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Mojtaba Khamenei

2026-03-17T03:18:10Z

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'''Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei''' (born 8 September 1969) Newly hastily appointed supreme leader and Commander-in-Chief of [[Iran]], he was chosen by the [[IRGC]] after his father [[Ali Khamenei]] was successfully eliminated during [[Operation Roaring Lion / Operation Epic Fury]] on 28 February 2026.

He is widely described by analysts, human rights groups, and activists as a central figure in the Iranian regime's security and political apparatus, particularly in directing the repression of domestic dissent, atrocities. While operating largely behind the scenes<ref>https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603032731</ref> for decades, he is heavily implicated in the violent crackdowns on popular uprisings, including crushing [[Mahsa Amini]] protests in 2022 and in the horrific [[2026 Iran massacres]] of tens of thousands.

He is known as more radical than his father. He was a real leader of brutal [[Basij]].<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Mar/08/iran-clerical-panel-reaches-consensus-on-next-supreme-leader-formal-announcement-awaited-report</ref>

It's known he possess many properties in [[London]], <ref>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ayatollah-khamenei-son-owns-london-flats-b1273945.html</ref> including a luxury apartment overlooking Israeli embassy<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15625051/Ayatollah-Khamenei-son-owns-50million-luxury-apartments-overlooking-Israeli-embassy-London-experts-warn-security-breach.html</ref> no less

In addition to his father Ali Khamenei being eliminated in the airstrike on February 28, 2026, his mother, wife, sister and one son were also killed.<ref>Some reports also say a daughter.</ref>

Mojtaba Khamenei volunteered for the Iranian military at the age of 17 to fight the [[US]]-backed army of [[Saddam Hussein]] in the [[Iran-Iraq war]].

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Ali Hosseini-Khamenei

2026-03-15T09:52:36Z

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'''Ali Hosseini-Khamenei''' (April 19, 1939 - February 28, 2026) was the Supreme leader and [[Commander-in-Chief]] of [[Iran]] known as a notorious [[Anti-Semite]] and [[Holocaust denier]].<ref>http://backchannel.al-monitor.com/index.php/2014/03/8006/in-iran-new-years-address-khamenei-questions-holocaust/</ref> Despite Iran having a term-limited "President", Khamenei is the real leader for life in [[Iran]]. All presidential candidates, who are not supporting the regime of Khamenei or the mullahs candidacy is denied by the Guardian Council.<ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/article/349928/time-iranian-reset-robert-joseph/page/0/1</ref> He praised the [[Occupy Wall Street]]-movement. Khamenei said the people would lose their patience with the dominance of the United States and Israel in the international community.<ref>http://cnsnews.com/news/article/iran-s-supreme-leader-praises-us-occupy-movement</ref> Khamenei was killed in a joint [[US]]-[[Israel]]i airstrike on February 28, 2026.<ref>https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-dozens-of-top-iranians-killed-within-seconds-of-khamenei-as-cia-role-emerges/</ref>

On January 31, 2002, <ref>Rubenstein, R. L. (2010). Jihad and Genocide. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. [https://books.google.com/books?id=UyNR4AAevwIC&pg=PA122 122].<blockquote>An even more ominous threat was anuttered on January 31, 2002, by Ahmadinejad's superior, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who called for continued terrorism against the “cancerous tumor of Zionism . .,” a biological metaphor often used by political leaders to express genocidal intend.</blockquote></ref> Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called for continued terrorism against the "cancerous tumor of Zionism . .," a biological metaphor often used by political leaders to express genocidal intend.

The [[Anti-Defamation League]] has long named Iran as a premier backer of global anti-Semitism.<ref name=newsweek/>

Khamenei, who was fluent in [[English]] and several other languages, used his [[social media]] accounts to spread hatred, violence, and dangerous disinformation.<ref>[https://www.adl.org/blog/twitter-must-de-platform-irans-supreme-leader Twitter Must De-Platform Iran's Supreme Leader | Anti-Defamation League], ''ADL'', Mar 19, 2021.<blockquote>Ayatollah Ali Khamenei uses his social media accounts to spread hatred, violence, and dangerous disinformation.</blockquote></ref><ref>"Why won't Twitter ban Khamenei when it permanently suspended Trump?," ''Arab News,'' Mar 21, 2021.<blockquote>DUBAI: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is notorious for using his Twitter accounts to incite hate, violence and disinformation.</blockquote></ref>

In May 2020, Khamenei uttered his much publicized genocidal threat, implying to carry out ‘The Final Solution.’<ref name=newsweek>Asher Stockler, [https://www.newsweek.com/iran-israel-anti-semitism-poster-1506012 Iran's Supreme Leader 'Echoing Hitler's Call for Genocide' With Palestine 'Resistance' Post, Mike Pompeo Says], ''Newsweek, 5/22/20.<blockquote>
“Khamenei's threats to carry out ‘The Final Solution’ against Israel bring to mind the Nazi 'Final Solution' plan to annihilate the Jewish People,” the Israeli prime minister's office wrote on Twitter.</blockquote></ref> [[Twitter]], at the time banned Trump but allowed -dangerous genocidal- Khamenei go on.<ref>Benjamin Kerstein, [https://www.algemeiner.com/2020/07/29/top-twitter-exec-declines-to-tell-knesset-why-ayatollahs Top Twitter Exec Declines to Tell Knesset Why Ayatollah’s Calls for Genocide Are Not Banned], ''Algemeiner'', July 29, 2020.

<blockquote>A top Twitter executive who took part in a Knesset hearing on Wednesday declined to say why her company had not taken action against genocidal incitement by Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Arsen Ostrovsky @Ostrov_A: 
I kid you not! At Knesset hearing on Antisemitism, @Twitter rep tells me they flag @realDonaldTrump because it serves ‘public conversation’, but not Iran's @khamenei_ir call for GENOCIDE, which passes for acceptable 'commentary on political issues of the day'.</blockquote></ref>

On Apr 27, 2022:<ref>BenSabti @BeniSabti Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/BeniSabti/status/1519400181476864000 Apr 27, 2022]):
<blockquote>
On Holocaust Remembrance Day & (so called) QudsDay2022 eve, Iran paper KAYHAN affiliated to Khamenei attacks Jews in a very Antisemitic article: "Jews killed [sic] the Shiite leaders" & praises Hitler "because he was wise [sic] so he tried to get rid of them"!</blockquote></ref><blockquote>On Holocaust Remembrance Day & (so called) QudsDay2022 eve, Iran paper KAYHAN affiliated to Khamenei attacks Jews in a very Antisemitic article: "Jews killed [sic] the Shiite leaders" & praises Hitler "because he was wise [sic] so he tried to get rid of them"!</blockquote>

[[Ayatollah Khamenei]] praised the Aug 12, 2022 Hadi Matar's stabbing of [[Salman Rushdie]] and said fatwa against ''Satanic Verses'' author was 'fired like a bullet that won't rest until it hits its target'<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11107259/Irans-Ayatollah-Khamenei-says-fatwa-against-Salman-Rushdie-fired-like-bullet.html Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei praises stabbing of Salman Rushdie and says fatwa against ''Satanic Verses'' author was 'fired like a bullet that won't rest until it hits its target' as Islamic hardliners celebrate], ''Daily Mail'', Aug 13, 2022.</ref>

Khamenei is primarily of ethnic minority Azeri heritage, although his mother is [[Persian]].

==Quotes==
*"[[Women]] are stronger than [[men]]. Women can completely control and influence men with their [[wisdom]] and delicacy."<ref>https://english.khamenei.ir/news/2163/Women-are-stronger-than-men</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://frontpagemag.com/2013/majid-rafizadeh/irans-puppet-presidency/ Iran’s Puppet Presidency]

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Muslim Brotherhood

2026-01-20T22:23:39Z

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The '''Muslim Brotherhood''' ('''Ikhwan al Muslimun''' or sometimes just '''Ikhwan'''<ref>Not to be confused with the Saudi Ikhwan, a Wahhabi group organized prior to the Turkish and Egyptian brotherhoods, which has at various times, resisted the Saudi ruling clan's domination of the [[Arabian Peninsula]] due to the Saudis' alliances with Western, infidel, non-Islamic, Angelo and American interests. As a political force, the Saudi Ikhwan pull the Saudi ruling clan in the direction of maintaining [[Wahhabi]]st tradition.</ref>) was founded in 1928 after the dissolution of the Turkish [[Caliphate]]. It was booted out of Egypt after attempts on [[Abdel Nasser]]'s life. From 1954 until 2015 its international headquarters were in [[London]] and have since relocated to [[Austria]] after it came under investigation for [[subversive]] activities against the UK government. It is considered a terrorist organization by the governments of [[Egypt]], [[Russia]], [[Saudi Arabia]], United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and [[Syria]].
It had always [[Fascism|fascistic]] tendencies.<ref>Amir Darwish, [https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/fascistic-tendencies-in-the-muslim-brotherhood/ Fascistic Tendencies in the Muslim Brotherhood], ''Fair Observer'', Nov 18, 2022</ref>
It has branches or affiliates in over 70 nations<ref name="ahmed">[https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/03/muslim-brotherhood-foreign-terrorist-organization-designation-violent-islamism-jihad/ Designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization], Qanta A Ahmed, NRO, March 10, 2017.</ref> including the [[United States]]. According to author [[Raymond Ibrahim]] the Muslim Brotherhood was founded and/or works under the cover of following organizations: the [[Council on American-Islamic Relations]] (CAIR), the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), and the Muslim American Society (MAS).<ref>[https://www.meforum.org/3596/muslim-brotherhood-origins The Muslim Brotherhood: Origins, Efficacy, and Reach], Raymond Ibrahim, ME Forum, Jul 4, 2013</ref>

Since the beginning, throughout, the Muslim Brothethood has been having Fascistic tendencies.<ref>Amir Darwish, [https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/fascistic-tendencies-in-the-muslim-brotherhood/ Fascistic Tendencies in the Muslim Brotherhood], Fair Observer, November 18, 2022
<blockquote>
Right from its beginnings in 1928, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood was inspired by fascism. Even today, its animating ideas, guiding principles, policy positions, and organizational structure are fascist in some way or form.</blockquote></ref>

==History==
[[File:Hassan al-Banna.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Hassan al-Banna]], founder of the Muslim Brotherhood]]
During the 1920s, Islamic extremism took a firm hold on Islam, beginning with the foundation of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt in 1928. Hassan al-Bana, with the assistance of Sayyid Qutb, was the founder. The Muslim Brotherhood was hostile toward all secular attempts to rationalize the Middle East.
<ref>Rodney P. Carlisle, "Encyclopedia of Politics," SAGE, 2005, [https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6I5DQAAQBAJ&pg=PA770 p.770]</ref>

In addition to radical Islam, it was an extremist Arab nationalist organization.<ref name=nyt-1948/>

Al-Banna had pro-Nazi orientation,<ref>Tibi, B. (2012). Islamism and Islam. United Kingdom: Yale University Press. [https://books.google.com/books?id=KH2qpnCBGwkC&pg=PA88 p. 88]</ref> was a devout admirer of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.<ref>[https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-muslim-brotherhood Terrorism: Muslim Brotherhood] JVL</ref>

Al-Banna the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, was an ardent admirer of Hitler since he first read Mein Kampf.<ref name=tablet-5jul2022/>

Authurs: <ref>Klaus-Michael Mallman and Martin Cüppers, "'Elimination of the Jewish National Home in Palestine': The Einsatzkommando of the Panzer Army Africa, 1942" in Yad Vashem Studies XXV. [http://web.archive.org/web/20090213032055/http://www1.yadvashem.org/about_holocaust/studies/vol35/Mallmann-Cuppers2.pdf PDF] (15).</ref><blockquote>
In 1936, the Brotherhood was but a small organization with some 800 members. Yet its ranks soon swelled, and two years later it boasted a total of 200,000. The driving factor behind this upsurge was mobilization for the Arab uprising in Palestine, as passages of the Koran hostile to Jews were interwoven with antisemitic
formulations of struggle from the Third Reich, and the hatredof the Jews was transformed into jihad, "holy war."
The consequence was boycott campaigns and violent demonstrations under the slogan," Jews out of Egypt and Palestine!”

