Election 2020
The right-wing cable network One America News Network on Monday ran a pre-recorded 30-second segment acknowledging that there was “no widespread voter fraud” by Georgia election workers in the 2020 presidential election. The segment appears to be part of a recent settlement relating to a defamation lawsuit brought against the network by two such workers.
The segment notes that an investigation by state officials into unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud made by ex-President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani turned up nothing. “The results of this investigation indicate that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss did not engage in ballot fraud or criminal misconduct,” a narrator states. -Daily Beast
The segment notes that an investigation by state officials into unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud made by ex-President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani turned up nothing. “The results of this investigation indicate that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss did not engage in ballot fraud or criminal misconduct,” a narrator states. -Daily Beast
Mar 5, 2022: The Grio: Herschel Walker taking no sides in Georgia’s GOP contest for governor
Herschel Walker, a Senate candidate, worries a nasty primary between Gov. Brian Kemp and David Perdue could cost Republicans in the November election
Herschel Walker, a Senate candidate, worries a nasty primary between Gov. Brian Kemp and David Perdue could cost Republicans in the November election
Feb 17, 2022: Gizmodo: MyPillow Gremlin: I Will Bomb the Freedom Convoy With Pillows to Save It
Far-right MyPillow hobgoblin, 2020 election hoaxer, and wannabe coup leader Mike Lindell’s shipment of 12,000 pillows to the anti-vax “Freedom Convoy” blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings and clogging the streets of Ottawa seems to have been denied entry at the border. To save face, or possibly just sell more pillows, he’s rambling about how the payload will be delivered via helicopter bombardment instead.
Far-right MyPillow hobgoblin, 2020 election hoaxer, and wannabe coup leader Mike Lindell’s shipment of 12,000 pillows to the anti-vax “Freedom Convoy” blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings and clogging the streets of Ottawa seems to have been denied entry at the border. To save face, or possibly just sell more pillows, he’s rambling about how the payload will be delivered via helicopter bombardment instead.
Feb 15, 2022: Politzoom: Lindell’s Latest Legal Theory, You Decertify 3 States, All States Have To Relitigate 2020 Election
We can only speculate that Lindell is referring to a scenario whereby if Trump created enough chaos with respect to the election that the House of Representatives would have allowed one elector each from 50 states to determine the presidency, but that notion was attenuated at the time and this far down the road, it’s on a par with science fiction and fantasy. This simply does not exist in the real world.
We can only speculate that Lindell is referring to a scenario whereby if Trump created enough chaos with respect to the election that the House of Representatives would have allowed one elector each from 50 states to determine the presidency, but that notion was attenuated at the time and this far down the road, it’s on a par with science fiction and fantasy. This simply does not exist in the real world.
Feb 8, 2022: Raw Story: The same far-right influencers behind the effort to overturn the election are pushing for a convoy on DC
Many of the same players who were involved in the effort to overturn the 2020 election in the United States are celebrating the Canadian truckers convoy that has crippled Ottawa, while calling for a duplicate effort targeting Washington, DC.
Many of the same players who were involved in the effort to overturn the 2020 election in the United States are celebrating the Canadian truckers convoy that has crippled Ottawa, while calling for a duplicate effort targeting Washington, DC.
Feb 5, 2022: CBS News: Pence says "Trump is wrong" that he had a right to overturn election
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Jan 22, 2022: CNN: Former Trump campaign adviser acknowledges being part of 2020 fake electors plot
Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was part of the effort to prop up so-called "alternate electors" to support Trump in key states.
Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was part of the effort to prop up so-called "alternate electors" to support Trump in key states.
January 4, 2022:
James Piazza, a liberal arts professor at Penn Statewrote a column saying that "Democracy is based on a compact: Election losers agree to accept the results and encourage their supporters to do the same.
In exchange, losing politicians get a chance to run and win in a future election.
However, loser’s consent is fragile, and when it is broken, the risk of political violence increases. In a recent study I published, I conclude that when election losers in democracies reject election results, becoming “sore losers,” trust in political institutions is eroded, political polarization and tribalism grows and mistrust thrives.
This produces a situation where political violence is no longer seen as taboo, particularly among supporters of the losing political party. My research shows that when losing politicians in democracies refuse to accept election results, citizens begin to see terrorism as more acceptable and domestic terrorism increases." The entire article is HERE
James Piazza, a liberal arts professor at Penn Statewrote a column saying that "Democracy is based on a compact: Election losers agree to accept the results and encourage their supporters to do the same.
In exchange, losing politicians get a chance to run and win in a future election.
