resistance movement paid off with tremendous turnout and Democrats re-taking the House and ultimately impeaching Trump. While early numbers show that Democrats still have high levels of candidates –- and a fundraising advantage – the Republicans have rebounded in a big way. The total number of House and Senate candidates reached an off-year record at 1,761, according to the FEC report obtained by Fox News, shattering the 2017 record of 1,739 candidates that was fueled by a wave of Democrats, especially women. This time, based on the latest data, more Republicans are running than Democrats — with 874 total candidates compared with Democrats’ 842.
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Crazy Bernie Sanders’ ‘criminal justice’ adviser arrested for plotting ‘violent prison break’

It ’ s because Bernie attracts a very “ radical ” group of people—the counter-culture revolutionary types .
Think a combo of aging “ Weather Underground ” types meets middle-aged Occupy Wall Street protesters and young Antifa thug—that ’ s a sect of Bernie ’ s supporters in a nutshell .
So , it ’ s not really a surprise when you hear people complain that “ Bernie Bros ” are “ mean ” online .
The problem , however , is not so much the online behavior—it ’ s the real-life stuff that is causing issues for Bernie .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who nearly killed Steve Scalise may be on the far-left edge of Bernie ’ s support circle ; however , that circle is closing in on Bernie A former advisor on criminal justice issues to Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) was plotting a violent prison escape , stashing guns and ammunition inside a soon-to-be-opened prison , authorities said this week .
Nashville police said Wednesday that Alex Friedmann , a prison reform advocate who helped shape the Vermont senator ’ s criminal justice agenda , spent months plotting an escape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detention center .
Sanders worked with Friedmann to develop positions on criminal justice in the lead up to his 2016 presidential campaign—positions Sanders still touts .
Davidson County sheriff Daron Hall , at a press conference on Wednesday , said Friedmann hid at least three loaded guns upon breaking into the detention center in December .
The break-in was part of “ an extremely deliberate and , in my opinion , evil plan ” Friedmann developed “ over many months , ” Hall said .
“ What disturbed me most is not that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also about loss of life , ” Hall added .
“ Mr .
Friedmann , a convicted felon and self-described criminal justice advocate , planted loaded guns with additional ammunition inside the detention center.
” Friedmann , while managing editor at Prison Legal News and associate director at the Human Rights Defense Center ( HRDC ) , helped Sanders go beyond his usual focus on economic issues in 2015 .
Acting as a consultant for the senator ’ s office , Friedmann called for Sanders to adopt progressive criminal justice positions such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders ’ s current presidential campaign promises to ban private prisons .
[ Free Beacon ]

There is a reason why a lot of Bernie’s supporters are “violent.”
It’s because Bernie attracts a very “radical” group of people—the counter-culture revolutionary types. Think a combo of aging “Weather Underground” types meets middle-aged Occupy Wall Street protesters and young Antifa thug—that’s a sect of Bernie’s supporters in a nutshell.
So, it’s not really a surprise when you hear people complain that “Bernie Bros” are “mean” online.
The problem, however, is not so much the online behavior—it’s the real-life stuff that is causing issues for Bernie. Antifa thugs promote Bernie. The shooter who nearly killed Steve Scalise may be on the far-left edge of Bernie’s support circle; however, that circle is closing in on Bernie
Now, we’re learning that his former “criminal justice advisor” was just arrested for plotting a secret and violent prison break.


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Brazil’s Trump: Bolsonaro’s popularity jumps as Brazil economy improves, crime drops

The Trump of the tropics is rolling .
Jair Bolsonaro is repairing the damage that corrupt socialist politicians committed against beautiful Brazil !
Brazil is a cautionary tale as to how a thriving country can be run into the ground when Leftist politicians such as Bernie Sanders take power .
Remember that this November when you cast your vote .
The left hate him , like Trump .
Here ’ s a Guardian headline .