In October 1938, a conference of Islamic parliamentarians "for the defense of Palestine" was held in Cairo; antisemitic tracts were distributed, including the Arabic versions of Hitler’s Mein Kampf and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.</blockquote>

In April and May 1938, the Muslim Brotherhood led violent demonstrations against Jewish communities in Egypt.
In October, they organized the Parliamentary Conference for Arab and Muslim Countries in Cairo, where they distributed Arabic translations of Mein Kampf and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
In 1939, they planted bombs in a Cairo synagogue and in Jewish homes.<ref>[https://isgap.org/flashpoint/the-muslim-brotherhood-and-the-evolution-of-jihadist-antisemitism/ The Muslim Brotherhood and the Evolution of Jihadist Antisemitism], ISGAP, Jan 17, 2018.</ref>

Seized documents showed, that prior to October 1939, the Muslim Brothers received subsidies from Nazis, instrumental in transferring these funds to the MB, which were considerably larger than the subsidies offered to other anti-British activists. These transfers appear to have been coordinated by [[Mohammed Amin Al-Husseini]] and some of his Palestinian contacts in Cairo.<ref><blockquote>Documents seized in the flat of Wilhelm Stellbogen, the Director of the German News Agency (Deutsches Nachrichtenbüro) affiliated to the German Legation in Cairo, show that prior to October 1939 the Muslim Brothers received subsidies from his organisation. Stellbogen was instrumental in transferring these funds to the Brothers, which were considerably larger than the subsidies offered to other anti-British activists. These transfers appear to have been coordinated by Haj Amin el-Husseini and some of his Palestinian contacts in Cairo.</blockquote> Lia, B. (1998). The Society of the Muslim Brothers in Egypt: The Rise of an Islamic Mass Movement 1928-1942. United Kingdom: Ithaca Press. p. 175.
qtd in Jewish Political Studies Review. (2005). Israel: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=6U8MAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Documents+seized+in+the+flat+of+Wilhelm+Stellbogen,+the+Director+of+the+German+News+Agency%2 107];
Ledeen, M. A. (2009). Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War Against the West. United States: St. Martin's Press. p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=LOmDsgYzS7gC&pg=PA99 99].</ref>

On June 11, 1946, Hassan al-Banna, penned the following welcome home to Hitler's Mufti [[Mohammed Amin Al-Husseini]]:<ref name=tablet-5jul2022>[https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/history/articles/the-nazi-roots-of-islamist-hate The Nazi Roots of Islamist Hate], ''Tablet Magazine'', Jul 5, 2022.</ref><blockquote>
Al-Ikhwan Al-Muslimin and all Arabs request the Arab League on which Arab hopes are pinned, to declare that the Mufti is welcome to stay in any Arab country he may choose, and that great welcome should be extended to him wherever he goes, as a sign of appreciation for his great services for the glory of Islam and the Arabs. The hearts of the Arabs palpitated with joy at hearing that the Mufti has succeeded in reaching an Arab country. The news sounded like thunder to the ears of some American, British, and Jewish tyrants. The lion is at last free, and he will roam the Arabian jungle to clear it of wolves.
The great leader is back after many years of suffering in exile. Some Zionist papers in Egypt printed by La Societé de Publicitéshout and cry because the Mufti is back. We cannot blame them for they realize the importance of the role played by the Mufti in the Arab struggle against the crime about to be committed by the Americans and the English…The Mufti is worth the people of a whole nation put together. The Mufti is Palestine and Palestine is the Mufti. Oh Amin! What a great, stubborn, terrific, wonderful man you are! All these years of exile did not affect your fighting spirit.
Hitler’s and Mussolini’s defeat did not frighten you. Your hair did not turn grey of fright, and you are still full of life and fight. What a hero, what a miracle of a man. We wish to know what the Arab youth, Cabinet Ministers, rich men, and princes of Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Tunis, Morocco, and Tripoli are going to do to be worthy of this hero. Yes, this hero who challenged an empire and fought Zionism, with the help of Hitler and Germany. Germany and Hitler are gone, but Amin Al-Husseini will continue the struggle.</blockquote>

It is the longest running radical [[Islam]]ic group [[globalism|global]]ly, supporter of [[Hamas]],<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/calthomas/2011/02/01/egypt_aflame/page/2 Egypt Aflame]</ref><ref>Earle, R. J. (2019). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Muslim_Brotherhood/PpOgDwAAQBAJ?hl=en Muslim Brotherhood]. (n.p.): eBooks2go Incorporated. (ISBN:978154574599). ''Egypt's oldest and largest Islamist organization, is the father, mother, and guiding light of several of the world s leading terrorist groups.''</ref> advocates [[Jihad]] as well as the spread of [[Sharia Law]].<ref name="bos">[http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/03/25/hear_out_muslim_brotherhood/ Hear out Muslim Brotherhood], By Joshua Stacher and Samer Shehata, ''Boston Globe'', March 25, 2007 </ref> The organization which grew to encompass over 70 countries<ref name="ummah">http://www.ummah.net/ikhwan/</ref> including [[Syria]], [[Sudan]], and other Arab countries, was founded in [[Egypt]] by [[Hassan al-Banna]] in 1928 and has had many high-profile [[Islamic terrorist]] members, including the founder of modern-day [[jihad]], [[Sayyid Qutb]], [[Osama Bin Laden]], and Egyptian terrorist mastermind and [[Al-Qaeda]] boss [[Ayman Al-Zawahiri]].<ref>The Looming Tower, al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 (book), by Lawrence Wright</ref>

After the [[Second World War]] Muslim migrants created a mosque in the [[German]] city of [[Munich]], which became the nerve center of the Muslim Brotherhood in post-war Europe. Mahmud Abouhalima, one of the perpetrators of the [[1993 World Trade Center bombing]] frequently visited this mosque.<ref name="ahmed"/>

In 1948, The Nuslim Brotherhood, its head, al-Bana, threatned: “If the Jewish state becomes a fact, and this is realized by the Arab peoples, they will drive the Jews who live in their midst into the sea.”<ref name=nyt-1948>
[https://www.nytimes.com/1948/08/02/archives/aim-to-oust-jews-pledged-by-sheikh-head-of-moslem-brotherhood-says.html AIM TO OUST JEWS PLEDGED BY SHEIKH; Head of Moslem Brotherhood Says U.S., British 'Politics' Has Hurt Palestine Solution.]
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. By Dana Adams Schmidt. Aug. 2, 1948. CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 1 -- Sheikh Hassan el-Bana, head of the Moslem Brotherhood, largest of the extremist Arab nationalist organizations, declared in an interview today: “If the Jewish state becomes a fact, and this is realized by the Arab peoples, they will drive the Jews who live in their midst into the sea.”</ref>

The Brotherhood was booted out of Egypt in 1954 after a botched attempt to assassinate Egyptian President [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|Abdul Nasser]] and found [[asylum]] in London where it assumed a veneer of an oppressed, non-violent, opposition political party. Members assassinated Nassar's successor, [[Anwar Sadat]] who made peace with [[Israel]], in 1981. It has given rise to new more violent militias including [[Hamas]], [[Gama’a al-Islamiyya]], and [[Palestinian Islamic Jihad]].<ref name="bos" /> [[Hafez al-Assad]], [[Bashar al-Assad]]'s father, wiped out 20,000 members of the Brotherhood in an uprising against the Syrian government in 1982.<ref>https://youtu.be/UqlhqI8c2To </ref>

[[File:Mohamed Morsi Egypt.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Mohamed Morsi]]]]
Despite being illegal under Egyptian law, the Muslim Brotherhood gained success in Egypt’s parliamentary elections, winning 20 percent of the assembly's seats in 2005.<ref name="bos" /> After the fall of Egyptian president [[Hosni Mubarak]], the Brotherhood came to power in 2011. The following year, [[Mohamed Morsi]], a member of the organization, was elected as president of [[Egypt]]. During the election Christians were prevented from voting because of Brotherhood-led violence.<ref name="ahmed"/> Morsi subsequently introduced [[Sharia]] law in his country and granted himself powers to legislate without judicial oversight. He was deposed by the Egyptian [[Deep State]] in 2013 and the Muslim Brotherhood was designated as terrorist organization while many of its members including Morsi and [[Mohamed Badie]] being arrested.

==Goals==
The Muslim Brotherhoods’ original goal was to found a total Islamic state which was not influenced by [[Western World|Western countries]] and would fellow strictly the teachings of the [[Koran]]. The organization has also been a leader indicting [[terrorism]] and [[propaganda]] against [[Israel]] and [[Jew]]s. The Muslim Brotherhood's theme is:
<blockquote>
[[Allah]] is our objective.
"The messenger is our leader.
Quran is our law.
Jihad is our way.
Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.<ref name="ummah" />"
</blockquote>

[[Frank Gaffney]] wrote:
* ...from the Brotherhood’s inception in Egypt in 1928, it has been a revolutionary organization committed to the imposition worldwide of a totalitarian, supremacist Islamic doctrine they call Shariah." [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/25/muslim-brotherhoods-bait-and-switch/ Muslim Brotherhood’s bait-and-switch] - Egypt’s presidential election is a stealthy prelude to [[Shariah]]

In 2004, the [[FBI]] seized documents relating to the plan to overthrow America titled, “An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group.” <ref>[http://bigpeace.com/teamb/2010/10/26/fbi-captured-muslim-brotherhoods-strategic-plan/ FBI Captured Muslim Brotherhood’s Strategic Plan, BigPeace.com, October 26, 2010]</ref>

<blockquote>The Ikhwan must understand that their work in [[America]] is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying the [[Western civilization]] from within...</blockquote>

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Author elaborates on the Muslim Brotherhood, how it presents a far greater threat than is usually perceived, being nothing less than the world’s incubator of modern Islamic terrorism and the world’s most dangerous militant cult.<ref>The Secret Apparatus: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Industry of Death. N.p.: Bombardier Books, 2022.
[https://books.google.com/books?id=rTeAEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT8].<blockquote>Foreword to The Secret Apparatus: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Industry of Death

By Daniel Pipes

In this ambitious and powerful book, Cynthia Farahat argues that the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), founded nearly a century ago, presents a far greater threat than is usually perceived, being nothing less than the world’s incubator of modern Islamic terrorism and the world’s most dangerous militant cult. She traces leading Egyptian groups such as al-Takfir wa’l-Hijra, al-Jama’a al-Islamiya, and Egyptian Islamic Jihad back to the MB, as well as non-Egyptian ones like Ansar al-Shari’a in Libya, Jama’at al-Tawhid wa’l-Jihad in Jordan, Talai’ al-Fateh in several countries, Hamas, the Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ISIS. With such an array of accomplishments, she concludes that the MB presents an existential threat to the United States. Those not alarmed by the MB, in brief, Farahat wants urgently to alarm.

The author is an Egyptian who immigrated a decade ago to the United States, where she has written on jihad for American publications, penned a column for an Egyptian newspaper, testified before Congress, and advised US law enforcement about Islamism and jihad. Before that, in Egypt, she co-founded the Liberal Egyptian party, whose platform endorsed capitalism, separation of mosque and state, and peace with Israel. She studied Islamic jurisprudence and history and co-authored a book (in Arabic) titled Desecration of a Heavenly Religion in 2008. For her efforts, al-Azhar University banned the book while she herself was banned from Lebanon and landed on the hit list of an Qaeda-affiliated group.

This book, The Secret Apparatus, contains a wealth of names, dates, events, and other granular facts, all needed to establish the author’s case; accordingly, it is not a book to be speed read but studied and returned to. Much of the evidence is original, Farahat having taken advantage of archives opened after the 2013 revolution in Egypt or relying on new sources, such as memories of the hyperthymestic Tharwat al-Kherbawy. To help the reader approach and appreciate the pages that follow, therefore, I propose to sketch out their main lines in this foreword, adding some reflections of my own.</blockquote></ref>

==Syria==
The Syrian Islamic Brotherhood had existed since about 1937. It was banned from participating in political life by Syrian President Adib Shishakli in the early 1950s (MB then was known as the Islamic Socialist Front). Not until the seizure of power by the secular [[Ba'ath Party|Ba'ath party]] in 1963 did it form into an opposition group. In February 1964 the Brotherhood instigated riots against Ba'ath party rule in the [[Islamist]] stronghold of Hama which were suppressed by the army.

Inspired by the Islamic Revolution in Iran the Brotherhood developed a plan to trigger a similar popular revolt to oust Ba'athist dictator Hafez al-Assad (father of [[Bashar al-Assad]]). Beginning in 1979 the Brotherhood forged links with Syrian Ba'athist dissidents and the Iraqi Ba'athist President [[Saddam Hussein]] for help in overthrowing Assad. The Iraqi regime provided covert assistance to the Brotherhood rebels in Aleppo, Damascus, and Hama. Saddam Hussein's government accused the Assad regime of [[human rights]] violations against the Muslim Brotherhood. According to Wikipedia, after the uprising was brutally crushed in the [[1982 Hama Massacre]] one faction "for several years retained a military structure in [[Iraq]], with backing from the [Iraqi] government."