However, loser’s consent is fragile, and when it is broken, the risk of political violence increases. In a recent study I published, I conclude that when election losers in democracies reject election results, becoming “sore losers,” trust in political institutions is eroded, political polarization and tribalism grows and mistrust thrives.
This produces a situation where political violence is no longer seen as taboo, particularly among supporters of the losing political party. My research shows that when losing politicians in democracies refuse to accept election results, citizens begin to see terrorism as more acceptable and domestic terrorism increases." The entire article is HERE
Jan 4, 2022: Johnstown Tribune Democrat: 'Sore loser effect': Rejecting election results can destabilize democracy and drive terrorism
An attendee at an October 2021 political rally hosted by right-wing activist Charlie Kirk asked: “How many elections are they going to steal before we kill these people?”
The attendee was referring to the baseless allegation that Joe Biden stole the 2020 U.S. presidential election and that he unfairly denied Donald Trump reelection.
Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, condemned the question. But one year after the Capitol insurrection that was fueled by Trump’s claims of a rigged election, Kirk, other commentators and politicians – and, of course, Trump himself – continue to fuel false beliefs of widespread election fraud.
An attendee at an October 2021 political rally hosted by right-wing activist Charlie Kirk asked: “How many elections are they going to steal before we kill these people?”
The attendee was referring to the baseless allegation that Joe Biden stole the 2020 U.S. presidential election and that he unfairly denied Donald Trump reelection.
Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, condemned the question. But one year after the Capitol insurrection that was fueled by Trump’s claims of a rigged election, Kirk, other commentators and politicians – and, of course, Trump himself – continue to fuel false beliefs of widespread election fraud.
Dec 28, 2021: ArcaMax: Editorial: DeSantis proposes to waste $5.7 million chasing election fraud ghosts
As Donald Trump, that sorest of sore losers, was demonizing thousands of dedicated poll workers and election officials in the states he lost, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly assured Floridians that nothing went amiss here. The votes were counted swiftly, audited routinely, and certified without complaint.
As Donald Trump, that sorest of sore losers, was demonizing thousands of dedicated poll workers and election officials in the states he lost, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly assured Floridians that nothing went amiss here. The votes were counted swiftly, audited routinely, and certified without complaint.
Dec 13, 2021: Ask Dr Brown: No, Not ‘Everyone’ Knows the 2020 Elections Were Stolen
Some of my most respected ministry colleagues are absolutely convinced that the 2020 presidential elections were stolen. Some of them, including scholars with advanced degrees in statistics and a long list of bona fides, feel sure that the evidence for election fraud is overwhelming. But that doesn’t mean that I am convinced and am denying the truth, let alone that “everyone” is convinced and living in open and willful denial. Perish the thought.
Some of my most respected ministry colleagues are absolutely convinced that the 2020 presidential elections were stolen. Some of them, including scholars with advanced degrees in statistics and a long list of bona fides, feel sure that the evidence for election fraud is overwhelming. But that doesn’t mean that I am convinced and am denying the truth, let alone that “everyone” is convinced and living in open and willful denial. Perish the thought.
Nov 29, 2021: Washington Post: Trump allies work to place supporters in key election posts across the country, spurring fears about future vote challenges
In Michigan, local GOP leaders have sought to reshape election canvassing boards by appointing members who expressed sympathy for former president Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 vote was rigged.
In Michigan, local GOP leaders have sought to reshape election canvassing boards by appointing members who expressed sympathy for former president Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 vote was rigged.
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Oct 12, 2021: Texas Tribune: Trump won Hood County in a landslide. His supporters still hounded the elections administrator until she resigned.
Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said. |
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Sept 23, 2021: Yahoo: Maricopa County: Draft of Cyber Ninjas election review says Biden won
Maricopa County, Arizona, said Thursday that a draft report from a company in a contentious, partisan review of November's election has confirmed the winners. |
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Aug 21, 2021: HuffPost: Memo Reveals Trump Campaign Knew Voting Machine Claims Were Baseless
The memo shows that Trump’s people were aware early on that there was no proof the 2020 election had been rigged.
The memo shows that Trump’s people were aware early on that there was no proof the 2020 election had been rigged.
Sept 9, 2021: Colorado Newsline: New Mesa County elections official says he hasn’t heard from Clerk Tina Peters
Meanwhile, Peters appeared Aug. 10 at a South Dakota “Cyber Symposium” hosted by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump who has made false claims that widespread fraud cost Trump the 2020 presidential election. Election conspiracy theorists said they would use evidence from hard drive images of Mesa County’s Dominion machines to validate their theories, but no such evidence has emerged.
Meanwhile, Peters appeared Aug. 10 at a South Dakota “Cyber Symposium” hosted by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump who has made false claims that widespread fraud cost Trump the 2020 presidential election. Election conspiracy theorists said they would use evidence from hard drive images of Mesa County’s Dominion machines to validate their theories, but no such evidence has emerged.
