deneenborelli--2020-06-10--NYC Mayor de Blasio Promises Police Budget Cuts While Shootings, Murders Spike

New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio is vowing to cut the police department ’ s budget , ignoring the spike in violence as protesters flooded the streets over the death of George Floyd .
Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man , died while being arrested by police last week .
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Although some protesters were peaceful in New York City , violence escalated , including looting and property damage along with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last Monday to Sunday night , there were 13 murders in the city , compared to five killings during the same week last year , sources said .
The city reported 40 shootings last week — the most in a week since 2015 .
In the same time period in 2019 , there were 24 shootings , sources said .
Regardless of the spike in violence , de Blasio wants to cut the budget of the New York City Police Department .
de Blasio is following the defund the police movement that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd .
The mayor is targeting the $ 6 billion police budget for cuts with the savings being shifted to social services .
During a press conference earlier this week , de Blasio was asked how much of a cut to the police department ’ s budget is expected but he refused to give a number .
Even de Blasio ’ s wife Chirlane McCray doesn ’ t think highly of the police department when asked her thoughts about a “ police-free ” New York City .
The government ’ s basic role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , de Blasio is ignoring that fact by vowing to cut New York City ’ s police budget which would further jeopardize the safety of its citizens .

New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio is vowing to cut the police department’s budget, ignoring the spike in violence as protesters flooded the streets over the death of George Floyd.
Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man, died while being arrested by police last week.
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Although some protesters were peaceful in New York City, violence escalated, including looting and property damage along with a spike in shootings and murders.
The New York Post reports:
From last Monday to Sunday night, there were 13 murders in the city, compared to five killings during the same week last year, sources said. The city reported 40 shootings last week — the most in a week since 2015. In the same time period in 2019, there were 24 shootings, sources said.
Regardless of the spike in violence, de Blasio wants to cut the budget of the New York City Police Department.
de Blasio is following the defund the police movement that is sweeping the country following the death of Floyd.
The mayor is targeting the $6 billion police budget for cuts with the savings being shifted to social services.
During a press conference earlier this week, de Blasio was asked how much of a cut to the police department’s budget is expected but he refused to give a number.
Even de Blasio’s wife Chirlane McCray doesn’t think highly of the police department when asked her thoughts about a “police-free” New York City.
Time reports:
“That would be like a nirvana, a utopia that we are nowhere close to getting to,” McCray said during a TIME100 Talks discussion.
The government’s basic role is to protect people and property, however, de Blasio is ignoring that fact by vowing to cut New York City’s police budget which would further jeopardize the safety of its citizens.


deneenborelli--2020-06-11--Commentary: Voting Democrat Is Hazardous to Your Health — and Freedom

The biggest takeaway from the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the horrific death of George Floyd is the importance of your vote .
In reality , when you vote , you are literally putting your life , the life of your family , your livelihood — and liberty — in the hands of elected officials .
Based on the evidence , it ’ s clear putting Democrats in power can put everything dear to you at risk .
To say it simply , voting for Democrats can be a death sentence .
Floyd ’ s death and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands of Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey .
Of all things , Frey campaigned for mayor on a platform of police reform and his failure to adequately address his campaign promise resulted in the death of Floyd .
As reported by The New York Times , prior to Frey becoming mayor , the Minneapolis Police Department was a source of community tension following two fatal shooting incidents .
One of the shootings resulted in the arrest of a black police officer who killed a white woman and — no charges were filed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was fatally shot resisting arrest .
Had Frey delivered as promised , one would expect the prior record of Derek Chauvin —the now former police officer charged in Floyd ’ s death — would have been examined and dealt with in some fashion .
After all , Chauvin was the subject of 18 complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department ’ s internal affairs ; two of those resulted in some form of disciplinary action .
Frey ’ s incompetence was magnified when he gave too much leeway to protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transform into riots .
According to WCCO-TV , police officers felt the directive was for the area to be overrun .
Adding to concerns and perceptions of appeasement was Frey ’ s decision to have police abandon the police department ’ s 3rd Precinct .
It was subsequently taken over by rioters .
Frey ’ s inaction , as well as that on the part of the state ’ s Democratic governor , James Walz ; plus failure to promptly call in the National Guard , culminated in the destruction of the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riots and looting to explode .
The tragic consequences of Democratic leadership failure including the 17 deaths of innocent people and millions of dollars in property losses as the riots reverberated nationally — loudly .
Unimaginably , Democratic responses to the loss of life and property is now advancing the Black Lives Matter objective of defunding and dismantling police departments .
Minneapolis — the epicenter of the mayhem — is about to make its bad situation so much worse with its city council ’ s desire to defund and dismantle its police force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is spreading .
Democratic mayors , Bill de Blasio of New York , and Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles , are also pushing the idea of cutting funds to law enforcement during this time of social unrest .
Defunding police departments will only lead to more death and destruction , but recognizing the consequences of this outrageous policy concept is beyond Democrats ’ minds .
Elected officials ( Democrats ) also made horrible and deadly decisions trying to manage the COVID-19 pandemic .
Blue state Democratic governors including New York Governor Andrew Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible for the deaths of thousands of nursing home residents , as they adopted policies that forced COVID-19 patients into elder-care facilities .
Cuomo and Murphy completely ignored the science and the basic principle of fighting infectious disease by isolating people with COVID-19 from the most vulnerable population .
By contrast , Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the importance of protecting the elderly in his state taking action to shield them from COVID-19 .
Deaths in nursing homes in Florida are significantly less than New York , even though the Sunshine State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens .
Democratic governors were the most aggressive in the implementation of state lockdowns — resulting in more economic hardship for their constituents .
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer went as far as ordering people to stay at home and not visit neighbors ; banned the use of motorboats , and banned the sale of certain items like paint and seeds .
Governor Murphy recently extended New Jersey ’ s stay at home order until July 7 despite a drop in COVID-19 cases .
Both Whitmer and Murphy punished constituents who dared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murphy ignored his own social distancing order when he joined a protest over Floyd ’ s death , during which he held a banner in close proximity to other protesters .
All of this evidence clearly shows voting for Democrats can cost you your life , livelihood and liberty .
That ’ s the most important fact for contemplation before casting your vote in November .
Tom Borelli , Ph.D. , is a contributor to America ’ s Voice News , a Newsmax Insider and a conservative TV and radio political commentator .

Commentary: Voting Democrat Is Hazardous to Your Health — and Freedom
Commentary by Tom Borelli originally posted at Newsmax.com.
The biggest takeaway from the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the horrific death of George Floyd is the importance of your vote.
In reality, when you vote, you are literally putting your life, the life of your family, your livelihood — and liberty — in the hands of elected officials.
Based on the evidence, it’s clear putting Democrats in power can put everything dear to you at risk.
To say it simply, voting for Democrats can be a death sentence.
Floyd’s death and the subsequent national destructive aftermath lies in the hands of Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey.
Of all things, Frey campaigned for mayor on a platform of police reform and his failure to adequately address his campaign promise resulted in the death of Floyd.
As reported by The New York Times, prior to Frey becoming mayor, the Minneapolis Police Department was a source of community tension following two fatal shooting incidents.
One of the shootings resulted in the arrest of a black police officer who killed a white woman and — no charges were filed in the other case of a black man who was fatally shot resisting arrest.
Had Frey delivered as promised, one would expect the prior record of Derek Chauvin —the now former police officer charged in Floyd’s death — would have been examined and dealt with in some fashion.
After all, Chauvin was the subject of 18 complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department’s internal affairs; two of those resulted in some form of disciplinary action.
Frey’s incompetence was magnified when he gave too much leeway to protesters; this allowed legitimate protests to rapidly transform into riots.
According to WCCO-TV, police officers felt the directive was for the area to be overrun.
Adding to concerns and perceptions of appeasement was Frey’s decision to have police abandon the police department’s 3rd Precinct.
It was subsequently taken over by rioters.
Frey’s inaction, as well as that on the part of the state’s Democratic governor, James Walz; plus failure to promptly call in the National Guard, culminated in the destruction of the police precinct set off a signal for nationwide riots and looting to explode.
The tragic consequences of Democratic leadership failure including the 17 deaths of innocent people and millions of dollars in property losses as the riots reverberated nationally — loudly.
Unimaginably, Democratic responses to the loss of life and property is now advancing the Black Lives Matter objective of defunding and dismantling police departments.
Minneapolis — the epicenter of the mayhem — is about to make its bad situation so much worse with its city council’s desire to defund and dismantle its police force.
Mayor Jacob Frey opposes defunding efforts.
The idea to defund police departments is spreading.
Democratic mayors, Bill de Blasio of New York, and Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, are also pushing the idea of cutting funds to law enforcement during this time of social unrest.
Defunding police departments will only lead to more death and destruction, but recognizing the consequences of this outrageous policy concept is beyond Democrats’ minds.
Elected officials (Democrats) also made horrible and deadly decisions trying to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue state Democratic governors including New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are responsible for the deaths of thousands of nursing home residents, as they adopted policies that forced COVID-19 patients into elder-care facilities.
Cuomo and Murphy completely ignored the science and the basic principle of fighting infectious disease by isolating people with COVID-19 from the most vulnerable population.
By contrast, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the importance of protecting the elderly in his state taking action to shield them from COVID-19.
Deaths in nursing homes in Florida are significantly less than New York, even though the Sunshine State has an appreciably larger population of senior citizens.
Democratic governors were the most aggressive in the implementation of state lockdowns — resulting in more economic hardship for their constituents.
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer went as far as ordering people to stay at home and not visit neighbors; banned the use of motorboats, and banned the sale of certain items like paint and seeds.
Governor Murphy recently extended New Jersey’s stay at home order until July 7 despite a drop in COVID-19 cases.
Both Whitmer and Murphy punished constituents who dared to open up their businesses.
Amazingly, Murphy ignored his own social distancing order when he joined a protest over Floyd’s death, during which he held a banner in close proximity to other protesters.
All of this evidence clearly shows voting for Democrats can cost you your life, livelihood and liberty.
That’s the most important fact for contemplation before casting your vote in November.
Tom Borelli, Ph.D., is a contributor to America’s Voice News, a Newsmax Insider and a conservative TV and radio political commentator.