The Muslim Brotherhood was later vilified by the Salafi theorist Abu Musab al-Suri in his 1991 treatise, ''Notes on the Jihadi experience in Syria''. Among the Brotherhood's "crimes" was its "alliance with parties of [[infidel]]ity, [[freethought|freethinking]] (''zandaqa''), and [[apostasy]]".<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/get-tr-doc/pdf?AD=ADA458486 Jihadi After Action Report: Syria], by Stephen Ulph, William McCants editor. The Combating Terrorism Center, United States Military Academy, West Point, p.6.</ref>

In June 1980, the Brotherhood attempted to assassinate President Assad following which the government passed a law making membership of the Brotherhood a [[Capital punishment|capital offence]]; the law is still in force today.

In 2025 [[CAIR]] was recorded: that it has Muslim politicians training courses call JETPAC.
They're creating a “SQUAD” in every state.
“Total domination even if it takes a 100 year".<ref>Bob @Shariakill:<blockquote>
CAIR/Muslim brotherhood has Muslim politicians training courses call JETPAC.
They're creating a “SQUAD” in every state.
“Total domination even if it takes a 100 year".</blockquote>
Apr 7, 2025.
[https://twitter.com/Shariakill/status/1909447486835487048]</ref>

==Controversy within Obama Administration==

* {{clapper-muslim}}
* {{mueller-muslim}}

==FTO under Trump's 2nd admin==

On Nov 23, 2025, [[Trump]] admin. designates (after exposed [[Qatar]]'s $20B to Islamicize US universities) Muslim Brotherhood ''[[FTO]]''.<ref>Qatar's Shadow Empire Crumbles.
Trump's Explosive Terror Strike: Muslim Brotherhood To Be Declared a Foreign Terror Organization.
President Trump ignites the final assault on the Muslim Brotherhood, branding them terrorists to dismantle their pro-Hamas "civilization jihad" and expose Qatar's billions flooding US campuses with radical influence, will democracy's defenders prevail against this global menace?''JFeed'', 11.23.25.[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/muslim-brotherhood-terrorist-designation]</ref>

In November TX designated MB and [[CAIR]] as FTO. Followed by Florida.<ref>
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/419028 DeSantis designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist entities]. INN, Dec 9, 2025</ref>

==External links ==
==See also==
* [[Islamic State]]
* [[Terrorism]]
* [[Fourth generation warfare]]
* [[Yusuf al-Qaradawi]]

==External links==
*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/2012/11/under-pillar-of-cloud.html Under the "Pillar of the Cloud"]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Muslim Brotherhood|!]]
[[Category:Middle East Politics]]
[[Category:Terrorism]]
[[Category:Terrorist Organizations]]
[[Category:Islam]]
[[Category:Islamic Terrorism]]
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Falun Gong

2025-06-08T09:10:32Z

Real45fan:

[[File:Fran-falun-2-jpg.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Falun Gong practitioners.]]
'''Falun Gong''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Simplified]]: 法轮功; [[Traditional Chinese|Traditional]]: 法輪功; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Fălúngōng), also known as '''Falun Dafa''' (Simplified: 法轮大法; Traditional: 法輪大法; pinyin: Fǎlún Dàfǎ) is a modern [[Chinese]] "system of mind and body cultivation", founded in 1992 by Li Hongzhi. The teachings of Li stress high moral standards, respect for human life, and spiritual development specifically focusing on Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance (真，善，忍).<ref>Hongzi, L. [http://www.falundafa.org/book/eng/flg_2006.htm ''Falun Gong''] (English Version, 5th Translation edition); Falun Dafa Association; (July 2006)</ref>

Since 1999, the [[communism|communist]] government of the [[People's Republic of China]] has taken a harsh stance towards followers of Li, imprisoning many. Allegations of [[torture]] have been made by former prisoners.<ref>United Nations Information Service. [https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2004/hrcn1073.doc.htm ''CHAIRPERSON OF WOMEN’S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE ADDRESSES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION'']; Press Release HR/CN/1073; (2nd April, 2004)</ref>

In 2006, reports have been made that compulsory organ harvesting has been performed on Falun Gong Practitioners. In 2012, Wang Lijun, the Head of the Chongqing Public Security Agency, defected to the US consulate in Chongqing, and handed the relative files to the US.

==Persecution==
In 1989, after the [[Tiananmen Square massacre]], the Chinese Communist Party established a registry of social organizations, in order to head off political upheaval. Falun Gong was registered with the Chinese government in 1992. It soon attracted “tens of millions of adherents,” the political-science professor Maria Hsia Chang writes in ''Falun Gong: The End of Days.''' Falun Gong started holding enormous gatherings; by the mid- 1990s, there were more than two thousand Falun Gong practice stations in [[Beijing]] alone. Troubled by the possibility that a large part of the population was becoming more loyal to Falun Gong than to the Communist Party, the government began cracking down on groups and banning sales of Falun Gong publications.

By 1999, the CCP estimated that the group had seventy million adherents; that year, more than ten thousand of them staged a silent protest in Tiananmen Square. An arrest warrant was issued for Li Hongzhi, the groups founder, who had by then immigrated to Queens, New York. The Chinese National Congress subsequently passed, and began [[violent]]ly enforcing, an "anti-cult law".<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20101127131821/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/16/world/china-expels-53-foreign-falun-gong-followers.html</ref>

In order to stir anti-Falun Gong sentiment domestically and internationally, the CCP staged a fake self-immolation hoax in [[Tiananmen Square]] on January 23, 2001, the eve of Chinese New Year celebrations.<ref>http://en.minghui.org/cc/88/</ref>

===610 Office===
The [[610 Office]] is the main organization created to eliminate Falun Gong. It is nominally subordinate to the Political and Legal Affairs Committee (PLAC). The Political and Legal Affairs Committee purview was expanded after the 610 Office was incorporated into it.

With a structure extending from top to bottom throughout the Party, government, and [[military]], it has the power to command all police and judicial organs. This organization is akin to the [[Chinese Communist Party]]’s Central Cultural Revolution Group, and is dedicated to carrying out the systematic eradication of the practice of Falun Gong. It is an ''ad hoc'' agency at the highest levels endowed with extraordinary and extralegal power.

The 610 Office derives its name from the date of its founding, June 10th, 1999. After that date, almost every Party branch, from the province to the county to the district level, established its own 610 Office. The source of the 610 Office’s ability to operate extralegally and with impunity is not drawn from the State. Neither the People's Congress nor the State Council has authorized its actions. Rather, approval and support for its deeds comes from the CCP. Each 610 Office takes orders from the 610 Office one level above it, going up to the Central Committee 610 Office. The local 610 Offices also take orders from the leadership team of the CCP Committee at its same organizational level.<ref>http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/2009_2014/documents/droi/dv/506_yiyangxia_/506_yiyangxia_en.pdf</ref>

It later changed its name to the Central Leading Group on Dealing with Heretical Religions or Office of Maintaining Stability.

Official data of the annual reported expenditures of 13 local 610 Offices in various counties and districts across nine provinces in 2014 and 2015 are available online. The total expenditure for these branches, covering a population of some 14 million, was 8.9 million yuan ($1.37 million). If that ''[[per capita]]'' investment is applied to China’s total population of 1.37 billion, the estimated annual budget for all 610 Offices nationwide is 879 million yuan ($135 million). This represents only one part of the party-state apparatus involved in the suppression of Falun Gong.

Various forms of economic incentives and exploitation have given individuals within the party-state apparatus a financial interest in repression. They include:
*Opportunistic extortion, bribe taking, or theft of property by local police
*Officially sanctioned bonuses or financial demerits for security personnel, rewards for residents who report Falun Gong activities, and fines imposed on adherents by the courts
*Systematic forced labor by detained Falun Gong adherents, a phenomenon that continues at prisons and transitional detention centers even after the abolition of Reeducation Through Labor camps

The ultimate form of financial exploitation has been reported: the killing of Falun Gong detainees and the extraction of their organs to be sold at high prices to Chinese patients and foreign “transplant tourists” as part of a multibillion-dollar industry.<ref>
https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/FH_2017_BattleForChinasSpirit_Falun_Gong_0.pdf </ref>

===Military involvement===
:{{See also|People's Liberation Army}}
In April 2006, a person who identified himself as a senior military doctor who belonged to the General Logistics Department of the Shenyang Military Command wrote to ''[[The Epoch Times]]'':
{{quotebox|“China is the center of international live organ trading, and has accounted for more than 85% of the total number of live organ transplants in the world since 2000. According to the data reported to the Central Military Commission, a few people have been promoted and became Generals due to their ‘achievements’ in this field. ”

“The military acts as the organ transplantation management system. This type of management and organizational core belongs to the military system. This is something that the local government cannot match, because once it becomes a military secret, no one can acquire the information. We all understand how the military system works. There is a huge source of living organs, and many military hospitals report their transplants to their supervising authorities. At the same time, they also carry out organ transplants on a large scale in private. This leads to the fact that actual numbers are much higher than the official statistics.”

“The [[Central Military Commission]] authorizes relevant military personnel and units to manage military affairs. All related information is regarded as military secrets. Personnel responsible for military control have the authority to arrest, detain or execute any doctors, police, armed police, and researchers who leak information.”<ref>[http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/6/4/30/n1303902.htm Military Doctor Discloses the Chinese Communist Party’s Official Process of Stealing and Selling Falun Gong Organs], ''The Epoch Times'', April 2006</ref>}}

===Testimony===
On December 10, 2009, an armed police officer in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province reported and testified via phone to the World Organization to Investigate Persecution of Falun Gong that he had guarded one of the organ harvesting sites and personally witnessed the entire scene of two military doctors excising organs from a [[female]] Falun Gong practitioner.<ref>[http://www.upholdjustice.org/node/336 WOIPFG: Additional Testimony Provided by Eyewitness of Organ Harvesting from Living Victim(s)].</ref>

The armed guard was an eyewitness to a [[surgery]] on April 9, 2002, in an operating room on the 15th floor of the General Hospital of Shenyang Military Command, People’s Liberation Army. He observed two military doctors extract organs from a female Falun Gong practitioner. The Military Identification No. of one of the doctors is 0106069. The victim was a middle school teacher in her thirties. Before the doctors killed her, she had been subjected to a month of severe [[torture]], molestation and [[rape]]. He stated:
{{quotebox|“No anesthetic was given. The knife dug straight into the chest. Their hands didn’t even shake. If it were me, my hands would definitely shake…”}}
In 2002, this witness worked in the Liaoning Province Public Security system and participated in the arrest and torture of Falun Gong practitioners, including this female practitioner. She was covered in wounds from the ordeal. On April 9, 2002, the Liaoning Public Security department sent two military doctors to the scene – one from the Shenyang Military Command General Hospital and another who had graduated from the Second Military Medical University. This female practitioner was fully conscious when her [[heart]], [[kidney]], and other organs were removed without [[anesthesia]]. The witness, armed with gun, guarded the scene throughout the whole process. He also stated that Wang Lijun, head of Jinzhou City Public Security, gave an order that they “must destroy Falun Gong practitioners completely.”

==Related organizations==
Falun Gong practitioners founded the [[The Epoch Times|Epoch Times]] newspaper and the [http://www.ntd.com New Tang Dynasty (NTD)] digital television channel, which collectively make up part of the New York City-based '''Epoch Media Group'''. Because of how the ''Epoch Times'' has a more [[conservative]] stance, the newspaper, have come under attack from the mainstream media, who in turn attack Falun Gong in order to tarnish credibility of the Epoch Times <ref>https://faluninfo.net/nbc-journalists-distort-and-malign-falun-gong-to-strengthen-attack-on-rival-media/</ref>.

In 2006, Falun Gong practitioners also founded the [[Shen Yun]] traditional Chinese dance show which is banned in China.<ref>https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/spirituality/challenges-we-face</ref>. Like the Epoch Times, Shen Yun has also come under attack from the mainstream media due to anti-[[evolution]] and anti-[[atheism]] content in its programming, as well as its supposed connection to conservative media (Shen Yun and the Epoch Media Group are, in fact, separate organizations)<ref>https://www.insider.com/shen-yun-show-falun-gong-2019-3</ref>.

