bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--Media Hype About Wuhan Virus Spreads Faster Than The Virus Itself

Over the last few weeks we have all been subject to the fear and panic narrative that the establishment media is weaving concerning the Wuhan Virus .
“ 75,000 ill , 2,000 deaths , many thousands recovered : Can you get coronavirus twice ?
” writes John Bacon of USA Today “ U.S .
stocks dive more than 7 % as oil war and coronavirus fears slam markets ” reports James F. Peltz of the LA Times take our poll - story continues below “ Coronavirus death rate : What are the chances of dying ?
– Robert Cuffe of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals with the coronavirus , Trump glorifies himself on Twitter.
” – Eugene Robinson at the Washington Post “ Supermarkets fear supply-chain shortages as coronavirus spreads.
” –Brain Pascus at Crains New York These are just a few examples of the fear and panic narrative of the establishment media , not to mention how the twenty four hour a day news channels of CNN , Fox News , and MSNBC are pushing the narrative in what seems like every other story they are reporting on .
But does the media hype match the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their hypocrisy ?
According to the latest reporting there have been seven hundred and fifty four reported cases of the Wuhan Virus in the United States with twenty eight deaths .
During the same period of time in America around eighteen thousand people have died of Influenza , nine thousand one hundred people have overdosed on heroin , eleven hundred and ninety American military veterans have committed suicide , and approximately two hundred thousand babies have been aborted .
An objective view would indicate at best that the establishment media has been complacent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wuhan Virus in America , and at worst they have been a partner along side of Communist China in pushing economic and emotional panic on the American populace .
In the end it appears that the media hype about the Wuhan Virus is spreading faster than the virus itself .

Media Hype About Wuhan Virus Spreads Faster Than The Virus Itself
Over the last few weeks we have all been subject to the fear and panic narrative that the establishment media is weaving concerning the Wuhan Virus.
“75,000 ill, 2,000 deaths, many thousands recovered: Can you get coronavirus twice?” writes John Bacon of USA Today
“Coronavirus cases top 60,000 as death toll spikes.” –CBS News
“U.S. stocks dive more than 7% as oil war and coronavirus fears slam markets” reports James F. Peltz of the LA Times
“Coronavirus death toll passes 4,000 worldwide.” – CNN News
“Coronavirus death rate: What are the chances of dying? – Robert Cuffe of the BBC News
“While the world deals with the coronavirus, Trump glorifies himself on Twitter.” – Eugene Robinson at the Washington Post
“Supermarkets fear supply-chain shortages as coronavirus spreads.” –Brain Pascus at Crains New York
These are just a few examples of the fear and panic narrative of the establishment media, not to mention how the twenty four hour a day news channels of CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC are pushing the narrative in what seems like every other story they are reporting on.
But does the media hype match the current reality or are they simply displaying their hypocrisy?
According to the latest reporting there have been seven hundred and fifty four reported cases of the Wuhan Virus in the United States with twenty eight deaths. During the same period of time in America around eighteen thousand people have died of Influenza, nine thousand one hundred people have overdosed on heroin, eleven hundred and ninety American military veterans have committed suicide, and approximately two hundred thousand babies have been aborted.
An objective view would indicate at best that the establishment media has been complacent in their coverage of the reality of the Wuhan Virus in America, and at worst they have been a partner along side of Communist China in pushing economic and emotional panic on the American populace.
In the end it appears that the media hype about the Wuhan Virus is spreading faster than the virus itself.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--GRIFT: $40,000 Raised for LGBTQ Students Over BYU’s Longstanding Same-Sex Policy

As we reported a few days ago , BYU students held a protest over their University ’ s longstanding policy banning same-sex relationships on campus .
This protest came due to some confusion regarding the removal of a portion of the student code of conduct specifically referencing ( and banning ) homosexual relationships .
Some students thought BYU ’ s removal of this section meant same-sex relationships were now allowed on campus .
This was not the case .
That should have been obvious to the students considering the University is run on Mormon values by the Mormon Church .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there have been several additional protests across the country ( in Utah , Idaho , New York , etc. )
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Some protests even had hundreds of attendees .
Just like the protesters at the BYU campus , New York protesters had similar tactics .
take our poll - story continues below Mant NY protestors purported that BYU is neither loving nor caring towards its LGBTQ students .
Some protesters at the New York event chanted , “ BYU , there ’ s no excuse .
This is human rights abuse.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t exactly fair , though .
It seems the school did the exact opposite of abusing or hating on LGBTQ students .
As we stated last week , the director of BYU ’ s Honor Code Office actually “ encouraged all members of our campus community to reach out to those who are personally affected with sensitivity , love and respect.
” In addition to the new protests , a ‘ Go Fund Me ’ was setup by The Out Foundation , an advocacy group for BYU ’ s LGBTQ students .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who want to transfer schools due to the lack of policy change .
The fundraiser has been relatively successful .
They started with goal of $ 10,000 , but they ’ re currently at over $ 36,000 .
On their ‘ Go Fund Me ’ page , they state , In a cruel bait-and-switch , BYU announced 2 weeks ago that homosexual dating and behavior was going to be allowed by the Honor Code , only to fully renege said statements yesterday .
In that brief time period , many queer BYU students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queerness on campus ( taking and posting pictures of themselves kissing/holding hands with people of their same sex , etc ) .
These same students are now at risk for punishment from the Honor Code .
Their explanation of the events is slightly misleading .
First , the school never “ announced ” that homosexuality would be “ allowed by the honor code.
” Second , the school apologized for any confusion , and explained the events , showing it wasn ’ t meant to be a “ bait-and-switch.
” The real story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue the same policy they ’ ve had for years .
The real story is that there are LGBTQ students who applied and began attending BYU , knowing full well that same-sex relationships were against school policy , and now want to play victim .

GRIFT: $40,000 Raised for LGBTQ Students Over BYU’s Longstanding Same-Sex Policy
As we reported a few days ago, BYU students held a protest over their University’s longstanding policy banning same-sex relationships on campus. This protest came due to some confusion regarding the removal of a portion of the student code of conduct specifically referencing (and banning) homosexual relationships.
Some students thought BYU’s removal of this section meant same-sex relationships were now allowed on campus. This was not the case. That should have been obvious to the students considering the University is run on Mormon values by the Mormon Church.
Since this story has made headlines, there have been several additional protests across the country (in Utah, Idaho, New York, etc.). Some protests even had hundreds of attendees.
Just like the protesters at the BYU campus, New York protesters had similar tactics.
Mant NY protestors purported that BYU is neither loving nor caring towards its LGBTQ students. Some protesters at the New York event chanted, “BYU, there’s no excuse. This is human rights abuse.”
The narrative being pushed in these protests isn’t exactly fair, though. It seems the school did the exact opposite of abusing or hating on LGBTQ students.
As we stated last week, the director of BYU’s Honor Code Office actually “encouraged all members of our campus community to reach out to those who are personally affected with sensitivity, love and respect.”
In addition to the new protests, a ‘Go Fund Me’ was setup by The Out Foundation, an advocacy group for BYU’s LGBTQ students. The organization is raising money for students who want to transfer schools due to the lack of policy change.
The fundraiser has been relatively successful. They started with goal of $10,000, but they’re currently at over $36,000.
On their ‘Go Fund Me’ page, they state,
In a cruel bait-and-switch, BYU announced 2 weeks ago that homosexual dating and behavior was going to be allowed by the Honor Code, only to fully renege said statements yesterday. In that brief time period, many queer BYU students have come out and displayed acts of queerness on campus (taking and posting pictures of themselves kissing/holding hands with people of their same sex, etc). These same students are now at risk for punishment from the Honor Code.
Their explanation of the events is slightly misleading.
First, the school never “announced” that homosexuality would be “allowed by the honor code.” Second, the school apologized for any confusion, and explained the events, showing it wasn’t meant to be a “bait-and-switch.”
The real story here is not that BYU is going to continue the same policy they’ve had for years.
The real story is that there are LGBTQ students who applied and began attending BYU, knowing full well that same-sex relationships were against school policy, and now want to play victim.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--[VIDEO] Joe Biden Tells Michigan Union Auto Worker “You’re Full of Sh*t” and Threatens to Slap Him