deneenborelli--2020-06-12--Seattle Mayor Durkan Calls Takeover of Capital Hill Zone ‘patriotism’

Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan is defending protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city calling their actions “ patriotism.
” The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
Floyd ’ s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Protesters blocked six blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone , or CHAZ for short .
Within this perimeter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where police officers were ordered to clear out and the building shuttered .
With no police presence , Seattle protesters , some armed , set up check points for access to the area .
Durkan pushed back on criticism from President Trump and defended the protesters calling their actions “ patriotism.
” Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo it ’ s “ more like a block party atmosphere it ’ s not an armed takeover.
” Durkan also downplayed the fact some protesters are armed .
Meanwhile , protesters stormed City Hall demanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to resign .
During a press conference earlier this week , Washington Governor Jay Inslee was asked about the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and he said he was unaware .
A list of demands was released earlier this week , including calls to defund the police .
Seattle ’ s radical local government officials have lost control over the city .
Calling the takeover of parts of the city “ patriotism ” is outrageous but it shows how dangerous it is to put Democrats in power .
At this point , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end but it will likely not end well .

Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan is defending protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city calling their actions “patriotism.”
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
Floyd’s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Protesters blocked six blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ for short.
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building, where police officers were ordered to clear out and the building shuttered.
With no police presence, Seattle protesters, some armed, set up check points for access to the area.
Durkan pushed back on criticism from President Trump and defended the protesters calling their actions “patriotism.”
The New York Post reports:
“It’s simply not true. Lawfully gathering and expressing first amendment rights, demanding we do better as a society, and providing true equity for communities of color is not terrorism. It’s patriotism.”
Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo it’s “more like a block party atmosphere it’s not an armed takeover.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the six-block autonomous zone in her city known as CHAZ, where armed Antifa types have driven off police and set up checkpoints, is "more like a block party atmosphere" than an "armed takeover." pic.twitter.com/5S5RcXyID1 — Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) June 12, 2020
Durkan also downplayed the fact some protesters are armed.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan attempts to downplay the fact that armed ‘protesters’ have taken control over 6 blocks in the city and says Capitol Hill has been autonomous her whole lifetime pic.twitter.com/6zMg66yoty — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 11, 2020
Meanwhile, protesters stormed City Hall demanding Durkan defund the police and called for her to resign.
And after over an hour inside City Hall, protesters are headed out and chanting “Defund SPD” as they leave. #seattleprotest pic.twitter.com/jE6eXkm905 — Jake Goldstein-Street (@GoldsteinStreet) June 10, 2020
During a press conference earlier this week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee was asked about the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and he said he was unaware.
The New York Post reports:
“Well, that’s news to me. So I’ll have to reserve any comment about it. I have not heard anything about that from any credible source,” the governor said, adding a chuckle.
@GovInslee has no clue what’s even going on. “That’s news to me” pic.twitter.com/i81oxNMts1 — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 11, 2020
A list of demands was released earlier this week, including calls to defund the police.
The New York Post reports:
The protesters released a letter detailing their demands on Tuesday that include dismantling the police force and ending the use of armed force, guns, batons and riot shields, and abolishing the court system, among a list.
President Trump weighed in on social media.
Anarchists just took over Seattle and the Liberal Democrat Governor just said he knows “nothing about that”. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2020
Radical Left Governor @JayInslee and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never seen before. Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game. These ugly Anarchists must be stopped IMMEDIATELY. MOVE FAST! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2020
Seattle’s radical local government officials have lost control over the city.
Calling the takeover of parts of the city “patriotism” is outrageous but it shows how dangerous it is to put Democrats in power.
At this point, there’s no telling how this will end but it will likely not end well.


deneenborelli--2020-06-14--Seattle Mayor and Police Chief Deny Ordering Police to Leave Precinct

While Seattle protesters continue to control six blocks of an area known as Capitol Hill , controversy ensues over who ordered Seattle police officers to leave their precinct that is located within the occupied area .
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
Floyd ’ s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Protesters renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone , or CHAZ for short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Precinct police building , where police officers were ordered to clear out and the building shuttered .
Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best both deny ordering the police to leave the precinct .
The question over who made the call was raised on social media .
Durkan also defended the protesters commandeering this area calling their actions “ patriotism.
” Last week , Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo the protests could end up being the “ summer of love.
” President Trump criticized the mayor on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chief Best said the order for police to abandon the precinct “ didn ’ t come from me.
” Protesters are demanding Durkan and Best to resign .
Clearly , someone made the call for the Seattle police to abandon and shutter the East Precinct .
It ’ s alarming Seattle Mayor Durkan and Police Chief Best have not only lost control over the city but also don ’ t seem to care about who ordered the police to abandon their precinct .
If Durkan or Best did make the call , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking responsibility .
In the end , Mayor Durkan must be held accountable for allowing the mob to take control over part of Seattle .

While Seattle protesters continue to control six blocks of an area known as Capitol Hill, controversy ensues over who ordered Seattle police officers to leave their precinct that is located within the occupied area.
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
Floyd’s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Protesters renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ for short.
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building, where police officers were ordered to clear out and the building shuttered.
Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best both deny ordering the police to leave the precinct.
The Stranger.com reports:
Speaking of the East Precinct, neither Durkan nor Best would take responsibility for making the call for SPD to desert the East Precinct on Monday evening.
The question over who made the call was raised on social media.
Also it’s not like a light switch. Presumably it took several hours to leave, right? So what was going on then? — David Kroman (@KromanDavid) June 11, 2020
Durkan also defended the protesters commandeering this area calling their actions “patriotism.”
The New York Post reports:
“It’s simply not true. Lawfully gathering and expressing first amendment rights, demanding we do better as a society, and providing true equity for communities of color is not terrorism. It’s patriotism.”
Last week, Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo the protests could end up being the “summer of love.”
President Trump criticized the mayor on social media.
Seattle Mayor says, about the anarchists takeover of her city, “it is a Summer of Love”. These Liberal Dems don’t have a clue. The terrorists burn and pillage our cities, and they think it is just wonderful, even the death. Must end this Seattle takeover now! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2020
At a press conference last week, Chief Best said the order for police to abandon the precinct “didn’t come from me.”
Fox News reports:
“We were asked to do an operational plan in case we needed to leave,” Best said. “The decision was made. We’re still evaluating about how that change came about but it didn’t come from me.”
Protesters are demanding Durkan and Best to resign.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said she and SPD Chief Carmen Best will not resign. "The answer is no and no. We thought about a Thelma and Louise moment…" Durkan said. #seattleprotests #CHAZ — Liz Jones (@KUOWLiz) June 11, 2020
Clearly, someone made the call for the Seattle police to abandon and shutter the East Precinct.
It’s alarming Seattle Mayor Durkan and Police Chief Best have not only lost control over the city but also don’t seem to care about who ordered the police to abandon their precinct.
If Durkan or Best did make the call, they are misleading the public for not taking responsibility.
In the end, Mayor Durkan must be held accountable for allowing the mob to take control over part of Seattle.


deneenborelli--2020-06-15--Gov Cuomo Threatens Another New York Shutdown Over Social Distancing Guidelines

New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo warned parts of the state that he was willing to implement another round of economic lockdowns if his constituents continued to ignore the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines .
Cuomo said , “ There is a very real possibility that we would roll back the reopening in those areas , ” because of the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections .
Cuomo reacted to a Tweet showing people outside bars having fun at a block party in New York City over the weekend .
The governor specifically called out Manhattan and the Hamptons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo also asked that anyone witnessing violators to send videos .
“ People send videos of these violations , ” the governor said of the rogue residents — hundreds of whom have been caught on video partying closely together , many without masks , around St. Marks Place in the East Village in Manhattan the past couple of days .
A representative for New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a statement pushing back on Cuomo ’ s threat of another shutdown .
Clearly , people should be smarter about maintaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cuomo is acting like a bully .
Threatening another shutdown and to take away the licenses of New York bars and restaurants is an unequal application of the rules .
Cuomo is ignoring the numerous New York protests over the death of George Floyd where protesters are not social distanting and many are not wearing masks which is a clear double standard of his COVID-19 rules .

