theblaze--2020-10-23--'Bernie Bro' with a van full of guns, explosives and $509K reportedly considered assassinating Joe B

'Bernie Bro' with a van full of guns, explosives and $509K reportedly considered assassinating Joe Biden

'Bernie Bro ' with a van full of guns , explosives and $ 509K reportedly considered assassinating Joe Biden The @ @ @ @ @ child porn images and videos

A 19-year-old man with a van full of guns and explosives was arrested in North Carolina after he made threats online and contemplated assassinating Joe Biden, according to court documents obtained by The Daily Beast.
Around 11 a.m. on May 28, the Kannapolis Police Department was asked to tow an abandoned van from the parking lot of the Third Bank in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Through the window, officers spotted an AR-15 style rifle, a box for a .380-caliber handgun, a canister "of the explosive material Tannerite," and a box of 5.56-caliber ammunition, according to a police report.
The van, which reportedly belonged to Alexander Hillel Treisman, was towed away, and was later searched. Inside the vehicle police found about "$509,000 in U.S. currency (believed to be [Treisman's] inheritance), books (about survival, bomb making, improvised weapons and Islam), drawings of swastikas and planes crashing into buildings," and a Sig Sauer AR Rifle, a 9 mm Luger, a Kel-Tec Sub-2000, a .22-caliber rifle, and a Russian Mosin Nagant M91/30 bolt-action rifle, according to the search warrant application.
Later that day, Treisman arrived at the bank in a Honda Accord and asked about the towed van, according to court documents. Bank employees reportedly contacted police, and they took Treisman into custody.
Police searched Treisman's Honda Accord and discovered two more handguns, a .380-caliber, and a 9 mm Luger "found concealed in a clothes hamper," court papers stated.
Treisman, originally from Seattle, was allegedly carrying multiple driver's licenses from three states: Washington, California, and Florida.
Treisman was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, according to officials say. Local police contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A day after his arrest, the suspect reportedly called his mother, Kimberly Treisman. During the phone call, which was recorded, the mother suggested that he should "jump bail," according to a report from CNBC.
Local police and investigators from the Joint Terrorism Task Force reportedly asked Treisman about the disturbing materials found in his van. During the interview, Treisman "disclosed he has an interest in terrorist incidents and mass shootings," according to federal officials.
"Treisman conveyed to the interviewing officers that he had an interest in terrorist incidents and mass shootings, and that he watched YouTube videos and read Wikipedia articles about such incidents," the search warrant application states.
According to court documents, friends and family stopped speaking to him because of his "remarks and jokes" about mass shootings and the 9/11 terror attacks.
Treisman drove around the country, purchasing firearms in different states, authorities claim.
Law enforcement said they discovered an account on iFunny, a social media platform where users can post and comment on memes, alleged to belong to Treisman. The search-warrant application says Treisman posted a meme about killing Joe Biden.
On April 15, 2020, Treisman allegedly shared an image on iFunny with the caption, "Should I kill joe biden?"
In a conversation with another user on iFunny, Treisman reportedly said he "was going to do a columbine for a while." The other user condemned him for wanting to "harm the innocent."
Treisman responded, "My hatred is for the complacent American people who will turn u in for their own satisfaction. But aside from former goals, my eyes on the future. If anything I have to save bernie."
Investigators concluded the "bernie" mentioned in the alleged threat was a reference to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who dropped out of the presidential race on April 8, which paved the way for Joe Biden to get the Democratic presidential nomination.
On May 3, financial transactions and cellphone records show Treisman was within four miles of Biden's home in Delaware.
Court documents said between March and May, Treisman made internet searches regarding "information about Joe Biden's home address, state gun laws, rifle parts, and night vision goggles."
Investigators determined Treisman's activity "was consistent with a surveillance and attack plan connected to a possible threat against Joe Biden or other targeted act of violence," according to a search warrant.
The teenager allegedly wrote a note on his phone that outlined a plot for a mass shooting at a mall food court either on Christmas or Black Friday. The search warrant application states that he made a checklist that ended in "execute."
Treisman allegedly said he had not attempted to actually harm or murder anyone, telling authorities that his internet postings were "all online threats were part of a persona."
Investigators claim that they found a trove of "sexually explicit videos and images of minors" on Treisman's phone.
"Child pornography was found on eight of these devices (three laptops, three hard drives, an additional cellphone, and a flash drive)," an Oct. 6 detention memo states. "A total of 1,248 videos and 6,721 images of child pornography content were found on Defendant's devices, in addition to 637 videos and images of child pornography containing sadism and/or masochism content."
Treisman reportedly had no prior criminal history before his arrest. The federal magistrate judge justified Treisman's detention without bail on child pornography charges because of the other evidence against him.
"No combination of available release conditions would reasonably assure the safety of the community, and that a preponderance of evidence establishes that no conditions would ensure Defendant's presence in court," the judge said.
Treisman was denied bail on Oct. 6 pending trial and is currently being held in Durham County, North Carolina.
A lawyer for Treisman and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comments.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Texas man allegedly killed girlfriend and hid her in a freezer. She was pregnant with her third chil

Texas man allegedly killed girlfriend and hid her in a freezer. She was pregnant with her third child.

Texas man allegedly killed girlfriend and hid her in a freezer .
She was pregnant with her third child .

A Texas man has been arrested after police said he killed his pregnant girlfriend and hid her in a freezer before trying to skip town.
William James Martinez, 39, was arrested Tuesday morning in Hamlin, Texas, after law enforcement conducted a multi-county manhunt involving a high-speech vehicle chase, KTXS-TV reported.
Police had issued a warrant for Martinez's arrest Monday upon discovering 23-year-old Selena Bradley's body wrapped in a blue tarp in a freezer at Martinez's home in San Angelo. Bradley was pregnant with her third child.
Bradley's cause of death is pending an autopsy, but according to investigators, she had "marks on her neck and the left side of her face consistent with being struck and assaulted."
Before his arrest, Martinez reportedly confided to a friend that "he had done something terrible and he would go to prison for life" and confirmed with the friend that Bradley's body was in a freezer.
He also reportedly posted on Facebook using Bradley's phone over the weekend.
A screenshot shows a post on Bradley's account, saying, "Listen im fine [sic]. im ok im just want to be left tf alone [sic]. when im ready to com back I will. I have to get me and my happiness together. Im good where I'm at."
Martinez was indicted in March of last year for child sex crimes, the local news outlet noted. Among the charges were sex abuse of a child under 14, sexual assault of a child, and indecency with a child.
He was arrested in February and was supposed to stand trial in September, but it was not immediately clear if he in fact did appear before a court.
KSAT-TV reported that Martinez has been booked for murder, assault, and tampering with a corpse, and is in police custody. His bond has been set for more than $1 million.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Rasmussen poll says 46% of black voters approve of President Trump

Rasmussen poll says 46 % of black voters approve of President Trump

A daily tracking poll of President Donald Trump's job approval released Friday showed an eye-popping surge in approval for Trump among black voters.
According to Rasmussen Reports, Trump's approval among black likely voters surged this week from 25% on Monday to 46% by the end of the week on Friday.
Rasmussen's daily tracking poll on Friday found that 51% of likely U.S. voters approve of President Trump's job performance while 48% disapprove.
To say that the Rasmussen poll stands in contrast to other polling on President Trump's job performance is a gross understatement.
According to the Real Clear Politics average of polls, Trump's job performance is an average 9.5 points underwater, 44.4% approve to 53.9% disapprove. Recent polls on Trump's approval other than Rasmussen have Trump at minus 9 points (Economist/YouGov), minus 16 points (Reuters/Ipsos), minus 14 points (Quinnipiac), and minus 12 points (Politico/Morning Consult).
It is highly unlikely that Trump's approval among black likely voters managed to increase 20 points in just five days, especially when no other polls show a similar trend.
But that is not to say Trump is definitively not performing better-than-expected among black voters.
The Trump campaign has made outreach to black voters a top priority headed into the U.S. election. President Trump often boasts that he's been the best president for black Americans in U.S. history, with the possible exemption of President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery in the Confederate states and fought the Civil War. But aside from his rhetorical exaggerations, he has put forward serious policies specifically designed to reach out to and meet the wants of black Americans.
Last month, Trump gave a speech introducing the "Platinum Plan," a sweeping set of policy proposals calling for a $500 billion investment in black communities to create 3 million new jobs for black Americans. His plan aims to give black Americans greater access to capital for business development, expand school choice and education opportunities, and expand criminal justice reform among other policies.
At Thursday night's final presidential debate, Trump touted his record on criminal justice reform, funding historically black colleges, and creating economic opportunity zones. He accused Democratic nominee Joe Biden of being in government for 47 years and failing to achieve anything for the black community. Trump attacked Biden for sponsoring a crime bill in the 1990s that led to an increase of incarcerations of black Americans, questioning why Biden, if he now opposes the crime bill, didn't act on it when he occupied the White House with President Obama and had a Democratic-controlled Congress.
The messaging is clearly targeted at peeling away black support for Biden.
By no means does polling data indicate that these overtures to black Americans will help Trump win the black vote on Election Day. But one study reported by FiveThirtyEight did show that compared to 2016, Trump's support among young black voters (18 to 44) improved by 10 points.
Also, a study of black swing voters found that younger black voters don't want to be taken for granted by the Democratic Party and tend to have a more negative view of Democrats, and a more positive view of Republicans, than their older peers. Young black men, while they overwhelmingly say Trump is a racist, incompetent, and disagree with his policies, also admire how he "shows strength and defies the establishment."
Ultimately, the only poll that matters is the one on Election Day, when the American people will decide if Trump deserves four more years in office. Don't bet on 46% of black voters to swing for Trump.
But don't be surprised if Trump's support surprises.


theblaze--2020-10-23--HS principal allegedly says football players should stand for national anthem or quit team. Now he's

HS principal allegedly says football players should stand for national anthem or quit team. Now he's on leave.