Today while campaign in a new auto plant in Michigan Joe Biden was met with some criticism concerning his stance on the Second Amendment from one of the local auto union worker .
The unnamed auto worker told the former Vice President and current delegate leader to be the Democrat nominee , “ you are actively trying to end our Second Amendment right ” , to which Biden responded “ You ’ re full of sh*t ” .
After Biden told the union worker that he was “ full of sh*t ” a female campaign staff member tried to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was met with “ no , shhhh , shhh ” .
Biden then went on to point his finger in the face of the auto worker telling him that he doesn ’ t need to own a “ AR-14 ” and that he will slap the auto worker .
take our poll - story continues below The auto worker ’ s concern over Biden ’ s Second Amendment policy may be based on Biden ’ s announcement on March 4th where he said that anti-gun and failed presidential candidate Beto O ’ Rourke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” his gun-control effort .
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[VIDEO] Joe Biden Tells Michigan Union Auto Worker “You’re Full of Sh*t” and Threatens to Slap Him
Today while campaign in a new auto plant in Michigan Joe Biden was met with some criticism concerning his stance on the Second Amendment from one of the local auto union worker.
The unnamed auto worker told the former Vice President and current delegate leader to be the Democrat nominee, “you are actively trying to end our Second Amendment right”, to which Biden responded “You’re full of sh*t”.
After Biden told the union worker that he was “full of sh*t” a female campaign staff member tried to move the former Vice President along, but was met with “no, shhhh, shhh”.
Biden then went on to point his finger in the face of the auto worker telling him that he doesn’t need to own a “AR-14” and that he will slap the auto worker.
The auto worker’s concern over Biden’s Second Amendment policy may be based on Biden’s announcement on March 4th where he said that anti-gun and failed presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke “will be the one who leads” his gun-control effort.
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bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--OPINION: Wuhan Virus Outbreak Shows the Pitfalls of Open Borders and Globalism, Trump Must Act NOW

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the biggest stories in 2020 that could give nationalists across the globe a real-life lesson in the necessity of strong national boundaries .
Originating in the city of Wuhan in China ’ s Hubei province , CO-VID19 has claimed the lives of over 4,000 people worldwide .
The majority of the people impacted by the virus lie in the Hubei province .
However , the virus is spreading across the globe thanks to how the inter-connected the world is now .
Populist figures across the world have taken advantage of this crisis to advocate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders and national sovereignty .
Matteo Salvini , Italy ’ s former interior minister and leader of the nationalist League party , has been vocal about closing the Italian border in the face of the coronavirus epidemic .
take our poll - story continues below “ If [ Prime Minister Giuseppe ] Conte is not able to defend Italy and Italians , he should step aside , ” Salvini said , late in February .
“ The infection is spreading .
I want to know from the government who has come in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our borders now.
” Italy recently surpassed Iran as the country with the highest number of people dying from CO-VID19 outside of China .
Free movement and open border are some of the European Union ’ s foundational principles .
In France , the leader of the far-right Rassemblement National ( National Rally ) , Marine Le Pen , took President Emmanuel Macron ‘ s government to task for allowing Italian football fans to attend a match in Lyon last month , arguing that “ a border protects populations , whatever the situation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have demanded that the Shengen agreement , which permits passport-free travel among 26 member states in the European Union , be suspended .
These parties criticized European leaders for putting the “ dogma ” of open borders on a pedestal , while overlooking their citizens ’ health .
In the U.S. , the coronavirus is quickly spreading across the country , with certain high-profile events such as the Conservative Political Action Conference ( CPAC ) and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee ( AIPAC ) having reported cases of attendees contracting the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a beating with the Dow Jones dropping by 3,500 points in the week of February 23 , 2020 .
Apart from the concerns of American economic health , there are more structural matters to reconsider .
The overwhelming majority of pharmaceutical production is located in China , thus leaving the U.S. vulnerable should supply chains be disrupted during “ Black Swan ” moments like these .
Pat Buchanan described this situation perfectly in a recent article on the coronavirus outbreak : BLP recently covered the New York Post ’ s editorial board ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Puerto Rico .
People are starting to slowly wake up to the realities of globalism .
Globalism has been marketed as a solution to solving political problems , but it has created a whole new set of problems such as susceptibility to global pandemics and displacement levels of mass migration .
Naturally , these are the consequences of completely integrating economies and migration policies with countries who possess disparate levels of economic development and health infrastructure .
Not to mention , cultural differences that may turn migrant waves into destabilizing factors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about GDP or other cliché economic concepts .
The current coronavirus crisis deals with more fundamental matters of nationhood—whether or not countries can keep their citizens safe and stay functional in times of crises .
Countries like Israel have already established a 14-day quarantine for all Israelis coming from abroad .
Trump must put the American people first by cancelling flights , shutting down vulnerable entry points like the Southern border , and reaffirming the necessity of borders .
Now is the time for action , and Trump must not falter .

OPINION: Wuhan Virus Outbreak Shows the Pitfalls of Open Borders and Globalism, Trump Must Act NOW
The coronavirus outbreak is one of the biggest stories in 2020 that could give nationalists across the globe a real-life lesson in the necessity of strong national boundaries.
Originating in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei province, CO-VID19 has claimed the lives of over 4,000 people worldwide. The majority of the people impacted by the virus lie in the Hubei province. However, the virus is spreading across the globe thanks to how the inter-connected the world is now.
Populist figures across the world have taken advantage of this crisis to advocate for nationalist policies that focus on strong borders and national sovereignty.
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s former interior minister and leader of the nationalist League party, has been vocal about closing the Italian border in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.
“If [Prime Minister Giuseppe] Conte is not able to defend Italy and Italians, he should step aside,” Salvini said, late in February.
“The infection is spreading. I want to know from the government who has come in and gone out. We have to seal our borders now.”
Italy recently surpassed Iran as the country with the highest number of people dying from CO-VID19 outside of China.
Free movement and open border are some of the European Union’s foundational principles.
In France, the leader of the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally), Marine Le Pen, took President Emmanuel Macron‘s government to task for allowing Italian football fans to attend a match in Lyon last month, arguing that “a border protects populations, whatever the situation.”
Populist parties in Germany and Spain have demanded that the Shengen agreement, which permits passport-free travel among 26 member states in the European Union, be suspended.
These parties criticized European leaders for putting the “dogma” of open borders on a pedestal, while overlooking their citizens’ health.
In the U.S., the coronavirus is quickly spreading across the country, with certain high-profile events such as the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) having reported cases of attendees contracting the virus.
The U.S. stock market has taken a beating with the Dow Jones dropping by 3,500 points in the week of February 23, 2020.
Apart from the concerns of American economic health, there are more structural matters to reconsider.
The overwhelming majority of pharmaceutical production is located in China, thus leaving the U.S. vulnerable should supply chains be disrupted during “Black Swan” moments like these.
Pat Buchanan described this situation perfectly in a recent article on the coronavirus outbreak:
In recent decades, America’s economic and political elites of both parties surrendered America’s economic independence for globalism, a new interdependence of nations, where we Americans no longer rely on ourselves alone for the vital necessities of our national life.
BLP recently covered the New York Post’s editorial board’s call for bringing back pharmaceutical production to Puerto Rico.
People are starting to slowly wake up to the realities of globalism.
Globalism has been marketed as a solution to solving political problems, but it has created a whole new set of problems such as susceptibility to global pandemics and displacement levels of mass migration. Naturally, these are the consequences of completely integrating economies and migration policies with countries who possess disparate levels of economic development and health infrastructure. Not to mention, cultural differences that may turn migrant waves into destabilizing factors.
This is not a time to talk about GDP or other cliché economic concepts. The current coronavirus crisis deals with more fundamental matters of nationhood—whether or not countries can keep their citizens safe and stay functional in times of crises.
Countries like Israel have already established a 14-day quarantine for all Israelis coming from abroad. Trump must put the American people first by cancelling flights, shutting down vulnerable entry points like the Southern border, and reaffirming the necessity of borders.
Now is the time for action, and Trump must not falter.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--HELL NO: Joe Biden Vows to Give 11 Million Illegal Aliens Amnesty

“ The middle class is getting clobbered…they ’ re badly hurt , ” former Vice President Joe Biden told his supporters in Los Angeles last week .
“ The people , they ’ re the reason why I ’ m running .
They ’ re the reason why I ’ m a Democrat in the first place.
” Biden then listed the groups of people he vows to help : take our poll - story continues below And by the way , every Dreamer , have hope , because I ’ m coming and you ’ re not going anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a pathway , a pathway , for 11 million citizens .
If the other guys voted for the– I won ’ t get into that , I won ’ t get going .
Look , the ironworkers , the steelworkers , the boilermakers , the plumbers the electricians — these are the people that have been forgotten .
Folks , that ’ s why we need an economy that rewards work , not just wealth ; that reestablishes the middle class and this time brings everybody along — everybody !
CNS News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision , ” which includes affordable and available health care for all Americans , lower drug prices , and promises to cure cancer , Alzheimer ’ s , and diabetes .
He also vowed to stand up to the NRA and gun manufacturers and he promised to spearhead climate change matters by rejoining the Paris accords .
Biden urged for the restoration of “ decency and honor and character , ” as he blamed Trump for “ fanning the flames of hate ” and trying to create division in America .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the populace , when he has plans to provide amnesty to illegals which will require the diversion of substantial resources from Middle America to subsidize a whole new class of citizens .
In addition to the economic impact , the political impact would be devastating , as civil liberties from gun rights to free speech would be under threat due to well-established migrant voting patterns .
Democrats understand this , which is why they ’ re pushing for radical mass migration policies .
In doing so , they ’ ll secure a permanent @ @ @