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The Trump of the tropics is rolling. Jair Bolsonaro is repairing the damage that corrupt socialist politicians committed against beautiful Brazil! Brazil is a cautionary tale as to how a thriving country can be run into the ground when Leftist politicians such as Bernie Sanders take power. Remember that this November when you cast your vote.
The left hate him, like Trump. Here’s a Guardian headline.
Bolsonaro’s popularity jumps as Brazil economy improves, crime drops By Reuters, January 22, 2020:
The CNT/MDA poll showed Brazilians are more worried about the economy, jobs and public security than controversies that surround Bolsonaro, who had to fire his culture secretary last week for copying Nazi propaganda chief Goebbels in a speech. Reversing a steady decline in popularity in his first year in office, the number of Brazilians who viewed his government as great or good climbed to 34.5% from 29.4% in August, the survey showed, while 31% now see the government as bad or terrible, down from 39.5% previously. Bolsonaro’s personal approval rating jumped to 47.8% from 41% in August, while those who disapprove of the way he is governing Brazil dropped to 47% from 53.7% in August. The areas in which his government is considered to have performed well include fighting corruption, boosting the economy and public security, while it is seen as falling short on health, education and the environment, according to the survey. Though the next presidential election is not until 2022, if the vote was held today, Bolsonaro would have a solid lead over former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the poll found, backed by 29.1% of those surveyed versus 17.0% for the once-popular leftist leader. How Socialism Ruined My Country Are people living under socialism better off? Brazil is a good case study. Felipe Moura Brasil, a journalist, explains how his country has fared under socialism. Posted by PragerU on Thursday, February 20, 2020
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Watch LIVE Now: President Trump in Vegas!

Turn it up .
Nothing quite as good for the soul as a Trump rally .
Trump supporters began to camp outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday night , for a rally that will take place on Friday afternoon .
And why not ?
There is nothing on the Las Vegas Strip that can match the excitement of Trump rally .
President Trump lost the state of Nevada by less than 30 , 000 votes in 2016 .
That won ’ t happen in 2020 .
President Trump will flip the state of Nevada this November .
# @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his base in “ Sin City ” on Friday afternoon , although the Nevada GOP canceled the caucus that had been scheduled for Saturday .
The Democrats will hold their caucus in the state on Saturday .
The Las Vegas rally caps off the president ’ s four-day West Coast swing , which has included Colorado , California , Arizona and finally Nevada .
In the Democratic field , Bernie Sanders is leading in the polls in Nevada .
Sanders skated through the Las Vegas debate Wednesday night virtually unscathed , while everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg went after each other .
Mr. Trump has repeatedly attacked Bloomberg on Twitter , with the nickname “ Mini Mike.
” Bloomberg had to face the rest of his Democratic opponents on stage for the first time , and everyone on stage took their opportunity , or opportunities , to attack him .
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He’s bigger than Elvis.
Turn it up. Nothing quite as good for the soul as a Trump rally.
Trump supporters began to camp outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday night, for a rally that will take place on Friday afternoon. And why not? There is nothing on the Las Vegas Strip that can match the excitement of Trump rally. President Trump lost the state of Nevada by less than 30, 000 votes in 2016. That won’t happen in 2020. President Trump will flip the state of Nevada this November. #TrumpLandslide2020!
Trump rallies his base in Las Vegas By CBS News, February 21, 2020: President Trump is firing up his base in “Sin City” on Friday afternoon, although the Nevada GOP canceled the caucus that had been scheduled for Saturday. The Democrats will hold their caucus in the state on Saturday. The Las Vegas rally caps off the president’s four-day West Coast swing, which has included Colorado, California, Arizona and finally Nevada. In the Democratic field, Bernie Sanders is leading in the polls in Nevada. Sanders skated through the Las Vegas debate Wednesday night virtually unscathed, while everyone on stage went after Mike Bloomberg and Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg went after each other. Mr. Trump has repeatedly attacked Bloomberg on Twitter, with the nickname “Mini Mike.” Bloomberg had to face the rest of his Democratic opponents on stage for the first time, and everyone on stage took their opportunity, or opportunities, to attack him.