Aug 28, 2021:
Michigan Judge Linda Parker has OFFICIALLY sanctioned Lin Wood and Sidney Powell for the Big Lie, and they're being referred for possible disbarment.
Michigan Judge Linda Parker has OFFICIALLY sanctioned Lin Wood and Sidney Powell for the Big Lie, and they're being referred for possible disbarment.
Aug 17, 2020: 62CBS Detroit: Former Rep. Paul Mitchell, Who Left GOP Over 2020 Election, Dies At 64
Former U.S. Representative from Michigan, Paul Mitchell, has died.
His family confirmed his passing earlier today following a battle with renal cancer.
Former U.S. Representative from Michigan, Paul Mitchell, has died.
His family confirmed his passing earlier today following a battle with renal cancer.
Aug 13, 2021: Friendly Athiest: Kunneman Still Claims the 2020 Election Was Stolen: "The Evidence Is Factual!"
Because some people still can't get over the 2020 elections, Nebraska preacher and false prophet Hank Kunneman of One Voice Ministries used a recent sermon to allege, falsely, that Donald Trump is still president because votes were stolen from him.(They were not. Trump is just a sore loser.)
Because some people still can't get over the 2020 elections, Nebraska preacher and false prophet Hank Kunneman of One Voice Ministries used a recent sermon to allege, falsely, that Donald Trump is still president because votes were stolen from him.(They were not. Trump is just a sore loser.)
Aug 11, 2021: Christianity Daily: Mike Lindell Presents ‘Irrefutable’ Evidence Of Voter Fraud, Says He’ll Give $5M To Person Who Proves Him Wrong
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is presenting "irrefutable" evidence in a two-day event showing voter fraud occurred during the 2020 elections. He is also promising to give a $5 million reward to anyone who will prove him wrong.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is presenting "irrefutable" evidence in a two-day event showing voter fraud occurred during the 2020 elections. He is also promising to give a $5 million reward to anyone who will prove him wrong.
Aug 6, 2021: Business Insider: Watch a defensive Mike Lindell get fact-checked live by CNN over his baseless claims that China hacked the election
He launched a website, Frank, to spread misinformation about the election, made a two-hour voter-fraud film, and held a rally at South Dakota's Corn Palace in May with guest speakers including Ben Carson, Trump's secretary of housing and urban development, and the conservative podcaster Eric Metaxas.
He launched a website, Frank, to spread misinformation about the election, made a two-hour voter-fraud film, and held a rally at South Dakota's Corn Palace in May with guest speakers including Ben Carson, Trump's secretary of housing and urban development, and the conservative podcaster Eric Metaxas.
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Jan 8, 2021: Business Insider: Dominion Voting Systems files $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against pro-Trump election attorney Sidney Powell
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation suit against the pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell, seeking $1.3 billion in damages. 
Cyber Ninjas will be auditing the Olympic results and all gold medals will be awarded to Arizona in August.😳😉
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Nov 20, 2020: Insider ZNJ: PASCRELL SEEKS DISBARMENT OF GIULIANI, 22 TRUMP CAMPAIGN LAWYERS
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today filed letters with the legal bar authorities in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, seeking the disbarment of Rudolph Giuliani and 22 other lawyers representing Donald Trump in his attempts to overturn the election and demolish democracy. This was first announced by @PascrellForNJ on Twitter.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today filed letters with the legal bar authorities in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, seeking the disbarment of Rudolph Giuliani and 22 other lawyers representing Donald Trump in his attempts to overturn the election and demolish democracy. This was first announced by @PascrellForNJ on Twitter.
I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet.
Nov 11, 2020: Relevant Magazine: A Bethel Pastor Posted, Then Deleted, an Apology for Prophesying Trump Would Win
Kris Vallotton is a senior associate leader at Bethel Church in Redding, California who made headlines for prophesying that President Donald Trump would clinch a second term in the U.S. election. On Tuesday, Vallotton took to Instagram to apologize for dropping the prophecy ball, seeing as Joe Biden has won and all.
Kris Vallotton is a senior associate leader at Bethel Church in Redding, California who made headlines for prophesying that President Donald Trump would clinch a second term in the U.S. election. On Tuesday, Vallotton took to Instagram to apologize for dropping the prophecy ball, seeing as Joe Biden has won and all.