HS principal allegedly says football players should stand for national anthem or quit team .
Now he 's on leave @ @ @ @ @ privilege not a right '

A Louisiana high school principal is under fire after a text he allegedly sent saying that football players should stand for the national anthem or quit the team.
What are the details?
Rob Howle — principal of Liberty High School in Baton Rouge — is on administrative leave after allegedly texting a suggestion to make it "mandatory that the players stand for the national anthem or this team will never get [any more] support from the administration," WBRZ-TV reported.
The station said a handful of students took a knee during the anthem at the first game. WBRZ added that the text in question also said "that was embarrassing. Playing football is a privilege not a right. If they don't want to stand they can turn in their equipment and we will refund their money."
Image source: WBRZ-TV video screenshot
An image of the text message, dated Oct. 1, was posted on social media and came to the attention of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system on Thursday, the Advocate reported.
What else did the district have to say?
Taylor Gast, a spokeswoman for the school system, told the Advocate the message appears to be real and that the recipient of the text also works for the school system — but Gast would not identify that individual.
The Advocate also said the district issued a statement Thursday saying it launched an investigation and that "… as a result, an administrator has been placed on administrative leave." Gast identified the administrator as Howle, the outlet said, adding that Howle did not return a message seeking comment.
The district told WBRZ it "respects students' rights to freedom of speech and expression" and cited the following policy concerning the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem:
At the beginning of each school day, time shall be permitted for those students and teachers desiring to do so to observe a brief time in silent meditation (not intended or identified as a religious exercise), which shall not exceed five minutes, and for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Every assembly or meeting in each school should begin with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and with the playing or the singing of the National Anthem, and all students shall be encouraged to learn the words of the National Anthem. Throughout the playing (singing) of the National Anthem and/or the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, students shall be encouraged to exhibit respectful behavior.
Anything else?
Liberty High is a new name for the school. The Advocate said its old name — Lee High — was tossed in July amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in late May in Minneapolis. The outlet added that Lee High opened in 1959 as Robert E. Lee High School, named after the Confederate general.
Howle is starting his third year as principal, the Advocate said, adding that soon after he took over he relaunched the football program that had been dormant for a decade.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Dr. Fauci says even with a vaccine, masks and social distancing will continue until 2022

Dr. Fauci says even with a vaccine , masks and social distancing will continue until 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of America's leading public health experts, said recently that even after a coronavirus vaccine is developed, Americans will likely need to continue wearing masks and practicing social distancing for quite some time.
In fact, people should expect to wear masks and social distance through the end of 2021 and into 2022, he said.
Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made the comments during a Zoom meeting with faculty and students at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia last week.
During the meeting, in which Fauci also predicted any forthcoming vaccine will only be 70% effective, he noted that masks and social distancing will be needed because it will take significant time before herd immunity is achieved.
"You're not going to have a profound degree of herd immunity for a considerable period of time, maybe toward the end of 2021, into 2022," he said. "I feel very strongly that we're going to need to have some degree of public-health measures to continue. Maybe not as stringent as they are right now."
"It's not going to be the way it was with polio and measles, where you get a vaccine, case closed, it's done," he added. "It's going to be public-health measures that linger for months and months."
Fauci also warned Americans against thinking a vaccine will be a "knockout punch" for the virus, noting that vaccines are often less effective against respiratory viruses.
"I tend to be conservative in my projections of what's going to happen," he said. "I think we've got to set reasonable expectations. If I'm surprised pleasantly, so be it."
News of Fauci's comments come as President Trump has been airing criticisms about the health expert.
Trump argued on a campaign call Monday that many Americans are growing tired of strict lockdown measures which have kept the economy from returning to normal levels and have resulted in many Americans losing work.
"People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies," Trump said on the call. "People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots ... Fauci is a nice guy. He's been here for 500 years."
Trump added later on the call that Fauci has been a "disaster."


theblaze--2020-10-23--Good news America: Scientists found the first ever 'murder hornet' nest in the U.S. and will destroy

Good news America: Scientists found the first ever 'murder hornet' nest in the U.S. and will destroy it

Good news America : Scientists found the first ever 'murder hornet ' nest in the U.S. and will destroy it

Weeks of searching have finally paid off as scientists in Washington state located the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States.
The Washington state Department of Agriculture confirmed on Friday that the nest of "murder hornets" was discovered in a tree on a property east of Blaine, Washington, in Whatcom County, KOMO News reports. The nest was found after entomologists captured one of the hornets and equipped it with a radio tag to follow it back to the nest.
The entomologists intend to destroy the nest on Saturday in an effort to eradicate the invasive species before they have chance to spread their reign of terror first throughout Washington and then the rest of the United States.
Officials told KOMO that the successful discovery of the nest came after a trapper captured two live Asian giant hornets on Wednesday using a new kind of trap the state agency deployed in the area.
Two more living hornets were found in another trap on Thursday morning, when scientists returned to attach a radio tracker to the first hornet. All three were outfitted with the transmitters and one of them led entomologists back to its nest Friday.
Video from the Washington Department of Agriculture shows the massive deadly hornets, which can grow as big as 2 inches long, entering and exiting their nest.
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The nest is inside the cavity of a tree located on private property near an area cleared for a residential home. While Asian giant hornets normally nest in the ground, they are occasionally found nesting in dead trees. Dozens of the hornets were seen entering and exiting the tree.
The discovery of the nest follows two previous unsuccessful attempts to live-track hornets captured in the same immediate area just south of the Canadian border. It's believed there may be at least one other murder hornet nest in the same area of Whatcom County.
The first confirmed detection of an Asian giant hornet in Washington state was made in December 2019 and the first hornet was caught in July after agents spent months placing traps in the area. Several more were subsequently caught, all in Whatcom County.
Beekeepers in Washington have lived in terror of the invasive giant hornets since their discovery was first reported in Washington state in late 2019. The hornets prey on honey bees, using their lethal mandibles to decapitate up to 40 bees per minute, devastating colonies and ruining the fortunes of beekeepers.
Their sting is also deadly to humans. Over just three months in 2013, Asian giant hornets killed 42 people and injured 1,675 more in China. The hornets kill about 50 people annually in Japan.
Scientists believe there is at least one other nest somewhere in Whatcom County.
Who knows where else they might be in America?


theblaze--2020-10-23--Israel, Sudan agree to normalize relations in deal brokered with help of US: 'Accomplishment for the

Israel, Sudan agree to normalize relations in deal brokered with help of US: 'Accomplishment for the White House'

Israel , Sudan agree to normalize relations in deal brokered with help of US : 'Accomplishment for the White House' @ @ @ @ @ country to normalize relations with Israel in recent weeks

Israel and Sudan announced that they had normalized relations in a deal that was brokered with the help of the United States. Sudan becomes the third Arab country to normalize relations with Israel in recent weeks, along with U.S.-brokered agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, which were the first nations in the Middle East to recognize Israel in 26 years.
President Donald Trump made the announcement of the agreement on Friday from the Oval Office at the White House. President Trump was on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Transitional Council Head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, senior U.S. officials told Reuters.
"The leaders agreed to the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel and to end the state of belligerence between their nations," according to a joint statement issued by the three countries. "In addition, the leaders agreed to begin economic and trade relations, with an initial focus of agriculture."
During the call, President Trump took a shot at his presidential opponent Joe Biden.
Trump jokingly asked Netanyahu, "Do you think Sleepy Joe could have made this deal?"
Israel's prime minister diplomatically responds, "We appreciate the help for peace from anyone in America."
As part of the agreement, President Trump will notify Congress of his intent to remove Sudan's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, which lifted sanctions against Sudan and will allow international financial assistance into the country. Trump signed the document to remove Sudan from the list while flying on Air Force One on Thursday night following the final presidential debate, according to a senior U.S. official.
Sudan has been listed as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1993 when al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lived in the country as a guest of the government.
Earlier this week, Sudan's new government paid $335 million to the victims of the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. The terror attacks killed more than 220 people.
The U.S. side of the negotiations was led by Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner, Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz, national security adviser Robert O'Brien, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and national security official Miguel Correa.
"This is obviously a great breakthrough," Kushner told Reuters. "This is obviously going to create a big breakthrough peace between Israel and Sudan. Getting peace agreements done are not as easy as we are making them look right now. They are very hard to do."
Pundits noted that this agreement is a big step in the process of peace in the Middle East. Oren Liebermann, CNN correspondent based in Jerusalem, noted that the agreement is a "significant statement" and "certainly a foreign policy accomplishment for the White House."
Not everyone was excited about the developments of potential peace in the Middle East. MSNBC host Chris Hayes downplayed the most recent agreement between Sudan and Israel.
"It's kind of hilarious that in end, the one thing Jared Kushner actually did get done was brokering a bunch of (incredibly cynical and transactional) middle east deals," Hayes tweeted.
During the news conference, President Trump said the agreement cost the United States "nothing." Trump also said that there are "at least five" countries who want to "come into the peace deal."
In September, Trump touted that there were "at least five or six countries" that could potentially make peace with Israel in the near future. Before the signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords at the White House last month, Trump said, "We're very far down the road with about five additional countries ... frankly, I think we could have had them here today."
"They want to see peace," Trump said. "They've been fighting for a long time. They're tired. They're warring countries but they're tired, they're tired of fighting. So you're going to be seeing further announcements."