HELL NO: Joe Biden Vows to Give 11 Million Illegal Aliens Amnesty
“The middle class is getting clobbered…they’re badly hurt,” former Vice President Joe Biden told his supporters in Los Angeles last week.
“The people, they’re the reason why I’m running. They’re the reason why I’m a Democrat in the first place.”
Biden then listed the groups of people he vows to help:
These are people who build our bridges, repair our roads, keep our water safe, who teach our kids; look, who race into burning buildings to protect other people; who grow our food, build our cars, pick up our garbage, our streets — veterans, dreamers, single moms.
The former vice president continued:
And by the way, every Dreamer, have hope, because I’m coming and you’re not going anywhere. And we’re going to provide a pathway, a pathway, for 11 million citizens. If the other guys voted for the– I won’t get into that, I won’t get going. Look, the ironworkers, the steelworkers, the boilermakers, the plumbers the electricians — these are the people that have been forgotten.
Folks, that’s why we need an economy that rewards work, not just wealth; that reestablishes the middle class and this time brings everybody along — everybody!
CNS News reported on Biden’s “bold vision,” which includes affordable and available health care for all Americans, lower drug prices, and promises to cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.
He also vowed to stand up to the NRA and gun manufacturers and he promised to spearhead climate change matters by rejoining the Paris accords.
Biden urged for the restoration of “decency and honor and character,” as he blamed Trump for “fanning the flames of hate” and trying to create division in America.
“Winning means uniting America,” Biden declared.
It is rather curious that Biden wants to unite the populace, when he has plans to provide amnesty to illegals which will require the diversion of substantial resources from Middle America to subsidize a whole new class of citizens.
In addition to the economic impact, the political impact would be devastating, as civil liberties from gun rights to free speech would be under threat due to well-established migrant voting patterns.
Democrats understand this, which is why they’re pushing for radical mass migration policies.
In doing so, they’ll secure a permanent voting bloc.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--Israel Establishes 14-day Quarantine for Arrivals in Response to Wuhan Virus Outbreak

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on March 9 that everyone arriving in Israel must undergo a 14 day self-quarantine .
“ All those coming to Israel from abroad will be placed in isolation , ” he said in a video address .
Israeli Interior Minister Aryeh Deri said the measure would be immediately going into effect for all Israelis returning to the country .
Deri continued by noting that this same quarantine will apply to foreign citizens beginning on Thursday .
take our poll - story continues below In other words , foreign arrivals will have to demonstrate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout their stay in country .
“ After a day of complex discussions , we made a decision : everyone who comes to Israel from abroad will enter the 14-day isolation , ” Netanyahu declared in a statement .
“ This is a tough decision , but it is essential to maintain public health – and public health precedes everything.
” According Israeli media reports , this means that approximately 268,000 Israelis who are currently traveling abroad would need to self-quarantine upon return .
So far , Israel has recorded 42 cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country has already imposed restrictions on travelers coming from several countries including Italy , one of the other countries most impacted by the coronavirus outside of China .
He posted “ Israel announces anyone arriving from overseas has to go into quarantine for 14 days .
Meanwhile in the EU , it ’ s open borders as usual.
” Europe ’ s open borders obsession could lead to its eventual undoing .
The coronavirus is just one of many ways that open borders can be exposed , and as a result , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ susceptible to illnesses and other socially disruptive events .

Israel Establishes 14-day Quarantine for Arrivals in Response to Wuhan Virus Outbreak
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on March 9 that everyone arriving in Israel must undergo a 14 day self-quarantine.
“All those coming to Israel from abroad will be placed in isolation,” he said in a video address.
Israeli Interior Minister Aryeh Deri said the measure would be immediately going into effect for all Israelis returning to the country.
Deri continued by noting that this same quarantine will apply to foreign citizens beginning on Thursday.
In other words, foreign arrivals will have to demonstrate that they have adequate arrangements to be quarantined throughout their stay in country.
“After a day of complex discussions, we made a decision: everyone who comes to Israel from abroad will enter the 14-day isolation,” Netanyahu declared in a statement.
“This is a tough decision, but it is essential to maintain public health – and public health precedes everything.”
According Israeli media reports, this means that approximately 268,000 Israelis who are currently traveling abroad would need to self-quarantine upon return.
So far, Israel has recorded 42 cases of Covid-19, but no deaths.
The country has already imposed restrictions on travelers coming from several countries including Italy, one of the other countries most impacted by the coronavirus outside of China.
Unlike most countries, Israel functions like a proper nation-state.
Conservative commentator Paul Joseph Watson noted this on Twitter.
He posted “Israel announces anyone arriving from overseas has to go into quarantine for 14 days. Meanwhile in the EU, it’s open borders as usual.”
Israel announces anyone arriving from overseas has to go into quarantine for 14 days. Meanwhile in the EU, it's open borders as usual. — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) March 9, 2020
Europe’s open borders obsession could lead to its eventual undoing.
The coronavirus is just one of many ways that open borders can be exposed, and as a result, the citizenry of open border jurisdictions will be susceptible to illnesses and other socially disruptive events.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--UK’s Prince Andrew Refusing to Cooperate With Jeffrey Epstein FBI Investigation

A federal prosecutor revealed that the UK ’ s Prince Andrew has refused to cooperate with an FBI investigation into deceased billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein during a press conference on an unrelated case Monday .
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman , a federal prosecutor currently overseeing an investigation into Epstein , stated that Prince Andrew had rebuffed attempts to cooperate with him , despite earlier offering to assist prosecutors in the manner .
Prince Andrew was known for his lengthy friendship with Epstein , traveling to his infamous ‘ pedophile island ’ on several occasions .
“ Contrary to Prince Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our investigation into Epstein ’ s co-conspirators , an offer that was conveyed via press release , Prince Andrew has now completely shut the door on voluntary cooperation and our office is considering its options.
” The FBI is currently focusing on Ghislane Maxwell , a French socialite and longtime associate of Epstein .
Maxwell has been described as a madame for the pedophile billionaire , recruiting young women for the use of him and his politically connected friends .
take our poll - story continues below The royal was forced out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his scandalous involvement with the deceased billionaire was brought to light .
Some of the women who were trafficked by Epstein have accused Andrew of sexually abusing them , something the royal denies .
Prince Andrew resigned in the aftermath of a disastrous interview in which he attempted to rationalize his relationship with Epstein , that continued even after the Florida pedophile was convicted of sex crimes offenses .
The political elite on the other side of the Atlantic are just as corrupt as Epstein ’ s ilk in America , if not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British royal family has been placed in serious doubt by Prince Andrew , and Prince Harry ’ s weak resignation from public life at the behest of his overbearing spouse .
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UK’s Prince Andrew Refusing to Cooperate With Jeffrey Epstein FBI Investigation
A federal prosecutor revealed that the UK’s Prince Andrew has refused to cooperate with an FBI investigation into deceased billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein during a press conference on an unrelated case Monday.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, a federal prosecutor currently overseeing an investigation into Epstein, stated that Prince Andrew had rebuffed attempts to cooperate with him, despite earlier offering to assist prosecutors in the manner. Prince Andrew was known for his lengthy friendship with Epstein, traveling to his infamous ‘pedophile island’ on several occasions.
“Contrary to Prince Andrew’s very public offer to cooperate with our investigation into Epstein’s co-conspirators, an offer that was conveyed via press release, Prince Andrew has now completely shut the door on voluntary cooperation and our office is considering its options.”
The FBI is currently focusing on Ghislane Maxwell, a French socialite and longtime associate of Epstein. Maxwell has been described as a madame for the pedophile billionaire, recruiting young women for the use of him and his politically connected friends.
The royal was forced out of his position with the monarchy after his scandalous involvement with the deceased billionaire was brought to light. Some of the women who were trafficked by Epstein have accused Andrew of sexually abusing them, something the royal denies.
Prince Andrew resigned in the aftermath of a disastrous interview in which he attempted to rationalize his relationship with Epstein, that continued even after the Florida pedophile was convicted of sex crimes offenses.
The political elite on the other side of the Atlantic are just as corrupt as Epstein’s ilk in America, if not more so. The future of the British royal family has been placed in serious doubt by Prince Andrew, and Prince Harry’s weak resignation from public life at the behest of his overbearing spouse.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-10--Joe Biden Would Ban All Online Gun and Ammunition Sales as President