Gov Cuomo Threatens Another New York Shutdown Over Social Distancing Guidelines
New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo warned parts of the state that he was willing to implement another round of economic lockdowns if his constituents continued to ignore the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
Cuomo said, “There is a very real possibility that we would roll back the reopening in those areas,” because of the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Cuomo reacted to a Tweet showing people outside bars having fun at a block party in New York City over the weekend.
Don't make me come down there… https://t.co/OeVGMW7LEO — Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 13, 2020
The governor specifically called out Manhattan and the Hamptons in Long Island in his warning.
We have received 25,000 complaints of reopening violations. Bars or restaurants that violate the law can lose their liquor license. People with open containers in the street can be fined. Police & protesters not wearing masks can be fined. Local gov't must enforce the law. — Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 14, 2020
Cuomo also asked that anyone witnessing violators to send videos.
The New York Post reports:
“People send videos of these violations,” the governor said of the rogue residents — hundreds of whom have been caught on video partying closely together, many without masks, around St. Marks Place in the East Village in Manhattan the past couple of days.
A representative for New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a statement pushing back on Cuomo’s threat of another shutdown.
The New York Post reports:
“These businesses are allowed to be open per the Governor’s guidelines and we don’t believe imprisoning people or taking away their livelihood is the answer.”
Clearly, people should be smarter about maintaining social distancing but at the same time, Cuomo is acting like a bully.
Threatening another shutdown and to take away the licenses of New York bars and restaurants is an unequal application of the rules.
Cuomo is ignoring the numerous New York protests over the death of George Floyd where protesters are not social distanting and many are not wearing masks which is a clear double standard of his COVID-19 rules.


deneenborelli--2020-06-16--Police Officers Resign as Protests Continue

While protests across the country over the death of George Floyd continue , police officers are resigning at an unusual rate .
Floyd , a Minnesota black man , died while being arrested by police .
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Video coverage of Floyd ’ s arrest shows he was unarmed and restrained with handcuffs and his death sparked protests nationwide .
In Minneapolis , it ’ s reported that since the protests , there are seven confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several officers in exit interviews cited a lack of support ” coming from police leadership and local government .
The Atlanta police force is also experiencing an unusual turnover of officers since the beginning of June .
Adding to the mix are calls from Democrats to defund and disband police departments and it ’ s already happening in New York City .
Last week , New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to cut the police department ’ s budget , ignoring the spike in violence as protesters flooded the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some protesters were peaceful in New York City , violence escalated , including looting and property damage along with a spike in shootings and murders last week .
From last Monday to Sunday night , there were 13 murders in the city , compared to five killings during the same week last year , sources said .
The city reported 40 shootings last week — the most in a week since 2015 .
In the same time period in 2019 , there were 24 shootings , sources said .
And as crime surges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department announced its anti-crime unit of about 600 plainclothes officers will be disbanded .
Breitbart reports on a statement from the president of the Patrolmen ’ s Benevolent Association of the City of New York Pat Lynch : Police officers resigning , along with radical efforts to defund and disband the police , will lead to fewer law enforcement officers on the streets and will put innocent citizens at risk with the largest negative impact expected in the black community in urban areas .

While protests across the country over the death of George Floyd continue, police officers are resigning at an unusual rate.
Floyd, a Minnesota black man, died while being arrested by police.
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Video coverage of Floyd’s arrest shows he was unarmed and restrained with handcuffs and his death sparked protests nationwide.
In Minneapolis, it’s reported that since the protests, there are seven confirmed resignations with more expected and that “several officers in exit interviews cited a lack of support” coming from police leadership and local government.
The Star Tribune reports:
At least seven Minneapolis police officers have resigned from the department since widespread unrest began over the death of George Floyd last month, and more than half a dozen are in the process of leaving, according to department officials.
Morale is also a key concern.
Morale has sunk to new lows in recent weeks, say department insiders, as officers reported feeling misunderstood and squeezed by all sides: by the state probe; by protesters, who hurled bricks and epithets their way; by city leaders…
The Atlanta police force is also experiencing an unusual turnover of officers since the beginning of June.
Fox News reports:
Atlanta Police said eight officers have resigned since June 1, a higher rate than usual; the department had seen two to six monthly resignations in 2020.
Eight police officers have resigned. Not 19. The Atlanta Police Foundation has apologized. pic.twitter.com/hnS6daltmH — Brendan Keefe (@BrendanKeefe) June 16, 2020
Adding to the mix are calls from Democrats to defund and disband police departments and it’s already happening in New York City.
Last week, New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to cut the police department’s budget, ignoring the spike in violence as protesters flooded the streets over the death of Floyd.
Although some protesters were peaceful in New York City, violence escalated, including looting and property damage along with a spike in shootings and murders last week.
The New York Post reports:
From last Monday to Sunday night, there were 13 murders in the city, compared to five killings during the same week last year, sources said. The city reported 40 shootings last week — the most in a week since 2015. In the same time period in 2019, there were 24 shootings, sources said.
And as crime surges in New York City, the police department announced its anti-crime unit of about 600 plainclothes officers will be disbanded.
Breitbart reports on a statement from the president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York Pat Lynch:
“Anti-Crime’s mission was to protect New Yorkers by proactively preventing crime, especially gun violence,” Lynch said in a statement. “Shooting and murders are both climbing steadily upward, but our city leaders have clearly decided that proactive policing isn’t a priority anymore. They chose this strategy. They will have to reckon with the consequences.”
Police officers resigning, along with radical efforts to defund and disband the police, will lead to fewer law enforcement officers on the streets and will put innocent citizens at risk with the largest negative impact expected in the black community in urban areas.


deneenborelli--2020-06-17--OSU Football Coach Mike Grundy Cowers to Star Player Threat

Oklahoma State Football coach Mike Grundy cowered to a star running back ’ s threat and issued an apology for wearing a One America News ( OAN ) T-shirt .
The incident started when a photo of Grundy wearing an OAN T-shirt ignited a response from the football team ’ s star running back Chuba Hubbard .
It did not take long for Grundy to bow and cower over Hubbard ’ s threat .
Hubbard was outraged over Grundy ’ s shirt and issued the threat “ I will not be doing anything ” with the university on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amen Ogbongbemiga .
University officials also weighed in on the matter .
In the video , Grundy explained how he learned from the team “ how the t-shirt affected their hearts.
” In addition to Grundy ’ s public apology , Hubbard tweeted a video with the coach where he essentially spiked the football over his victory with his coach .
Grundy ’ s response is outrageous and illustrates a high degree of cowardice that is not escaping social media .
My husband Tom Borelli ’ s tweet calling out Grundy is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a recipe for disaster especially on such a trivial matter .
Think about it – if a T-shirt hurts them how will they survive in a competitive world ?

Oklahoma State Football coach Mike Grundy cowered to a star running back’s threat and issued an apology for wearing a One America News (OAN) T-shirt.
The incident started when a photo of Grundy wearing an OAN T-shirt ignited a response from the football team’s star running back Chuba Hubbard.
It did not take long for Grundy to bow and cower over Hubbard’s threat.
https://twitter.com/Kyle__Boone/status/1272553163766317061?s=20
Hubbard was outraged over Grundy’s shirt and issued the threat “I will not be doing anything” with the university on Twitter.
I will not stand for this.. This is completely insensitive to everything going on in society, and it’s unacceptable. I will not be doing anything with Oklahoma State until things CHANGE. https://t.co/psxPn4Khoq — Chuba Hubbard (@Hubbard_RMN) June 15, 2020
Hubbard had back up from OSU linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga.
Ogbongbemiga vowed to stand with Hubbard.
I stand with him! https://t.co/WWOs2ALxml — Amen Ogbongbemiga (@closedprayer) June 15, 2020
University officials also weighed in on the matter.
The Chicago Tribune reports:
“I hear and respect the concerns expressed by our Black student-athletes,” Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis said in a statement. “This is a time for unity of purpose to confront racial inequities and injustice. We will not tolerate insensitive behavior by anyone at Oklahoma State.”
Facing mutiny, Grundy apologized in a Tweet with a video.
In the video, Grundy explained how he learned from the team “how the t-shirt affected their hearts.”
In addition to Grundy’s public apology, Hubbard tweeted a video with the coach where he essentially spiked the football over his victory with his coach.
https://twitter.com/Hubbard_RMN/status/1272673812795084801?s=20
Grundy’s response is outrageous and illustrates a high degree of cowardice that is not escaping social media.
My husband Tom Borelli’s tweet calling out Grundy is going viral.
Cowering to the mob over an @OANN shirt This is why r country is in free fall. https://t.co/SchwyFB0MI — Tom Borelli, Ph.D. (@tomborelli) June 17, 2020
Letting players dictate policy is a recipe for disaster especially on such a trivial matter.
Think about it – if a T-shirt hurts them how will they survive in a competitive world?