==See also==
*[[Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation]]
*[[Shen Yun]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*Epoch Times Commentaries on the Communist Party - Part 5, [http://en.epochtimes.com/news/4-12-18/24972.html On the Collusion of Jiang Zemin and the Chinese Communist Party to Persecute Falun Gong], ''The Epoch Times'', Dec 18, 2004.
*[http://www.upholdjustice.org/node/260 Jiang Zemin Ordered the Harvesting of Organs from Falun Gong Practitioners for Transplantation], WOIPFG, Sept. 30, 2014.
*[http://www.falundafa.org Falundafa.org]
*[http://www.faluninfo.net Falun Dafa Information Center]
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Florida

2025-02-26T03:27:12Z

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|name=Florida
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|motto="In God We Trust"
|nick=The Sunshine State
|capital=Tallahassee
|language=English
|governor=Ron DeSantis
|gparty=Republican
|senator2=Marco Rubio
|s2party=Republican
|s2phone=(202) 224-3041
|s2email=http://rubio.senate.gov/office_locations.cfm Contact
|senator1=Rick Scott
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|s1phone=(202) 224-5274
|s1email=https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/ Contact
|population=22,000,000 (2020)
|date=March 3, 1845 (27th)
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'''Florida''' is a state located in the southeastern [[United States]], traditionally [[conservative]] and prominent amid the [[COVID-19]] pandemic in opposing lockdowns, mask mandates, and [[vaccine passport]]s. It is bound by [[Georgia]] and [[Alabama]] to the north, the [[Gulf of America]] to the west, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the Straits of Florida to the south. Originally a colony of [[Spain]], it was purchased by the U.S. in 1819 and in 1845 became the 27th state to join the Union. The capital of Florida is [[Tallahassee]], and the main metropolitan areas are [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Miami]], St. Petersburg and [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State," and its state tree is the sabal palm. Florida has grown very rapidly, pulling in thousands of hard-working retirees from the cold [[New England]] and [[Midwest]] areas, along with refugees fleeing the communist governments of [[Cuba]], [[Venezuela]], and other Latin American countries giving it the 3rd largest population of the 50 states. But Florida is also an [[abortion]] center for [[the South]], which ostensibly [[conservative]] (actually [[RINO]]) Gov. [[Ron DeSantis]] has not curtailed.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/12/republicans-desantis-florida-abortion-legacy-00086640</ref>

The state Constitution of Florida, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:
:''We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.''

==History==
''See also [[History of Florida]]''.

Florida was first settled by Europeans in 1513, when Spaniard [[Juan Ponce de Leon]] landed near where [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]] stands today. de Leon originally spotted Florida on Easter Sunday, so he named it ''Pascua Florida'', which means "Flowery Easter" in Spanish.<ref>[http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Florida/FloridaNameOrigin.html Florida state name origin]</ref>

For some time, Spain and France ran competing colonies in Florida, with the Spanish eventually expelling the French. [[John Quincy Adams]], serving as the Secretary of State for President [[James Monroe]], negotiated the Adams–Onís Treaty with the Spanish in 1819, purchasing the territory of Florida from Spain.<ref>[http://future.state.gov/when/timeline/1801_timeline/acquisition_of_florida.html Acquisition of Florida]</ref>

Florida seceded from the Union in 1861 and joined the [[Confederate States of America]]; there was little military action in the remote state.

==Geography==
[[Image:Florida ref 2001.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The state of Florida]]
The southernmost of America's "Lower 48" states, Florida is a largely subtropical state whose southernmost point (at Key West) is only about 90 miles north of Cuba. It has a land area of about 58,560 square miles, ranking 22nd among the states. Most of its land is part of the long, tapering Florida peninsula that juts in a south-southeastward direction toward the Caribbean, with the rest, a narrow northwestern arm extending as far west as the Perdido River just west of Pensacola, known as the Florida panhandle. The state's highest elevation, the peak of Britton Hill in Walton County near the Alabama state line, is only 345 feet above sea level (the lowest "high point" of any state), while its whole coastline lies at or just above sea level. Florida's average elevation, of only about 100 feet above sea level, is lower than every other state except [[Delaware]] and [[Louisiana]].

The state has three major natural regions: the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the East Gulf Coastal Plain, and the Florida Uplands.
* The '''Atlantic Coastal Plain''' is a low, level expanse that covers the eastern part of the Florida peninsula, gently sloping towards the Atlantic Ocean. A considerable portion of the plain consists of freshwater and saltwater marshes, separated by small, drier heights known as "land islands." The largest of the wetlands, lying south of Lake Okeechobee, are Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades. Just off the coast, for practically the entire length of the peninsula, is a broken string of long, very narrow islands, terminating in the Florida Keys.

* The '''East Gulf Coastal Plain''', which wraps around most of Florida's western and northwestern coast, is similar in terrain and other features to the Atlantic Coastal Plain, except that it is somewhat narrower in width (typically 30 miles or less). Its southernmost portion, in the Everglades, effectively merges with the other coastal plain, the two being indistinguishable except for the direction of water flow. There are fewer offshore islands on the Gulf Coast, except along the Florida panhandle.
[[File:800px-The Beach - Panama City Beach Florida.jpg|thumbnail|right|400px|[[Panama City Beach]], Florida]]
* The '''Florida Uplands''' comprise the state's interior portion, including the central part of the peninsula and most of the Florida panhandle. It consists largely of rolling red-clay hills, divided by fertile valleys. In central Florida, the Uplands are characterized by numerous lakes, many of them formed by sinkholes, water-filled holes created by a collapse in the underlying bed of limestone.

===Climate===

Because of its southerly location, Florida is famed for its warm climate. North and Central Florida are regarded as being within the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot summers and generally mild winters, though killing frosts usually occur every year as far south as Lake Okeechobee. South Florida, by contrast, has a tropical climate, with the monthly average temperature above 64°F every month; it is extremely uncommon for temperatures to fall below freezing, even in January. Most of the state, especially further south and along the coasts, is influenced to a degree by monsoon wind patterns, so that summers are distinctly wetter than winters; Miami, for instance, averages a combined 15 inches of rainfall in June and July, but fewer than 4 inches in December and January.

Though Florida is known for its sunny weather--averaging about 220 days of sunshine per year--it is also prone to severe weather. Most parts of the state lie less than 50 miles from a coastline, meaning that hurricanes are a recurring threat, especially in late summer and early autumn. It is not uncommon for a hurricane to approach from the Atlantic, pass over the entire peninsula, and head into the Gulf, or vice versa. The interior regions of Central Florida, being farthest from the coasts, are less prone to severe hurricane damage, but high temperatures and the collision of sea breezes from opposite directions make severe thunderstorms and tornadoes frequent in the summer months. This area is sometimes known as "Lightning Alley," due to the regularity of lightning strikes during these storms.

==Economy==
A large sector of Florida's economy is based on the cultivation of citrus fruit. As of 2006, Florida produced 67 percent of the [[United States]]' total citrus fruit. This breaks down to 74 percent of [[oranges]] grown in the US, 58 percent of tangerines and 54 percent of grapefruits.<ref>[http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Florida/fruit_orange.html Florida state fruit: orange]</ref> The orange blossom is Florida's state flower, the orange is the state fruit and orange juice is the official state beverage.

Tourism is one of the state's largest economic sectors, with over 112 million tourists visiting in 2016 and with 1.4 million people employed in the industry (as of 2016). Particularly popular attractions include the Everglades, Walt Disney World, and Miami's South Beach district.

NASA's presence in Cape Canaveral makes Florida a very good environment for the aerospace industry. Florida is the 4th largest employer of workers in the aerospace industry, with over 23,000 employed.

As Florida has no state [[income tax]], and due to its generally warm weather, it has become a haven for retirees. The largest senior adult community in the world, [[The Villages, Florida|The Villages]], is located in Central Florida.

== State Government ==
Florida has a republican form of government (as guaranteed to every State by Article IV, Section 4 of the United States Constitution) that is modeled on the United States government and has three distinct branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

The head of the executive branch is the Governor of Florida. He is elected by the voters of Florida for a term of four years, and is limited to two consecutive terms. In the State of Florida, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected on the same ticket in the general election. The Governor of Florida exercises the following powers and duties:
He is commander-in-chief of all the military forces of the State.
He takes care that the laws are faithfully executed and commissions all the officers of the State and counties.
He is the chief administrative officer of the State and is responsible for budgeting.
He may initiate judicial proceedings against any executive or administrative officer.
He may request judicial opinions from the Florida Supreme Court.
He calls forth the militia to execute the laws.
He communicates by message with the Legislature.
He fills vacancies.
He may veto bills passed by the Legislature.

The other elected officers of the executive branch are the Chief Financial Officer, the Attorney General, and the Agriculture Commissioner, who are also elected for four year terms and subject to term limits. Those three officers plus the Governor comprise the '''Florida Cabinet'''. For any matter requiring a vote of the Cabinet, in the event of a tie vote, the side on which the Governor voted (for or against) is the outcome.

In case of a vacancy in the office of Governor, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor for the remainder of the term.

The legislative branch consists of the Florida Legislature. The Legislature consists of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Senators serve four year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, while Representatives serve two year terms and are limited to four consecutive terms. Bills are passed by a majority of each chamber. The Legislature may override the Governor's veto by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.

The Florida Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, an county courts. The Florida Supreme Court is composed of seven justices who are appointed by the Governor and subject to a retention election. Justices may not be seventy-five years old or older.

==Politics==
Florida is a swing state in presidential elections. The South Florida region ([[Miami]], [[Fort Lauderdale]], and [[Palm Beach]], along with the [[Florida Keys]]) along with the [[Tallahassee]] capital area, are heavily Democratic and the urban areas of [[Tampa]] and [[Orlando]] lean Democratic, while the northern parts of the state (especially the panhandle, due to the presence of significant military bases, but excluding the Tallahassee area), rural areas of central Florida, and the southwestern portion of the state ([[Naples]], [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]], [[Punta Gorda, Florida|Punta Gorda]], and [[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]]) are heavily Republican. The swing state phenomenon was most pronounced during the 2000 presidential election when the margin of victory for eventual winner George W. Bush was a mere 537 votes (triggering a mandatory recount under Florida state law, an ensuing number of lawsuits and judicial rulings, and never-ending speculation as to the real winner).

===2020 Elections===
In the 2020 presidential elections, Floridian Latinos' (mainly devoutly religious [[Cuban-Americans]] who are strongly opposed to [[socialism]]) in the very populous [[Miami-Dade]] area, turned out strongly for [[Donald J. Trump]]. That was after [[Obama]] campaigned in Miami for [[Biden]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/elections/in-florida-trump-shows-strength-with-latino-voters.html "In Florida, Trump shows strength with Latino voters."] New York Times, Nov.3.2020 ...''Florida, a must-win battleground for President Trump with 29 electoral votes, appeared to be edging toward the president on the strength of his support among Latinos in the Miami area. In populous Miami-Dade, Mr. Trump was overperforming his 2016 vote totals, with 512,000-plus votes so far counted in 2020 compared with about 334,000 total four years ago — an enormous improvement. The Biden campaign had sent former President Barack Obama to Miami on the eve of the election to try to rally supporters to the polls. “The reason why I’m back here in South Florida is that I know some of you have not voted yet,” Mr. Obama had said on Monday. But Mr. Biden was showing strength in other parts of the state, and the margins were too narrow to declare a winner. Mr. Biden, for instance, was leading in Duval County, home of the city of Jacksonville, which Mr. Trump carried in 2016.''</ref>

Next day there was celebration among Cuban-Americans Trump-supporters in Miami.<ref>[https://www.kake.com/story/42866534/trump-supporters-took-to-streets-of-little-havana-after-florida-win "Trump supporters took to streets of Little Havana after Florida win"]. Wednesday, November 4th 2020. (WFOR). Kake.com</ref>

Nicaraguan-American Ana Navarro said next day: Florida... I feel like have been beaten like a piñata...<ref>CNN, Nov.4.2020 7:56 am [https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/11/04/republican-narrative-latino-miami-dade-elexnight-election-2020-navarro-vpx.cnn Time stamp: 00:36]</ref>

==State symbols==
<center>
<gallery perrow="3">
Image:Florida_panther.jpg|The Florida panther is the state's official animal.
Image:Orange_blossom.jpg|The orange blossom is Florida's official flower.
Image: Manatee Keith Ramos WEB.jpg|The manatee is Florida's official marine mammal.
</gallery>
</center>

==Elected officials==
===Federal===
*Sen. [[Rick Scott]] (R)
*Sen. [[Marco Rubio]] (R)
*Rep. [[Matt Gaetz]] [R, FL–1]
*Rep. [[Neal Dunn]] [R, FL–2]
*Rep. [[Kat Cammack]] [R, FL–3]
*Rep. [[John Rutherford]] [R, FL–4]
*Rep. [[Al Lawson]] [D, FL–5]
*Rep. [[Michael Waltz]] [R, FL–6]
*Rep. [[Stephanie Murphy]] [D, FL–7]
*Rep. [[Bill Posey]] [R, FL–8]
*Rep. [[Darren Soto]] [D, FL–9]
*Rep. [[Val Demings]] [D, FL–10]
*Rep. [[Daniel Webster]] [R, FL–11]
*Rep. [[Gus M. Bilirakis]] [R, FL–12]
*Rep. [[Charlie Crist]] [D, FL–13]
*Rep. [[Kathy Castor]] [D, FL–14]
*Rep. [[Scott Franklin]] [R, FL–15]
*Rep. [[Vern Buchanan]] [R, FL–16]
*Rep. [[Greg Steube]] [R, FL–17]
*Rep. [[Brian Mast]] [R, FL–18]
*Rep. [[Byron Donalds]] [R, FL–19]
*Rep. [[Alcee L. Hastings]] [D, FL–20]
*Rep. [[Lois Frankel]] [D, FL–21]
*Rep. [[Ted Deutch]] [D, FL–22]
*Rep. [[Debbie Wasserman Schultz]] [D, FL–23]
*Rep. [[Frederica Wilson]] [D, FL–24]
*Rep. [[Mario Diaz-Balart]] [R, FL–25]
*Rep. [[Carlos Giménez]] [R, FL–26]
*Rep. [[Maria Elvira Salazar]] [R, FL–27]