Big League Politics has reported extensively on the case of Lucas Gerhard , the former student at Lake Superior State University ( LSSU ) in Sault St. Marie , Mich. who was charged with making terrorist threats for posting a picture of a rifle on social media .
One crucial aspect of the case is the repressive campus atmosphere that resulted in Gerhard being profiled as a potential threat .
This set the stage for his Snapchat post of the so-called “ assault rifle ” allowed them to use law enforcement to strike back against a conservative rabble-rouser who campus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have obtained documents showing the institutional conspiracy that was waged against Gerhard , an proud conservative who was not shy about sharing his beliefs on campus , and how a file maintained by LSSU staff based largely on anonymous snitching was used to paint him as a terrorist threat in the courts .
The probable cause affidavit from the 91st District Court noted Gerhard ’ s “ extreme political views ” as being part of the reason his dorm room was searched , and although nothing illegal was found in the search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His “ extreme political views ” were also listed in the search warrant as an excuse to seize information from his private Snapchat account in an attempt to enter his political posts as evidence during the trial .
take our poll - story continues below In addition , a profile emerged of Gerhard being harassed on campus due to his conservative political opinions , which was later exploited to push for his charges .
One such documented incident came after a student reported Gerhard to authorities for a “ wellness check ” because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female law enforcement in an online discussion forum related to a class .
The resident adviser found that the check was unfounded , but the record was logged and eventually used as part of a profile to show Gerhard as a potential threat .
Another complaint was filed against Gerhard because he was dressed in a Sheriffs office cadet uniform with a duffel bag and a riot shield for a speech he was planning to give to a communication class .
When law enforcement approached Gerhard regarding the complaint , he allowed police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contained no weapons , and presented his note cards to police for the speech .
After his story checked out , law enforcement let him go and noted that the complaint filed against Gerhard was unfounded .
Additional informing occurred against Gerhard because of language in his Instagram profile .
This prompted an anonymous individual , noting that they were driven into hysteria because of media coverage following a mass shooting , to make a report to the Oakland County Sheriff ’ s Department about Gerhard .
The woman who made the complaint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted during court testimony that news reporting contributed to her fear as well .
“ This young man is a seriously potential threat .
I have wanted to let you know about this boy for a long time .
After yesterday , I had no choice but to contact you , ” the snitch wrote .
“ Lucas Gerhard has been posting some very concerning social media posts and I am not comfortable with them .
Things like this and past issues I know about legitimately make me concerned for having to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snitch wrote .
Gerhard ’ s car was also reported as being vandalized on campus , with a rear window being broken on his 2008 Crown Victoria in Sept. 2018 , which may have been retaliation from far-left extremists for being an outspoken conservative .
It is noted in the LSSU case report that Gerhard ’ s Snapchat post of the rifle was found to be suspicious based off of “ previous interactions Gerhard has had with the school , ” ie .
his profile built largely from the unsubstantiated testimony of anonymous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ previous incidents and threats made by Gerhard , ” although none of them were listed specifically since they were dismissed after the concerns of snitches who targeted Gerhard based on his conservative beliefs were considered baseless by authorities .
In today ’ s snitch culture where citizen spies are encouraged to act as Soviet-style apparatchiks against their fellow countrymen by the Democrat Party , fake news media , and deep state in order to enforce Big Brother , political speech and genuine self-expression can have severe consequences , and Gerhard has learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still ongoing , and Big League Politics will continue to provide updates as it develops .
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Joe Biden Would Ban All Online Gun and Ammunition Sales as President
Joe Biden’s gun policy page on his campaign website states that he would ban all online gun and ammunition sales as President, a draconian policy that has largely gone unnoticed thus far in a Democratic primary that has seen serious candidates calling for the mandatory confiscation of semiautomatic rifles.
The proposition is in the middle of his lengthy gun control policy platform, which features calls to outright ban the sale of new semiautomatic rifles and hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes committed with the use of their products.
The link on his call to ban the online sales of guns and ammo leads to a manifesto from March for our Lives, David Hogg’s gun control group.
Buying a gun online is substantively similar to actually buying a gun in person. Online vendors are required to transfer the firearm to a registered Federal Firearms License holder, who conducts the same federal background check that would be carried out for any other sale for a price. Federal firearms licensees are almost always gun retailers themselves, making the process not too different at all from a fully in-person sale.
Outright banning online gun and ammunition sales would wholly segregate the nation’s law-abiding firearms community for participating in the world of e-commerce. E-commerce giants such as Amazon and Ebay already restrict the sales of guns and ammo on their platforms, a move that actually enables a diverse online community of retailers to take up a stake in the industry.
Simply eliminating online sales overnight would destroy countless profitable small businesses, putting up to tens of thousands of people out of their jobs. It would drive up prices for America’s hunting, sporting and self-defense enthusiasm, forcing them to limit their options for a retail market that massive corporations are already seeking to restrict even further.
Biden said that he was going to charge infamous gun confiscation enthusiast Beto O’Rourke with enforcing his gun control agenda, suggesting the party elder could go even further, bowing in deference to the most extreme anti-Second Amendment voices within his own party.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--White House Announces Landmark Executive Order to End Reliance on China for Medical Supplies

White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro has announced that the Trump administration is working on an executive order to end supply-chain reliance for medical supplies with China .
The administration plans to issue this “ Buy American ” executive order in the upcoming days .
They came to this determination after meeting with Republican Senators earlier this week .
take our poll - story continues below The order will stop the federal government from buying medical supplies , which includes gloves , face masks , and ventilators , from China .
They have cracked down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lieu of the pandemic , instead choosing to horde them , showing the ills of globalism .
Due to the coronavirus scare , Americans are learning just how dependent they are upon China for crucial and lifesaving goods .
A shocking 90 percent of antibiotics used in the U.S. are manufactured in China .
Navarro has confirmed that the administration no longer wants the country to be so reliant on China .
“ China has managed to dominate all aspects of the supply chain using the same unfair trade practices that it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweatshop labor , lax environmental regulations and massive government subsidies , ” Navarro told New York Times .
“ As President Trump has said , what we need to do is bring those jobs home so that we can protect the public health and the economic and national security of the country.
” Navarro laid out the Trump administration ’ s policy guidelines regarding China to CBS News : “ Nothing we do now will impede in any way our ability to get what we need when we need it from foreign sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
China is not only preventing the world from recovering from the coronavirus , but they also caused the outbreak to worsen greatly by lying repeatedly and suppressing the science in order to save face for their authoritarian communist government .
“ I don ’ t disagree that China ’ s scientists and doctors can , in some cases , be world-class and very professional .
However , they have sitting next to them at every level of government a minder from the Chinese Communist Party , and I do not have any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s scientists or their doctors to speak freely to anyone outside of China , especially officials in the United States government , ” Sen. Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) said last month to admonish Chinese incompetence .
One long-term effect to the coronavirus outbreak may be public recognition of the dangers of globalism , in particular with how China has been empowered as a result of this predatory system .

White House Announces Landmark Executive Order to End Reliance on China for Medical Supplies
White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro has announced that the Trump administration is working on an executive order to end supply-chain reliance for medical supplies with China.
The administration plans to issue this “Buy American” executive order in the upcoming days. They came to this determination after meeting with Republican Senators earlier this week.
At yesterday’s lunch I asked @POTUS to support our efforts to invest in diversifying our supply chain, especially in pharmaceuticals & medical equipment. He agreed & his team led by by Peter Navarro are also working on an EO to help address this. https://t.co/WlX7u158rV — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) March 11, 2020
The order will stop the federal government from buying medical supplies, which includes gloves, face masks, and ventilators, from China. They have cracked down on the export of medical face masks in lieu of the pandemic, instead choosing to horde them, showing the ills of globalism.
Due to the coronavirus scare, Americans are learning just how dependent they are upon China for crucial and lifesaving goods. A shocking 90 percent of antibiotics used in the U.S. are manufactured in China. Navarro has confirmed that the administration no longer wants the country to be so reliant on China.
“China has managed to dominate all aspects of the supply chain using the same unfair trade practices that it has used to dominate other sectors — cheap sweatshop labor, lax environmental regulations and massive government subsidies,” Navarro told New York Times. “As President Trump has said, what we need to do is bring those jobs home so that we can protect the public health and the economic and national security of the country.”
Navarro laid out the Trump administration’s policy guidelines regarding China to CBS News:
Peter Navarro tells @CBSNews the Trump admin is looking to tighten domestic procurement through a 3-pronged strategy: “Buy American,” streamlining regulations, & incentivizing new technologies. The EO targets “essential medicines,” “medical countermeasures,” & their supply chains — Sara Cook (@saraecook) March 11, 2020
“Nothing we do now will impede in any way our ability to get what we need when we need it from foreign sources,” Navarro said to CBS News.
China is not only preventing the world from recovering from the coronavirus, but they also caused the outbreak to worsen greatly by lying repeatedly and suppressing the science in order to save face for their authoritarian communist government.
“I don’t disagree that China’s scientists and doctors can, in some cases, be world-class and very professional. However, they have sitting next to them at every level of government a minder from the Chinese Communist Party, and I do not have any confidence in those party apparatchiks allowing China’s scientists or their doctors to speak freely to anyone outside of China, especially officials in the United States government,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) said last month to admonish Chinese incompetence.
One long-term effect to the coronavirus outbreak may be public recognition of the dangers of globalism, in particular with how China has been empowered as a result of this predatory system.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--WUHAN FLU: Italy’s Coronavirus Casualties Pass 1,000