deneenborelli--2020-06-18--Atlanta Police Officers Call in Sick Over Murder Charges in Rayshard Brooks Death

Police officers called in sick Wednesday evening to protest the announcement of charges against former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe over the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks .
Brooks , a 27-year-old black man , was fatally shot in the back by Rolfe last week in a Wendy ’ s parking lot in Atlanta .
Events leading up to Brooks ’ death were caught on video and shows Brooks resisting arrest , assaulting police , stealing , and then firing the police officer ’ s taser weapon at Rolfe .
Rolfe was charged with felony murder and other charges and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response , Atlanta Democrat Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told CNN host Chris Cuomo “ We do have enough officers to cover us through the night.
” While protests continue over the death of George Floyd , questions remain over how quickly the charges were made against Rolfe and police officer Devin Brosnan , who was charged with aggravated assault .
The rapid pace comes as ongoing Black Lives Matter protests demand police reforms in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death , after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although the quick action in Atlanta has been praised by civil rights advocates and hailed as a victory for activists , some in the police department have decried the quick process .
Former New York City police officer and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino commented on the charges against Rolfe on social media .
There will likely be more Atlanta police officers to call out in protest over the charges and it remains to be seen if officers Rolfe and Brosnan will receive a fair trial given the new environment of @ @ @ @

Police officers called in sick Wednesday evening to protest the announcement of charges against former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe over the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Brooks, a 27-year-old black man, was fatally shot in the back by Rolfe last week in a Wendy’s parking lot in Atlanta.
Events leading up to Brooks’ death were caught on video and shows Brooks resisting arrest, assaulting police, stealing, and then firing the police officer’s taser weapon at Rolfe.
Rolfe was charged with felony murder and other charges and could face the death penalty.
Atlanta police officers called in sick before a shift change Wednesday night.
The Hill reports:
It’s unclear how many officers called in sick or didn’t show up to their shift Wednesday evening. The Atlanta Police Department said that it was experiencing a “higher than usual number” of call-ins but quelled rumors that multiple officers walked out during their shift.
The Atlanta Police Department issued a statement on social media.
Earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate. The department is experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift. We have enough resources to maintain operations & remain able to respond to incidents. — Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) June 18, 2020
In response, Atlanta Democrat Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told CNN host Chris Cuomo “We do have enough officers to cover us through the night.”
https://twitter.com/CuomoPrimeTime/status/1273425456675590144?s=20
While protests continue over the death of George Floyd, questions remain over how quickly the charges were made against Rolfe and police officer Devin Brosnan, who was charged with aggravated assault.
The Washington Post reports:
The rapid pace comes as ongoing Black Lives Matter protests demand police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death, after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes. Although the quick action in Atlanta has been praised by civil rights advocates and hailed as a victory for activists, some in the police department have decried the quick process.
Former New York City police officer and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino commented on the charges against Rolfe on social media.
https://twitter.com/dbongino/status/1273613257383784449?s=20
There will likely be more Atlanta police officers to call out in protest over the charges and it remains to be seen if officers Rolfe and Brosnan will receive a fair trial given the new environment of hostility against police.


deneenborelli--2020-06-19--Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy Urges Whites to Show Shame by Shining Black People Shoes

Not only did Cathy say it – he did it – during a church service at Atlanta ’ s Passion @ @ @ @ @ was talking , Cathy approached rapper Lecrae who was sitting on the stage and bushed @ @ @ @ @ brush .
Cathy feels shining black people ’ s shoes is a way for whites @ @ @ @ @ .
Cathy ’ s bizarre act of humiliation is not the first time white people @ @ @ @ @ some sort of shame .
Earlier this month in North Carolina , some white people @ @ @ @ @ in an act of repenting for sins committed by whites .
A few white police @ @ @ @ @ washing of the feet exercise .
Here is a video showing the “ ceremony.
” @ @ @ @ @ feet of blacks is utterly ridiculous .
If people want to improve opportunities for blacks @ @ @ @ @ so that black children can get a quality education .
On a personal note , @ @ @ @ @ of Chick-fil-A but now , not anymore .

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy urged white people to show shame by shining black people’s shoes.
Not only did Cathy say it – he did it – during a church service at Atlanta’s Passion City Church.
While he was talking, Cathy approached rapper Lecrae who was sitting on the stage and bushed his shoes using a shoe brush.
Cathy feels shining black people’s shoes is a way for whites to make up for racism.
Cathy’s bizarre act of humiliation is not the first time white people have taken action to show some sort of shame.
Earlier this month in North Carolina, some white people washed the feet of blacks in an act of repenting for sins committed by whites.
White protesters wash the feet of black protest organizers and beg for forgiveness in Cary, North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/SbZFZjbOLq — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 7, 2020
A few white police officers joined in on the washing of the feet exercise.
Here is a video showing the “ceremony.”
Shining shoes and washing the feet of blacks is utterly ridiculous.
If people want to improve opportunities for blacks they should promote school choice so that black children can get a quality education.
On a personal note, I was a big fan of Chick-fil-A but now, not anymore.


deneenborelli--2020-06-20--Susan Rice Calls Trump Administration ‘racist to its core’

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice slammed the Trump administration as racist in an MSNBC interview .
In describing the Trump Administration Rice told Andrea Mitchell , “ You know , to serve an administration which has been racist to its core for the last three and a half years.
” She went on to defend her position by bringing up President Trump ’ s comments about Charlottesville and remarks about Black Lives Matter movement .
Rice continued by saying the Trump administration backs “ …a Confederate legacy than a modern America , it ’ s been an administration whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since leaving the Obama Administration , Rice has criticized President Trump on a number of issues including his response to COVID-19 .
In a Washington Post interview that discussed the president and COVID-19 , Rice made the following comment : He has demonstrated utter lack of leadership , utter incompetence .
And he ’ s been profoundly dishonest about the nature of the threat to the American people by downplaying it , by dismissing it , by comparing it to the flu .
… He has misled the American people to such an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process .
The RNC called attention to Rice ’ s interview on Twitter .
Rice is elevating her rhetoric against President Trump to raise her profile with former Vice President Joe Biden .
Biden is considering picking a black woman for his running mate as vice president and Rice would jump on the offer .
Rice is a controversial figure especially for her misleading the nation over the Benghazi terrorist attack .
Recall , Rice appeared on five Sunday morning news shows and blamed the attack on spontaneous protesters outraged over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack was a planned terrorist attack , a fact the Obama White House team knew at the time .

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice slammed the Trump administration as racist in an MSNBC interview.
In describing the Trump Administration Rice told Andrea Mitchell, “You know, to serve an administration which has been racist to its core for the last three and a half years.”
She went on to defend her position by bringing up President Trump’s comments about Charlottesville and remarks about Black Lives Matter movement.
Rice continued by saying the Trump administration backs “…a Confederate legacy than a modern America, it’s been an administration whose record on race is just disgraceful.”
Since leaving the Obama Administration, Rice has criticized President Trump on a number of issues including his response to COVID-19.
In a Washington Post interview that discussed the president and COVID-19, Rice made the following comment:
He has demonstrated utter lack of leadership, utter incompetence. And he’s been profoundly dishonest about the nature of the threat to the American people by downplaying it, by dismissing it, by comparing it to the flu. … He has misled the American people to such an extent that lives have been lost in the process.
The RNC called attention to Rice’s interview on Twitter.
UNHINGED: Susan Rice says Trump's supporters belong in "the trash heap of history"https://t.co/2xPWOdl4n3 pic.twitter.com/5QjLqsyvUC — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 19, 2020
Rice is elevating her rhetoric against President Trump to raise her profile with former Vice President Joe Biden.
Biden is considering picking a black woman for his running mate as vice president and Rice would jump on the offer.
.@AmbassadorRice is “humbled and honored” she’s reportedly a Biden VP contender.@MargaretHoover: Would you say yes if he asked you?
Rice: I certainly would say yes. Hoover: Wow. Rice: …if that were the role in which he felt I could best serve, then I'm not going to say no. pic.twitter.com/zSG15gL9Mx — Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (@FiringLineShow) May 14, 2020
Rice is a controversial figure especially for her misleading the nation over the Benghazi terrorist attack.
Recall, Rice appeared on five Sunday morning news shows and blamed the attack on spontaneous protesters outraged over a YouTube video.
The truth was the attack was a planned terrorist attack, a fact the Obama White House team knew at the time.


deneenborelli--2020-06-22--Lawlessness Turns Deadly in Seattle with Multiple Shootings Over the Weekend

Lawlessness continues in a Seattle area taken over by radical protesters including multiple shootings with one person dead .
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
Floyd ’ s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Protesters blocked several blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) and Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone ( CHOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend and one known incident was fatal involving a 19-year-old man .
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building , where police officers were ordered to clear out earlier this month and the building shuttered .
However , police officers were called to the scene but access was thwarted by the mob .
Critics of the takeover commented on social media .
Last week , Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city and called their actions “ patriotism.
” Durkan also said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party atmosphere it ’ s not an armed takeover ” and that “ We could have the Summer of Love.
” It ’ s outrageous Seattle ’ s elected officials are allowing the lawlessness to continue and by doing so , violence on the streets could escalate resulting in more injuries and death .