===Statewide===
*Governor [[Ron DeSantis]] (R)
*Lt. Governor [[Jeanette Nunez]] (R)
*Chief Financial Officer [[Jimmy Patronis ]] (R)
*Attorney General [[Ashley Moody]] (R)
*Agriculture Commissioner [[Wilton Simpson]] (R)

==Metropolitan Areas==
*[[Daytona Beach]]
*[[Deltona, Florida|Deltona]]
*[[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]]
*[[Fort Walton Beach]]
*[[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]]
*[[Homosassa Springs]]
*[[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]
*[[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]]
*[[Miami]]
*[[Naples, Florida|Naples]]
*[[Ocala, Florida|Ocala]]
*[[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
*[[Panama City, Florida|Panama City]]
*[[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]]
*[[Port St. Lucie, Florida|Port St. Lucie]]
*[[Punta Gorda, Florida|Punta Gorda]]
*[[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]]
*[[Sebring, Florida|Sebring]]
*[[Tallahassee]]
*[[Tampa, Florida|Tampa]]
*[[Titusville, Florida|Titusville]]
*[[Vero Beach, Florida|Vero Beach]]

== References ==
<references/>
<ref>Constitution of the State of Florida</ref>

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Gulf of America

2025-02-09T23:36:46Z

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Mark Cuban

2024-11-01T13:37:07Z

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[[Image:mark-cuban.jpg|right|thumb| Mark Cuban]]

'''Mark Cuban''' is the current owner of HDNet and well known as the [[NBA]] [[Dallas Mavericks]] owner. Mark became an [[oligarch]] by selling his dotcom company Broadcast.com to [[Yahoo]]. Worth approximately 2.8 billion dollars, he made number 133 on Forbes' "World's Richest People" in 2007. Mark, a native of suburban [[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania is considered controversial on a number of issues both on and off the [[basketball]] court.

Cuban has said he has no problem doing business with the [[genocidal]] [[Communist Chinese]] regime.<ref>https://www.outkick.com/mark-cuban-megyn-kelly/</ref>

==NBA oligarch==
He is very passionate having paid well over $1 million in fines for lashing out at officials and referees.<ref name="Investing" /> He also announced in February 2021 that the team would no longer play [[The Star Spangled Banner]] before games<ref>https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/538152-dallas-mavericks-wont-play-national-anthem-at-home-games-cuban</ref>, though the NBA would later state that it would be played before ALL NBA games, forcing the team to reverse its original decision.

==Politics==
"Independent, leaning to [[libertarian]]. I vote for the candidate who I think will do the least." <ref>Austin American-Statesman (May 19, 2006)</ref> Cuban trashed [[Biden]]'s [[socialist]] spending and tax plan. However, he enthusiastically supports [[Kamala Harris]] in the 2024 election.

==SEC insider trading scandal==
Mark Cuban has been named in an insider trading scandal. Accused of saving $750,000. by dumping his stake in an [[Internet]] company just after he heard confidentially that the company was about to issue low-priced shares.<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122693827604333637.html SEC Calls a Foul on NBA's Cuban, Alleges Insider Trades in Web Firm] Wall Street Journal, NOVEMBER 18, 2008</ref>

==Redacted movie==
Cuban had financed the [[anti-American]] movie ''Redacted'', which flopped at the box office. It was a story of an alleged rape and murder of an Iraqi girl by U.S. soldiers.

==Mark Cuban Foundation==
Through the Mark Cuban Foundation, he matched 1 million dollars of his personal money with donations. All funds to be for families of U.S. military persons killed or injured during [[Iraq]] [[Afghanistan]] wars.<ref name="Investing">[http://www.investingvalue.com/investment-leaders/mark-cuban/index.htm Mark Cuban Biography] Investing Value</ref>

==References==
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Cornel West

2024-10-30T12:19:51Z

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'''Cornel West''' is an activist, academic, and prominent [[Black Liberation Theology|Black Liberation]] theologian.<ref>[http://www.acton.org/pub/commentary/2008/04/02/marxist-roots-black-liberation-theology The Marxist Roots of Black Liberation Theology]</ref> Cornel has written several books, including "Race Matters" (paperback 1994, then republished on its 25th anniversary with a new introduction).<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Race-Matters-Cornel-West/dp/0679749861#:~:text=Cornel%20West%20is%20at%20the,between%20Jews%20and%20African%20Americans.</ref>

He is a Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University.<ref>[http://www.cornelwest.com/bio.html#.VcqLPJMpBhE Biography]</ref>

Cornel West announced his candidacy for president in the [[2024 presidential election]] in June 2023.<ref>https://youtu.be/zS_dxxnAM0Y</ref> As of December 2023, West was polling at 6% as an independent candidate in the general election, which is more than enough to prevent [[Biden]] from winning this key [[swing state]].<ref>https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/michigan/</ref>

==References==
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Ryan Wesley Routh

2024-10-29T12:52:46Z

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[[File:Ryan Routh.PNG|right|300px|thumb|Ryan Routh at a May 2022 event celebrating the [[Neo-Nazi]] [[Azov Battalion]].]]
[[File:Routh in DC and Kyiv.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|Ryan Routh in [[DC]] & [[Kyiv]].]]
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'''Ryan Wesley Routh''' is a [[North Carolina]]-born [[conspiracy theorist]], [[anti-Semite]], [[white supremacist]] and [[warmonger|pro-war]] registered [[Democrat]] who attempted to assassinate president [[Trump]] on September 15, 2024 in [[Florida]]. This was the second assassination attempt on Trump, two months after the [[Assassination attempt on Trump|attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania]]. His son confirmed to the [[British]] press that "his father hates Trump as 'every reasonable person does.'"<ref>Shawn Cohen, [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13853755/Son-alleged-assassin-says-dad-hates-Trump-like-reasonable-people-hes-never-owned-gun-wouldnt-bats-crazy.html EXCLUSIVE: Son of alleged would-be assassin says his dad hates Trump like 'all reasonable people' but he's never owned a gun and wouldn't do anything bats*** crazy], ''Daily Mail'', 16 September 2024</ref>
The [[FBI]] said this "Trump shooter suspect Ryan Wesley Routh was on their radar since 2019."<ref>Katelyn Caralle, [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13857469/trump-suspect-ryan-wesley-routh-known-fbi-history.html FBI says Trump shooter suspect Ryan Wesley Routh was on their radar since 2019 as it's revealed whether he acted alone in assassination attempt], ''Daily Mail'', Sep 16, 2024</ref>

Ryan Routh is a warmonger and [[Russia hoax]]er who was [[radical]]ized by the [[mainstream media]] into traveling to [[Kyiv]].<ref>https://youtu.be/FUyInDGLFlo</ref> He appears to have been very involved in multiple [[CIA]]-backed "democracy" operations in [[Belarus]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Taiwan]], and [[Ukraine]],<ref>https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1835456771512524897</ref>
and is very Anti-[[Zionist]] (denying history).<ref>(Pushing "palestinian" [[pallywood]]). [https://www.jpost.com/international/article-820281 Suspect in Donald Trump assassination attempt may have been 'politically motivated' ADL says].
Jerusalem Post Staff. September 16, 2024.<blockquote>
In December 2023. In a post showing a photo of a "Students map of Palestine" for the study of the Bible, he wrote, "I am unclear what of part of Israel the Jews owned based on this historic map; Judea perhaps? It seems to be historically all Palestinian."</blockquote></ref> At the time of the assassination attempt, he was a resident of [[Hawaii]] and traveled to Florida for the assassination of President Trump.
==Months leading to incident==
Routh wrote chilling letter months before golf course plot. In his book he also discusses a Trump assassination, this time encouraging the [[Islamism|Islamic]] Republic of [[Iran]] to carry it out.<ref>Anders Hagstrom, [https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-assassination-suspect-wrote-chilling-letter-months-before-golf-course-plot-i-failed-you Trump assassination suspect wrote chilling letter months before golf course plot], ''Fox News'', September 23, 2024</ref>

==Personal life==
Ryan Wesley Routh was born in circa 1966 in Greensboro, [[North Carolina]], where he lived for much of his life.

In August 1991 the Greensboro Police Department awarded Routh a "Law Enforcement Oscar" and called him the "citizen of the year".<ref>https://www.ncrabbithole.com/p/ryan-routh-arrest-newspaper-greensboro-nc</ref>

In 2015 Routh had a 3-hour armed standoff with Greensboro Police inside his place of business.<ref>https://greensboro.com/man-with-gun-barricades-self-inside-business/article_3006b4f9-9370-5b08-a54e-46c87faf6cbe.html</ref>

==Ukraine collusion==
In early 2022 Routh flew to [[Poland]] and travelled on to [[Kyiv]] to [[illegal]]ly recruit foreign [[mercenaries]] to fight for the [[Zelensky regime]] at $1,200 per month.<ref>https://t.me/thisiswarobserver/4739</ref> Routh posted on [[social media]] "I AM WILLING TO FLY TO KRAKOW AND GO TO THE BORDER OF UKRAINE TO VOLUNTEER AND FIGHT AND DIE…Can I be the example We must win."<ref>https://rumble.com/v5f5svv-jamie-rejent-interviewed-ryan-wesley-routh-on-the-border-of-poland-and-ukra.html</ref> Routh started something called the International Volunteer Center of Ukraine, which purported to help foreigners seeking to assist Ukraine’s war effort.<ref>Wiseman, Oliver. (16 September 2024).[https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=260347&post_id=148943088 ‘I Met Trump’s Would-Be Assassin.’ Plus. . .]</ref><ref>https://t.me/Slavyangrad/108857</ref><ref>https://t.me/ForeignAgentIntel/12062</ref>

A March 25, 2023 ''[[New York Times]]'' article reported, "With Legion growth stalling, Ryan Routh, a former construction worker from Greensboro, N.C., is seeking recruits from among [[Afghan]] soldiers who fled the [[Taliban]]...Mr. Routh, who spent several months in Ukraine last year, said he planned to move them, in some cases illegally, from [[Pakistan]] and [[Iran]] to Ukraine."<ref>https://archive.is/T9bzJ</ref>

[[Max Blumenthal]] reported Routh published a 291 page book, “Unwinnable War,”<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/09/17/questions-arise-over-would-be-trump-assassins-shady-connections-in-iran/</ref> about his time in Ukraine’s International Legion. Routh said he'd like to see [[President Putin]] of [[Russia]] assassinated and seems to hope for [[President Trump]]'s assassination as well, and calls for the [[United States]] to "instigate" a [[nuclear war]] with Russia. Routh clearly articulated mindset toward Russia that mirrors the [[deep state]] beltway [[swamp]]. Routh offered gushing admiration for [[Juan Guaido]], the [[Free Syrian Army]], [[Myanmar]] rebels, and other [[CIA]] backed forces, while hinting at "a friendship with [[MSNBC]] [[natsec]] hack and fellow International Brigade member [[Malcolm Nance]]."<ref>https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1835552460481478829</ref>

Routh appeared in a May 2022 [[propaganda]] video glorifying the [[neo-Nazi]]<ref>''ADL'' (16 Aug 2023). [https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/2023-08/Research-Study-Two-Auto-generating-Autocompleting-Hate-v5.pdf Research Study Two Auto-generating & Autocompleting Hate].
— "...Azov battalion of Ukraine, a military unit celebrated by white supremacists for its neo-Nazi connections."</ref> [[Azov Battalion]].<ref>[https://t.me/Slavyangrad/108859 @1:49 secs; subtitled]</ref><ref>https://x.com/ChiefTrumpster/status/1835494617728340408</ref>