Italy ’ s total casualties from the Chinese coronavirus passed 1,000 on Thursday , far outpacing death rates for other European countries .
The southern European nation is ground zero for the virus in Europe .
More than 15,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease , a figure that suggests the mortality rate of the condition is even higher in Italy than it is in the virus ’ place of origin in Wuhan , China .
The death count was increased by 189 people in the past twenty-four hours , placing the latest figures released by Italian authorities at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic-stricken country in a new travel ban announced on continental Europe Wednesday night , acknowledging that the spread of the pandemic is out of control throughout the European Union .
take our poll - story continues below Several major regions in the north of the country have been placed under a mandatory quarantine .
More than 16 million Italians are living under these conditions as of Thursday .
Chilling footage of Italian police instructing all citizens to remain in their homes surfaced earlier this week .
The Vatican has even ordered churches in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amidst the pandemic , underscoring the seriousness of the situation .
The European Union failed to enact restrictions on its conventional ‘ freedom of movement ’ system after the outbreak arrived in the country , suggesting that it ’ s possible the pandemic currently present in Italy could arise in neighboring European countries such as Germany , France and Spain .
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the striking claim that the state was going to see a situation akin to that in Italy within the coming weeks during a press conference on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us ?
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WUHAN FLU: Italy’s Coronavirus Casualties Pass 1,000
Italy’s total casualties from the Chinese coronavirus passed 1,000 on Thursday, far outpacing death rates for other European countries.
The southern European nation is ground zero for the virus in Europe. More than 15,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease, a figure that suggests the mortality rate of the condition is even higher in Italy than it is in the virus’ place of origin in Wuhan, China.
The death count was increased by 189 people in the past twenty-four hours, placing the latest figures released by Italian authorities at 1,016.
President Donald Trump included the pandemic-stricken country in a new travel ban announced on continental Europe Wednesday night, acknowledging that the spread of the pandemic is out of control throughout the European Union.
Several major regions in the north of the country have been placed under a mandatory quarantine. More than 16 million Italians are living under these conditions as of Thursday.
Chilling footage of Italian police instructing all citizens to remain in their homes surfaced earlier this week.
The Vatican has even ordered churches in the vicinity of Rome to be closed amidst the pandemic, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
JUST IN: The Vicariate of Rome has ordered that all Churches in the diocese be closed until April 3, preventing Catholics even from praying before the Most Blessed Sacrament. #italylockdown #COVID2019 — Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) March 12, 2020
The European Union failed to enact restrictions on its conventional ‘freedom of movement’ system after the outbreak arrived in the country, suggesting that it’s possible the pandemic currently present in Italy could arise in neighboring European countries such as Germany, France and Spain.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the striking claim that the state was going to see a situation akin to that in Italy within the coming weeks during a press conference on Thursday.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--U.S. Army Abandons Iron Dome Project After Israel Refuses to Share Critical Intelligence

The U.S. Army has been forced to give up on their Iron Dome project after Israel withheld critical intelligence needed to complete the $ 1 billion defense project .
“ It took us longer to acquire those [ first ] two batteries than we would have liked , ” Gen. Mike Murray , head of Army Futures Command , said to the House Armed Service tactical air and land forces subcommittee on last week .
“ We believe we can not integrate them into our air defense system based on some interoperability challenges , some cyber challenges and some other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving the source code from the Israelis , the Iron Dome project became wholly untenable for the U.S. Army .
They were previously hoping to implement Iron Dome technology within the military ’ s Integrated Battle Command System by 2023. take our poll - story continues below “ I think everybody kind of knew going in that Iron Dome is on one hand a proven system with a lot of operational experience , but everyone also knew going in that it was tailor made for Israel , and so it is not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Tom Karako , a missile defense expert who works for the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington , DC .
“ I see this development as not surprising.
” While Israel certainly has the right to be independent , they are subsidized by the U.S. taxpayer to the tune of billions per year to help keep the only Western democracy in the Middle East safe from external threats .
Israel receives the assistance regardless of who wins national elections , with the vast majority of leaders within both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The United States will provide Israel ’ s military with $ 38 billion during the next 10 years , officials said Tuesday , the largest batch of military assistance the U.S. has ever pledged to another country .
Following months of behind-the-scenes negotiations , the State Department said the two countries had reached a 10-year agreement , with a signing ceremony planned for Wednesday .
The U.S. and Israel haven ’ t disclosed the exact sum , but officials familiar with the deal said it totals $ 3.8 billion a year — up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave Israel annually under the previous 10-year deal… Under the agreement , Israel ’ s ability to spend part of the funds on Israeli military products will be gradually phased out , eventually requiring all of the funds to be spend on American military industries .
Israel ’ s preference for spending some of the funds internally had been a major sticking point in the deal .
The new agreement also eliminates Israel ’ s ability to spend a fraction of the funds on fuel for its military .
In another apparent concession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congress to approve more funds than are included in the deal , said the officials , who weren ’ t authorized to discuss the details publicly ahead of a formal announcement and requested anonymity… The new U.S.-Israel deal also includes , for the first time , funding for missile defense programs .
Under the previous arrangement , Congress approved funds for missile defense separately and on an annual basis .
Congress must still formally approve the funding each year , but is expected to put up few roadblocks .
Both parties in Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displays of support for the Jewish state .
The previous 10-year agreement is set to expire in 2018 .
While Israel receives billions in foreign aid , they refuse to share key intel that could help keep Americans safe .
That does not seem like the behavior of a grateful ally .

U.S. Army Abandons Iron Dome Project After Israel Refuses to Share Critical Intelligence
The U.S. Army has been forced to give up on their Iron Dome project after Israel withheld critical intelligence needed to complete the $1 billion defense project.
“It took us longer to acquire those [first] two batteries than we would have liked,” Gen. Mike Murray, head of Army Futures Command, said to the House Armed Service tactical air and land forces subcommittee on last week.
“We believe we cannot integrate them into our air defense system based on some interoperability challenges, some cyber challenges and some other challenges,” he added.
Without receiving the source code from the Israelis, the Iron Dome project became wholly untenable for the U.S. Army. They were previously hoping to implement Iron Dome technology within the military’s Integrated Battle Command System by 2023.
“I think everybody kind of knew going in that Iron Dome is on one hand a proven system with a lot of operational experience, but everyone also knew going in that it was tailor made for Israel, and so it is not going to be optimized for the United States,” said Tom Karako, a missile defense expert who works for the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. “I see this development as not surprising.”
While Israel certainly has the right to be independent, they are subsidized by the U.S. taxpayer to the tune of billions per year to help keep the only Western democracy in the Middle East safe from external threats.
Israel receives the assistance regardless of who wins national elections, with the vast majority of leaders within both political parties supporting the foreign aid:
The United States will provide Israel’s military with $38 billion during the next 10 years, officials said Tuesday, the largest batch of military assistance the U.S. has ever pledged to another country. Following months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, the State Department said the two countries had reached a 10-year agreement, with a signing ceremony planned for Wednesday. The U.S. and Israel haven’t disclosed the exact sum, but officials familiar with the deal said it totals $3.8 billion a year — up from the $3.1 billion the U.S. gave Israel annually under the previous 10-year deal… Under the agreement, Israel’s ability to spend part of the funds on Israeli military products will be gradually phased out, eventually requiring all of the funds to be spend on American military industries. Israel’s preference for spending some of the funds internally had been a major sticking point in the deal. The new agreement also eliminates Israel’s ability to spend a fraction of the funds on fuel for its military. In another apparent concession, Israel has agreed not to ask Congress to approve more funds than are included in the deal, said the officials, who weren’t authorized to discuss the details publicly ahead of a formal announcement and requested anonymity… The new U.S.-Israel deal also includes, for the first time, funding for missile defense programs. Under the previous arrangement, Congress approved funds for missile defense separately and on an annual basis. Congress must still formally approve the funding each year, but is expected to put up few roadblocks. Both parties in Congress have sought to outdo each in with displays of support for the Jewish state. The previous 10-year agreement is set to expire in 2018.
While Israel receives billions in foreign aid, they refuse to share key intel that could help keep Americans safe. That does not seem like the behavior of a grateful ally.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk Wants 50 Million More Immigrants in Next Decade to Fill Up America