Lawlessness Turns Deadly in Seattle with Multiple Shootings Over the Weekend
Lawlessness continues in a Seattle area taken over by radical protesters including multiple shootings with one person dead.
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
Floyd’s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Protesters blocked several blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) and Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone (CHOP).
Multiple shootings were reported over the weekend and one known incident was fatal involving a 19-year-old man.
The New York Post reports:
The Seattle Police Department said in a tweet at 11:26 p.m. that one person had suffered a gunshot wound while inside the area and that a second shooting may have taken place.
Police investigating reported shooting inside CHOP zone. One person at HMC with gun shot wound. Hearing reports of a second shooting, but have not be able to verify at this time. Conflicting reports, will update with more information when available. — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) June 22, 2020
BREAKING: A shooting — the second in 48 hours — was reported Sunday night in the area known as the CHOP, or Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. One person with a gunshot wound was in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center. https://t.co/r55VKl9UVQ — The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 22, 2020
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building, where police officers were ordered to clear out earlier this month and the building shuttered.
However, police officers were called to the scene but access was thwarted by the mob.
Officers responding to the shooting said they had trouble getting to the scene because they were “were met by a violent crowd that prevented officers safe access to the victims.”
Critics of the takeover commented on social media.
We told you this would happen but you didn’t listen https://t.co/CrTOnls5uh — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) June 22, 2020
They made their bed. Seattle Mayor and Governor do nothing. If @realDonaldTrump sends Feds in there, he will be blamed for causing chaos. Just let them be. — Camden #VOTERED Always (@cforse1500) June 22, 2020
https://twitter.com/TheCollectiveQ/status/1274960288043892736?s=20
https://twitter.com/kailuatwin/status/1274962319190003714?s=20
Last week, Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city and called their actions “patriotism.”
The New York Post reports:
“It’s simply not true. Lawfully gathering and expressing First Amendment rights, demanding we do better as a society, and providing true equity for communities of color is not terrorism. It’s patriotism.”
Durkan also said it’s “more like a block party atmosphere it’s not an armed takeover” and that “We could have the Summer of Love.”
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Michael Solan slammed the city’s leaders.
The Gateway Pundit reports:
“And again, we’re left wondering, what’s next?” he asked. “And, now our elected officials have removed our ability to have less lethal chemical munitions that are effective for us to disburse unruly, violent crowds to protect those police facilities, let alone ourselves.”
It’s outrageous Seattle’s elected officials are allowing the lawlessness to continue and by doing so, violence on the streets could escalate resulting in more injuries and death.


deneenborelli--2020-06-23--Attack on Statues Moves from Confederates to Jesus and Mary

The radical effort to remove statues is escalating beyond Confederate generals to statues of Jesus and Mary .
Over the past few weeks , statues ranging from Confederate generals to past presidents such as Ulysses S. Grant and Teddy Roosevelt are being targeted and removed from cities around the country .
With emotions and momentum running high , a liberal activist put Jesus and Mary on his target list .
Shaun King , a Black Lives Matter activist , called for the removal of statues of Jesus .
King ’ s reason is that they are signs of white supremacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Catholic agenda by adding Mary and stained glass windows .
My tweet reacting to King points out the pattern of radical efforts regarding statues and it generated a big response .
The liberal mob is on the move and history and religion are targeted .
Targeting Jesus and Mary provides more evidence of the all-out war against our culture .
The time is now for all Americans to pick a team – the choice is good or evil .
Here is the history of Michaelangelo ’ s Pieta , a statue that King @ @ @ @

Attack on Statues Moves from Confederates to Jesus and Mary
The radical effort to remove statues is escalating beyond Confederate generals to statues of Jesus and Mary.
Over the past few weeks, statues ranging from Confederate generals to past presidents such as Ulysses S. Grant and Teddy Roosevelt are being targeted and removed from cities around the country.
With emotions and momentum running high, a liberal activist put Jesus and Mary on his target list.
Shaun King, a Black Lives Matter activist, called for the removal of statues of Jesus.
King’s reason is that they are signs of white supremacy.
https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/1275106946916499456?s=20
King then went further with his anti-Catholic agenda by adding Mary and stained glass windows.
https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/1275113067555303424?s=20
King’s tweet got a strong reaction on social media.
Far-left activist and all-around nut @shaunking thinks images depicting Jesus as white is now a "form of white supremacy." https://t.co/6QfSY6S83G — MRCTV (@mrctv) June 23, 2020
My tweet reacting to King points out the pattern of radical efforts regarding statues and it generated a big response.
First they came for Confederate statues then they came for Ulysses S. Grant & Teddy Roosevelt statues now Jesus. Evil is on the march it’s time to pick a team. H/T @TuckerCarlson https://t.co/FrHBNI21R8 — Tom Borelli, Ph.D. (@tomborelli) June 23, 2020
The liberal mob is on the move and history and religion are targeted.
Targeting Jesus and Mary provides more evidence of the all-out war against our culture.
The time is now for all Americans to pick a team – the choice is good or evil.
Here is the history of Michaelangelo’s Pieta, a statue that King would have removed.


deneenborelli--2020-06-24--Following Shooting Death Seattle Mayor Durkan Says Protest Zone to be Dismantled

After a deadly weekend in a Seattle area taken over by radical protesters for weeks , Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the zone will be dismantled because the violence was “ distracting ” from the peaceful protests .
Lawlessness continues in the Seattle area including multiple shootings resulting in the death of a 19-year-old black man .
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
Floyd ’ s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Seattle protesters blocked several blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) and Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone ( CHOP ) .
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building , where police officers were ordered to clear out earlier this month and the building shuttered .
During a press conference on Monday , Durkan said the zone will be dismantled and the police department will return to the abandoned precinct although no timeline was announced .
Durkan said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests .
Previously , Durkan made comments that were grossly irresponsible and under her watch , she defended the takeover of this Seattle area .
Last week , Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city and called their actions “ patriotism.
” Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo it ’ s “ more like a block party atmosphere it ’ s not an armed takeover.
” Durkan also said that “ We could have the Summer of Love.
” Q13Fox reports Durkan tried to walk back her “ Summer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence saying , “ I clearly said that in jest , it probably was not the smart thing to do.
” ( watch video ) .
There ’ s nothing funny about allowing radical protesters the power to take over the streets of Seattle .
Durkan ’ s lack of leadership thus far enabled the hostile takeover of Seattle streets by radical protesters leading to violence including the death of an individual .

Following Shooting Death Seattle Mayor Durkan Says Protest Zone to be Dismantled
After a deadly weekend in a Seattle area taken over by radical protesters for weeks, Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the zone will be dismantled because the violence was “distracting” from the peaceful protests.
Lawlessness continues in the Seattle area including multiple shootings resulting in the death of a 19-year-old black man.
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
Floyd’s arrest was caught on video and went viral showing him pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Seattle protesters blocked several blocks of the area known as Capitol Hill and renamed the area Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) and Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone (CHOP).
Within this perimeter is the East Precinct police building, where police officers were ordered to clear out earlier this month and the building shuttered.
During a press conference on Monday, Durkan said the zone will be dismantled and the police department will return to the abandoned precinct although no timeline was announced.
Durkan said the violence was “distracting” the peaceful protests.
The Daily Mail reports:
The mayor said the violence was distracting from changes sought by thousands of peaceful protesters seeking to address racial inequity and police brutality. The area has drawn President Donald Trump’s scorn.
Durkan has proven she’s a poor leader.
Previously, Durkan made comments that were grossly irresponsible and under her watch, she defended the takeover of this Seattle area.
Last week, Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city and called their actions “patriotism.”
The New York Post reports:
“It’s simply not true. Lawfully gathering and expressing First Amendment rights, demanding we do better as a society, and providing true equity for communities of color is not terrorism. It’s patriotism.”
Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo it’s “more like a block party atmosphere it’s not an armed takeover.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the six-block autonomous zone in her city known as CHAZ, where armed Antifa types have driven off police and set up checkpoints, is "more like a block party atmosphere" than an "armed takeover." pic.twitter.com/5S5RcXyID1 — Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) June 12, 2020
Durkan also said that “We could have the Summer of Love.”
Q13Fox reports Durkan tried to walk back her “Summer of Love” comment following the uptick in violence saying, “I clearly said that in jest, it probably was not the smart thing to do.” (watch video).
There’s nothing funny about allowing radical protesters the power to take over the streets of Seattle.
Durkan’s lack of leadership thus far enabled the hostile takeover of Seattle streets by radical protesters leading to violence including the death of an individual.


deneenborelli--2020-06-25--Pelosi Claims Senate Republicans are Trying to ‘get away with murder’ of George Floyd

Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) blasted Senate Republicans for introducing a police reform bill that does not meet her standards .
During an interview on CBS News Radio , Pelosi accused Senate Republicans of “ trying to get away with murder , actually — the murder of George Floyd.
” Following the extreme statement , Pelosi refused to apologize for saying it .
Unsurprisingly , the statement was widely criticized by Republicans .
In contrast , Democrats circled the wagons to protect Pelosi .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) did not criticize the House Speaker .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ what she said was fine with me.
” Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott hit back at Senate Democrats for blocking debate on his bipartisan police reform bill .
“ The actual problem is not what is being offered .
It is who is offering it .
Took me a long time to figure out the most obvious thing in the room .
It ’ s not they what , ” Scott said .
Both Pelosi ’ s statement and Senate Democrats ’ successful effort to block debating the Republican bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to solve problems – they only want to exploit racial tensions for political advantage .