theblaze--2020-10-23--Grocery store faces calls for a boycott after its immigrant owner offers a 20% discount to Trump sup

Grocery store faces calls for a boycott after its immigrant owner offers a 20% discount to Trump supporters

Grocery store faces calls for a boycott after its immigrant owner offers a 20 % discount to Trump supporters

People are calling for a boycott of a grocery store in Oakdale, New York, after its owner — Jose Colon, who hails from the Dominican Republic — had the apparent audacity to offer Trump supporters a deep discount on their purchases.
The backlash and demand for a boycott even continued after he conceded and even said he was open to offering the same discount for supporters of the Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden.
What are the details of the offer?
On Wednesday, the Fresh Food Supermarket advertised the discount on its Facebook page.
A portion of the now-viral ad read, "Trump supporters get 20% off[.] Mention at the cash register you are a Trump supporter to get discount[.] (Excludes beer)[.]"
The ad, at the time of this reporting, has sparked a frenzy of remarks.
What's happening now?
According to Fox News, social media users took issue with the discount and reportedly threatened to boycott the store and call the local health department.
Colon told the outlet, "We're supposed to live in a free country. This is weird. It's crazy."
He explained that he would honor the same discount for Biden supporters.
"We live in a free country where we support democracy, where we can go both ways, we can support left, right — whatever you want," he explained. "I decided to vote and support the best interest, I believe, for this country."
Colon added that he was not pleased with the response to the offer.
"I'm an immigrant as well," he told Fox. "I came here to this country legally, and I've been working hard since day one."
Colon noted that he's made his point and is content to live with the backlash.
"If this is gonna cause me losing my store, I'll run it until Election Day," he insisted. "I'll run it until the last day."
According to WABC-TV, Colon added, "I don't try to make any kind of division with politics."


theblaze--2020-10-23--MSNBC's Joy Reid claims there's 'absolutely zero' evidence BLM has ever advocated violence. Videos a

MSNBC's Joy Reid claims there's 'absolutely zero' evidence BLM has ever advocated violence. Videos and photos show otherwise.

MSNBC 's Joy Reid claims there 's 'absolutely zero ' evidence BLM has ever advocated violence .
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MSNBC anchor Joy Reid claimed Thursday that there is "absolutely zero" evidence that Black Lives Matter has ever advocated violence.
"There is absolutely zero, none, zero evidence that Black Lives Matter has ever pushed for anything violent, pushed for anything violent to happen to police," Reid said Thursday night in response to comments made by President Trump during the presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee.
"Black Lives Matter is about one thing: Stop killing black people just because you pulled them over for parking or moving violation. Just stop killing black people," she said. "They have never advocated violence against police."
Is that true?
Reid has apparently been living under a rock for the last five months as anti-police protests have erupted across the country following George Floyd's death in late May in Minneapolis — a vast majority being connected to the Black Lives Matter movement. While many of those demonstrations remained generally peaceful, it has been well-documented, to say the least, by social media footage and local news reporting, that several have also turned violent.
That said, it is possible that Reid is choosing to ignore the actions of BLM protesters and instead suggesting that BLM leaders have not actually called for such violence to occur.
The problem is, even that claim is on very shaky ground.
During the debate, Trump had made reference to a 2015 event in St. Paul, Minnesota, in which BLM protesters chanted, "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon!" apparently in reference to police officers. A BLM leader who organized the protest later admitted the chant was real but attempted to explain that the whole thing was a misunderstanding.
'Pigs in a blanket' chant at Minnesota Fair riles police youtu.be
Reid explained the charge away by alleging the chanters were an "offshoot, separate group of people." But there are several other instances that would need some explaining away, as well.
In June, Hawk Newsome, chairman of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, told Fox News' Martha MacCallum that BLM would "burn down this system" if the country "doesn't give us what we want."
"I could be speaking figuratively. I could be speaking literally. It's a matter of interpretation," he added.
Martha Mccallum Interview with BLM Leader Burn It all down youtu.be
Then in August, a viral video circulated on social media that showed an unidentified Black Lives Matter leader calling for open violence against the police, saying, "I'm at a point where I'm ready to put these police in the f***ing grave!"
The activist appeared to be standing up in front of a crowd of BLM protesters in Washington, D.C., when he made the shocking remarks.
"I want to take the fight to them and at the end of the day, if they won't hear us, we burn them the f*** down!" he continued. "I'm one that talk real s***! I talk it in New York and I talk it in D.C. The same way I f*** police up in New York, I f*** cops up in here in D.C. The same way I bust police in the head in New York, I bust police in the head in D.C.!"
Content Warning: rough language
Perhaps a more likely explanation for Reid's inaccuracy on the issue is that she, not President Trump, has blinders on about the Black Lives Matter movement.
This wouldn't be surprising since MSNBC has had a difficult time accurately assessing a violent situation before. Take for example, MSNBC reporter Ali Velshi, who said protests in Minneapolis in May were "not, generally speaking, unruly," as buildings literally burned behind him.


theblaze--2020-10-23--AOC says she feels 'disrespected' when President Trump refers to her as 'AOC.' Twitter tells her to

AOC says she feels 'disrespected' when President Trump refers to her as 'AOC.' Twitter tells her to sit down.

AOC says she feels 'disrespected ' when President Trump refers to her as 'AOC . '
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) blasted President Donald Trump on Thursday night after he dared refer to her as "AOC" during the evening's final presidential debate.
Trump brought up the freshman congresswoman and her Green New Deal during remarks to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during the debate.
What are the details?
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, "If someone told me 3 years ago, while I was waitressing to help my family stay afloat, that in a few short years an unhinged President of the United States would be repeatedly saying my name at the 2020 debate, I would've brought them some water and told them to sober up."
She added, "I wonder if Republicans understand how much they advertise their disrespect of women in debates when they consistently call women members of Congress by nicknames or first names while using titles & last names when referring to men of stature. Women notice. It conveys a lot."
"AOC is a name given to me by community & the people," she groused. "Y'all can call me AOC. Government colleagues referring to each other in a public or professional context (aka who don't know me like that) should refer to their peers as 'Congresswoman,' 'Representative,' etc. Basic respect 101."
Backlash
As highlighted by the Daily Wire, the congresswoman's remarks garnered criticism and scorn.
One user wrote, "Why is it disrespectful. Even leftist media calls her AOC. Just seems like shes [sic] just capitalizing on a chance to make Trump look like a misogynist for no reason."
Another added, "The first signal that a person in a leadership position is not a leader is when they insist that people use their title. It's ego-protecting weakness and a character flaw. Respect is earned and leaders don't need a title."
Daily Wire podcast host Michael Knowles chimed in, "He called Joe Biden 'Joe.' Get over yourself."
BlazeTV host Lauren Chen added, "AOC is not a nickname, they're your initials. JFK is also not a nickname. The FBI, again, is not a nickname. You can maybe say that Trump should've still used your official title, but Obama was also referenced sans title, and you don't see him whining about it on Twitter[.]"
Author Chad Felix Greene quipped, "As a fellow three-namer. Its [sic] just easier to say. You're not special. Calm down. - CFG."


theblaze--2020-10-23--Expensify CEO sends unsolicited email to 10 million customers telling them to vote Biden or risk 'ci

Expensify CEO sends unsolicited email to 10 million customers telling them to vote Biden or risk 'civil war' 'Anything less @ @ @ @ @ is a vote against democracy '

The CEO of Expensify, a software company that develops a system for businesses to file expenses, sent an unsolicited email to approximately 10 million customers Thursday evening urging them to vote for Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the upcoming U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3 and claiming that the country would head toward civil war if Biden doesn't win.
"Anything less than a vote for Biden is a vote against democracy," CEO David Barrett wrote in an email with the subject line, "Protect democracy, vote Biden."
"A vote for Trump is to endorse voter suppression, it really is very basic," he added.
Barrett told his customers that any vote for President Donald Trump or a third-party candidate or even the decision not to vote was tantamount to "allowing democracy to be methodically dismantled, in plain sight."
Addressing the concerns of "those who disagree" with the email, Barrett wrote that the First Amendment gives Expensify a right to weigh in on the election and that his company's success depends on Trump losing.
"Expensify depends on a functioning society and economy; not many expense reports get filed during a civil war," Barrett wrote.
"All evidence suggests that another 4 (or as Trump has hinted — 8, or more?) years of Trump leadership will damage our democracy to such an extent, I'm obligated on behalf of shareholders to take any action I can to avoid it," he continued. "I am confident our democracy (and Expensify) can survive a Biden presidency. I can't say the same about Trump. It's truly as simple as that."
The email specifically accused Trump of taking anti-democratic actions to suppress the vote and dismisses counter arguments about voter fraud as unsupported by evidence.
"I wouldn't be sending this email if this election were just about 'normal issues' — taxes, legislative priorities, health care, etc. But it isn't. This election is a referendum on what limits, if any, we place on our elected leaders to govern us in a fair and representative way. This election will decide if widespread voter suppression is an acceptable governing tactic," Barrett wrote.
In an interview with Business Insider, Barrett explained that Expensify employees contributed edits to the letter and before it was sent, a "supermajority" of employees voted to approved the content and hit the send button.
"We've always been a very strongly values-driven organization, and we talk a lot about what we stand for, what we believe in, what we'll put our money and efforts behind," Barrett told Business Insider.
In the email's conclusion, Barrett invited those who disagree with him to share their thoughts in an email or to message him on Twitter to discuss.
Daniel M. Rothschild, the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, sent Barrett one such reply, criticizing the Expensify CEO for politicizing his company and contributing to a "breakdown in social trust."
"For a variety of reasons, America is becoming a low-trust society. Conspiracy theories abound, relationships are breaking down on partisan lines, and institutions that are critical to a free and open society are being undermined in many cases by their won actions that destroy trust," Rothschild wrote in a letter to Barrett. "Your email contributes to this breakdown in social trust."
Rothschild accused Barrett of violating the trust customers place in Expensify by giving them their personal financial information and contact information, which was then used for political purposes beyond the scope of a business arrangement.
"A healthy society cannot exist if its political tribalism invades every aspect of commercial, civic, and community life. Team Red and Team blue have gone from being who we vote for to, in many cases, lifestyle determinants. That is unhealthy to our civic fabric," he said.
"And again, you email exacerbated this. Until last night, I saw Expensify as a pioneering company that made my life a lot easier," Rothschild continued. "Now, I see Expensify as a Team Blue company."