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Nov 11, 2020: Newsweek: Mississippi State Rep Calls for State to Leave the Union and Form Its Own Country Amid Biden Win
Mississippi State Rep. Price Wallace called for the state to "succeed" from the rest of the United States just hours after former Vice President Joe Biden was named the winner of the presidential election. |
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Nov 6, 2020: Baptist Messenger: DHD: ‘Ugliest Presidential Election’
The presidential election has not officially declared a winner. Reports of voter fraud continue throughout many states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The presidential election has not officially declared a winner. Reports of voter fraud continue throughout many states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got (yet) 😉
Oct 11, 2020: ABC News: Biden 'wants to debate Donald Trump again': National campaign co-chair
"I know that Joe Biden wants to debate Donald Trump again. And Americans saw the disaster that Donald Trump had in the first debate. But I will tell you that we will do what we did from the beginning of this campaign and the pandemic. We will listen to the American experts and scientists -- so here it's the Cleveland Clinic -- and they have set up the protocols," Richmond told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Sunday.
"I know that Joe Biden wants to debate Donald Trump again. And Americans saw the disaster that Donald Trump had in the first debate. But I will tell you that we will do what we did from the beginning of this campaign and the pandemic. We will listen to the American experts and scientists -- so here it's the Cleveland Clinic -- and they have set up the protocols," Richmond told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Sunday.
My special mind power is the opposite of psychic: I don't even know what I'm thinking.😎
Sept 12, 2020: Albuequerque Journal: Voters list virus impacts as biggest concern – by far
The survey found that each of the top five issues mentioned most often by likely voters was linked to COVID-19, including health, economic uncertainty, unemployment and back-to-school challenges.
The survey found that each of the top five issues mentioned most often by likely voters was linked to COVID-19, including health, economic uncertainty, unemployment and back-to-school challenges.
Sept 12, 2020: WSOC: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet about voting in NC for violating election integrity rules
Trump wrote in the tweet: “NORTH CAROLINA: To make sure your Ballot COUNTS, sign & send it in EARLY. When Polls open, go to your Polling Place to see if it was COUNTED. IF NOT, VOTE! Your signed Ballot will not count because your vote has been posted. Don’t let them illegally take your vote away from you!”
Trump wrote in the tweet: “NORTH CAROLINA: To make sure your Ballot COUNTS, sign & send it in EARLY. When Polls open, go to your Polling Place to see if it was COUNTED. IF NOT, VOTE! Your signed Ballot will not count because your vote has been posted. Don’t let them illegally take your vote away from you!”
Sept 10, 2020: Religious News Service: Is Kamala Harris anti-Catholic?
President Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to paint Kamala Harris as being anti-Catholic, according to a new Associated Press report, accusing her of trying to stop Catholics from holding public office. This is a fantastical accusation considering that her running mate, Joe Biden, is a Catholic.
President Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to paint Kamala Harris as being anti-Catholic, according to a new Associated Press report, accusing her of trying to stop Catholics from holding public office. This is a fantastical accusation considering that her running mate, Joe Biden, is a Catholic.
Sept 5, 2020: Hendersonville Lightning: Donald Trump Jr. to visit Hendersonville
Trump Jr. "will speak directly with the American people, spreading President Donald J. Trump's Make America Great Again agenda," the campaign said. The event is at 3 p.m. The campaign announcement did not include a location.
Trump Jr. "will speak directly with the American people, spreading President Donald J. Trump's Make America Great Again agenda," the campaign said. The event is at 3 p.m. The campaign announcement did not include a location.
Sept 3, 2020: Just The News: Facebook will stop accepting new political ads seven days before November presidential election
The move is part of an effort by the social media platform to safeguard against the kind of election interference that occurred in the 2016 presidential race.
The move is part of an effort by the social media platform to safeguard against the kind of election interference that occurred in the 2016 presidential race.
On Tuesday Nov 3 we discover that the Republicans AND Democrats both tried to steal the election ...there will be many from both parties involved all the way to the candidates themselves. They will all be charged and thrown in jail.
But instead of chaos and confusion, the people discuss and actually communicate about real issues and real problems. And it turns out that the American People Actually Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😚😚Oh, well...then I wake up and look at the news..😞😞
But instead of chaos and confusion, the people discuss and actually communicate about real issues and real problems. And it turns out that the American People Actually Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😚😚Oh, well...then I wake up and look at the news..😞😞
Sept 2, 2020: Fox News: Fox News' Chris Wallace to moderate first Trump-Biden presidential debate
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City Oct. 7, C-SPAN Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor Steve Scully will moderate the second Trump-Biden debate Oct. 15 in Miami, and NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the third presidential debate Oct. 22 in Nashville.
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City Oct. 7, C-SPAN Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor Steve Scully will moderate the second Trump-Biden debate Oct. 15 in Miami, and NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the third presidential debate Oct. 22 in Nashville.
Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.😊
Aug 31, 2020: Market Watch: Trump is losing the support of the military, according to a new poll of active-duty troops
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
God is not a Republican or a conservative!! If you can fit God into your political party membership then your God is too small!
Aug 28, 2020: Christian Headlines: Citing Scripture, Pence Switches out Jesus for the American Flag in Convention Speech“Glad Pence seems to know Scripture; grieved & appalled he’d believe substituting ‘Old Glory’ for ‘Jesus’ wasn’t blasphemous and equating the freedom Paul was referring to with civil liberties,” tweeted Greg Jao, senior assistant to the president of InterVarsity, an evangelical Christian organization.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
Aug 28, 2020: CNN: Trump -- defiant and dark as ever -- claims Biden would destroy America
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
Aug 27, 2020: Politico: Guests for Trump acceptance speech get guidance, but not Covid-19 testing
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
Wanted: people to speak on Trump’s character at RNC.
Must be able to lie w/ straight face.🤔
Must be able to lie w/ straight face.🤔
August 26, 2020
👉Senior White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is slated to speak on the third night of the Republican National Cult of Trumpism, likely her final public address before she leaves the White House. It is assumed she will take all of her "alternative facts" with her.
👉Senior White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is slated to speak on the third night of the Republican National Cult of Trumpism, likely her final public address before she leaves the White House. It is assumed she will take all of her "alternative facts" with her.
Aug 26, 2020: Spring Hope Enterprise: Rep. James Gailliard stumps for Biden in new campaign commercial
Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, is featured in the new ad, which premiered Tuesday on Biden’s YouTube channel and will air on television this week. The ad focuses on Gailliard’s role as pastor of Word Tabernacle Church and doesn’t mention his state office. The 30-second video shows Gailliard’s large empty church, which is in the old Home Depot building, and scenes of empty streets in downtown Rocky Mount.
Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, is featured in the new ad, which premiered Tuesday on Biden’s YouTube channel and will air on television this week. The ad focuses on Gailliard’s role as pastor of Word Tabernacle Church and doesn’t mention his state office. The 30-second video shows Gailliard’s large empty church, which is in the old Home Depot building, and scenes of empty streets in downtown Rocky Mount.
“When a culture doesn’t know how to think critically, then all critical thinking is viewed as cynicism, and disagreement is called hate.” -Glenn Packiam
Aug 25, 2020: Politico: RNC tries to rewrite pandemic history, casting Trump as decisive leader
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
Aug 24, 2020: Huffington Post: GOP Says It Won’t Have New Party Platform For 2020 Election, Will Just Support Trump
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
Aug 24, 2020: CNN: Former RNC chair Michael Steele joins anti-Trump group
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
8.25.20
👉Picture a locomotive going full speed on a track headed south. Then picture another locomotive going full speed headed north on the same track. Neither of them are planning to stop...at least not voluntarily. Most people would call the collision horrific. I call it the DNC vs the RNC. Both holding narratives which do not say "this is how we would do it," but rather "this is the ONLY way to do it." That's why I didn't watch either convention. I don't enjoy watching trains wreck.
They pick their own news, their own issues, and, hence, they've picked their own realities. Can two realities co-exist? No. So what will happen? I think we'll see in November if both sides don't blow up before then.
👉So far in the RNC convention Trump has been revered as everything short of the Messiah. George W Bush..a Republican who won two terms..nowhere to be seen or heard from. Instead it's like a Trump family reunion with some friends and girlfriends. But that is the Republican National Cult of Donald Trump. A leader with a party of sycophants...living and breathing off every word Trump speaks. When he says jump they ask "how High?" When he declares news to be "Fake" they fall in line and listen to their masters call. (You gotta know he's playing them and keeping their narrative to one approved by only Trump). If you dont see it you are too close or in it.
👉President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and self-described fixer Michael Cohen denounces his old boss as a liar and fraud in a series of ads set to run this week during the Republican National Convention. Trump never loses an employee. He gains someone he can burn in a verbal effigy as Trump now calls him a "failed lawyer" and "a convicted liar." Cohen's payback? Cohen has written a tell-all book titled "Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump." It likely details some of the ride before the train wreck.
👉Picture a locomotive going full speed on a track headed south. Then picture another locomotive going full speed headed north on the same track. Neither of them are planning to stop...at least not voluntarily. Most people would call the collision horrific. I call it the DNC vs the RNC. Both holding narratives which do not say "this is how we would do it," but rather "this is the ONLY way to do it." That's why I didn't watch either convention. I don't enjoy watching trains wreck.
They pick their own news, their own issues, and, hence, they've picked their own realities. Can two realities co-exist? No. So what will happen? I think we'll see in November if both sides don't blow up before then.