Pelosi Claims Senate Republicans are Trying to ‘get away with murder’ of George Floyd
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blasted Senate Republicans for introducing a police reform bill that does not meet her standards.
During an interview on CBS News Radio, Pelosi accused Senate Republicans of “trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd.”
Nancy Pelosi says with their police reform proposals, Senate Republicans are "trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd." Hear it in this @CBSNewsRadio interview with my colleague @sfutterman:https://t.co/DAsGYssPzD — Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) June 23, 2020
Following the extreme statement, Pelosi refused to apologize for saying it.
Nancy Pelosi asked if she will apologize for her despicable comment that Senate Republicans are "trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd." Pelosi: Absolutely, positively not. pic.twitter.com/GXo5pt2rNh — America Rising (@AmericaRising) June 24, 2020
Unsurprisingly, the statement was widely criticized by Republicans.
New York Republican Representative Lee Zeldin called Pelosi’s comment “disgusting.”
We’re once again reminded why @SpeakerPelosi never deserves the benefit of the doubt to claim the high road on absolutely anything ever. She’s disqualified herself over & over & needs to surrender her gavel voluntarily or involuntarily. This is disgusting.pic.twitter.com/FbuNR84Q9M — Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) June 25, 2020
In contrast, Democrats circled the wagons to protect Pelosi.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) did not criticize the House Speaker.
Schumer backed Pelosi’s comment saying, “what she said was fine with me.”
After Senate Democrats blocked debate on police reform, Chuck Schumer agrees with Nancy Pelosi accusing Republican senators of being complicit in murder: “what she said was fine with me”https://t.co/IxtMUPt5LJ pic.twitter.com/hflkgYuVln — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 24, 2020
Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott hit back at Senate Democrats for blocking debate on his bipartisan police reform bill.
“The actual problem is not what is being offered. It is who is offering it. Took me a long time to figure out the most obvious thing in the room. It’s not they what,” Scott said.
Both Pelosi’s statement and Senate Democrats’ successful effort to block debating the Republican bill is outrageous.
Democrats don’t want to solve problems – they only want to exploit racial tensions for political advantage.


deneenborelli--2020-06-27--Pelosi Bungled George Floyd’s Name as ‘George Kirby’

On Friday , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) bungled the name of George Floyd .
Floyd , a Minnesota black man , died while being arrested by police .
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer ’ s knee to his neck .
Pelosi made the goof during a press briefing while referring to the House Democrat police reform bill , the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act , saying the bill was deserving of “ George Kirby ’ s name.
” Senate Minority Leader Chuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd .
The House passed the bill along party lines Thursday evening with the support of three Republicans .
On Wednesday , a modest version of police reform legislation authored by Senator Tim Scott ( R-SC ) was blocked by Democrats for debate .
Critics pushed back on the Democrat ’ s sweeping police reform bill which included banning chokeholds .
Pelosi was highly critical about the Senate Republicans .
Earlier this week , Pelosi accused Senate Republicans of “ trying to get away with murder , actually — the murder of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBS News Radio .
Following her extreme statement , Pelosi refused to apologize for saying it .
Conveniently , Pelosi is not mentioning the fact that Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota are run by Democrats .
This was pointed out on Twitter .
Pelosi was trying to make sure George Floyd ’ s name would not be forgotten but she fumbled the handoff in her press briefing .
The bottom line is Democrats are exploiting Floyd ’ s tragic death to score political points and also avoid accountability for failed leaders in @ @ @ @ @

On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) bungled the name of George Floyd.
Floyd, a Minnesota black man, died while being arrested by police.
The arrest was caught on video and went viral showing Floyd was pinned down by a white police officer’s knee to his neck.
Pelosi made the goof during a press briefing while referring to the House Democrat police reform bill, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, saying the bill was deserving of “George Kirby’s name.”
Speaker Pelosi talks about how she will ensure that George Floyd’s name is not forgotten seconds before forgetting his name. pic.twitter.com/x1CMAfwIvP — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 26, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also bungled the name of George Floyd.
Fox News reports:
It isn’t the only Floyd-related misspeak by Democrats. On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer referred to “Floyd Taylor” — accidentally putting together the names of Floyd and Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police earlier this year in Kentucky. He immediately clarified the remark.
The House passed the bill along party lines Thursday evening with the support of three Republicans.
On Wednesday, a modest version of police reform legislation authored by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was blocked by Democrats for debate.
Critics pushed back on the Democrat’s sweeping police reform bill which included banning chokeholds.
You passed a bill that is dead in the Senate. Negotiate something that can pass. Stop wasting time playing political games. — ‘Clear and Present Danger' Howard Notelling (@BluegrassPundit) June 26, 2020
The way crimes are going up if anything we need more police. Not every cop is racist, focus on security for law abiding citizens. — Ssm (@Tsd66685258) June 26, 2020
https://twitter.com/StavrosAs/status/1276529290650189830?s=20
Pelosi was highly critical about the Senate Republicans.
Earlier this week, Pelosi accused Senate Republicans of “trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd,” during an interview on CBS News Radio.
Nancy Pelosi says with their police reform proposals, Senate Republicans are "trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd." Hear it in this @CBSNewsRadio interview with my colleague @sfutterman:https://t.co/DAsGYssPzD — Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) June 23, 2020
Following her extreme statement, Pelosi refused to apologize for saying it.
Nancy Pelosi asked if she will apologize for her despicable comment that Senate Republicans are "trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd." Pelosi: Absolutely, positively not. pic.twitter.com/GXo5pt2rNh — America Rising (@AmericaRising) June 24, 2020
Conveniently, Pelosi is not mentioning the fact that Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota are run by Democrats.
This was pointed out on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/WalterJWinchell/status/1276621987113242629
Pelosi was trying to make sure George Floyd’s name would not be forgotten but she fumbled the handoff in her press briefing.
The bottom line is Democrats are exploiting Floyd’s tragic death to score political points and also avoid accountability for failed leaders in Democrat-run cities including Minneapolis.


deneenborelli--2020-06-30--NYC Mayor de Blasio Reaches $1 Billion Police Budget Cut as Crime Soars

Crime is significantly on the rise in New York City but Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio reached an agreement with the New York City Council to cut $ 1 billion from the city ’ s police department budget .
de Blasio is following the defund the police movement that is sweeping the country following the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
While there are demands by radical activists to defund the New York City police department , de Blasio is ignoring the rising crime right before his eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City have doubled from around the same time as last year .
Gunfire echoed through the city last week at twice the rate it did over the same period last year , according to new NYPD stats .
The department tallied 63 shootings June 22 through Sunday — up from 26 over the same one-week period a year ago , according to NYPD crime statistics .
The New York City Police Benevolent Association provided crime statistics on social media .
The New York City Police Benevolent Association blasted de Blasio and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the crime statistics on social media .
Former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly discussed the rising crime rate and criticized de Blasio during a Fox News interview saying , “ I put this all out at the feet of Mayor de Blasio , ” and said , “ the city is surrendering ” to acts of violent crime .
“ About two weeks ago the mayor took away one of the most valuable tools in fighting street crime and that is [ the ] elimination of police officers and [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community that the NYPD or the city is surrendering as far as violent crime is concerned.
” Along with low morale , New York City police officers are retiring in record numbers .
Criminals are emboldened by the fact there are and will be fewer police officers to respond to calls and to patrol the streets .
With de Blasio on course to defund the police , New York City citizens and tourists will be subjected to violence due to less of a police presence to respond to those in need .