theblaze--2020-10-23--Biden campaign tries to walk back Joe's 'transition from the oil industry' debate statement after be

Biden campaign tries to walk back Joe's 'transition from the oil industry' debate statement after being ripped online

Biden campaign tries to walk back Joe 's 'transition from the oil industry ' debate statement after being ripped online @ @ @ @ @ oil industry will not play well in some states

During the final presidential debate on Thursday, Joe Biden pledged to transition away from fossil fuels. The statement caused alarm for many who are worried about the economic impact of losing the energy industry, and the potential devastation on the labor force.
Following the debate, the campaign and Biden himself "clarified" his comments about the oil industry that drew ire.
"By the way, I have a transition from the oil industry, yes," Biden said during the presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee.
President Donald Trump immediately became giddy about Biden's revelation by saying, "Oh, that's a big statement."
The Democratic presidential nominee responded, "I will transition. It is a big statement," which was echoed by Trump, "That's a big statement."
Debate moderator Kristen Welker asked Biden, "Why would you do that?"
He responded, "Because the oil industry pollutes, significantly. It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time, over time, and I'd stop giving to the oil industry, I'd stop giving them federal subsidies."
Trump pounced on Biden's statement, "He is going to destroy the oil industry. Will you remember that Texas? Will you remember that Pennsylvania? Oklahoma?"
Biden claimed that President Trump doesn't give federal subsidies to the solar and wind industries.
Trump fired back, "We actually give it to solar and wind."
A fact-check by WUSA said Biden's claim that Trump "won't give federal subsidies to solar and wind" was false.
"There are currently tax credits available to both the wind and solar industry — like the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit for Wind," WUSA stated. "It offers tax credits per kilowatt-hour for 'utility-scale wind.' It was actually extended under the Trump administration in December last year."
The internet reacted to Biden's statement that he would transition the United States away from the oil industry.
"Biden wants to 'transition' away from the oil industry. He just killed paycheck earned by hardworking families in Texas. Joe just wants to transition away from Texas. Remember that on election day," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wrote on Twitter.
"Hey Texas and Pennsylvania, @JoeBiden just admitted he would transition from the oil industry, effectively killing an estimated 11 million jobs," Rick Perry, Trump's former energy secretary and a former governor of Texas, said.
Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said, "I thought @realDonaldTrump was strong last night. Stark differences between Biden and Trump: free enterprise vs socialism, energy independence vs getting rid of oil and fracking, health care options vs govt run healthcare. Strong foreign policy vs buying friends."
Kendra Horn, a Democratic House candidate in the oil-rich state of Oklahoma, disagreed with Biden, "We must stand up for our oil and gas industry. We need an all-of-the-above energy approach that's consumer friendly, values energy independence, and protects OK jobs. I'll keep fighting for that in Congress."
"If Biden gets in, not only will he destroy the Oil & Gas industry (and millions of American jobs and lives), we can all say goodbye to these unbelievably good gas prices," Eric Trump tweeted. "Don't forget the nearly $5 per gallon we were paying under O'Biden."
"What this translates to is hundreds of thousands of jobs gone in the blink of an eye. This is dangerous. It puts the prosperity of countless Americans at risk, and we cannot allow it to happen," George P. Bush, the son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, nephew of former President George W. Bush, and grandson of former President George H. W. Bush, said.
In 2019, traditional energy and energy efficiency sectors employed about 6.8 million Americans, roughly 4.6% of the U.S. workforce, according to a report from the Energy Futures Initiative and National Association of State Energy Officials.
Following the debate, before boarding a plane home, Biden tried to clean up his oil comment.
"We're not getting rid of fossil fuels," Biden said. "We're getting rid of the subsidies for fossil fuels, but we're not getting rid of fossil fuels for a long time."
When asked if dismantling the U.S. oil industry would cost millions of American jobs, Biden replied, "Well, they're not going to lose their jobs. … And, besides, there are a lot more jobs that are going to be created in other alternatives."
The Biden campaign tried to walk back the vice president's comment on oil from the debate. Kate Bedingfield, Biden's deputy campaign manager and communications director, attempted to "clarify" Biden's remarks.
"Biden's team seeks to clarify Biden's remarks on the oil industry, with @KBeds saying that Biden was referring to ending oil subsidies," according to Washington Post reporter Annie Linskey.
Biden was also grilled by President Trump over his past comments that showed that he was against fracking. Biden said he doesn't want to ban fracking, but fact-checkers found a history of Biden being opposed to fracking and wanting to phase it out.
Emails allegedly from Hunter Biden's laptop and reported text messages from one of his business partners, allege that Joe Biden was involved in a "lucrative" venture with a Chinese energy corporation, which named "crude oil and natural gas" as the "major drivers" of the company's revenue.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Trump refers to 'coyotes' during illegal immigration segment at debate — and Twitter 'blue check mar

Trump refers to 'coyotes' during illegal immigration segment at debate — and Twitter 'blue check marks' dazzle with their ignorance

Trump refers to 'coyotes ' during illegal immigration segment at debate — and Twitter 'blue check marks ' dazzle with @ @ @ @ @ does a coyote bring a whole human across the border ?
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Leftists love to call President Donald Trump names, particularly with regard to his cognitive abilities. Idiot, stupid, moron — yup, that's the leader of the free world, they say.
But during Thursday night's debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Trump apparently really stepped in it when he referred to "coyotes" — i.e., human smugglers — who illegally bring children across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Why? Well, some pretty prominent Trump-haters on Twitter lost their minds — no jokes, please — because they actually appeared to believe Trump was talking about the furry, walks-on-all-fours, looks-like-a-wolf coyotes.
Really.
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
First up is everybody's favorite scowling, skinny-armed, gun-confiscation poster boy David Hogg:
"Imagine calling the immigrant parents that bring their children to the United States for a better life 'coyotes,'" Hogg wrote. "The level of xenophobia is sickening."
His post as of Friday morning was still active — and being ratioed to death. Check it out while it's hot.
Next up is Jemele Hill, that former ESPN host posing as a sociopolitical raconteur. The Atlantic gave her a shot, if that's any indication. Anyway, Hill reacted with the following:
For real, dawg.
Or how about Dar'shun Kendrick? She's not only an attorney but also a member of the Georgia House of Representatives — and the chief deputy whip of its Democratic wing, no less. Kendrick was in total disbelief that an animal could carry a human across the border:
"How the hell does a coyote bring a whole human across the border?!" she responded, dumbfounded. "Lord-----stop talking."
It's worth it to note that Kendrick didn't take kindly Friday morning to contrarians snapping back at her:
Image source: Twitter/DarshunKendrick screenshot
And it also may come as no surprise that Kendrick last year infamously touted a "Testicular Bill of Rights" to protest the Georgia House passing a bill banning abortions after fetal heartbeat detection. Her bill aimed to "regulate" men's bodies, for example, by banning vasectomies and forcing them to get permission from their sexual partners before getting Viagra.
Oh, there's more. Much more.
The latter three aren't the only unsharpened tools in the shed, apparently:
Omri Ceren, national security adviser for Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), had the following to say in response to Hill's unfortunate query:
"It's not the lack of knowledge," he wrote, "it's the confidence in that lack of knowledge."
Indeed, it would appear that members of the left for so long and so often have told themselves they're so much smarter than those rubes from flyover country that they've ended up utterly convinced of that narrative — to the point of collective ignorance in regard to uncomplicated, easily accessible truths.


theblaze--2020-10-23--POLL: Who won the final 2020 presidential debate?