Explosive new audio has emerged of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk advocating for an incredible 50 million new immigrants to be dumped into the United States .
Kirk strongly rejects “ America First ” arguments that the nation is full and quality jobs and wages must be protected for native U.S. citizens .
He wants unprecedented levels of mass immigration to help boost corporate profits and GDP numbers .
“ I encourage all of you to fly non-stop from New York to San Francisco with your window open , you ’ re not allowed to sleep , and tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this country , ” Kirk said , after prefacing his remarks by saying he knew his argument would sound “ silly.
” After claiming that America has too much land , Kirk made his argument in favor of mass immigration at record numbers .
take our poll - story continues below “ The United States of America is an incubator for great ideas .
I think we could take another 50 million highly-qualified people in the next ten years and not even feel the hit , ” he said .
Kirk then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that overwhelmingly vote Democrat after they become U.S. citizens .
“ I ’ ve been to Dayton , Ohio where they have a highly-functional immigrant community from Armenia , and some are Muslim , and some are Christian… I see that as a great success story that could happen all over the country , ” Kirk said .
“ I was just in New York .
When you walk the streets of New York and you really feel the spirit , you feel the energy , and you see the shops , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the market at best , ” he added , talking up the infamously liberal metropolis that is besieged with crime under far-left rule .
Kirk explained that he wants legal mass immigration but considers illegal mass immigration to be the bane of society .
“ If you have more people who are all going to bring money with them – or , even better – bring skills with them , the country will only get wealthier , the country will only get more productive , and the country will only succeed more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And what really cheapens that , or what , I should say , jeopardizes that ?
That ’ s a better way to phrase it .
You have uncontrolled surges of illegals border jumping and line cutting into the country , ” he added .
The entire clip can be heard here : This is hardly the first time that Kirk has argued to flood the U.S. with immigrants : A source close to BLP brought attention to Charlie Kirk ’ s previous book Time for a Turning Point , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book was released in 2016 and outlines Kirk ’ s vision for free markets and limited government .
Apart from the generic Boomer conservative talking points about limited government that the book covered , it did approach the topic of immigration .
However , Kirk ’ s vision for immigration did not align with any principle that America First advocates push for .
In fact , a significant portion of his immigration section consists of a plan to install a two-year probationary period which would allow an unspecified number of immigrant workers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status provided that they commit no crimes .
In one paragraph , Kirk gushed over the economic potential that his migration scheme could bring about and talked about how an “ invisible hand ” would guide immigrants under this hypothetical scheme .
Kirk is one of the most influential operatives in the conservative movement working to steer President Trump away from his mandate on immigration and to adopt Jeb Bush-style policies on the crucial issue .

TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk Wants 50 Million More Immigrants in Next Decade to Fill Up America
Explosive new audio has emerged of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk advocating for an incredible 50 million new immigrants to be dumped into the United States.
Kirk strongly rejects “America First” arguments that the nation is full and quality jobs and wages must be protected for native U.S. citizens. He wants unprecedented levels of mass immigration to help boost corporate profits and GDP numbers.
“I encourage all of you to fly non-stop from New York to San Francisco with your window open, you’re not allowed to sleep, and tell me that we have too many people in this country,” Kirk said, after prefacing his remarks by saying he knew his argument would sound “silly.”
After claiming that America has too much land, Kirk made his argument in favor of mass immigration at record numbers.
“The United States of America is an incubator for great ideas. I think we could take another 50 million highly-qualified people in the next ten years and not even feel the hit,” he said.
Kirk then started to kiss up to immigrant communities that overwhelmingly vote Democrat after they become U.S. citizens.
“I’ve been to Dayton, Ohio where they have a highly-functional immigrant community from Armenia, and some are Muslim, and some are Christian… I see that as a great success story that could happen all over the country,” Kirk said.
“I was just in New York. When you walk the streets of New York and you really feel the spirit, you feel the energy, and you see the shops, and you see the entrepreneurs, that’s the market at best,” he added, talking up the infamously liberal metropolis that is besieged with crime under far-left rule.
Kirk explained that he wants legal mass immigration but considers illegal mass immigration to be the bane of society.
“If you have more people who are all going to bring money with them – or, even better – bring skills with them, the country will only get wealthier, the country will only get more productive, and the country will only succeed more in the future,” Kirk fantasized.
“And what really cheapens that, or what, I should say, jeopardizes that? That’s a better way to phrase it. You have uncontrolled surges of illegals border jumping and line cutting into the country,” he added.
The entire clip can be heard here:
Charlie Kirk: USA can take “50 million” immigrants in less than 10 years. pic.twitter.com/lzARRVCGKO — Chief America 1st Trumpster (President Elect) (@ChiefTrumpster) March 12, 2020
This is hardly the first time that Kirk has argued to flood the U.S. with immigrants:
A source close to BLP brought attention to Charlie Kirk’s previous book Time for a Turning Point, which he co-authored with Brent Hamachek. The book was released in 2016 and outlines Kirk’s vision for free markets and limited government. Apart from the generic Boomer conservative talking points about limited government that the book covered, it did approach the topic of immigration. However, Kirk’s vision for immigration did not align with any principle that America First advocates push for. In fact, a significant portion of his immigration section consists of a plan to install a two-year probationary period which would allow an unspecified number of immigrant workers to live in America with a guaranteed permanent status provided that they commit no crimes. In one paragraph, Kirk gushed over the economic potential that his migration scheme could bring about and talked about how an “invisible hand” would guide immigrants under this hypothetical scheme.
Kirk is one of the most influential operatives in the conservative movement working to steer President Trump away from his mandate on immigration and to adopt Jeb Bush-style policies on the crucial issue.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--Bernie Sanders: US Coronavirus Deaths May Be Higher Than WWII Casualties

Bernie Sanders suggested that the casualties inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic could outpace some of the most drastic predictions during a press conference on Thursday , stating that it could be possible coronavirus would kill more people than servicemembers of the armed forces who were killed in World War II .
“ We have to face the truth… And that is , that the number of casualties may actually be higher than what the armed forces experienced in World War II.
” To put matters into perspective , just over 400,000 Americans died fighting in World War II .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Civil War in total death count .
China- ground zero for the virus- has had over 133,000 diagnoses of the virus with almost 5,000 deaths as of Thursday .
Deaths in China from the virus are already steadily declining , as they are in South Korea , the second-hardest hit country by the disease .
take our poll - story continues below For the United States to suffer more casualties from the coronavirus than from World War II , our casualty and diagnosis rate would have to outpace that of China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus is deadly serious .
It could plausibly outpace the casualty rate of an event such as 9/11 , for example .
But stating that it ’ s going to take more lives than World War II combat casualties did outpaces even the most drastic predictions .
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Bernie Sanders: US Coronavirus Deaths May Be Higher Than WWII Casualties
Bernie Sanders suggested that the casualties inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic could outpace some of the most drastic predictions during a press conference on Thursday, stating that it could be possible coronavirus would kill more people than servicemembers of the armed forces who were killed in World War II.
“We have to face the truth… And that is, that the number of casualties may actually be higher than what the armed forces experienced in World War II.”
To put matters into perspective, just over 400,000 Americans died fighting in World War II. The conflict’s casualties were only outpaced by the Civil War in total death count.
China- ground zero for the virus- has had over 133,000 diagnoses of the virus with almost 5,000 deaths as of Thursday. Deaths in China from the virus are already steadily declining, as they are in South Korea, the second-hardest hit country by the disease.
For the United States to suffer more casualties from the coronavirus than from World War II, our casualty and diagnosis rate would have to outpace that of China by an order of magnitude.
Certainly coronavirus is deadly serious. It could plausibly outpace the casualty rate of an event such as 9/11, for example. But stating that it’s going to take more lives than World War II combat casualties did outpaces even the most drastic predictions.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--Major League Baseball Suspends Season Over Coronavirus