==Liberal reactions==
*[[NBC fake news|NBC fake news]] propagandist [[Lester Holt]] blamed president [[Trump]] and [[JD Vance]] instead blaming his propaganda and suggested that ass*ss*nation attempt on Donald Trump was due to his "campaign rhetoric."<ref>LibsOfTikTok:<blockquote>BREAKING: Ryan Routh has been identified as the suspected sh**ter who attempted to ass*ss*nate Donald Trump.
[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXjaNNGWAAAk0cT?format=png&name=small]
Ryan's apparent X page is filled with pro-Democrat and anti-Trump posts.</blockquote>
[https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1835477707523592471 Sep 16, 2024]</ref>
*[[MSNBC]] also blamed president Trump for assassination attempt and call him to “tone down the rhetoric” after the assassination attempt.<ref>https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1835416815293571473</ref>
*[[CBSNews]] instead of covering the assassination attempt, they ran a January 6th segment on their 60 Minutes program attacking Trump within hours of an ass*ss*nation attempt on his life, telling their viewers that he’s a threat to Democracy.<ref>https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1835478016006205798</ref>
*Dems U.S House minority leader [[Hakeem Jeffries]] tweeted that: Extreme MAGA Republicans are the party of a national abortion ban and Trump’s Project 2025. We must stop them. Just few minutes after assassination attempt.<ref>https://twitter.com/RepJeffries/status/1835400811012071678</ref>
*[[Mark Zuckerberg]] removed the perpetrator page after few minutes of assassination attempt from [[Facebook]].<ref>https://twitter.com/alx/status/1835449215968837914</ref>
*Former RINO U.S House Rep [[Adam Kinzinger]] also blamed president Trump instead of blaming his propaganda.<ref>https://twitter.com/TomiLahren/status/1835757090423411003</ref>
*After one day of assassination attempt Biden Harris junta mouthpiece [[Karine Jean-Pierre]] called president existential threat.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/jean-pierre-scorched-for-utterly-heinous-response-defending-biden-harris-rhetoric-calling-trump-a-threat/ar-AA1qLBVD</ref>
*[[Hillary Clinton]] after one day of the assassination attempt called president Trump a dangerous threat and called for social media censorship.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/news/hillary-clinton-calls-trump-dangerous-111505471.html Hillary Clinton calls Trump a dangerous threat to the world]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Thomas Matthew Crooks]]
*[[Asif Merchant]]
*[[Iran]]
*[[Palestinization]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External link==
*[https://twitter.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/1835842473635049485 15 mins of fire, deep down the rabbit hole of Ryan Routh], Mike Benz, Sep 16, 2024.
*[[Glenn Greenwald]], [https://youtu.be/1MOmw8T9HCo Second Trump Assassination Attempt: Who is Ryan Routh and What Are His Political Beliefs?], Sep 17, 2024.

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My Pillow

2024-10-26T11:06:48Z

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'''My Pillow, Inc.''' is a [[conservative]] company founded by [[Mike Lindell]] on July 1, 2009, manufacturing pillows, sheets, robes, and other sleepwear. Stylized as '''MyPillow''', the company has been under attack for its [[conservative]], [[Christian]] views, as its founder, Mike Lindell, has been an staunch supporter of President [[Donald Trump]], as well as a champion for tackling [[election fraud]] that took place during the [[2020 presidential election]].

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Tulsi Gabbard

2024-10-25T11:26:35Z

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'''Tulsi Gabbard''' represented the [[Democratic Party]] in [[Hawaii]]'s 2nd district. She is an outspoken critic of [[Hillary Clinton]], the [[liberal media]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/20/tulsi-gabbard-declares-war-on-hillary-clinton-and-democrat-party-establishment/ Tulsi Gabbard Declares War on Hillary Clinton and Democrat Party Establishment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
*Van Brugen, Isabel (October 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/tulsi-gabbard-declares-shes-taking-back-the-democratic-party-from-clinton-corrupt-elite_3122413.html Tulsi Gabbard Declares She’s Taking Back the Democratic Party From Clinton, Corrupt Elite]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Tennant, Michael (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33812-labeled-a-russian-stooge-gabbard-takes-on-clinton-democratic-establishment Labeled a Russian Stooge, Gabbard Takes on Clinton, Democratic Establishment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.</ref> and the [[Biden]] [[police state]].<ref>https://youtu.be/Ik1-gYEH-ys</ref> Gabbard, unlike most [[Dem]] presidential candidates, publicly opposed third-trimester [[abortion]].<ref>Earlier in her career, Gabbard as a young [[Democrat]] voted as directed or required by Dem bosses to pass several late-term abortion laws, along with repeatedly funding Planned Parenthood. https://votesmart.org/bill/23562/61077/129306/pain-capable-unborn-child-protection-act#61077</ref> But as recently as 2019 Gabbard sided with [[Hollywood]] in opposing the [[pro-life]] [[Heartbeat Bill]],<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/05/13/tulsi-gabbard-important-for-hollywood-to-oppose-georgias-heartbeat-law/</ref> although that was before she left the [[Democrat Party]] entirely in 2022. Gabbard's religion is [[Hinduism]], which is a [[pro-life]] and [[conservative]] [[faith]].

About Hillary Clinton, Gabbard was incredibly courageous among [[Democrat]]s in opposing her, and said "I stand against everything she represents."<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/media/tulsi-gabbard-hillary-clinton-russian-asset-2020-democrats.amp</ref>

Gabbard is a potential running mate of [[Donald Trump]] in 2024, to replace the ineffective [[globalist]] [[Mike Pence]] who refused to stand against [[electoral fraud]] on January 6, 2021.

Gabbard has accused [[Democrat]]s of risking [[nuclear]] holocaust with the [[Trump-Russia collusion hoax]].<ref>http://tweetchat.com/social-trends/gabbard-says-calling-trump-a-putin-puppet-is-dangerous-stupid-twitter-calls-her-a-putin-puppet/</ref> Gabbard claimed to oppose the [[impeachment]] frenzy on conservative talk shows in Sept 2019 and voted 'Present' on the key Impeachment inquiry vote in late Oct 2019.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/18/impeachment-vote-gabbard-087616</ref> Gabbard has been critical of the Democrat's anti-constitutional star chamber process.<ref>https://twitter.com/DailyCaller/status/1187576915756044288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw</ref>

Gabbard was interviewed for a position in the [[Trump administration]] during the [[Trump transition]].<ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-consideration-trump-cabinet/story</ref><ref>https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/33760591/gabbard-on-meeting-with-trump-i-will-never-allow-partisanship-to-undermine-our-national-security/</ref> While some nationalist conservatives see Gabbard as an ally because of her positions on foreign interventionism, she has been accused of taking [[globalist]] positions by some conservative commentators,<ref>Miguel, Luis (July 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32794-don-t-be-fooled-tulsi-gabbard-is-a-globalist-in-sheep-s-clothing Don’t Be Fooled: Tulsi Gabbard Is a Globalist in Sheep’s Clothing.] ''The New American''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.</ref> and she has falsely accused conservative U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] of promoting "racism."<ref>Key, Pam (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/22/tulsi-gabbard-trump-is-inviting-racism-and-violence-in-our-country/ Tulsi Gabbard: Trump ‘Is Inciting Racism and Violence in Our Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.</ref> She takes far-left positions on most other issues.<ref>Ross, Kimberly (October 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-conservatives-should-stop-being-cheerleaders-for-tulsi-gabbard Why conservatives should stop being cheerleaders for Tulsi Gabbard]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 26, 2019.</ref> For instance, she has endorsed [[Reparation#Slave reparations|slavery reparations]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/tulsi/comments/ayke0i/tulsi_gabbard_cosponsors_reparations_legislation/</ref>

Gabbard announced her candidacy for the [[2020 presidential election]] in January 2019 and was highly critical of [[Hillary Clinton]]. [[Democrats]] excluded Gabbard from debates after seeing how effective she was. Gabbard is regularly the target of Democrat racist and Hinduphobic attacks.

On October 11, 2022, Gabbard announced that she was leaving the Democratic party and becoming an independent. In a social media post explaining her reasons for doing so, she stated that the party had been hijacked by "an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue and stoke anti-white racism, actively work to undermine our God-given freedoms, are hostile to people of faith and spirituality, demonize the police and protect criminals at the expense of law-abiding Americans, believe in open borders, weaponize the national security state to go after political opponents, and above all, dragging us ever closer to nuclear war."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/10/11/tulsi-gabbard-announces-shes-leaving-the-democratic-party/]</ref>

==Life and Career==
=== Early life ===
Gabbard was born in April 1981 in [[American Samoa]], the daughter of Carol Porter and politician Mike Gabbard. She moved to Hawaii aged 2. She is of mixed Samoan and European descent. As a teenager, Tulsi embraced the Hindu faith.

=== Political career ===
Gabbard was a member of the [[far left]] [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]]. She was an unelected [[Superdelegate]] to the 2016 Democratic National Convention pledged to Bernie Sanders.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160816003112/https://berniesanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sanders-Publicly-Committed.pdf</ref>

Gabbard has been unfairly criticized for [[politically incorrect]] comments contrary to the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tulsi-gabbard-homophobic-remarks_us_5c3a6030e4b01c93e00a5952</ref>
She was a supporter of the [[authoritarian]] [[Green New Deal]] and [[Medicare for All]] bills, and has won the coveted [[David Duke]] endorsement.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-david-duke-endorse-bds-israel-ilhan-omar-west-bank-boycott-1318365</ref>
After the Obama-era funding of [[ISIS]], Gabbard with [[Sen. Rand Paul]] introduced the Stop Arming Terrorists Act.<ref>https://theduran.com/rand-paul-joins-tulsi-gabbard-is-calling-for-the-us-government-to-stop-funding-isis-and-al-qaeda/</ref><ref>https://wearechange.org/rand-paul-tulsi-gabbard-unite-stop-cia-arming-terrorists/</ref>

==CFR Membership==
Tulsi Gabbard held a 5-year Term membership, with the Council on Foreign Relations,<ref>https://www.conservapedia.com/Council_on_Foreign_Relations</ref> which expired on July 1, 2019. In an interview with big Tulsi advocate, Niko House, in March 2019, Tulsi answers questions regarding her membership with the CFR, that went viral on social media earlier this year, without ever touching on the traditional role of the council in selecting each elected President's Cabinet,<ref>https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25475-some-of-trump-s-picks-have-troubling-links-to-globalism-cfr</ref> including heads of National Security, CIA Director, Department of Defense heads, Justice, and Treasury Secretary, key Ambassador positions, and some Supreme Court appointments, from its own members.<ref>https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/3582/CFR-Members-And-Bilderberg-Attendees-Appointed-By-Donald-Trump-Taken-from-the-CFR-membership-and-Bilderberg-participant-lists.aspx</ref> Tulsi's campaign message is based on the pretention that the U.S. president dictates to the CFR, America's foreign policy, and that therefore Tulsi Gabbard will end Middle East and regime-change wars, based on Presidential/Constitutionally elected authority alone, without letting on that the opposite appears likely true – that the President is a figurehead, who executes the orders of the CFR and other shadow secret societies such as Bilderberg and the Trilateral Commission.<ref>http://libertygalaxy.com/cfr-bilderberg-in-trump-admin/</ref> Tulsi's main support comes from uninformed and easily deceived Progressive Democrats, whose source of info on the CFR is generally limited to what they read on Wikipedia and in mainstream media sources including the Guardian and Intercept as their primary news sources. Their sources describe the council as a benign advisory think tank that compliments the elected President's foreign policies.<ref>https://youtu.be/2jArVljkZy4</ref>

==Foreign Policy==
Tulsi Gabbard's anti-interventionist foreign policy initiatives appear aligned with the new Washington, DC based think tank – The Quincy Institute, funded with seed money from George Soros and Charles Koch.<ref>http://www.europereloaded.com/new-soros-koch-funded-think-tank-claims-to-oppose-us-forever-war-the-tulsi-effect/</ref><ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/27/why-are-george-soros-charles-koch-collaborating-us-bashing-think-tank/</ref><ref>https://www.thenation.com/article/quincy-institute-responsible-statecraft-think-tank/</ref>

On 11 September 2019 she stated that "[[Al Qaeda]] Is Stronger Now Than They Were on [[9/11]]".<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/09/11/tulsi-gabbard-al-qaeda-is-stronger-now-than-they-were-on-9-11/</ref> Tulsi Gabbard is one of the just NINE Democrats in the House to miss the vote on HR 1327 “Never Forget the Heroes” Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.<ref>http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2019/roll474.xml</ref>
<ref>https://youtu.be/N6IxKUeNQlk</ref>

==Appearances on Fox News, David Duke and Richard Spencer Endorsements==
Per the Nexis database, Tulsi Gabbard made 20 appearances on Fox News while President Obama was in office.<ref>https://www.politifact.com/punditfact/article/2019/nov/21/looking-back-tulsi-gabbards-fox-news-presence-obam/</ref> This does not include instances when she was mentioned on Fox or featured in video clips played on air.<ref>https://www.trackingtulsi.com/alt-right-support</ref> Suggesting that David Duke or Richard Spencer are endorsing Tulsi, will have practically zero effect on conservative Trump supporters, who don't identify with these individuals. Many Democrats ignorantly assume all Trump supporters are rednecks and racists, who exclusively watch Fox News as their sole news source, shop at Walmart, and drive a pickup with a gun rack, as Tulsi's possible choice for choosing Fox. Democrats and the Liberal media, forced the KKK/Alt-Right label on Trump and his supporters, and now on Tulsi Gabbard too, for associating with Fox, whether it has any basis in truth or fiction, other than they're insisting it does.<ref>https://youtu.be/DeK-f3_7Wv4</ref> If Tulsi is trying to attract conservative voters and Trump supporters to her campaign, picking up endorsements from former KKK member David Duke or Alt-Right spokesman Richard Spencer is practically meaningless for conservatives if they don't identify with them. Most Trump supporters have come to realize that Fox News is controlled opposition, an anti-Trump organization, backstabbing the President every chance they get.