👉So far in the RNC convention Trump has been revered as everything short of the Messiah. George W Bush..a Republican who won two terms..nowhere to be seen or heard from. Instead it's like a Trump family reunion with some friends and girlfriends. But that is the Republican National Cult of Donald Trump. A leader with a party of sycophants...living and breathing off every word Trump speaks. When he says jump they ask "how High?" When he declares news to be "Fake" they fall in line and listen to their masters call. (You gotta know he's playing them and keeping their narrative to one approved by only Trump). If you dont see it you are too close or in it.
👉President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and self-described fixer Michael Cohen denounces his old boss as a liar and fraud in a series of ads set to run this week during the Republican National Convention. Trump never loses an employee. He gains someone he can burn in a verbal effigy as Trump now calls him a "failed lawyer" and "a convicted liar." Cohen's payback? Cohen has written a tell-all book titled "Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump." It likely details some of the ride before the train wreck.
News stories about people vowing to ride out hurricanes are always inspiring. Especially if they haven't reproduced yet. That's a win....jus sayin..
8.24.20
👉The GOP has formally nominated Trump to a second term. The RNC decided not to do a new platform this year. So this year it will be simple and only two words: Donald Trump. This will make it easier for Trump supporters since most cannot read and those who can just don't anyway.
Trump decided to show up and the crowd actually chanted "12 More Years! 12 more years!" Of course that was at Trump's request. Trump has already admitted that he is --without a doubt --the best leader of all time (and now he has a video to prove it). Of course the only one polling for him to make that calculation was himself. And, to be sure, his supporters (Magas? voters? fans? Twitter followers? cult followers?...whatever they call themselves ) they'll be saying the same thing.
👉Trump also made it a point, again, to declare that Democrats are rigging the election and claims It will be "catastrophic"
(Note: for Trump supporters..sound it out slowly ..and it means "involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.")
All his sound bytes along that line sound to me like he is already conceding that he is not going to win and the Democrats will be to blame because he stated emphatically that it "will be catastrophic for our nation." "You'll see it" he added.
Will he blame the USPS ? Too early to tell, because he hasn't declared that the Postmaster General probably doesn't have an American birth certificate yet.
👉The GOP has formally nominated Trump to a second term. The RNC decided not to do a new platform this year. So this year it will be simple and only two words: Donald Trump. This will make it easier for Trump supporters since most cannot read and those who can just don't anyway.
Trump decided to show up and the crowd actually chanted "12 More Years! 12 more years!" Of course that was at Trump's request. Trump has already admitted that he is --without a doubt --the best leader of all time (and now he has a video to prove it). Of course the only one polling for him to make that calculation was himself. And, to be sure, his supporters (Magas? voters? fans? Twitter followers? cult followers?...whatever they call themselves ) they'll be saying the same thing.
👉Trump also made it a point, again, to declare that Democrats are rigging the election and claims It will be "catastrophic"
(Note: for Trump supporters..sound it out slowly ..and it means "involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.")
All his sound bytes along that line sound to me like he is already conceding that he is not going to win and the Democrats will be to blame because he stated emphatically that it "will be catastrophic for our nation." "You'll see it" he added.
Will he blame the USPS ? Too early to tell, because he hasn't declared that the Postmaster General probably doesn't have an American birth certificate yet.
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.#truth 😉
Aug 21, 2020:
👉Mitch McConnell will deliver remarks at RNC, a reversal of an earlier position that he would not speak. This will be a break from the already scheduled speakers since McConnell has not been indicted for anything yet.
👉Mitch McConnell will deliver remarks at RNC, a reversal of an earlier position that he would not speak. This will be a break from the already scheduled speakers since McConnell has not been indicted for anything yet.
Aug 21, 2020: The Alliance Review: Guest View: A pro-life voting alternative
For those of us who are pro-life and find some candidates who purport to be pro-life but behave in ways contrary to our Biblical values, let me suggest a way out of the voting conundrum we now face. As a conservative and a Republican for over 40 years, instead of voting for an incumbent whose conduct we find appalling, let me suggest we withhold supporting them and focus on living out our faith by providing additional support to programs that have been successful at reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions.
For those of us who are pro-life and find some candidates who purport to be pro-life but behave in ways contrary to our Biblical values, let me suggest a way out of the voting conundrum we now face. As a conservative and a Republican for over 40 years, instead of voting for an incumbent whose conduct we find appalling, let me suggest we withhold supporting them and focus on living out our faith by providing additional support to programs that have been successful at reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions.
Aug 20, 2020:
👉Kanye West's newest pain is that he may regret not being able to see himself on the Wisconsin presidential ballot in November. The state Elections Commission voted Thursday to keep West off of Wisconsin's presidential ballot. On hearing the news most Wisconsonites responded by asking "Who's Kanye West?"