Reports indicate that Major League Baseball is preparing to suspend its season as a consequence of the coronavirus , making the league the latest sporting and economic institution to be disrupted as a result of the virus ’ hectic spread .
Reporters within the baseball world confirmed Thursday that many league executives and owners are expecting the Commissioner of the league to announce that operations will be suspended , with the start of the regular season delayed .
take our poll - story continues below A suspension of Major League Baseball operations would follow recent suspensions of the NBA and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented for major American sports leagues to simply close up shop .
The last time a halt of similar circumstances took place was in 2001 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks .
Baseball ’ s Commissioner , Rob Manfred , has the luxury of suspending play while the league is in the midst of spring training , akin to a pre-season .
A disruption during the regular season would prove far more economically damaging to the industry , which supports thousands of American jobs .
The league formally confirmed a suspension on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Spring training games are cancelled as of Thursday and the regular season is officially delayed by two weeks .
While the suspension of sporting leagues such as Major League Baseball proves an unpleasant development to baseball fans , it ’ s probably for the best that luxuries such as sports are put on hiatus while American society works to get a hold of the coronavirus threat .
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Major League Baseball Suspends Season Over Coronavirus
Reports indicate that Major League Baseball is preparing to suspend its season as a consequence of the coronavirus, making the league the latest sporting and economic institution to be disrupted as a result of the virus’ hectic spread.
Reporters within the baseball world confirmed Thursday that many league executives and owners are expecting the Commissioner of the league to announce that operations will be suspended, with the start of the regular season delayed.
After a conference call among owners this afternoon, Major League Baseball is expected to suspend spring training. The league likely will delay the beginning of the regular season as well. At this point, it's a formality that ownership-level sources expect to happen. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 12, 2020
A suspension of Major League Baseball operations would follow recent suspensions of the NBA and the NHL.
It’s relatively unprecedented for major American sports leagues to simply close up shop. The last time a halt of similar circumstances took place was in 2001 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Baseball’s Commissioner, Rob Manfred, has the luxury of suspending play while the league is in the midst of spring training, akin to a pre-season. A disruption during the regular season would prove far more economically damaging to the industry, which supports thousands of American jobs.
BREAKING:
The league formally confirmed a suspension on operations on a tweet on Thursday afternoon. Spring training games are cancelled as of Thursday and the regular season is officially delayed by two weeks.
Statement from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/0bWS5VTRPu — MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2020
While the suspension of sporting leagues such as Major League Baseball proves an unpleasant development to baseball fans, it’s probably for the best that luxuries such as sports are put on hiatus while American society works to get a hold of the coronavirus threat.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--OK Senate Votes Down Bill to Make Abortion a Homicide

The Oklahoma Senate voted against bringing a controversial anti-abortion bill ( SB 13 ) to the floor .
The author of the bill , Senator Joseph Silk , describes the bill as an “ equal protection bill , ” and it would most noteably classify all abortion as homicide .
In an interview with KOCO News 5 ABC , Silk explained further , saying : “ Senate Bill 13…defines life beginning at the moment of conception , offers those lives equal protection under the law , and therefore classifies any intentional killing of unborn children as homicide… .
People ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is not that… .
Rape and incest are horrible things , but you don ’ t murder a child because of the crimes of the father and mother .
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The medical exception is not explicitly oultined , but…the language of the bill does not prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It just says that a physician needs to…treat both lives equally .
If he is not able to save both…he will not be charged with murder….
” This bill has obvioulsy been denounced by Oklahoma Democrats with the usual emotional and irrational ‘ my body , my choice ’ type of objections .
There ’ s no surprise there .
What ’ s significant about the debate over this bill , though , is that it has put on display the growing divide between mainstream pro-life advocates and abortion abolitionists .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there are clear differences in strategy and expediency .
The mainstaream pro-life movement is sticking with the strategy of the last 47 years , pushing the incremental and regulatory approach .
Meanwhile , the abolitionists believe that the only just strategy is to outright ban the practice and count unborn humans as equal under law to born humans .
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat takes the more mainstream approach , so he is in opposition to the bill .
Treat explained his opposition saying , “ I agree with abolishing abortion… .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate Bill 13 would save a single human life , I would be on board fully.
” He believes the bill is “ fatally flawed ” because it lacks consideration for the Roe vs Wade ruling .
Abolitionists would agree that this bill essentially ignores the Roe vs Wade ruling , but they wouldn ’ t agree that this makes the bill flawed .
The abolitionists ( like Silk ) who crafted the bill don ’ t believe the state should even acknowledge the courts Roe vs Wade ruling due to it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see it being the states responsibility to challenge the court with laws such as this .
This bill and others like it are seeing some traction around the US , with a growing abolitionst movement .
This is the second time this particular bill has been considered , after having been rejected a hearing in 2019 , as well .
This fight between the mainstream pro-life movement and the abolitionist movement is likely to continue in the coming months and years .
So , it shouldn ’ t be surprising if we see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seante floor .

OK Senate Votes Down Bill to Make Abortion a Homicide
The Oklahoma Senate voted against bringing a controversial anti-abortion bill (SB 13) to the floor. The author of the bill, Senator Joseph Silk, describes the bill as an “equal protection bill,” and it would most noteably classify all abortion as homicide.
In an interview with KOCO News 5 ABC, Silk explained further, saying:
“Senate Bill 13…defines life beginning at the moment of conception, offers those lives equal protection under the law, and therefore classifies any intentional killing of unborn children as homicide…. People ask for the rape and incest exception. There is not that…. Rape and incest are horrible things, but you don’t murder a child because of the crimes of the father and mother. The medical exception is not explicitly oultined, but…the language of the bill does not prevent a doctor from perfoming basic medical triage. It just says that a physician needs to…treat both lives equally. If he is not able to save both…he will not be charged with murder….”
This bill has obvioulsy been denounced by Oklahoma Democrats with the usual emotional and irrational ‘my body, my choice’ type of objections. There’s no surprise there.
What’s significant about the debate over this bill, though, is that it has put on display the growing divide between mainstream pro-life advocates and abortion abolitionists.
Both of these groups are generally anti-abortion, but there are clear differences in strategy and expediency.
The mainstaream pro-life movement is sticking with the strategy of the last 47 years, pushing the incremental and regulatory approach. Meanwhile, the abolitionists believe that the only just strategy is to outright ban the practice and count unborn humans as equal under law to born humans.
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat takes the more mainstream approach, so he is in opposition to the bill.
Treat explained his opposition saying, “I agree with abolishing abortion….[and] if I thought that Senate Bill 13 would save a single human life, I would be on board fully.” He believes the bill is “fatally flawed” because it lacks consideration for the Roe vs Wade ruling.
Abolitionists would agree that this bill essentially ignores the Roe vs Wade ruling, but they wouldn’t agree that this makes the bill flawed.
The abolitionists (like Silk) who crafted the bill don’t believe the state should even acknowledge the courts Roe vs Wade ruling due to it’s aburd and unconstitutional basis. They see it being the states responsibility to challenge the court with laws such as this.
This bill and others like it are seeing some traction around the US, with a growing abolitionst movement. This is the second time this particular bill has been considered, after having been rejected a hearing in 2019, as well.
This fight between the mainstream pro-life movement and the abolitionist movement is likely to continue in the coming months and years. So, it shouldn’t be surprising if we see this bill eventually get to the Okalahoma Senate floor.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--INSANITY: New York Allows Minors to Change Sex on Birth Certificates

Last month a transgender ( biologically female ) child sued the state of New York .
The lawsuit was filed because the transgender child wished to change the sex listed on their birth certificate .
Up until this lawsuit , changing the sex designation on a minor ’ s birth certificate was not allowed under New York law .
It was only allowed for adults .
The legal team of the transgender child argued that not being allowed to change the sex listed on one ’ s birth certificate to match one ’ s claimed gender identity was a violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The transgender child won the lawsuit .
It is now legal for a minor to change the sex listed on their birth certificate if they have parental approval .
take our poll - story continues below Letitia James , Attorney General of the state of New York , agreed with the decision .
James referred to the former law as , “ an outdated policy to stop us from providing every individual with equal dignity and respect.
” She also called the action of changing one ’ s sex on their birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that transgender persons should be able to make “ without the government ’ s unwarranted denial or without having their privacy violated.
” Despite the reasons given for the change in the law , it ’ s obviously foolish to think this won ’ t cause problems later down the road .
Allowing someone to change their gender or sex on an official government document , especially a birth certificate , has some ( to put it mildly ) unintended consequences .
For instance , what jail/prison do they go to if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to woman , will they end up in the womans ’ prison ?
Do female inmates have a right to not have a biological male in prison with them , especially if said male has a physical attraction towards them ?
What safety risks does that create ?
What about sports ?
Men clearly have differing athletic abilities from women .
If official documents show a biological male to be a female , won ’ t that leave biologically female athletes at an “ unwarranted ” disadvantage ?
Are there any stipulations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to get hormone treatments ?
Can one get the sex listed on all of their official government documents changed , but then start living as their originally so-called “ assigned ” sex and never change the documents back ?
Also , a minor being allowed to change the sex on such documents brings its own set of problems .
Is someone under 16 years old truly able to make such a drastic and consequential decision ?
Will they be able to change their gender back if they change their mind when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only the tip of the iceberg .
Only time will tell what complications will come about due to everyone being allowed to change their sex on their official government documents .