==Position on Abortion==
Gabbard's stances on abortion are inconsistent.

Although Tulsi Gabbard claims she is opposed to third-trimester [[abortion]], her actual Congressional abortion voting records tell a different story.<ref>https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/129306/tulsi-gabbard/2/abortion#.Xb4LlW5Fw2x</ref> Tulsi Gabbard claims she “personally” does not support abortion, and now late-term abortion. However, she goes on to say a woman has the right to choose, and no government may stop them. Then as a U.S. House Representative of Congress, she's passed many abortion laws, blocked laws designed to protect children, including pain-capable and born alive initiatives, has not overturned any of her existing laws in spite of her claimed lack of support for them, and year-after-year funded Planned Parenthood, providing facilities and doctors to mass murder babies. Tulsi Gabbard passed the laws promoting abortion, the legalized murder of unborn children, while promising to "protect all Americans from harm". Many ISKCON/Hare Krishna leaders and members are currently promoting her to their congregation and to the public as a lifelong Vaishnava saint and avatar, despite their scriptures and teachings being decidedly pro-life and in opposition to Tulsi Gabbard's actions.<ref>https://back2godhead.com/category/society/abortion/</ref> After fooling the Hare Krishna religion and the Indian community that supports them, she's now moved on to the Catholic Church, whose congregation is being told Tulsi Gabbard supports a ban on late-term abortion as well.<ref>https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/09/10/tulsi-gabbard-supports-late-term-abortion-ban/</ref> Careful tracking of Tulsi's campaign however, shows one set of messages delivered to conservative voters and different messages for her Democrat Party constituents, which is consistent with the Democrat Party platform on this issue. In the first Democrat Party debate, Tulsi admitted that she's pro-abortion.

''The Majority Report'', a liberal, pro-choice and inappropriately named online talk show, called Gabbard a "coward" for not speaking out in favour of Roe v. Wade (1973) following the overturning of that outdated decision in June 2022. Tulsi Gabbard explained her decision not to comment on the ruling by saying that she wanted to be "thoughtful", acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter, before making a public comment.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S66gpgRKMg Tulsi Gabbard Is a Coward And Her Silence On Roe Proves It]</ref>

In 2024, Gabbard stated that she apparently supported the overturning, and accused the Democrat establishment of "fear-mongering" around Roe v. Wade in order to convince women to vote for the subsequently-withdrawn incumbent [[Joe Biden]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/DBrodyReports/status/1791163400845656274 David Brody on X: JUST IN: Tulsi Gabbard says the Democrats are, "fear-mongering" on the abortion issue...]</ref>

==2020 presidential election==
[[File:Gabbard.jpeg|x160px|right|thumb|Official photo ''Public domain'']]
:{{See also|Tulsi Gabbard 2020 presidential campaign|United States presidential election, 2020}}
After the [[Democratic party]] First Debate [[Google]] search trends indicated Tulsi Gabbard was the candidate voters wanted to learn more about. A [[Drudge Report]] online poll had Gabbard with 42% of 74,736 total votes cast. Her closest rival, [[Elizabeth Warren]], had only 12%. Other online surveys from the ''Washington Examiner'', NJ.com and Heavy all point towards similar results with Gabbard winning almost every early online poll. Each poll shows her averaging between 30% – 40% of the total vote. ''Washington Examiner'' has her coming on top with 39.22% of the vote, NJ.com shows Gabbard with 34.67% and the Heavy has her at 32.24%.<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/27/gabbard-triumphs-initial-online-polls-wins-debate/</ref> [[Fake news]] cable networks however ignored her. [[Julián Castro]] was declared the "breakout star" of the night by both [[MSNBC]]'s Kasie Hunt and the [[bigot]]ed ''[[New York Times]]''.<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/gabbard-commands-most-interest-but-gets-little-cable-news-attention/</ref>

After being shunted to the back of the bus by the Democratic National Committee, Tulsi - a woman of color - made the Fourth pre-Primary Debate stage.<ref>https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-latest-iowa-poll-is-good-news-for-elizabeth-warren-and-tulsi-gabbard/</ref><ref>https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/24/tulsi-gabbard-qualifies-for-october-primary-debate-1509412</ref>

===Google's election meddling===
Gabbard is suing [[Google]] for $50 million for [[censorship]] of her campaign ads.<ref>https://thehill.com/policy/technology/454746-tulsi-gabbard-sues-google-over-censorship-claims</ref> Google blocked her ads account shortly after the first Democrat presidential debate, when Gabbard became the most-searched-for candidate in the Democrat field. Two days after the first debate however, Tulsi's poll results collapsed back to 0-1% in national polls according to Real Clear Politics.

Gabbard's complaint accuses Google of censoring the candidate at the very moment when millions of Americans wanted to learn more about her. It also accuses Google of sending Gabbard's campaign emails to people's Gmail spam folders at a “disproportionately high rate.” The campaign seeks a legal injunction against Google to prevent further election meddling, as well as $50 million in damages. According to Gabbard's legal complaint against Google:

{{Quotebox|At the height of Gabbard’s popularity among Internet searchers in the immediate hours after the debate ended, and in the thick of the critical post-debate period (when television viewers, radio listeners, newspaper read-ers, and millions of other Americans are discussing and searching for presidential candidates), Google suspended Tulsi’s Google Ads account without warning. For hours, as millions of Americans searched Google for information about Tulsi, and as Tulsi was trying, through Google, to speak to them, her Google Ads account was arbitrarily and forcibly taken offline. Throughout this period, the Campaign worked frantically to gather more information about the suspension; to get through to someone at Google who could get the Account back online; and to understand and remedy the restraint that had been placed on Tulsi’s speech—at precisely the moment when everyone wanted to hear from her.}}

The legal complaint argues that Google could have a nefarious impact on American democracy if its behavior is allowed to continue unchecked. This is the viewpoint of Dr. Robert Epstein, who says the Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe will “go all out” to influence the 2020 election.

In a series of Tweets, the Hawaii Democrat said Google's actions “reveals the danger of their dominance & how the dominance of big tech over public discourse threatens core American values.”<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/07/25/tulsi-gabbard-sues-google-for-censorship-of-ads/</ref> This is likely another publicity stunt by Gabbard's campaign, similar to announcing she was boycotting the 4th Debate, only to flip-flop her positions a few days later, to say she would appear after all.<ref>https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/18/20920600/tulsi-gabbard-presidential-primary-rigged-2020-election</ref>

After Hillary's Clinton's xenophobic smear, [[Steven Crowder]] demonstrated during his radio program how Google was actively suppressing Tulsi Gabbard search results in the United States.<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/tulsis-youtube-suppressed</ref>

===DNC attacks===
As a result of Google and Clinton's electikon meddling, Gabbard has consistently polled below 2%.<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/2020_democratic_presidential_nomination-6730.html</ref> Gabbard campaign and her key conservative media supporters,<ref>https://21stcenturywire.com/2019/08/26/gabbard-is-victim-of-dncs-rigged-debate-criteria/</ref> including U.S. based Russian media, claim her poll results are illegitimate.

After Bernie Sanders suffered a heartattack and questions loomed over his health, Gabbard said "People who have supported [[Bernie Sanders]] in the past are coming to my campaign now.".<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/nh/new_hampshire_democratic_presidential_primary-6276.html</ref>

===Clinton election meddling===
[[File:Tulsi-v-clinton-tweet.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Hillary Clinton rebooted her Vast Russian Conspiracy trying to make herself relevant again after the demise of Joe Biden in the Ukrainian corruption scandal.]]
[[Hillary Clinton]] slandered Gabbard with a [[xenophobic]] smear, calling Gabbard "a Russian asset." [[CNN]]'s [[Van Jones]] came to Gabbard's defense, and pointed out how it was Hillary Clinton spreading [[disinformation]] to divide Americans, fulfilling [[Putin]]'s aims. Jones noted,
:“Tulsi Gabbard was picked out by the Democratic Party and put at the top of the DNC. They thought she was going to be their golden girl, and she got that position in the DNC and she looked around and saw [[Debbie Wasserman Schultz]] and other people, Clinton allies, doing stuff they shouldn’t have been doing in the primary. And Tulsi publicly quit and endorsed [[Bernie Sanders]], and it’s been payback hell ever since.”<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/10/19/cnns-van-jones-hillary-clintons-playing-a-very-dangerous-game-with-revenge-hit-on-tulsi-gabbard-841257</ref>

Gabbard resigned from her post as vice-chair of the [[Democrat National Committee]] in February 2016 to both express her displeasure with how the committee was trying to rig the Democrat primary in Clinton's favor and to support then-Democrat candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’ candidacy. In response, DNC officials sent her an email — one later outed by [[WikiLeaks]] — blasting her for disrespecting Clinton.
:“Hillary Clinton will be our party’s nominee and you standing on ceremony to support the sinking Bernie Sanders ship is disrespectful to Hillary Clinton.”<ref>https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/3609</ref>
The email was reportedly forwarded to Clinton with the subject line “Hamme[r] dropped!”

Gabbard responded with a viral video that garnered over 2 million hits in less than 24 hours. Gabbard noted,
:"Hillary & her gang of rich, powerful elite are going after me to send a msg to YOU: “Shut up, toe the line, or be destroyed.” But we, the people, will NOT be silenced. Join me in taking our Democratic Party back & leading a govt of, by & for the people!"<ref>https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1185988329742798848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw</ref>

Gabbard's poll numbers in for the [[Iowa]] caucuses began moving up.<ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/tulsi-gabbard-elevated-iowa-clinton-spat-66396231?cid=social_twitter_abcnp</ref>

===Foreign policy===
Gabbard was one of 50 Democrats who signed a letter authored by California [[communist]] [[Barbara Lee]] calling on [[President Obama]] not to escalate the [[Syrian war]]<ref>chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/http://lee.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Lee%20Letter%20to%20President%20Obama_Syria_Update.pdf</ref> after Obama provided covert assistance to the [[Islamic State]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170216061621/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/01/obama-secret-syria-order_n_1730712.html?tw_p=twt Obama Secret Syria Order Authorizes Support For Rebels], By Mark Hosenball, ''[[Reuters]]'', 08/01/2012; ''Reuters'' reported {{Quotebox|under provisions of the presidential [[finding]], the United States was collaborating with a secret command center operated by Turkey and its allies. Last week, Reuters reported that, along with [[Saudi Arabia]] and Qatar, Turkey had '''established a secret base near the [[Syria]]n border to help direct vital military and communications support to Assad’s opponents.

This “nerve center” is in Adana, a city in southern [[Turkey]] about 60 miles (100 km) from the Syrian border, which is also home to Incirlik, a U.S. air base where U.S. military and intelligence agencies maintain a substantial presence.''' Turkey’s moderate Islamist government has been demanding [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]]’s departure with growing vehemence. Turkish authorities are said by current and former U.S. government officials to be increasingly involved in providing Syrian rebels with training and possibly equipment. European government sources said wealthy families in Saudi Arabia and [[Qatar]] were providing significant financing to the rebels. Senior officials of the Saudi and Qatari governments have publicly called for Assad’s departure.}} See also: [[Obama war crimes#August 2012]].</ref>

On [[MSNBC]]'s ''[[Morning Joe]]'', Gabbard had this exchange with reporter Kasi Hunt: {{Quotebox|'''Hunt:''' Do you think [[Bashar Assad|Assad]] is our enemy? '''Gabbard:''' Assad is not the enemy of the [[United States]] because [[Syria]] does not pose a direct threat to the United States. '''Hunt''': What do you say to Democratic voters who watched you go over there, and what do you say to military members who have been deployed repeatedly in Syria pushing back against Assad? '''Gabbard''': People who have been deployed to Syria have been there focused on their mission, which has been to defeat [[ISIS]]. Our troops have not gone to Syria to wage yet another costly, destructive [[regime change]] war.<ref>https://consortiumnews.com/2019/02/12/tulsi-gabbard-is-driving-the-msm-crazy/</ref>}}

Gabbard has highlighted her noninterventionist America First foreign policy. Gabbard said, "When it comes to the war against [[terrorist]]s, I'm a hawk. When it comes to counterproductive wars of [[regime change]], I'm a dove",<ref>https://www.cfr.org/blog/campaign-2020-tulsi-gabbard-democratic-presidential-candidate</ref> however Gabbard never defines who the terrorists are, reminiscent of the Bush/Obama era endless War on Terror.