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POLL: Who won the final 2020 presidential debate?
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theblaze--2020-10-23--Fresno law enforcement rages at Calif. Gov. Newsom: 'The blood of the children being shot by out-of-

Fresno law enforcement rages at Calif. Gov. Newsom: 'The blood of the children being shot by out-of-control gang members in our city is on your hands'

Fresno law enforcement rages at Calif. Gov .
Newsom : 'The blood of the children being shot by out-of-control gang @ @ @ @ @ on your hands' Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp blamed an increase of violent crime @ @ @ @ @

Local law enforcement officials in San Quentin, California, blamed an increase in violent crime in Fresno County on Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his progressive bail policies, slamming the state for prioritizing a "political agenda" over the lives of California citizens.
Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp called on Newsom to stop releasing criminals from prison because of the coronavirus and end zero-dollar bail policies she says are leading to increases in violent crime.
"Stop using COVID-19 to promote your political agenda. The blood of the children being shot by out-of-control gang members in our city is on your hands, and on the hands of every person who does not make public safety a priority," Smittcamp said.
The press conference took place on the same day that San Quentin Officials weighed a decision to appeal the state's release of more than 1,100 inmates, KMJ reported. On Wednesday, a California appeals court ordered state corrections officials to parole or transfer the inmates serving time in San Quentin State Prison, citing officials' "deliberate indifference" to the health and safety of the convicted criminals during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year the prison experience an outbreak of the coronavirus, leading to 2,200 infections at its peak and the deaths of 28 inmates.
Labeling the outbreak "the worst epidemiological disaster in California correctional history," the court ruling blasted the prison's decision not to cut the inmate population by half, as recommended by experts, as "morally indefensible and constitutionally untenable."
But from the perspective of Smittcamp and law enforcement agencies in San Quentin, it's releasing violent criminals and endangering public safety that's morally indefensible.
"The law enforcement agencies represented behind me are the ones fighting on the front lines to bring peace to our community. We are in some of the most violent times that we have ever seen. … In the midst of this, our last two governors vowed to close state prisons. Governor Newsom announced that he will close the state prison facility in Tracy, California, on September 30, 2021," Smittcamp said.
"Why is this relevant to why we are here today? It is relevant because we are lacking bed space to house local criminals who are shooting up our cities and killing our children and each other," she continued.
"[Governor Newsom's] solution to COVID protection and prevention is letting them out of prison with no regard for their victims and the communities they will return to terrorize," Smittcamp declared. "So I just said it: Governor: open up the prisons. Do your job. Manage."
Local officials in Fresno County say that since zero-dollar bail and early release policies went into effect in April, gang activity and violent crime have surged.
Zero-dollar bail was a policy put in place by the California Judicial Council to reduce the bail requirements for most misdemeanor and lower-level felonies to $0. Most violent crimes are exempted from the policy, meaning bail remains for charges of sexual assault, gun crimes, domestic violence, or people under court-ordered restraining orders. The policy was intended to reduce the strain on the court system during the pandemic and lower the spread of coronavirus in jails.
But police say that shootings are up 126% and murders rose 55% since the policy was implemented. According to police, 80% of the homicides are gang-related, KGPE reports.
"This is a crime wave that's happening in our city," Fresno City Council member Mike Karbassi said on Oct. 7.
Smittcamp explained that in response to the surge of crime, more exemptions are being added to the zero-dollar bail policy.
"The court has slowly started here in Fresno to exempt certain crimes from zero-dollar bail," Smittcamp said. "What we just did last week was not only add to the list, which had already been amended earlier, a few weeks earlier, about six weeks earlier, we added further zero-dollar bail exemptions, meaning exempted crimes that were not set from zero-dollar bail, but we also were able to request, and that request was granted by the court, to increase the bail amounts for gang and gun crimes."
Still, the reality of violent crime is affecting the very communities progressives say are most important.
"The last four or five women in this community, and the last four or five victims in this community that have been killed and shot — innocent women, innocent people caught in gunfire — have been women of color. It is enough. Enough is enough. It's time for it to stop," the district attorney concluded.
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims also spoke at the press conference, adding, "Pointing the finger at the state is the absolute right thing to do because nearly 20% of our jail population is comprised of state inmates that are sentenced that are ready to go on to state prison. However, the reception centers are closed. They're actually timing out in local custody and being released and never moving on to state prison because they've been there so long."
Fresno's Top Cops Call Out Newsom on Closed Prisons www.youtube.com
(H/T: The Daily Wire)


theblaze--2020-10-23--President Trump issues executive order making it easier to fire 'poorly performing' government worke

President Trump issues executive order making it easier to fire 'poorly performing' government workers

President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday making it easier to hire and fire certain government employees who work in important policy-making positions within the federal government and who previously were guarded from removal by civil service protections .
What are the details ?
Under the order , which creates a new classification for federal employees , called `` Schedule F , '' federal agencies will have more flexibility to hire and fire `` employees in confidential , policy-determining , policy-making , or policy-advocating positions '' who perform poorly .
Employees in these positions are normally not subjected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential transition and , as the Daily Signal noted , are consequently able to `` make and design policy details and rules with little or no public accountability . ''
The Daily Signal added in its report that `` the order is intended to address what Trump administration officials say is a concern about the growth of the federal bureaucracy and about an increasing willingness by Congress to delegate policymaking authority to executive branch agencies . ''
In a statement released along with the order , the White House noted that , previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poorly , even from critical positions , was `` time-consuming and difficult '' — typically taking between six months and a year .
As part of an effort to hold America 's bureaucratic officials accountable , the order states that `` agencies need the flexibility to expeditiously remove poorly performing employees from these positions without facing extensive delays or litigation . ''
Federal agency heads now have until Jan. 20 , 2021 , to determine which staff positions they will move into Schedule F designations .
What are people saying ?
Allies of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong move in the right direction toward reining in the burgeoning federal bureaucracy .
`` President Trump is delivering on his promise to make Washington accountable again to the citizens it 's meant to serve , '' Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told the Daily Signal .
`` This much-needed reform will increase accountability in essential policymaking positions within the government . ''
Rachel Greszler , a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation , called the order a `` commonsense change to insert some much-needed accountability . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciplining or dismissing managers who refused to carry out her directives or who took actions to thwart her initiatives , '' she added .
`` That 's the case right now within the federal government , where it 's extremely difficult — sometimes seemingly impossible — to fire federal employees . ''
But not all are praising the new order .
One prominent federal union leader told the New York Times that the order is `` the most profound undermining of the Civil Service in our lifetimes . ''
Critics are also characterizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president to fill the federal government with lackeys and yes men .
`` The president has doubled down on his effort to politicize and corrupt the professional service , '' Everett Kelley , national president of the American Federation of Government Employees , told the Wall Street Journal in a statement .
`` This executive order strips due-process rights and protections from perhaps hundreds of thousands of federal employees and will enable political appointees and other officials to hire and fire these workers at will . ''

President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday making it easier to hire and fire certain government employees who work in important policy-making positions within the federal government and who previously were guarded from removal by civil service protections.
What are the details?
Under the order, which creates a new classification for federal employees, called "Schedule F," federal agencies will have more flexibility to hire and fire "employees in confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating positions" who perform poorly.
Employees in these positions are normally not subjected to change as a result of a presidential transition and, as the Daily Signal noted, are consequently able to "make and design policy details and rules with little or no public accountability."
The Daily Signal added in its report that "the order is intended to address what Trump administration officials say is a concern about the growth of the federal bureaucracy and about an increasing willingness by Congress to delegate policymaking authority to executive branch agencies."
In a statement released along with the order, the White House noted that, previously, removing career federal employees who perform poorly, even from critical positions, was "time-consuming and difficult" — typically taking between six months and a year.
As part of an effort to hold America's bureaucratic officials accountable, the order states that "agencies need the flexibility to expeditiously remove poorly performing employees from these positions without facing extensive delays or litigation."
Federal agency heads now have until Jan. 20, 2021, to determine which staff positions they will move into Schedule F designations.
What are people saying?
Allies of the president are heralding the order as a strong move in the right direction toward reining in the burgeoning federal bureaucracy.
"President Trump is delivering on his promise to make Washington accountable again to the citizens it's meant to serve," Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told the Daily Signal. "This much-needed reform will increase accountability in essential policymaking positions within the government."
Rachel Greszler, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, called the order a "commonsense change to insert some much-needed accountability."
"Imagine if a CEO was prevented from disciplining or dismissing managers who refused to carry out her directives or who took actions to thwart her initiatives," she added. "That's the case right now within the federal government, where it's extremely difficult — sometimes seemingly impossible — to fire federal employees."
But not all are praising the new order. One prominent federal union leader told the New York Times that the order is "the most profound undermining of the Civil Service in our lifetimes."
Critics are also characterizing it as an egregious attempt by the president to fill the federal government with lackeys and yes men.
"The president has doubled down on his effort to politicize and corrupt the professional service," Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, told the Wall Street Journal in a statement. "This executive order strips due-process rights and protections from perhaps hundreds of thousands of federal employees and will enable political appointees and other officials to hire and fire these workers at will."


theblaze--2020-10-23--California grandfather dies after sustaining 'major injuries' during fight at a local Starbucks

California grandfather dies after sustaining 'major injuries ' during fight at a local Starbucks

Authorities arrested a 20-year-old California man after a fight broke out at a California Starbucks location, according to Newsweek.
What are the details?
The outlet reported that authorities arrested River Baumann after he allegedly punched 69-year-old Robert Ketner as a verbal argument escalated on Sunday a Rocklin, California, Starbucks.
Reports allege that Baumann pulled up to the location in his truck when he encountered Ketner, who was outside drinking his latte, a member of the elderly man's family said.
"He was kind of sitting outside, drinking his latte, when the vehicle of some sort came by," the family member, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, recalled. "It was like really loud music; people were complaining about it. So he pointed out which car it was and asked them to turn their music down."
According to KOVR-TV, Rocklin Detective Zack Lewis said, "The victim was punched and he fell to the ground sustaining an injury to his head and he never regained consciousness."
The station reported that Ketner suffered "major injuries" following the attack.
He added, "Whatever the argument was, no one deserves to lose their life."
Ketner died in the hospital three days after the incident after being put on life support.
His family called him a "very funny man, very caring, very loving, very sweet."
"It's devastating," another family member said. "We all loved him so much. He was an amazing man who cared for us deeply."
According to KXTV-TV, authorities originally arrested Baumann on a battery charge with serious bodily injury, criminal conspiracy, a probation violation, and fighting in a public place.
After Ketner died, authorities charged Baumann with voluntary manslaughter following the attack and are still investigating what led to the physical attack. Police ask any witnesses with information on the assault to come forward.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Biden dares Trump to share proof of anti-fracking comments — Trump posts video; fact-checkers say Bi

Biden dares Trump to share proof of anti-fracking comments — Trump posts video; fact-checkers say Biden has opposed fracking