BEN BERGQUAM & MATT LOCKE ON THE GROUND AT THE TRUMP RALLY IN LAS VEGAS WATCH America's Voice News correspondents, Ben Bergquam and Matt Locke on the ground at President Trump's Keep America Great rally in Las Vegas, Nevada 2-21-20 https://americasvoice.news Posted by America's Voice News on Friday, February 21, 2020
YUGE crowd forming outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada for President Trump!See you soon! Posted by Team Trump on Friday, February 21, 2020
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Sanders wins backing of top Muslim political group

Emgage Action is a virulently anti-Israel organization , so naturally they would throw their support behind the anti-Israel bigot and self-hating Jew Bernie Sanders .
Expect CAIR to officially endorse Bernie Sanders in the months ahead .
G-d help us if this lunatic wins in November .
# Jexodus !
# Trump2020 !
Wa ’ el Alzayat , CEO of Emgage Action , said Sanders is popular among Muslim voters because of his health care plan , criminal justice proposals and environmental policy .
He also noted his international affairs platform and record of supporting Palestinian rights .
Emgage PAC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political action committee in the country , is throwing its weight behind Bernie Sanders .
The organization , which has chapters and affiliates in 11 states , is the latest in a series of high-profile Muslim groups and elected officials to endorse the Vermont senator .
Wa ’ el Alzayat , CEO of Emgage Action , said Sanders is popular among Muslim voters because of his health care plan , criminal justice proposals and environmental policy .
He also noted his international affairs platform and record of supporting Palestinian rights .
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Emgage Action is a virulently anti-Israel organization, so naturally they would throw their support behind the anti-Israel bigot and self-hating Jew Bernie Sanders. Expect CAIR to officially endorse Bernie Sanders in the months ahead. G-d help us if this lunatic wins in November. #Jexodus! #Trump2020!
It is an honor to receive the endorsement of @EmgageAction. While Donald Trump has demonized our Muslim communities, our movement is working to bring Muslims and people of all backgrounds into the political system. https://t.co/ionlJecKzP — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 20, 2020
.@WaelAlzayat, CEO of @EmgageAction told @MiddleEastEye, that the group sees @BernieSanders as "someone who has genuinely engaged Muslim-American voters and articulated a vision for America where everyone is treated equally under the law" https://t.co/Wbw0LvwlU4 — Ali Harb (@Harbpeace) February 20, 2020
Sanders wins backing of top Muslim political group Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, said Sanders is popular among Muslim voters because of his health care plan, criminal justice proposals and environmental policy. He also noted his international affairs platform and record of supporting Palestinian rights. By Politico, February 20th, 2020: Emgage PAC, which calls itself the biggest Muslim political action committee in the country, is throwing its weight behind Bernie Sanders. The organization, which has chapters and affiliates in 11 states, is the latest in a series of high-profile Muslim groups and elected officials to endorse the Vermont senator. Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, said Sanders is popular among Muslim voters because of his health care plan, criminal justice proposals and environmental policy. He also noted his international affairs platform and record of supporting Palestinian rights.
“More than any other presidential candidate, Sen. Sanders has built a historically inclusive and forward-thinking movement: one that represents America as a set of ideas grounded in the belief that all humans are equal and worthy of a dignified life,” he said. “Our endorsement is intended to galvanize Muslim Americans at the polls to ensure that our voices are heard.” An informal survey of Emgage’s members and email list users found that nearly 75 percent said they support Sanders. Sanders was one of only two 2020 candidates to attend a presidential candidate forum co-hosted by Emgage at the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention. That didn’t go unnoticed by Muslim leaders, who have argued that most of the 2020 contenders have all but neglected them. “From where we’re sitting and what we’ve seen, it doesn’t seem that any major candidate has reached out in the same way,” Alzayat said. Sanders’ relationship with Muslim voters contributed to his upset victory in Michigan in the 2016 presidential primary. This year, Sanders has won the support of Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, the first two Muslim women elected to the House. “Sanders has taken an active role in elevating Muslim communities and Muslim spokespersons in the… presidential debate… He’s not shy in going into Muslim spaces publicly and endorsing our issues and making them a part of the campaign.” @AndyMarkMillerhttps://t.co/CZDqpITDDw — CAIR National (@CAIRNational) February 20, 2020
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pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--Twitter is testing new ways to “fight misinformation”

Twitter users could earn “ points ” and a “ community badge ” by policing speech that violates left-wing dogma .