👉Former President Barack Obama offered harsh criticism of Trump in his remarks at the DNC Convention on Wednesday. Trump tweeted out --in capital letters so we would know he meant it-- that Obama "SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND GOT CAUGHT!" Spygate is a conspiracy theory initiated by Trump that the Obama administration had placed a spy in his 2016 presidential campaign for political purposes. No evidence has ever been found but if anyone was spying on Trumps campaign it was probably for just they needed a good laugh now and then or looking for his tax returns, which may be just as funny.
👉Kanye West's newest pain is that he may regret not being able to see himself on the Wisconsin presidential ballot in November. The state Elections Commission voted Thursday to keep West off of Wisconsin's presidential ballot. On hearing the news most Wisconsonites responded by asking "Who's Kanye West?"
👉Former President Barack Obama offered harsh criticism of Trump in his remarks at the DNC Convention on Wednesday. Trump tweeted out --in capital letters so we would know he meant it-- that Obama "SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND GOT CAUGHT!" Spygate is a conspiracy theory initiated by Trump that the Obama administration had placed a spy in his 2016 presidential campaign for political purposes. No evidence has ever been found but if anyone was spying on Trumps campaign it was probably for just they needed a good laugh now and then or looking for his tax returns, which may be just as funny.
Aug 20, 2020: New York Post: NASCAR’s Trump 2020 car is stuck with Goodyear tires
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
Aug 19, 2020:
👉On the convention night designated for the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s candidate, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders. Pro-Trump on Twitter & FaceBook went ballistic claiming she tried to hijack the nomination with Sanders. But her speech was part of convention procedure. The nomination of Sanders was symbolic. Kind of like when elected officials say they're going to commit to doing something helpful and logical...but dont . Its just symbolic.
👉"Why are Republicans allowing the Democrats to have ridiculous Post Office hearings on Saturday & Monday, just before and during our Convention.?" Trump tweeted. The assumption is that it might detract from Trump's RNC Show. But the distraction could allow the Republicans to get their Horses and Ponies together for what is sure to be a prime time spectacle. They may have to borrow some of the ones the DNC used.
👉On the convention night designated for the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s candidate, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders. Pro-Trump on Twitter & FaceBook went ballistic claiming she tried to hijack the nomination with Sanders. But her speech was part of convention procedure. The nomination of Sanders was symbolic. Kind of like when elected officials say they're going to commit to doing something helpful and logical...but dont . Its just symbolic.
👉"Why are Republicans allowing the Democrats to have ridiculous Post Office hearings on Saturday & Monday, just before and during our Convention.?" Trump tweeted. The assumption is that it might detract from Trump's RNC Show. But the distraction could allow the Republicans to get their Horses and Ponies together for what is sure to be a prime time spectacle. They may have to borrow some of the ones the DNC used.
“Trump has championed family first.” All 3 of them! --Mona Charen
Aug 18, 2020:
👉Postmaster General DeJoy says he will stop Postal Service changes until after November election. Good to know this soon for Republicans and Democrats so they can practice seeing who can steal the election better than the other
👉DNC ratings were very low for TV ratings last night. But they made it up in online. 28.9 million Americans tuned in the convention either by television or digitally Monday and "shattered" the previous record for digitally streaming video with 10.2 million viewers. Most of the viewers were likely Republicans looking for stuff to make fun of today and people to insult. Democrats get their turn every time Trump tweets.
👉Postmaster General DeJoy says he will stop Postal Service changes until after November election. Good to know this soon for Republicans and Democrats so they can practice seeing who can steal the election better than the other
👉DNC ratings were very low for TV ratings last night. But they made it up in online. 28.9 million Americans tuned in the convention either by television or digitally Monday and "shattered" the previous record for digitally streaming video with 10.2 million viewers. Most of the viewers were likely Republicans looking for stuff to make fun of today and people to insult. Democrats get their turn every time Trump tweets.
Aug 17, 2020:
The virtual Democratic Convention begins Monday. There will be no crowds, little pageantry and entirely uncharted waters at the remote event this year. The big question is: Will Joe remember to show up?
The USPS is having major problems getting mail delivered in a timely manner. Trump appointed a Postmaster in May who did not work for the USPS.....but is a big Republican donor. So according to the Republicans "there's nothing to see here...move along."
The virtual Democratic Convention begins Monday. There will be no crowds, little pageantry and entirely uncharted waters at the remote event this year. The big question is: Will Joe remember to show up?
The USPS is having major problems getting mail delivered in a timely manner. Trump appointed a Postmaster in May who did not work for the USPS.....but is a big Republican donor. So according to the Republicans "there's nothing to see here...move along."