Biden dares Trump to share proof of anti-fracking comments — Trump posts video ; fact-checkers say Biden has opposed fracking @ @ @ @ @ false claims that he never opposed fracking

The final presidential debate Thursday was fraught with heated discussion, including when President Donald Trump vigorously challenged Joe Biden on his stance regarding fracking. Biden reacted by demanding the president share proof that he is against fracking, so Trump did just that.
"We're going to have the greatest economy in the world, but if you want to kill the economy, get rid of your oil industry you want," President Trump said. Then he asked Biden, "And what about fracking?"
"I never said I oppose fracking," Biden responded.
Trump reacted by saying, "You said it on tape."
Biden responded, "Show the tape, put it on your website."
"I'll put it on," Trump declared.
"Put it on the website," Biden said. "The fact of the matter is he's flat lying."
Moderator Kristen Welker asked Biden, "Would you rule out about banning fracking?"
"I do rule out banning fracking because the answer we need, we need other industries to transition, to get to ultimately a complete zero emissions by 2025," Biden answered. "What I will do with fracking over time is make sure that we can capture the emissions from the fracking, capture the emissions from gas. We can do that and we can do that by investing money in doing it, but it's a transition to that."
By the time Thursday night's presidential debate had ended, the Trump campaign released a video compilation of Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris (Calif.) making remarks opposing fracking. By Friday morning, the video had over 10 million views and over 325,000 Likes.
The video starts out with a clip from the Democratic primary debate in July, where CNN anchor Dana Bash asks Biden if there would be "any place for fossil fuels, including coal and fracking" in his administration.
"No, we would — we would work it out. We would make sure it's eliminated and no more subsidies for either one of those, either — any fossil fuel," Biden stated.
Other video clips show Biden saying, "We're going to end fossil fuels" and "I'd gradually move away from fracking,"
Harris is seen on video saying, "And, I think it's critically important on day one that we end any fossil fuel leases on public lands." The video ends with Harris saying, "There's no question that I'm in favor of banning fracking."
The Trump campaign is highlighting Biden's extremely wobbly response on the fracking issue because it could influence voters in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Oklahoma — states that depend on oil and natural gas from fracking.
President Trump played the video on Tuesday during his campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. Vice President Mike Pence is also playing the fracking video on the campaign trail, according to The Hill.
CNN did a fact check on Biden's history of fracking comments and admitted: "Biden falsely claims he never opposed fracking."
Biden also said he was against "new fracking" in a Democratic primary debate in March when challenged by his opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders, on the issue of climate change. His campaign clarified to reporters that same evening that Biden was reiterating his plan to ban oil and gas permits on public land, not a complete ban on new fracking, which a president cannot do.
On "Anderson Cooper 360°," CNN's fact-checker Daniel Dale said it was wrong for Biden to say he never opposed fracking.
"In this case, Trump is correct, Biden did make anti-fracking comments in 2019 and 2020, and Trump was not lying," Dale told Anderson Cooper.
Dale mentioned that the official Biden campaign stance is not for banning fracking, but has proposed banning new gas and oil permits on federal land, but Biden's comments against fracking complicates the situation.
On the Biden campaign website, it calls for "ending subsidies for fossil fuels" in "his first year and redirecting these resources to the historic investment in clean energy infrastructure."
The Biden campaign is "committed to achieving a 100% clean energy economy and net-zero emissions by 2050," meaning a complete ban of fossil fuels.
Despite several Democrats promising to ban fracking, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris, the president can not issue an outright ban on fracking across the United States.
Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling technique to release oil and natural gas from deep underground by injecting fluid at high pressure.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Horowitz: Minnesota trucker beaten by Black Lives Matter mob on I-35 charged with crimes, but not hi

Horowitz: Minnesota trucker beaten by Black Lives Matter mob on I-35 charged with crimes, but not his attackers

Horowitz : Minnesota trucker beaten by Black Lives Matter mob on I-35 charged with crimes , but not his attackers @ @ @ @ @ country is the breakdown of equal protection under the law

Try to imagine if a group of white supremacists decided to riot in middle of one of a state's busiest interstate highways without any warning or time for police to block off traffic. Then an unsuspecting motorist gets caught up in the illegal roadblock, tries to swerve to miss rioters, and ultimately grinds the truck to a halt. Next, the rioters drag him out of the truck and beat him. By this point, you are probably trying to envision how many of the protesters would be charged with attempted murder, among other crimes. But because this was a Black Lives Matter protest, Hennepin County, Minnesota, is now charging the driver with felonies and misdemeanors, not those who committed this dangerous and dastardly crime.
Since the BLM rioting began, we have seen horrific videos of motorists, often truckers, being harassed by illegal blockades, often presented with agonizing choices between trying to calmly leave the situation, stopping the car, or stepping on the gas pedal. The first such incident occurred when video circulated on the internet on May 31 showing Bogdan Vechirko's truck getting mobbed by protesters at a bridge on I-35 west, the major interstate out of Minneapolis.
Seeing their belligerence clawing at the truck and, according to Vechirko's lawyer, a protester firing a gun, I know I would have stepped on the gas pedal to save my life. Instead, he actually wound up stopping to avoid hitting people, even though he was unaware of what was going on, and was dragged out of his truck and beaten. He, rather than his assailants, was arrested at the time, which was egregious enough. But he was released because it became clear that there were no police roadblocks set up on the ramp when he entered the highway and that this was not a premeditated act.
Fast-forward to Thursday, when Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman's office charged Vechirko with threats of violence, a felony, and criminal vehicular operation, a gross misdemeanor. I expected the Minneapolis Star Tribune to proceed to report the evidence that somehow showed Vechirko was a neo-Nazi who plotted to identify protesters and run them down. No such evidence exists, which is why he wasn't charged with attempted murder. Investigators concede that there was no way he could have known about this or avoided this terrible situation because the entry ramp was not blocked off. What is their contention?
After spending a hefty sum to re-enact the situation, "investigators found Vechirko's line of sight would have given him sufficient time to stop his truck after viewing the crowd. But he didn't stop until someone stumbled in his path." They say he admitted that he was "kind of in a hurry" and the investigation showed, according to the criminal complaint, that he sought to "scare" the protesters out of his path.
Well, no kidding. If I am confronted with a belligerent mob on an interstate highway with no way to turn around (especially for a tanker truck), I'm going to try to scare them into moving away. What was he supposed to do? Just stop immediately and get beaten? We see that, ultimately, he did stop after first trying to maneuver around the crowd. Nobody was injured except for him. He wound up taking a beating that could have ultimately been as bad as that of Reginald Denny during the L.A. riots in 1993 rather than run them over. If anything, he showed enormous restraint in the face of a potentially fatal threat.
The Star Tribune notes that "the charges five months after the incident came as somewhat of a surprise" because transportation officials seemed to exonerate him. This demonstrates that there is a lot of justice-contorting politics taking place in that prosecutor's office. Even if they somehow discovered facts in the case that justify these charges, why weren't any of the rioters charged for such a serious public safety crime?
The Star Tribune observes that "the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) had been directed to seal off interstate ramps by 5 p.m. to protect the marchers" and that, ultimately, "none of the protesters who attacked and injured Vechirko were charged." But why were they trying to protect people who dangerously shut down a highway rather than apprehending them and charging them?
This is part of a broader problem that blue city governments are now legitimizing the most lawless acts of BLM by criminalizing those who defend themselves against their roadblocks, rather than enforcing basic public safety laws against the perpetrators. If you are on the side of BLM, you have the power to riot, destroy, threaten, and beat with impunity, but if you defend yourself against them, you will be swiftly punished.
Anyone who, without a permit, obstructs an interstate highway forfeits their life. It's hard to imagine that Vechirko was some sort of professional white supremacist, as liberal reporters suggest every time these incidents occur. Several days after this incident, a black businesses owner, Lonnie McQuirten of 36 Lyn Refuel Station in Minneapolis, stated that Vechirko had been coming back from a fuel run to his business when he was caught by the mob on I-35.
What we have in this country is the breakdown of equal protection under the law, which has been supplanted by a racially motivated system that weighs political and identity outcomes over facts and public safety. Sadly, parts of Minneapolis have been reduced to rubble, and barely anyone has been held accountable. It's turning into a third-world country. Except that in those countries, if you are confronted by a mob, you are unlikely to face prosecution for trying to evade a brutal lynching.


theblaze--2020-10-23--Every single hand goes up for President Trump in post-debate focus group of undecided voters on who

Every single hand goes up for President Trump in post-debate focus group of undecided voters on who would be better for economy

Every single hand goes up for President Trump in post-debate focus group of undecided voters on who would be better @ @ @ @ @ Trump is the preferred candidate '