Crime is significantly on the rise in New York City but Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio reached an agreement with the New York City Council to cut $1 billion from the city’s police department budget.
The vote is expected today.
de Blasio is following the defund the police movement that is sweeping the country following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
While there are demands by radical activists to defund the New York City police department, de Blasio is ignoring the rising crime right before his eyes.
For example, shootings in New York City have doubled from around the same time as last year.
The New York Post reports:
Gunfire echoed through the city last week at twice the rate it did over the same period last year, according to new NYPD stats. The department tallied 63 shootings June 22 through Sunday — up from 26 over the same one-week period a year ago, according to NYPD crime statistics.
The New York City Police Benevolent Association provided crime statistics on social media.
This is a microcosm of what has happened since @NYCCouncil has stripped our police officers of the tools that has made NYC safe. In the 46 Pct, crime is HIGHER today than it was in 2010 by 39%. Shootings are up 100% compared to 2018 Fewer cops will make this city unsafe for all pic.twitter.com/0LTB3IxPXw — NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) June 30, 2020
The New York City Police Benevolent Association blasted de Blasio and the New York City Council.
#BREAKING PBA STATEMENT ON MAYOR’S NYPD BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/wfxvat5gXF — NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) June 29, 2020
Others commented about the crime statistics on social media.
https://twitter.com/kbax64/status/1277981413669777409?s=20
https://twitter.com/PeterGotis/status/1278011797354819586?s=20
https://twitter.com/StevenWallman/status/1277983520531648516?s=20
Former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly discussed the rising crime rate and criticized de Blasio during a Fox News interview saying, “I put this all out at the feet of Mayor de Blasio,” and said, “the city is surrendering” to acts of violent crime.
Fox News reports:
“About two weeks ago the mayor took away one of the most valuable tools in fighting street crime and that is [the] elimination of police officers and [sent] a signal to the criminal community that the NYPD or the city is surrendering as far as violent crime is concerned.”
Along with low morale, New York City police officers are retiring in record numbers.
The New York Post reports:
The flurry of Finest farewells began after the police-involved killing of George Floyd on May 25, with 272 uniformed cops putting in retirement papers from then through June 24, the NYPD says.
Criminals are emboldened by the fact there are and will be fewer police officers to respond to calls and to patrol the streets.
With de Blasio on course to defund the police, New York City citizens and tourists will be subjected to violence due to less of a police presence to respond to those in need.


deneenborelli--2020-06-29--Pelosi Resurfaces Russia Card Claiming ‘All Roads Lead To Putin’ Controlling Trump

Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif ) delt the Russia card during an interview Sunday on ABC News ’ “ This @ @ @ @ @ to a question about a New York Times story that claimed President Trump was aware @ @ @ @ @ to kill American soldiers and he isn ’ t doing anything about it .
Regarding @ @ @ @ @ “ … all roads lead to Putin.
” Pelosi added she thinks President Trump is @ @ @ @ @ because they have damaging information on the president .
Essentially , Pelosi is claiming Putin @ @ @ @ @ President Trump responded by saying The New York Times story is another Russia hoax fake @ @ @ @ @ we see The New York Times using its newspaper to aid the Democrats .
The @ @ @ @ @ collusion propaganda stories early in the Trump Administration and now they are doing it again @ @ @ @ @ example of agenda-driven media with the goal of making sure President Trump is not reelected @

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) delt the Russia card during an interview Sunday on ABC News’ “This Week.”
Pelosi was responding to a question about a New York Times story that claimed President Trump was aware Russia was paying the Taliban to kill American soldiers and he isn’t doing anything about it.
Regarding President Trump Pelosi said, “… all roads lead to Putin.”
Pelosi added she thinks President Trump is ignoring the alleged Russian effort because they have damaging information on the president.
Essentially, Pelosi is claiming Putin is blackmailing the president.
"Whether he is or not, his administration knows," Speaker Pelosi says as White House denies Trump was briefed. “With him all roads lead to Putin … I don’t know what the Russians have on the president politically, personally, financially or whatever." https://t.co/QhGgs7hNlO pic.twitter.com/fGBjpCNAYs — ABC News (@ABC) June 28, 2020
President Trump responded by saying The New York Times story is another Russia hoax fake news story.
Intel just reported to me that they did not find this info credible, and therefore did not report it to me or @VP. Possibly another fabricated Russia Hoax, maybe by the Fake News @nytimesbooks, wanting to make Republicans look bad!!! https://t.co/cowOmP7T1S — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2020
Once again we see The New York Times using its newspaper to aid the Democrats.
The New York Times advanced Russia collusion propaganda stories early in the Trump Administration and now they are doing it again.
It’s another example of agenda-driven media with the goal of making sure President Trump is not reelected.


deneenborelli--2020-07-01--Seattle Mayor Durkan Orders Occupied Area Cleared Out Dozens Arrested

Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order demanding the radical protesters holding Seattle streets hostage to clear out .
Protesters took control of an area known as Capitol Hill over the last few weeks and police officers were ordered to leave their precinct located within the occupied area .
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police .
After rampant violence , including the shooting death of two teens , Durkan issued the executive order and police moved in early Wednesday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were grossly irresponsible and under her watch , she defended the takeover of this Seattle area .
Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city by calling their actions “ patriotism.
” The mayor told CNN host Chris Cuomo it ’ s “ more like a block party atmosphere it ’ s not an armed takeover.
” Durkan also said that “ We could have the Summer of Love.
” Q13Fox reports Durkan tried to walk back her “ Summer of Love ” comment following the uptick in violence saying , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it probably was not the smart thing to do.
” ( watch video ) .
Durkan neglected to put an end to the takeover of Seattle streets that resulted in two deaths and other crimes .
Overall , Durkan ’ s inaction jeopardized the welfare and safety of law-abiding citizens , small business owners , and police officers while emboldening the dangerous radical protesters .

Seattle Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order demanding the radical protesters holding Seattle streets hostage to clear out.
Protesters took control of an area known as Capitol Hill over the last few weeks and police officers were ordered to leave their precinct located within the occupied area.
The takeover was sparked over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minnesota black man who died while being arrested by police.
After rampant violence, including the shooting death of two teens, Durkan issued the executive order and police moved in early Wednesday morning.
Due to ongoing violence and public safety issues in the East Precinct/Cal Anderson Park area. Mayor Jenny Durkan has issued an executive order to vacate the area. Seattle police will be in the area this morning enforcing the Mayor’s order. https://t.co/SpVRYIB8eg pic.twitter.com/JAt2AvUTCr — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
After issuing multiple dispersal orders to clear the area, officers have begun making arrests at 12th Ave/Pine Street. — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
Chief Best's statement on enforcement of Mayor Durkan's executive order: pic.twitter.com/PqNLTyAx4Q — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
Numerous arrests were made and weapons seized.
As of 7:45 AM, officers have made 23 arrests in the #CHOP zone for failure to disperse, obstruction, resisting arrest, and assault. One of the arrestees, a 29-year-old man, was in possession of a large metal pipe and kitchen knife when he was taken into custody. pic.twitter.com/12qT7psBQQ — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
As of 9:25 AM, officers have made a total of 31 arrests for failure to disperse, obstruction, assault, and unlawful weapon possession. Police continue to provide perimeter security for city crews offering services and performing environmental cleanup. — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
Early on, Durkan made comments that were grossly irresponsible and under her watch, she defended the takeover of this Seattle area.
Durkan defended protesters commandeering several street blocks in the city by calling their actions “patriotism.”
The mayor told CNN host Chris Cuomo it’s “more like a block party atmosphere it’s not an armed takeover.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the six-block autonomous zone in her city known as CHAZ, where armed Antifa types have driven off police and set up checkpoints, is "more like a block party atmosphere" than an "armed takeover." pic.twitter.com/5S5RcXyID1 — Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) June 12, 2020
Durkan also said that “We could have the Summer of Love.”
Q13Fox reports Durkan tried to walk back her “Summer of Love” comment following the uptick in violence saying, “I clearly said that in jest, it probably was not the smart thing to do.” (watch video).
Durkan neglected to put an end to the takeover of Seattle streets that resulted in two deaths and other crimes.
Overall, Durkan’s inaction jeopardized the welfare and safety of law-abiding citizens, small business owners, and police officers while emboldening the dangerous radical protesters.


deneenborelli--2020-07-02--Rep Schiff Knew of Russian Bounty Intelligence in February but Blames Trump

Intelligence Committee Chairman California Democrat Representative Adam Schiff was aware of intelligence about bounties offered by Russia to the Taliban for killing American service members in Afghanistan in February .
Despite knowing about the intelligence , Schiff early on did nothing with it and now he and fellow Democrats are blasting President Trump for not acting against the plot against the U.S. military .
Over the weekend , the allegations were first reported by The New York Times that President Trump was aware but didn ’ t act on the intelligence but in reality , Schiff withheld the intelligence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The news story generated national headlines and was discussed on television networks .
On Sunday , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told ABC ’ s George Stephanopoulos that Vladimir Putin has something on the president , saying , “ With him , all roads lead to Putin.
” However , The Federalist did a little digging and found this out : Regardless of the facts , Democrats went on offense to demand answers from the Trump Administration .
Schiff made the rounds on national television and told MSNBC host Chris Hayes this may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his personal interests above the nation.
” On MSNBC , Schiff discussed the Russian bounty allegations and told host Rachel Maddow that the president “ is mad because it ’ s being reported.
” President Trump hit back at The New York Times on social media .
Critics of the Democrats ’ latest effort to undermine President Trump responded on social media including Ohio Republican Representative Jim Jordan .
With the presidential election fast approaching , Schiff and his fellow Democrats are desperate by resurrecting the Russian narrative to attack President Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a case study in the way Democrats and their media allies can drive propaganda across the nation .
By the time the truth sees the light of day , the propaganda has poisoned an untold number of Americans .