NEW : Twitter is experimenting with adding brightly colored labels directly beneath lies and misinformation posted by politicians and public figures , according to a leaked demo of new features sent to @ NBCNews .
https : //t.co/wYQRQHBWeX – @ oneunderscore__ Twitter is testing new ways to fight misinformation — including a community-based points system A leaked demo features bright red and orange badges for tweets that are deemed “ harmfully misleading.
” Twitter is experimenting with adding brightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted by politicians and other public figures , according to a leaked demo of new features sent to NBC News .
Twitter confirmed that the leaked demo , which was accessible on a publicly available site , is one possible iteration of a new policy to target misinformation .
The company does not have a date to roll out any new misinformation features .
In this version , disinformation or misleading information posted by public figures would be corrected directly beneath a tweet by fact-checkers and journalists who are verified on the platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participate in a new “ community reports ” feature , which the demo claims is “ like Wikipedia.
” “ We ’ re exploring a number of ways to address misinformation and provide more context for tweets on Twitter , ” a spokesperson said .
“ Misinformation is a critical issue and we will be testing many different ways to address it.
” The demo features bright red and orange badges for tweets that are deemed “ harmfully misleading ” in nearly the same size as the tweet itself displayed prominently directly below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Examples of misinformation included a false tweet about whistleblowers by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif. , a tweet about gun background checks by Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt. , and a tweet by an unverified account posting a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif .
IMAGE : Leaked Twitter demo The leaked demo includes a tweet about gun background checks by Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt. , an example of medical misinformation and a tweet about whistleblowers by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif.Twitter The leaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misinformation , including an example about the new coronavirus by a verified Twitter account .
The impending policy rollout comes as the 2020 election season is ramping up , with Twitter playing a central role in some of the daily give and take among the candidates .
On Thursday , former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg ’ s campaign posted an edited video that made it seem as if there had been a long pause when he asked during Wednesday ’ s Democratic presidential debate whether the other candidates had ever started a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a policy to ban tweets that “ deceptively share synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm , ” such as deep fakes .
In one iteration of the demo , Twitter users could earn “ points ” and a “ community badge ” if they “ contribute in good faith and act like a good neighbor ” and “ provide critical context to help people understand information they see.
” The impending policy rollout comes as the 2020 election season is ramping up.Twitter The points system could prevent trolls or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differ too often from the broader community in what they mark as false or misleading .
“ Together , we act to help each other understand what ’ s happening in the world , and protect each other from those who would drive us apart , ” the demo reads .
Twitter reiterated to NBC News that the community reporting feature is one of several possibilities that may be rolled out in the next several weeks .
“ This is a design mock-up for one option that would involve community feedback , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , community members are asked whether a tweet is “ likely ” or “ unlikely ” to be “ harmfully misleading.
” They are then asked to rate how many community members would answer the same on a sliding scale of 1 to 100 before elaborating on why the tweet is harmfully misleading .
“ The more points you earn , the more your vote counts , ” the demo reads .
Download the NBC News app for breaking news and politics Some other websites have successfully used community moderation to regulate their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moderated by anonymous users since its inception in 2001 .
It is frequently vandalized in breaking news situations by political actors , which can sometimes lead more powerful moderators to temporarily lock down pages .
Reddit also has hundreds of volunteer moderators who set and enforce rules for its many communities .
CORRECTION ( Feb. 20 , 2020 , 10:45 p.m .