Aug 14, 2020: Gallup: Religious Identity and the 2020 Presidential Election
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Aug 12, 2020: Mashable: No, this doesn't mean that Joe Biden owns antifa.com
Supporters of President Donald Trump went nuts online Wednesday after they discovered that the domain name antifa.com redirects to Joe Biden’s website.
Supporters of President Donald Trump went nuts online Wednesday after they discovered that the domain name antifa.com redirects to Joe Biden’s website.
"Considering how often throughout history even intelligent people have been proved to be wrong, it is amazing that there are still people who are convinced that the only reason anyone could possibly say something different from what they believe is stupidity or dishonesty." – Thomas Sowell
Aug 11, 2020:
We are now living in a time where there is everything from a blur to out and out dismissing the concept of right vs wrong or even left vs right. People are now choosing their own reality. American politics mainly has brought that to the forefront over the last decade or so (and roots go further back).
The pandemic mixed with a election and a narcissist for a President (& candidate) has been the perfect storm to bring this to a head. America is not totally exceptional with the problem as it has affected other countries as well, but we are the worst. Lots of people clamoring for "My Rights My Rights" with no comprehension of the fact that not everyone can have "My rights" if everyone's "my Rights" is different..and they are.
This election is not about Republicans vs Democrats..but instead has become about "my reality" vs "your reality." That is a great breeding ground for conspiracy nuts and theories by the score...and we ARE now seeing them elevated to levels which now are holding offices in DC and state political offices. We are on the edge of a precipice where soon everyone will be doing what is right in their own eyes with even many churches and denominations helping that along. Years and years of churches teaching about everyone's "personal relationship" with Jesus has brought the church to the same place where everyone can go to the same church but have a different relationship with the God they think is there just as long as everyone "feels blessed "about it
And the only caution there is not to seek the God you want ...seek THE God who is there. <<<<and I would go so far as to say that as near as I can tell right now that is going to be the best way through this mess as I dont really see a way right now that we're going to get out of it. (all actions have consequences) ...but feel free to pray I am wrong. In fact I would encourage it. --Zorek Richards (Editor)
We are now living in a time where there is everything from a blur to out and out dismissing the concept of right vs wrong or even left vs right. People are now choosing their own reality. American politics mainly has brought that to the forefront over the last decade or so (and roots go further back).
The pandemic mixed with a election and a narcissist for a President (& candidate) has been the perfect storm to bring this to a head. America is not totally exceptional with the problem as it has affected other countries as well, but we are the worst. Lots of people clamoring for "My Rights My Rights" with no comprehension of the fact that not everyone can have "My rights" if everyone's "my Rights" is different..and they are.
This election is not about Republicans vs Democrats..but instead has become about "my reality" vs "your reality." That is a great breeding ground for conspiracy nuts and theories by the score...and we ARE now seeing them elevated to levels which now are holding offices in DC and state political offices. We are on the edge of a precipice where soon everyone will be doing what is right in their own eyes with even many churches and denominations helping that along. Years and years of churches teaching about everyone's "personal relationship" with Jesus has brought the church to the same place where everyone can go to the same church but have a different relationship with the God they think is there just as long as everyone "feels blessed "about it
And the only caution there is not to seek the God you want ...seek THE God who is there. <<<<and I would go so far as to say that as near as I can tell right now that is going to be the best way through this mess as I dont really see a way right now that we're going to get out of it. (all actions have consequences) ...but feel free to pray I am wrong. In fact I would encourage it. --Zorek Richards (Editor)
We were not established as a Republic...but we are now. 250 years of Supreme Court rulings and legislative actions have brought to here. We are now actively a Democracy. Historically Democracies are very unstable forms of government and ultimately fall apart from within. Yes, American Democracy is at risk...has been for awhile. But BOTH parties are to blame as they have both played a major part in destroying it. --Zorek Richards
July 23, 2019: Associated Press: Official Trump MAGA hats are made in the US
CLAIM: Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps are made in China, not the U.S.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hats are made by a manufacturer in California.
THE FACTS: A post circulating on Facebook with a picture of a red MAGA hat that bears a “Made in China” label falsely claims President Donald Trump’s official caps are not made in the U.S. Such claims have circulated for years on social media and have re-surfaced in recent months as the president engages in a tariff war with China.
CLAIM: Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps are made in China, not the U.S.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hats are made by a manufacturer in California.
THE FACTS: A post circulating on Facebook with a picture of a red MAGA hat that bears a “Made in China” label falsely claims President Donald Trump’s official caps are not made in the U.S. Such claims have circulated for years on social media and have re-surfaced in recent months as the president engages in a tariff war with China.