Intelligence Committee Chairman California Democrat Representative Adam Schiff was aware of intelligence about bounties offered by Russia to the Taliban for killing American service members in Afghanistan in February.
Despite knowing about the intelligence, Schiff early on did nothing with it and now he and fellow Democrats are blasting President Trump for not acting against the plot against the U.S. military.
Over the weekend, the allegations were first reported by The New York Times that President Trump was aware but didn’t act on the intelligence but in reality, Schiff withheld the intelligence and didn’t act on it.
The news story generated national headlines and was discussed on television networks.
On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that Vladimir Putin has something on the president, saying, “With him, all roads lead to Putin.”
"Whether he is or not, his administration knows," Speaker Pelosi says as White House denies Trump was briefed. “With him all roads lead to Putin … I don’t know what the Russians have on the president politically, personally, financially or whatever." https://t.co/QhGgs7hNlO pic.twitter.com/fGBjpCNAYs — ABC News (@ABC) June 28, 2020
However, The Federalist did a little digging and found this out:
Schiff, who has acknowledged President Donald Trump was never briefed on the so-called intelligence, has thus far refused to disclose that his staff was personally briefed. The revelation raises serious questions that Schiff is once again politicizing, and perhaps even deliberately misrepresenting, key data for partisan gain.
Regardless of the facts, Democrats went on offense to demand answers from the Trump Administration.
Schiff made the rounds on national television and told MSNBC host Chris Hayes this may be another example of President Trump putting “his personal interests above the nation.”
On MSNBC, Schiff discussed the Russian bounty allegations and told host Rachel Maddow that the president “is mad because it’s being reported.”
Other Democrats criticized President Trump including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
It’s been 5 days since media reports informed the world of Putin’s alleged bounty program. What has Pres. Trump done? He hasn’t condemned it. He hasn’t told service members and their families he will investigate it. He hasn’t directed action against Putin. He's done nothing. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 30, 2020
As commander in chief, the president has no more serious duty than to do right by the Americans in uniform who protect our country. The least Pres. Trump could do is promise to get to the bottom of these allegations and hold Putin and his cronies accountable for their actions. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 30, 2020
It's being reported that the US is investigating a 2019 Russian bounty attack that killed 3 US Marines, including one from Locust Valley, New York and another who worked as a firefighter in the FDNY for 15 years. On behalf of New York and the American people, I demand answers. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 30, 2020
President Trump hit back at The New York Times on social media.
“No corroborating evidence to back reports.” Department of Defense. Do people still not understand that this is all a made up Fake News Media Hoax started to slander me & the Republican Party. I was never briefed because any info that they may have had did not rise to that level — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2020
The Russia Bounty story is just another made up by Fake News tale that is told only to damage me and the Republican Party. The secret source probably does not even exist, just like the story itself. If the discredited @nytimes has a source, reveal it. Just another HOAX! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2020
Critics of the Democrats’ latest effort to undermine President Trump responded on social media including Ohio Republican Representative Jim Jordan.
Adam Schiff wasn’t honest about his staff’s interaction with the #impeachment “whistleblower.” It looks like he’s back to his old political games. Schiff was briefed on Russian bounties in February, didn’t do anything, and is now blaming the President!https://t.co/FHTSjF5fUp — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) July 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/Lrihendry/status/1278284836420059137?s=20
With the presidential election fast approaching, Schiff and his fellow Democrats are desperate by resurrecting the Russian narrative to attack President Trump and mislead Americans.
The Russian bounty story is a case study in the way Democrats and their media allies can drive propaganda across the nation.
By the time the truth sees the light of day, the propaganda has poisoned an untold number of Americans.


deneenborelli--2020-07-04--New Study Finds Hydroxychloroquine Reduced COVID-19 Deaths

A new study found the use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with about a 50 percent reduction in COVID-19 mortality .
The research study conducted by a group at the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan reported 13 percent of patients died who received hydroxychloroquine as compared to 26 percent that didn ’ t receive the drug .
The study , “ Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine , Azithromycin , and Combination in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 , ” was published in The International Journal of Infectious Diseases .
The study result differed with other recent studies on hydroxychloroquine and one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of using the drug early in treatment .
Dr. Marcus Zervos said , “ For hydroxychloroquine to have a benefit , it needs to begin before the patients begin to suffer some of the severe immune reactions that patients can have with Covid.
” Treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine became a controversy after President Trump made positive statements about the drug .
The FDA recently removed the emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 in hospitals because the agency felt the risk of using the drug was greater than the benefits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ its tweet about the study where the words “ surprising ” and “ controversial ” were used .
CNN has consistently attacked the use of the drug in previous reports and they continued the trend during an interview with a network medical expert .
Confusion about hydroxychloroquine was exacerbated when a study published in The Lancet concluded its use was associated with an increase in deaths .
However , the study was retracted because the co-author , Sapan Desai , refused to release the underlying data collected by his company Surgisphere Corporation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about its accuracy by outside scientists .
The Lancet said in a statement : Another study by Dr. Zev Zelenko also showed encouraging results with a combination of hydroxychloroquine , Azithromycin and Zinc .
He found that , “ hospitalization of treated patients were 84 % less than in the untreated group .
One patient ( 0.7 % ) died in the treatment group versus 13 patients ( 3.5 % ) in the untreated group.
” Dr. Zelenko made his research available on Preprints , a website that posts research that has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study showed encouraging results and more research is necessary to make the final call on hydroxychloroquine as an effective treatment for COVID-19 .
However , emotion surrounding hydroxychloroquine is so high that YouTube removed content discussing its use .
In fact , my Newsmax TV interview on hydroxychloroquine on The Chris Salcedo Show was removed from my YouTube channel .
My appeal was also rejected .
Unfortunately , the politicization of the drug just because President Trump supported it will continue to cloud the research .
In the end , Americans will suffer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scientific method .

A new study found the use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with about a 50 percent reduction in COVID-19 mortality.
The research study conducted by a group at the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan reported 13 percent of patients died who received hydroxychloroquine as compared to 26 percent that didn’t receive the drug.
The study, “Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Combination in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19,” was published in The International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Sharyl Attkisson summarized the results in a table.
https://twitter.com/SharylAttkisson/status/1279029696261390336
The study result differed with other recent studies on hydroxychloroquine and one of the researchers pointed out one reason is the importance of using the drug early in treatment.
Dr. Marcus Zervos said, “For hydroxychloroquine to have a benefit, it needs to begin before the patients begin to suffer some of the severe immune reactions that patients can have with Covid.”
NBC News Detroit WDIV reported on the Henry Ford Health System study.
Treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine became a controversy after President Trump made positive statements about the drug.
The FDA recently removed the emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 in hospitals because the agency felt the risk of using the drug was greater than the benefits.
CNN’s bias was evident in its tweet about the study where the words “surprising” and “controversial” were used.
“Surprising” “controversial” – only because u slammed hydroxychloroquine prematurely let’s let the data form r opinions instead of political bias. https://t.co/m9R4TYdPSx — Tom Borelli, Ph.D. (@tomborelli) July 3, 2020
CNN has consistently attacked the use of the drug in previous reports and they continued the trend during an interview with a network medical expert.
Confusion about hydroxychloroquine was exacerbated when a study published in The Lancet concluded its use was associated with an increase in deaths.
However, the study was retracted because the co-author, Sapan Desai, refused to release the underlying data collected by his company Surgisphere Corporation to the medical journal after concerns were expressed about its accuracy by outside scientists.
The Lancet said in a statement:
Our independent peer reviewers informed us that Surgisphere would not transfer the full dataset, client contracts, and the full ISO audit report to their servers for analysis as such transfer would violate client agreements and confidentiality requirements. As such, our reviewers were not able to conduct an independent and private peer review and therefore notified us of their withdrawal from the peer-review process.
Another study by Dr. Zev Zelenko also showed encouraging results with a combination of hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc.
He found that, “hospitalization of treated patients were 84% less than in the untreated group. One patient (0.7%) died in the treatment group versus 13 patients (3.5%) in the untreated group.”
Dr. Zelenko made his research available on Preprints, a website that posts research that has not yet been peer reviewed.
https://twitter.com/zev_dr/status/1279010904911249409?s=20
The new study showed encouraging results and more research is necessary to make the final call on hydroxychloroquine as an effective treatment for COVID-19.
However, emotion surrounding hydroxychloroquine is so high that YouTube removed content discussing its use.
In fact, my Newsmax TV interview on hydroxychloroquine on The Chris Salcedo Show was removed from my YouTube channel.
My appeal was also rejected.
Unfortunately, the politicization of the drug just because President Trump supported it will continue to cloud the research.
In the end, Americans will suffer and potentially die because politics is poisoning the scientific method.