ET ) : A previous version of this article misstated when Twitter will release new features to counter misinformation .
There is currently no timeline ; they are not scheduled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article also misstated the leadership role held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. She is the speaker of the House , not the House majority leader .

Twitter users could earn “points” and a “community badge” by policing speech that violates left-wing dogma.
NEW: Twitter is experimenting with adding brightly colored labels directly beneath lies and misinformation posted by politicians and public figures, according to a leaked demo of new features sent to @NBCNews . https://t.co/wYQRQHBWeX – @oneunderscore__
Twitter is testing new ways to fight misinformation — including a community-based points system
A leaked demo features bright red and orange badges for tweets that are deemed “harmfully misleading.”
By Ben Collins, NBC News, February
Twitter is experimenting with adding brightly colored labels directly beneath lies and misinformation posted by politicians and other public figures, according to a leaked demo of new features sent to NBC News.
Twitter confirmed that the leaked demo, which was accessible on a publicly available site, is one possible iteration of a new policy to target misinformation. The company does not have a date to roll out any new misinformation features.
In this version, disinformation or misleading information posted by public figures would be corrected directly beneath a tweet by fact-checkers and journalists who are verified on the platform and possibly by other users who would participate in a new “community reports” feature, which the demo claims is “like Wikipedia.”
“We’re exploring a number of ways to address misinformation and provide more context for tweets on Twitter,” a spokesperson said. “Misinformation is a critical issue and we will be testing many different ways to address it.”
The demo features bright red and orange badges for tweets that are deemed “harmfully misleading” in nearly the same size as the tweet itself displayed prominently directly below the tweet that contains the harmful misinformation.
Examples of misinformation included a false tweet about whistleblowers by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., a tweet about gun background checks by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and a tweet by an unverified account posting a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
IMAGE: Leaked Twitter demo
The leaked demo includes a tweet about gun background checks by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., an example of medical misinformation and a tweet about whistleblowers by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.Twitter
The leaked demo also shows an example of medical misinformation, including an example about the new coronavirus by a verified Twitter account.
The impending policy rollout comes as the 2020 election season is ramping up, with Twitter playing a central role in some of the daily give and take among the candidates. On Thursday, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s campaign posted an edited video that made it seem as if there had been a long pause when he asked during Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate whether the other candidates had ever started a business.
Last month, Twitter announced a policy to ban tweets that “deceptively share synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm,” such as deep fakes.
In one iteration of the demo, Twitter users could earn “points” and a “community badge” if they “contribute in good faith and act like a good neighbor” and “provide critical context to help people understand information they see.”The impending policy rollout comes as the 2020 election season is ramping up.Twitter
The points system could prevent trolls or political ideologues from becoming moderators if they differ too often from the broader community in what they mark as false or misleading.
“Together, we act to help each other understand what’s happening in the world, and protect each other from those who would drive us apart,” the demo reads.
Twitter reiterated to NBC News that the community reporting feature is one of several possibilities that may be rolled out in the next several weeks.
“This is a design mock-up for one option that would involve community feedback,” the spokesperson said.
In the demo, community members are asked whether a tweet is “likely” or “unlikely” to be “harmfully misleading.” They are then asked to rate how many community members would answer the same on a sliding scale of 1 to 100 before elaborating on why the tweet is harmfully misleading.
“The more points you earn, the more your vote counts,” the demo reads.
Download the NBC News app for breaking news and politics
Some other websites have successfully used community moderation to regulate their platforms. Information on Wikipedia has been moderated by anonymous users since its inception in 2001. It is frequently vandalized in breaking news situations by political actors, which can sometimes lead more powerful moderators to temporarily lock down pages.
Reddit also has hundreds of volunteer moderators who set and enforce rules for its many communities.
CORRECTION (Feb. 20, 2020, 10:45 p.m. ET): A previous version of this article misstated when Twitter will release new features to counter misinformation. There is currently no timeline; they are not scheduled to roll out on March 5. The article also misstated the leadership role held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. She is the speaker of the House, not the House majority leader.