Pollster Frank Luntz put together a virtual focus group of undecided voters from swing states Thursday night to get their impressions of the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The economy question
In an eye-opening moment near the end of the session, Luntz asked the 13 focus group participants the following question, "Who do you believe would do a better job with the economy after listening to tonight's debate, Joe Biden or Donald Trump?"
Luntz wanted a show of hands for each candidate — and when he asked who thought Biden would be better for the economy, not one hand went up.
When he asked if Trump would do a better job with the economy, every single hand went up.
"Clearly by that Trump is the preferred candidate," Luntz said in response.
Individual responses
Luntz then turned to the focus group participants to get their individual reasons for preferring Trump over Biden.
Jennifer from Michigan said Trump "has knowledge and a skill set to actually bring us ahead. I think that prior to COVID ... the first three years of his presidency, he was doing great. And then COVID happened, and our economy has obviously gone into the tanker ... and if there's somebody who's going to get us out, I believe it's going to be him."
Elizabeth from Georgia said that before the coronavirus pandemic, the economy was "better than it has been before. Our 401Ks have grown like crazy, and even in this pandemic look at the stock market — it's crazy. Everybody had jobs ... and here in Georgia, everybody can still have a job. Everywhere I go there's 'help wanted' signs, everywhere."
Tasha from Ohio said that navigating the economy "will take a special skill set" and that Trump "has shown us that he can recover in many different areas."
Opinion: Undecided voters assess final Trump-Biden debate youtu.be
Anything else?
A tweet from Luntz offered some words from focus group members to describe Trump and Biden based on their debate performance:
According to the Los Angeles Times, Luntz selected participants only if they met the following criteria: Currently registered to vote in one of 11 swing states; self-described as "possible" Biden or Trump voters; self-defined independents; and consider themselves "undecided." Participants were compensated $100 each for their time, the paper said.
The Times also said that, along with Luntz, it asked Sewell Chan, its editorial page editor, to pose questions to the focus group and provide analysis. He was pictured on the bottom of the screen next to Luntz.
Verdict from Luntz?
Luntz told Bloomberg Politics the debate was a tie — which he said bodes well for Biden:


theblaze--2020-10-23--At least 15,000 worshippers are expected to converge in DC for 'worship protest' against restriction

At least 15,000 worshippers are expected to converge in DC for 'worship protest' against restrictions on religious gatherings

At least 15,000 worshippers are expected to converge in DC for 'worship protest ' against restrictions on religious gatherings

Approximately 15,000 people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., Sunday for a protest titled "Let Us Worship."
The demonstration is against restrictions on religious gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will be hosted by Sean Feucht, a Republican congressional candidate-turned-evangelical musician who has been traveling across the country to encourage worship.
What are the details?
According to a Thursday report from NBC News, the worshippers are set to gather at the National Mall for Feucht's 45th — and final — stop in his "Let Us Worship" tour.
Feucht has been traveling across the United States for the last several months, performing and protesting against restrictions on church gatherings.
The event will reportedly include "prayer, singing, and mass baptisms."
In September, Feucht said that the protests are especially important amid the COVID-19 pandemic, because "God is moving, and our nation needs it now more than ever in my lifetime."
"[I]n major cities across America, godless politicians are adopting tactics that more closely resemble those of jihadist ayatollahs than men and women who are sworn to uphold the rule of law," he added according to the outlet.
The outlet obtained Feucht's event permit, which includes a coronavirus mitigation plan including masks and gloves for crew and various options for sanitization measures.
"As with all permit applications, we discussed a COVID-19 mitigation plan with the event organizers, but that plan is not a requirement or condition of the permit," Mike Litterst, chief of communications for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, told Newsweek. "While the National Park Service strongly encourages social distancing, the use of face coverings and other measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, we will not require nor enforce their use."
Feucht shared a teaser for the event on his Twitter page, captioning it, "5 DAYS[.]"


theblaze--2020-10-24--Washington state library accused of racial segregation after bizarre photo of race-sensitive trainin

Washington state library accused of racial segregation after bizarre photo of race-sensitive training goes viral online The library denied the @ @ @ @ @ Twitter

A library in Washington state denied allegations of racial segregation after a bizarre photograph of its race-sensitive training went viral on social media.
"KCLS has recently been accused of holding a 'racially segregated training program.' KCLS denies these allegations," the statement read.
Christopher Rufo, director at the Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute, noted the controversial training session on his social media account. The photograph showed signs segregating participants by race.
One sign read, "DEI Session People Who are White," and the other read, "DEI Session People of Color."
King County Library System said that the "listening sessions" were mandatory but were not racial segregation.
"In 2019, under the guidance of our consultants, Racial Equity Consultants (REC), we provided caucused listening sessions for staff to help inform REC's institutional racial equity assessment work. These listening sessions were voluntary for staff and designed to gather information to help us better understand institutional racial equity concerns, particularly those voiced by BIPOC staff members at KCLS, so that our consultants could develop a report and recommendations," they continued.
"Attendance by managers was mandatory for the purpose of preparing them for providing leadership around potential conversations or questions that their staff members might have following the sessions," they added.
President Donald Trump ordered the defunding of critical race theory sessions being taught at federal agencies, calling them "divisive, un-American propaganda training sessions."
Critics of the president complained that defunding the training was tantamount to supporting white supremacy and racism in federal agencies.
"KCLS is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as part of our service to the public. We understand that race is a complex and sensitive topic, and that discussions around race and racism are sometimes difficult, though necessary," the statement concluded.
Here's more about Trump canceling federal racial training:


theblaze--2020-10-24--Jennifer Aniston says 'it's not funny to vote for Kanye' West

Jennifer Aniston says 'it 's not funny to vote for Kanye ' West She urged her followers to 'please be @ @

Actress Jennifer Aniston told her social media followers Friday that "it's not funny" to cast their vote for long-shot presidential candidate Kanye West on Election Day, urging them to "please be responsible."
What are the details?
Aniston wrote a lengthy Instagram post declaring that she voted for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (Calif.), saying, "I voted for them because right now this country is more divided than ever. Right now, a few men in power are deciding what women can and can't do with their own bodies."
She continued, "Our current President has decided that racism is a non-issue. He has repeatedly and publicly ignored science...too many people have died."
The "Friends" star went on to argue that "this whole thing isn't about one candidate or one single issue, it's about the future of this country and of the world. Vote for human rights, for love, and for decency."
But in closing her post, she took a parting shot at West, who is running a long-shot, largely write-in campaign under the banner of the Birthday Party while insisting that he is a serious candidate.
"PS - It's not funny to vote for Kanye," Aniston wrote, adding, "I don't know how else to say it. Please be responsible."
Billboard reported:
West is on the ballot in 12 states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont. West made it clear that he is not AIP candidate Rocky LaFuente's vice presidential running mate, as some California sample ballots indicated, and that his name appeared "without my knowledge."


theblaze--2020-10-24--Houston schools see 40,000 drop in student enrollment over coronavirus, and it's gonna cost them mil

Houston schools see 40,000 drop in student enrollment over coronavirus, and it's gonna cost them millions

Houston schools see 40,000 drop in student enrollment over coronavirus , and it 's gon na cost them millions Is @ @ @ @ @ education ?

Schools in Houston, Texas, are reporting a precipitous drop in enrollment, and it's going to cost them millions in funding if it continues.
According to a review of data by KHOU-TV reported to the Texas Education Agency, sixteen of Houston's 20 largest districts will have fewer students this year than previously enrolled.
That adds up to an incredible figure of 38,766 students missing from public school instruction.
And they're not quite sure where all of them went.
"I think that's what everyone is trying to figure out right now," said Duncan Klussmann, a professor and former superintendent.
"Some students can be homeschooled, so that could be a factor," he added. "There could be some students in private settings. And there's going to be a certain percent of students who just are not enrolling at all."
Houston Independent School Department Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan said that officials are trying to locate those students in order to make sure they have the proper school instruction.
"We're still trying to locate those students, provide them with the necessary resources so they can definitely re-enroll," Lathan said.
Since school funding is determined by per-pupil spending, the drop in enrollment is going to cost Houston schools tens of millions of dollars.
"If nothing changes from here on out, then in Alief ISD we'll see anywhere from a $25-$40 million revenue cut," says Alief Independent School Department Superintendent HD Chambers.
"The students are going to lose, staff members are going to lose, teachers are going to lose," he added.
Chambers believes part of the issue is that parents find it difficult to keep younger students in front of a screen for distance instruction.
"It's so difficult to have a four-year-old or a five-year-old or a six-year-old sit in front of a computer monitor and try to learn virtually," he explained. "So they become frustrated with that."
The Texas Education Agency has said it will fully fund schools for only the first semester without consideration to the number of students being instructed. It is unclear what will happen to funding after the first semester.
Here's the local news video about the stunning figure:


theblaze--2020-10-24--Dr. Fauci: 'Maybe we should be mandating' masks nationwide

Dr. Fauci : 'Maybe we should be mandating ' masks nationwide The infectious disease expert has said several times this @ @ @ @ @ such a move by the federal government

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that it might be time for a nationwide mandate ordering Americans to wear masks in public, in an apparent reversal after he has repeatedly voiced opposition to such a move by the federal government.
What are the details?
Fauci joined CNN's Erin Burnett for an interview, where she played a clip from earlier in the day of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden explaining how he would "make mask-wearing mandatory" across the U.S.
"First, I'll go to every governor and urge them to mandate mask-wearing in their states, and if they refuse, I'll go to the mayors and county executives and get local masking requirements in place nationwide," Biden said.
Burnett noted that Biden also wants masks to be worn in all federal buildings and during interstate travel, before asking Fauci if he thinks "this is a good idea."
"Well, you know, one of the issues that people that talk about mandating not being a good idea because then they'll say they have to enforce it, and there's going to be a difficulty enforcing it," Fauci replied. "But, if everyone agrees that this is something that's important, and they mandate it and everybody pulls together and say, 'Ya know, we're gonna mandate it, but let's just do it,' I think that would be a great idea to have everybody do it uniformly."
He reiterated, "One of the issues, though, I get the argument saying 'Well, if you mandate a mask, then you're going to have to enforce it and that'll create more of a problem.' Well, if people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating it."
You can view the entire interview below. The portion on mask mandates begins at the 3:50 mark:
Dr. Fauci responds to President Trump's latest attack www.youtube.com
CNN pointed out that "Fauci has been reluctant to support a federal mask mandate" and cited several instances to back up its reporting.
In July, Fauci told Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), "I don't like to be authoritarian from the federal government, but at the local level, if governors and others essentially mandate the use of masks when you have an outbreak, I think that would be very important."
Just last month, Fauci said during a news conference that "a national mandate probably would not work."
Anything else?
Biden earlier this year promised to impose a federal mask mandate if he wins the White House, but then backtracked, admitting that such a move would likely be unconstitutional and impossible to enforce, regardless. He has since clarified that he would pressure each state to issue such dictates.