INSANITY: New York Allows Minors to Change Sex on Birth Certificates
Last month a transgender (biologically female) child sued the state of New York. The lawsuit was filed because the transgender child wished to change the sex listed on their birth certificate.
Up until this lawsuit, changing the sex designation on a minor’s birth certificate was not allowed under New York law. It was only allowed for adults.
The legal team of the transgender child argued that not being allowed to change the sex listed on one’s birth certificate to match one’s claimed gender identity was a violation of both the 1st and 14th amendments.
The transgender child won the lawsuit. It is now legal for a minor to change the sex listed on their birth certificate if they have parental approval.
Letitia James, Attorney General of the state of New York, agreed with the decision.
James referred to the former law as, “an outdated policy to stop us from providing every individual with equal dignity and respect.” She also called the action of changing one’s sex on their birth certificate a “deeply personal decision” that transgender persons should be able to make “without the government’s unwarranted denial or without having their privacy violated.”
Despite the reasons given for the change in the law, it’s obviously foolish to think this won’t cause problems later down the road. Allowing someone to change their gender or sex on an official government document, especially a birth certificate, has some (to put it mildly) unintended consequences.
For instance, what jail/prison do they go to if they serve time? If a man transitions to woman, will they end up in the womans’ prison?
Do female inmates have a right to not have a biological male in prison with them, especially if said male has a physical attraction towards them? What safety risks does that create?
What about sports? Men clearly have differing athletic abilities from women. If official documents show a biological male to be a female, won’t that leave biologically female athletes at an “unwarranted” disadvantage?
Are there any stipulations to the changes? Does one have to continue to get hormone treatments?
Can one get the sex listed on all of their official government documents changed, but then start living as their originally so-called “assigned” sex and never change the documents back?
Also, a minor being allowed to change the sex on such documents brings its own set of problems.
Is someone under 16 years old truly able to make such a drastic and consequential decision? Will they be able to change their gender back if they change their mind when they are an adult?
These concerns are only the tip of the iceberg. Only time will tell what complications will come about due to everyone being allowed to change their sex on their official government documents.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--Is China Harvesting Organs from its Slave Labor Prisoners to Battle Wuhan Virus?

There are growing reports and human rights concerns that China is continuing to illegally harvest organs from its slave labor and Muslim prison populations as a way to combat the Wuhan Virus epidemic which has struck the country .
These concerns stem from a recently announced double lung transplant story out of China .
The story out of China reports that a fifty nine year old patient was diagnosed on January 26th with the virus , on February 24th this patient was given just a few days to live , and on the Febuary 29th a perfectly matching set of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jingyu , Vice President of the Wuxi People ’ s Hospital in Jiangsu province , and his team performed a five hour double lung replacement operation on the patient , and now the patient tests negative for the virus .
Reports of operation were big news in China and even CGNT the Chinese Propaganda YouTube channel covered the miraculous operation .
take our poll - story continues below But it is the very speed of finding the perfectly matching donor lungs which has set off the alarm for human rights observers .
Ruth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that covers Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China , writes , “ Whilst around the world waiting times for a single lung from a suitable donor could be years , China has shown this week that it need only be days , for two perfectly matched lungs to be rustled up.
” Echoing his concern , CJ Werleman of the Bylines Times writes , “ The fact that the patient had to wait a mere five days for a ‘ consenting ’ donor to provide a perfect matching set of lungs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scope of the country ’ s illegal forced organ harvesting programme .
There are growing concerns that more than three million Muslims , detained in camps , are being used as a kill-on-demand emergency backstop for Chinese Coronavirus patients.
” China has a multi-decade history of illegally harvesting the organs of people in its slave labor prisons and re-education camps , and although it pledged in 2014 to stop the illegal practice experts suspect that China continues the practice and that prisoners of conscience are the main source of the nearly sixty thousand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .

Is China Harvesting Organs from its Slave Labor Prisoners to Battle Wuhan Virus?
There are growing reports and human rights concerns that China is continuing to illegally harvest organs from its slave labor and Muslim prison populations as a way to combat the Wuhan Virus epidemic which has struck the country.
These concerns stem from a recently announced double lung transplant story out of China.
The story out of China reports that a fifty nine year old patient was diagnosed on January 26th with the virus, on February 24th this patient was given just a few days to live, and on the Febuary 29th a perfectly matching set of donor lungs were found and Dr. Chen Jingyu, Vice President of the Wuxi People’s Hospital in Jiangsu province, and his team performed a five hour double lung replacement operation on the patient, and now the patient tests negative for the virus.
Reports of operation were big news in China and even CGNT the Chinese Propaganda YouTube channel covered the miraculous operation.
But it is the very speed of finding the perfectly matching donor lungs which has set off the alarm for human rights observers.
Ruth Ingram of Bitter Winter, a publication that covers Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China, writes, “Whilst around the world waiting times for a single lung from a suitable donor could be years, China has shown this week that it need only be days, for two perfectly matched lungs to be rustled up.”
Echoing his concern, CJ Werleman of the Bylines Times writes, “The fact that the patient had to wait a mere five days for a ‘consenting’ donor to provide a perfect matching set of lungs, raises further questions about the scale and scope of the country’s illegal forced organ harvesting programme. There are growing concerns that more than three million Muslims, detained in camps, are being used as a kill-on-demand emergency backstop for Chinese Coronavirus patients.”
China has a multi-decade history of illegally harvesting the organs of people in its slave labor prisons and re-education camps, and although it pledged in 2014 to stop the illegal practice experts suspect that China continues the practice and that prisoners of conscience are the main source of the nearly sixty thousand illegal transplants that are carried out each year.


bigleaguepolitics--2020-03-12--European Union Demands Greece Provide Asylum to Migrants Storming Turkish Border

Unelected bureaucrats of the European Union are demanding that Greece uphold asylum rights for the latest wave of migrants storming its border , weeks after the southern European nation suspended all asylum claims .
Thousands of itinerant migrants have been seeking to enter Greece in recent weeks after Turkey allowed the large migrant population it had been housing to pass through the country .
Ylva Johansson , the EU commissioner for home affairs and a Swedish national , is traveling to the country on Thursday to state a list of demands and mandates from Brussels for the nation .
Johansson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refusing to provide a byzantine ( no pun intended ) legal process for so-called refugees storming the country .
Johansson claims Greece is treaty-obligated as a member of the union to permit migrants to apply for asylum .
take our poll - story continues below “ Individuals in the European Union have the right to apply for asylum .
This is in the treaty , this is in international law .
This we can ’ t suspend.
” It probably won ’ t go over well in the Mediterranean country that a foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the crisis of mass immigration flowing over the border from Turkey .
Citizens of Greece largely expect the EU to assist them in dealing with the problem , namely in compelling Turkey to shut down the transit of migrants from the eastern parts of the country to its European border with Greece .
Greece is the latest country to question in policy the supposedly universal right to request asylum , a legal tactic often applied by illegal immigrants without a genuine case for refugee protections and utilized by human smugglers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America .
Thousands of migrants remain camped on Greece ’ s border with Turkey .
Unfortunately for them , they can ’ t count on solidarity and assistance from the European Union in dealing with the problem , but rather a set of mandates and demands to let them in .
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European Union Demands Greece Provide Asylum to Migrants Storming Turkish Border
Unelected bureaucrats of the European Union are demanding that Greece uphold asylum rights for the latest wave of migrants storming its border, weeks after the southern European nation suspended all asylum claims.
Thousands of itinerant migrants have been seeking to enter Greece in recent weeks after Turkey allowed the large migrant population it had been housing to pass through the country.
Ylva Johansson, the EU commissioner for home affairs and a Swedish national, is traveling to the country on Thursday to state a list of demands and mandates from Brussels for the nation. Johansson isn’t happy that Greece is refusing to provide a byzantine(no pun intended) legal process for so-called refugees storming the country.
Johansson claims Greece is treaty-obligated as a member of the union to permit migrants to apply for asylum.
“Individuals in the European Union have the right to apply for asylum. This is in the treaty, this is in international law. This we can’t suspend.”
It probably won’t go over well in the Mediterranean country that a foreign bureaucrat intends to lecture them on their response to the crisis of mass immigration flowing over the border from Turkey. Citizens of Greece largely expect the EU to assist them in dealing with the problem, namely in compelling Turkey to shut down the transit of migrants from the eastern parts of the country to its European border with Greece.
Greece is the latest country to question in policy the supposedly universal right to request asylum, a legal tactic often applied by illegal immigrants without a genuine case for refugee protections and utilized by human smugglers to facilitate illegal immigration in Europe and North America.
Thousands of migrants remain camped on Greece’s border with Turkey. Unfortunately for them, they can’t count on solidarity and assistance from the European Union in dealing with the problem, but rather a set of mandates and demands to let them in.