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--AG Barr Takes Aim at Legal Shield Enjoyed by Google, Facebook

Attorney General Bill Barr is taking on the social media giants using the legal argument in our 2016 lawsuit challenging section 230 of the FEC code granting 1st amendment immunity to Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube .
My legal team the American Freedom Law Center ( AFLC ) filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 13 , 2016 , challenging Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act ( CDA ) under the First Amendment .
“ Section 230 provides immunity from lawsuits to Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage in government-sanctioned censorship and discriminatory business practices free from legal challenge.
” The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the American Freedom Defense Initiative ( AFDI ) , Pamela Geller , Robert Spencer , and Jihad Watch .
While we may have not prevailed in court — lack of standing — we clearly made an impact .
Attorney General Bill Barr is taking aim at a legal shield enjoyed by companies such as Alphabet Inc. ’ s Google and Facebook Inc. as the provision comes under increasing fire from both liberals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies of hiding behind a clause that gives them immunity from lawsuits while their platforms carry material that promotes illicit and immoral conduct and suppresses conservative opinions .
The attorney general convened a workshop Wednesday , featuring many of the tech companies ’ critics , to explore potential changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , which was passed in 1996 and has been credited with allowing the then-fledgling internet to flourish .
“ The Justice Department is concerned about the expansive reach of Section 230 , but we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Barr said in his opening remarks .
“ Rather , we are here to convene a discussion to help us examine 230 and its impact in greater detail.
” Barr said 230 liability is relevant to the Justice Department ’ s ability to “ combat lawless spaces online.
” He could instruct his Justice Department to explore ways to limit the provision , which protects internet companies from liability for user-generated content .
The technology platforms warn that any changes in their legal shield could fundamentally alter their business models and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making it impossible for all but the biggest companies to operate .
Barr and lawmakers from both political parties have blamed Section 230 ’ s sweeping legal protections for allowing what they see as irresponsible behavior by the big technology companies .
“ We are concerned that internet services , under the guise of Section 230 , can not only block access to law enforcement — even when officials have secured a court-authorized warrant — but also prevent victims from civil recovery , ” Barr said .
“ Giving broad immunity to platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcers — to illegal conduct on their services does not create incentives to make the online world safer for children.
” FBI Director Christopher Wray also addressed the workshop , along with a range of lawyers , academics , child advocates , tech critics , and trade groups .
Some of the speakers , such as a representative from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children , have expressed concerns about how the law is currently written , or called for changes .
Others argue that the law should be left alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association , a tech trade group that counts Google and Facebook as members .
The Justice Department also plans to host private listening sessions .
Representatives from Google ( GOOGL ) and Facebook ( FB ) didn ’ t respond to questions about whether they ’ d received invitations .
A spokeswoman for Twitter Inc. ( TWTR ) declined to comment .
Liberal groups say internet platforms don ’ t do enough to stop the spread of hate speech or police political disinformation from foreign and domestic operatives .
Conservatives say the tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seek changes to the shield that would increase companies ’ liability as a solution .
Lawmakers and tech policy experts from both sides of the aisle worry about children ’ s safety online as well as drug sales , harassment and stalking , among other issues .
“ A lot of people are angry for different reasons at the large platforms , ” said Jeff Kosseff , a professor at the U.S .
Naval Academy who has written a history of the law and is also scheduled to address the workshop .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that anger.
” While the Justice Department can make recommendations , only Congress can change the law .
Some legal experts say they are perplexed by the department ’ s role in the Section 230 debate , which doesn ’ t tie the government ’ s hands in prosecuting violations of criminal law .
“ DOJ is in a weird position to be convening a roundtable on a topic that isn ’ t in their wheelhouse , ” said Eric Goldman , a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also set to speak .
Lawmakers are exploring an array of possible changes to the law , looking to use it to make companies police content in a politically “ neutral ” manner , rein in use of the shield by short-term home-rental companies or protect voters from misinformation .