theblaze--2020-10-24--Trump supporters crash Biden rally, Joe calls them 'chumps;' Trump says Biden rallies have 'tiny cro

Trump supporters crash Biden rally, Joe calls them 'chumps;' Trump says Biden rallies have 'tiny crowds'

Trump supporters crash Biden rally , Joe calls them 'chumps ; ' Trump says Biden rallies have 'tiny crowds '

President Donald Trump and Joe Biden both held rallies on Saturday as both candidates make a final push before the Nov. 3 presidential election. Unfortunately for the Biden campaign, their rally turned into a Trump rally.
Biden held a drive-in rally in Bristol, Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia. There were reportedly 170 cars at the drive-in rally for the Democratic presidential nominee.
The Biden rally quickly became a Trump rally when supporters of the president swarmed the area. CNN political correspondent MJ Lee said, "Practically a Trump drive-in rally here now outside the Biden drive-in event."
Reportedly, the Trump supporters were honking their horns and using megaphones, including one person who chanted, "Four more years!" Biden called the Pennsylvania Trump supporters "chumps" twice during Saturday's rally.
"By the way, we don't do things like those chumps out there with the microphone are doing, the Trump guys," Biden said. "Look, we've got to come together."
"I'll work as hard for those who don't support me as those who do, including those chumps at the microphone out there," Biden said, then coughing into his hand. "That's the job of a president, the duty to care for everyone. The duty to heal."
Biden seemed extra angry on Saturday
Meanwhile, Trump held a campaign rally in Lumberton, North Carolina. During his speech, the president lampooned Biden over his "tiny crowds" at his drive-in rallies.
"People in cars. I don't get it. They're in cars," Trump said. "There were so few cars. I've never seen an audience like this."
"His partner, the media, the media made a mistake. They made a tragic mistake. They showed the crowd," Trump told the audience. "They were screaming, 'Don't do it! Don't show the crowd!"
Trump called the rally a "tiny, tiny little crowd." "You heard a couple of horns — honk! Honk!"
After the North Carolina rally, Trump is scheduled to make two more campaign stops on Saturday in Circleville, Ohio, and Waukesha, Wisconsin.


theblaze--2020-10-24--Lou Dobbs pummels Lindsey Graham, suggests he should be voted out: 'Betrayed the American people'

Lou Dobbs pummels Lindsey Graham , suggests he should be voted out : 'Betrayed the American people' ' I do @ @ @ @ @ the great state of South Carolina would ever vote for Lindsey Graham '

Fox Business host Lou Dobbs pummeled Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday, saying live on-air that he does not know why "anyone" would vote for Graham.
The comments from the pro-Trump commentator came as Graham fights for his Senate career in a tight election battle with Democrat Jaime Harrison. Recent polling indicates Graham is ahead of Harrison, albeit by just a handful of points.
What did Dobbs say?
The Fox Business host pummeled Graham, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and encouraged South Carolinians to vote Graham out of office.
Dobbs was enraged over Graham's commitment to hold hearings on social media censorship with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after Election Day. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to subpoena both social media giants this week.
"I don't know why anyone in the great state of South Carolina would ever vote for Lindsey Graham. It's just outrageous," Dobbs said. "This is the guy who keeps saying, 'Stay tuned.' He said he would get to the bottom of Obamagate with the Judiciary Committee, which has been a year and a half, actually longer, of absolute inert response to these pressing issues of our day."
Dobbs then invoked sharp criticism President Donald Trump made of Graham in 2016, when he called the South Carolina senator a "disgrace," "nut job," and said Graham is "one of the dumbest human beings I've ever seen."
Of those comments, Dobbs said, "I believe that the president's words about the senator then apply today."
"Graham has betrayed President Trump at almost every turn," Dobbs said. "He has betrayed the American people and his oath of office. He's done absolutely nothing to investigate Obamagate except to tell everyone, 'Stay tuned,' time and time again. Stay tuned. Senator Graham needs to be tuned out in South Carolina."
Anything else?
While Dobbs may be no fan of Graham's, a Harrison win in South Carolina would greatly endanger the Republican Party's majority in the Senate, especially since other Republican incumbents are currently battling in close elections, such as Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).
If Republicans want to maintain their Senate majority, there's no doubt: South Carolina Republicans must support Graham's re-election.


theblaze--2020-10-24--Chelsea Handler scolded 50 Cent for supporting Trump: 'I had to remind him that he was a black perso

Chelsea Handler scolded 50 Cent for supporting Trump: 'I had to remind him that he was a black person'

Chelsea Handler scolded 50 Cent for supporting Trump : ' I had to remind him that he was a black @ @

Comedian Chelsea Handler made a controversial comment this week when she ordered 50 Cent to not support President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Handler told 50 Cent that he's not allowed to vote for Trump because he is a black man. Many deemed the statement to be "racist."
50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, announced he was supporting Trump earlier this week. 50 Cent's vote for Trump was more motivated by Joe Biden's tax increases. On Monday, Jackson shared a screenshot from CNBC's "Power Lunch" news show. The graphic showed how the highest earners would see their tax rates rise if Joe Biden is elected, surpassing 62%.
"WHAT THE F***! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUTF*** NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. I don't care Trump doesn't like black people 62% are you out of ya f***ing mind."
The next day, Jackson followed up with a tweet that said, "Yeah, i don't want to be 20cent. 62% is a very, very,bad idea. i don't like it !" The tweet included a video clip from Fox News discussing 50 Cent's desire to not pay higher taxes.
(Content Warning: Explicit language):
Then Chelsea Handler, Jackson's ex-girlfriend, lambasted 50 Cent for supporting Trump. "You used to be my favorite ex-boyfriend," she told Jackson.
To which 50 Cent responded, "oh my God this is effecting my love life now. @chelseahandler I love ya Gator, don't let Trump and Joe Biden come between us girl."
"Hey f***er! I will pay your taxes in exchange for you coming to your senses. Happily! Black lives matter," Handler wrote to Jackson. "That's you, f***er! Remember?"
Handler appeared on "The Tonight Show" on Friday, where she discussed her ex-boyfriend who she briefly dated in 2011.
"So he doesn't want to pay 62 percent in taxes because he doesn't want to go from '50 Cent' to '20 Cent' and I had to remind him that he was a Black person, so he can't vote for Donald Trump and that he shouldn't be influencing an entire swath of people who may listen to him because he's worried about his own personal pocketbook," Handler told late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon.
Handler's assumption that Jackson has to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee because he is black, is reminiscent of Joe Biden's abrasive comments in May when he said, "Well, I'll tell you what: If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black."
Many online commenters deemed Handler's comment that a black man can't vote for Trump as "racist."
Radio host Wayne Dupree said, "This is proof that white liberals are the most racist, rude, and nasty people towards the black community."
Allie Beth Stuckey, host of the "Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey" podcast on BlazeTV, said, "Chelsea Handler made a documentary about how to be less racist, which means she made lots of money at the expense of black people. Obviously this makes her the voice of black America."
"The Rush Limbaugh Show" producer Bo Snerdley tweeted, "This woman is the definition of ignorant and arrogant - at the same time. She has the right to "remind" Black person they are Black?"
"Chelsea Handler doesn't even realize how racist her statement about 50 Cent was," political commentator Austen "Fleccas" Fletcher said.
During the interview, Handler told Fallon she is willing to "seal the deal in more ways than one" in order for her ex-boyfriend to not vote for Trump. "I might be willing to go for another spin, if you know what I'm talking about," she hinted.


theblaze--2020-10-24--GOP Sen. Murkowski reverses course, says she will support Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS confirmation

GOP Sen. Murkowski reverses course , says she will support Amy Coney Barrett 's SCOTUS confirmation ' I have concluded @ @ @ @ @ of person we want on the Supreme Court '

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Saturday that she will vote for Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation after initially being opposed to voting on a nominee before Election Day.
"I have no doubt about her intellect. I have no doubt about Judge Barrett's judicial temperament. I have no doubt about her capability to do the job," Murkowski said on the Senate floor, The Hill reported.
"I have concluded that she is the sort of person we want on the Supreme Court," she added.
Senators Meet With Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images
However, the Alaska Republican said she will vote against cloture on Barrett's nomination, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, explaining that she believes Barrett's confirmation vote should happen after Election Day.
"While I oppose the process that has led us to this point, I do not hold it against her as an individual who has navigated the gauntlet with grace, skill and humility. I will vote no on the procedural votes ahead of us, but yes to confirm Judge Barrett when the question before us is her qualification to be an associate justice," Murkowski explained.
Murkowski was one of the final Republican Party votes that remained in limbo.
Murkowski, one of the Republican Party's most moderate lawmakers, was the only Republican to oppose Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation in 2018.
According to The Hill, Murkowski's "yes" vote means Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), whose Senate career is on life-support, will be the only Republican to oppose Barrett's confirmation.
As TheBlaze reported, Murkowski initially opposed confirming a new Supreme Court justice prior to the election. However, she later backtracked, saying that she would, in fact, participate in such a vote.
The Senate is expected to vote on Barrett's nomination sometime early next week. With the Republican majority, that means Barrett will become the newest Supreme Court justice within a matter of days.