Democratic presidential hopefuls including former Vice President Joe Biden have weighed in with calls to repeal or change the law .
When it comes to cases where online material exploits children , a draft bill from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would only allow the companies to keep the liability shield if they follow a set of best practices .
For example , they would be required to report and delete the material , but also preserve it for law enforcement .
Critics worry that the measure would also undermine encrypted communications because encoded platforms can ’ t see what material the law would prompt them to report .
In 2018 , in the first successful effort to chip away at the shield , Congress eliminated the liability protection for companies that knowingly facilitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a range of changes — from raising the bar on which companies can have the shield , to carving out other laws , to repealing Section 230 entirely .
Uniting them , however , is the belief that the provision enables an online environment rife with political misinformation , drug dealing , child abuse and other ills .
Technology companies counter that Section 230 allows social media startups to flourish because they don ’ t have to monitor postings and protects free speech .
It also fosters their efforts to remove offensive content @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down material without facing penalties .
“ Section 230 encourages services to fight misconduct and protect users from online harms by removing disincentives to moderate abusive behavior , ” Matt Schruers , the president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association , said in an excerpt from his prepared remarks .
David Chavern , president of the News Media Alliance , a trade group representing publishers , doesn ’ t favor repealing the law but proposes “ limiting the exemption for just the very largest companies , who both derive the most benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacities to take legal responsibility , ” according to a copy of his remarks obtained by Bloomberg .
Chavern ’ s group blames the advertising practices of Google and Facebook for the decline of journalism and advocates for policies to rebalance the relationship .

Attorney General Bill Barr is taking on the social media giants using the legal argument in our 2016 lawsuit challenging section 230 of the FEC code granting 1st amendment immunity to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. My legal team the American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 13, 2016, challenging Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) under the First Amendment. “Section 230 provides immunity from lawsuits to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, thereby permitting these social media giants to engage in government-sanctioned censorship and discriminatory business practices free from legal challenge.” The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), Pamela Geller, Robert Spencer, and Jihad Watch.
While we may have not prevailed in court — lack of standing — we clearly made an impact.
Attorney General Bill Barr is taking aim at a legal shield enjoyed by companies such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. as the provision comes under increasing fire from both liberals and conservatives.
Barr has accused social media companies of hiding behind a clause that gives them immunity from lawsuits while their platforms carry material that promotes illicit and immoral conduct and suppresses conservative opinions.
The attorney general convened a workshop Wednesday, featuring many of the tech companies’ critics, to explore potential changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which was passed in 1996 and has been credited with allowing the then-fledgling internet to flourish.
“The Justice Department is concerned about the expansive reach of Section 230, but we’re not here to advocate for a position,” Barr said in his opening remarks. “Rather, we are here to convene a discussion to help us examine 230 and its impact in greater detail.”
Barr said 230 liability is relevant to the Justice Department’s ability to “combat lawless spaces online.” He could instruct his Justice Department to explore ways to limit the provision, which protects internet companies from liability for user-generated content.
The technology platforms warn that any changes in their legal shield could fundamentally alter their business models and force them to review every post, making it impossible for all but the biggest companies to operate.
Barr and lawmakers from both political parties have blamed Section 230’s sweeping legal protections for allowing what they see as irresponsible behavior by the big technology companies.
“We are concerned that internet services, under the guise of Section 230, can not only block access to law enforcement — even when officials have secured a court-authorized warrant — but also prevent victims from civil recovery,” Barr said. “Giving broad immunity to platforms that purposefully blind themselves — and law enforcers — to illegal conduct on their services does not create incentives to make the online world safer for children.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray also addressed the workshop, along with a range of lawyers, academics, child advocates, tech critics, and trade groups. Some of the speakers, such as a representative from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, have expressed concerns about how the law is currently written, or called for changes.
Others argue that the law should be left alone, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association, a tech trade group that counts Google and Facebook as members. The Justice Department also plans to host private listening sessions.
Representatives from Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) didn’t respond to questions about whether they’d received invitations. A spokeswoman for Twitter Inc. (TWTR) declined to comment.
Liberal groups say internet platforms don’t do enough to stop the spread of hate speech or police political disinformation from foreign and domestic operatives. Conservatives say the tech companies censor right-wing viewpoints.
Both groups seek changes to the shield that would increase companies’ liability as a solution. Lawmakers and tech policy experts from both sides of the aisle worry about children’s safety online as well as drug sales, harassment and stalking, among other issues.
“A lot of people are angry for different reasons at the large platforms,” said Jeff Kosseff, a professor at the U.S. Naval Academy who has written a history of the law and is also scheduled to address the workshop. “Section 230 is a pretty attractive proxy for that anger.”
While the Justice Department can make recommendations, only Congress can change the law. Some legal experts say they are perplexed by the department’s role in the Section 230 debate, which doesn’t tie the government’s hands in prosecuting violations of criminal law.
“DOJ is in a weird position to be convening a roundtable on a topic that isn’t in their wheelhouse,” said Eric Goldman, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law and longtime defender of Section 230, who is also set to speak.
Lawmakers are exploring an array of possible changes to the law, looking to use it to make companies police content in a politically “neutral” manner, rein in use of the shield by short-term home-rental companies or protect voters from misinformation. Democratic presidential hopefuls including former Vice President Joe Biden have weighed in with calls to repeal or change the law.
When it comes to cases where online material exploits children, a draft bill from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a top Trump ally, would only allow the companies to keep the liability shield if they follow a set of best practices. For example, they would be required to report and delete the material, but also preserve it for law enforcement. Critics worry that the measure would also undermine encrypted communications because encoded platforms can’t see what material the law would prompt them to report.
In 2018, in the first successful effort to chip away at the shield, Congress eliminated the liability protection for companies that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking.
The critics propose a range of changes — from raising the bar on which companies can have the shield, to carving out other laws, to repealing Section 230 entirely. Uniting them, however, is the belief that the provision enables an online environment rife with political misinformation, drug dealing, child abuse and other ills.
Technology companies counter that Section 230 allows social media startups to flourish because they don’t have to monitor postings and protects free speech. It also fosters their efforts to remove offensive content because the law allows them to take down material without facing penalties.
“Section 230 encourages services to fight misconduct and protect users from online harms by removing disincentives to moderate abusive behavior,” Matt Schruers, the president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, said in an excerpt from his prepared remarks.
David Chavern, president of the News Media Alliance, a trade group representing publishers, doesn’t favor repealing the law but proposes “limiting the exemption for just the very largest companies, who both derive the most benefits from Section 230 and have the greatest capacities to take legal responsibility,” according to a copy of his remarks obtained by Bloomberg.
Chavern’s group blames the advertising practices of Google and Facebook for the decline of journalism and advocates for policies to rebalance the relationship.


pamelagellerreport--2020-02-21--U.S. Africa Command Strikes al-Shabaab Terrorist Compound In Somalia

Officials believe no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike .
“ We ’ re working with our partners to adversely impact al-Shabaab ’ s operations and ability to attack our Somali and East African partners , ” said U.S. Army Brig .
Gen. Miguel Castellanos , deputy director of operations , U.S. Africa Command .
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia , U.S. Africa Comman d conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Jilib , Somalia , Feb. 17 .
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U.S. Africa Command Strikes al-Shabaab Terrorist Compound In Somalia Breaking 911, February 17, 2020: In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Comman
d conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, Feb. 17. “We’re working with our partners to adversely impact al-Shabaab’s operations and ability to attack our Somali and East African partners,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “It is important to counter this al-Qaeda-aligned group’s ability and intent to plan and carry out attacks in Somalia and more broadly. This precision strike does just that.” Initial assessments conclude one al-Shabaab facility was destroyed as a result of this airstrike. Officials believe no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.
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