Gabbard has said, “So long as this foreign policy establishment retains its power and the status quo is continued, we will never have the resources we need to serve those urgent needs of people here at home." Gabbard defines these urgent needs to include tackling non-existent Climate Change and providing welfare to illegal aliens. Gabbard also suggests saving the Great Barrier reef with money saved from war, rather than the novel idea of refunds to taxpayers.

Gabbard is one of the few members of Congress (along with [[Rand Paul]]) to have publicly challenged the ''de facto'' alliance between the United States and [[Saudi Arabia]], and is noted for her use of strong language to describe the relationship.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-tulsi-gabbard-eviscerates-trump-saudi-arabia-s-bitch-n939011</ref><ref>https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/michael-w-chapman/rep-gabbard-trump-having-us-act-saudi-arabias-bitch-not-america-first</ref>

==Military career==
Gabbard is a military police officer with the Hawaii Army National Guard holding the rank of Major, has served two tours of duty in [[Iraq]], and trained with the Indonesian army, spanning 16 years of military service. Gabbard claims she's a "combat vet" who has "dedicated most of her adult life to protecting the safety, security and freedom of ALL Americans "<ref>https://youtu.be/-Y8ayIpjPvY</ref>(beginning at 1:50), however never served in a combat role and didn't protect all Americans.<ref>https://www.isidewith.com/candidates/tulsi-gabbard/policies/social/abortion</ref>

===Is Tulsi Gabbard's claim to be a "Combat Vet" an exaggeration?===
Tulsi never saw combat other than observing the horrors of war from a safe distance. Therefore, her campaign appears to be exaggerating her war experience as a “combat vet”. As a daughter of Hawaii State Senator, Mike Gabbard, Tulsi was never placed in harm's way during her two Iraq War tours. She served as a field hospital administrator/desk job, pushing papers and trained military police.<ref>http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/213120-female-recipient-of-combat-medical-badge/</ref> Gabbard never led a force into battle, took or exchanged fire. During the Obama admin. rules changed, so that military personal now receive MSM citation simply for being stationed in a war zone, that was formerly reserved for doctors and nurses serving in units under fire. According to some observers, Gabbard doesn't possess proper Medical MOS credentials other than as an administrator ineligible for receiving the citation and didn't serve in a unit eligible for her award. (Read the comments at the bottom of referred page)<ref>https://247sports.com/college/kansas/Board/103734/Contents/Tulsi-Gabbard-interview-121757314/?page=1</ref> National Guard and Army Reserve personnel traditionally serve in non-combat support roles.

Questions from fellow veterans regarding oddities in reasoning for Tulsi Gabbard's military awards:

1) How did a Second Lieutenant in the Hawaii National Guard, earn the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal, after serving just 12 months?

2) Why was Gabbard awarded the Combat Medical Badge, normally offered to units under fire, without a medical degree, serving in a support administrative position, in unit ineligible to receive it?

3) Why was Tulsi Gabbard awarded the rank of Major after less than the 16 years of continuous service normally required?

==See also==
* [[Anti-Trump Conspiracy Theories#Tulsi Gabbard]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZXfXb-xe-U Tulsi Gabbard facts her Republican fans should know | Abagail Hamman], ''[[the Rebel Media|Rebel News]]'' on [[YouTube]].

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American Rescue Plan

2024-10-23T10:23:10Z

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The '''American Rescue Plan''' was a $1.9 trillion slush fund approved by dictator [[Joseph Biden]] to supposedly fight [[COVID]].<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-signs-covid-relief-bill-american-rescue-plan-into-law/</ref>

==Excessive Government Spending==

At nearly $2 trillion, this legislation adds substantially to the national debt, which was already at historically high levels prior to its passage. Unrestrained government spending causes [[inflation]] and a [[De-dollarization|devaluation of the currency]], which negatively impacts the financial stability of [[America|the American People]].<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2022/09/29/breitbart-business-digest-how-bidens-rescue-plan-wrecked-the-economy/</ref>

==Government Overreach==

The American Rescue Plan is a classic example of government overreach. It included provisions for [[UBI|direct "stimulus" payments]] to individuals and families, extended and increased unemployment benefits, and aid to state and local governments.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/06/05/money-for-nothing-universal-basic-income-to-be-trialed-in-england/</ref>

==Impact on Small Businesses==

The American Rescue Plan increased the minimum wage for federal contract workers. Increasing the minimum wage '''''always''''' leads to job losses and increased costs for small businesses.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/content/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-study-commissioned-by-nfib-finds-20-minimum-wage-will-disproportionately-harm-smaller-businesses/</ref>

==References==
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Heritage Foundation

2024-10-12T00:29:45Z

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The '''Heritage Foundation''' is a [[think tank]] located in [[Washington, D.C.]], in the [[United States]]. It pushed [[Ronald Reagan]] towards promoting [[free trade]] and subsequently, in appeal to foreign donors including some from [[China]], Heritage vastly expanded its advocacy of free trade policies that have eroded [[America]]n jobs. Heritage was founded by [[Edwin Feulner]] and [[Paul Weyrich]] in 1973, with support from the Coors and Scaife families, with [[conservative]] goals. Over time, Heritage has been less and less socially conservative, and in its recommendations in 2016 for nominees by [[Trump]] to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] Heritage did not include even one [[pro-life]] woman.

During the 2016 election, it opposed the candidacy of Donald Trump. When Trump was elected, it was responsible for recommending establishment neocons into Trump's cabinet.

Heritage has a large board of directors of about 23 individuals, most of whom support or profit from aspects of [[globalism]]. One board member, for example, credits himself for supposedly being “an intellectual force behind the [[North American Free Trade Agreement]].”<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2017/04/heritage-foundation-goes-establishment-again/#sFcustGUqjrvww2Y.99 quoting J. William Middendorf II]</ref>

On April 28, 2017, it was reported that its president for four years, the former conservative Senator [[Jim DeMint]], was being fired.

Heritage conducts basic research on [[public policy]]. Its stated mission is to formulate and promote [[conservative]] public policies based on the principles of [[free enterprise]], [[limited government]], individual [[freedom]], [[traditional values]], and a strong national defense.

The Heritage Foundation is also known for its influential conservative personnel, many of whom have served, or gone on to serve, in senior governmental roles, including: [[Richard V. Allen]], [[L. Paul Bremer]], [[Elaine Chao]], [[Lawrence Di Rita]], [[Michael Johns]], [[John F. Lehman]], [[Edwin Meese III]], [[Steve Ritchie]], and others.<ref name=personnel>[http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ NNDB - The Heritage Foundation]</ref> Other prominent Heritage Foundation alumni include [[conservative]] author [[Russell Kirk]] and ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'' editorial board member [[Stephen Moore]].

The Heritage Foundation launched and once published ''[[Policy Review]]'', a [[conservative]]-leaning journal, which it sold to the Hoover Institution in 2001.
==Health Care==
Democrats claim, with some validity, that [[Obamacare]] was based on a 1989 Heritage Foundation proposal.<ref>http://healthcarereform.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=004182</ref> In 2017, the Heritage Foundation lobbied against the GOP proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare. Following the defeat of the plan, President Trump tweeted:
[[File:Obamacaretweet.jpg|left|600px|Tweet about Obamacare]]
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==Hispanic outreach==
On December 2, 2010, Heritage announced<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzales |first1=Mike |url=http://dailysignal.com/2010/12/02/morning-bell-libertad/ |title=Morning Bell: Libertad! |work=Morning Bell |date=December 2, 2010 }}</ref> the creation of Libertad.org, a website dedicated to bring the message of liberty to a Spanish-speaking audience.

In addition to news, Libertad also offers several Founding Documents that have been translated into Spanish such as the [[Declaration of Independence]], the [[United States Constitution]], and all 85 of the [[Federalist Papers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.libertad.org/documentos |title=Documentos históricos }}</ref>

==Further reading==
* Abelson, Donald. E. ''Do think tanks matter?: assessing the impact of public policy institutes‎'' (2002) 251 pages [https://books.google.com/books?id=4Tp0OdOkbmgC&pg=PA134&dq=%22heritage+foundation%22+-ontario&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=1997&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search]
* [[Sidney Blumenthal|Blumenthal, Sidney]]. ''The Rise of the Counter-Establishment: The Conservative Ascent to Political Power'' (2008) [https://books.google.com/books?id=Cbl7YugSoSMC&pg=PA40&dq=feulner+%22heritage+foundation%22&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=2002&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&num=30&as_brr=0&as_pt=ALLTYPES excerpt and text search]
* Edwards, Lee. '' The Power of Ideas: The Heritage Foundation at 25 Years‎'' (1997)

== See also ==

* [[Conservative think tanks]]
* [[List of conservative, neoconservative and libertarian think tanks]]
* [[Anti-Communist]]
* [[Conservative blogs]]
* [[Overcriminalization]]
*[[O'Sullivan's First Law]]

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* [https://www.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation Official Web Site]
* [http://blog.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation Official Policy Blog]
* [https://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/ ''Index of Economic Freedom'', an annual Heritage Foundation publication].
* [http://www.nndb.com/org/489/000049342/ Heritage Foundation profile at Notable Names Database].

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Project 2025

2024-10-12T00:22:50Z

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'''Project 2025''' is a detailed Conservative Platform, which [[grassroots]] conservative activists hope for a future US President like [[President Trump]] or [[DeSantis]] to adopt and implement.<ref>[https://rumble.com/v562wqi-july-8-2024.html Trump Backs Agenda 47 -- "Project 2025" Is a Biden Head Fake], Creative Destruction Media, July 8, 2024.</ref>

Contrary to the [[conspiracy theories]] of US [[Democratic Party (USA)|Democrat]] ruler [[Joe Biden]] and [[Kamala Harris]], who replaced Biden as the 2024 Democrat presidential nominee due to his [[dementia]], neither Donald Trump nor [[JD Vance]] has endorsed Project 2025, Trump has, in fact, criticized parts of it as 'extreme'; the proposals have nothing to do with Trump's 2024 campaign in any way, as even liberal sources such as ''[[CNN]]'' have confirmed.<ref>[https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrib.al%2F74OOdVC%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3fjk3O4vTjpgNkpukUYInLC_4i4-uJngCnOuUDIrTCWmEWTHwcjKjkH40_aem_PgAN-DRreIGZ9e23KJdB-Q&h=AT0soGICzq8CvrMI9YFy8tzqw9xiMgoPNQDQ30XAWI6Bq2sXYZKO3rU9gcD0tEnnH7KUGN-4aBT88TatKGhhcw48nwKMk3ACh4-kzc8i9Hn_X7xh-o9hvPCjpmy78UsBXAwMUaCaSTyQR4FssA&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT1F7RAZQwtzvv_JEUhPMGQp4P-6QAJsABqW2AFtxutVThxOqUyMN3jQUv0GnD49d0vewJtQif11XhzevWQtc_aZCWVQaSc5V9bhm03g_Dm2XlZJRuYZYRxuMkpA167NrtOeKfyVzEVMclYxup93Re-NO4queqnUVlKF1eqCkhaeGkPx5gcgRnBm25_9-irU CNN Fact-Checker Daniel Dale Rejects Democrat Talking Point — ‘Trump Did Not Write Project 2025’]</ref><ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/11/will-project-2025-help-trump-or-prove-assault-on-democracy/ What is Project 2025?]</ref>

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== Longtime advocates of Christian Nationalism will welcome Project 2025's Conservative Platform and Ideas ==

Longtime advocates of [[Christian Nationalism]] will be pleasantly surprised (and in fact positively thrilled) to see such a well-thought-out advocacy for it in Project 2025. Now, Liberal Wiki has a very lengthy page on Project 2025 up, and we here at Conservapedia will counter their disinformation with actual, objective Truth. If P2025 is Pro-Christian Nationalism, Godless, Liberal Wiki will be against it. No surprises there, but this was exactly why Conservapedia was founded. To do ideological battle with and demonstrate we are the superior alternative to Wikipedia when it comes to getting Truth out there, and we don't take refuge under the phony pretext of a supposed neutrality. One cannot in fact be "neutral" between Light and darkness without soon going blind. One must choose the side of Light, of objective Truth, such as CN. Christ is King of kings, and it is righteous and just that the nations of this world embrace Him as their King and publicly proclaim His Teaching as the basis for flourishing societies.

== [[Liberal Bias]] in Wikipedia's description of Project 2025's Christian Nationalism ==

Liberal Wiki on P2025 and it's Pro-CN platform: "As the leader of the Center for Renewing America, Project 2025 contributor Russell Vought has spearheaded an effort to instill precepts of Christian nationalism into government and public life should Trump win a second term. In a 2021 opinion piece, Vought wrote that Christian nationalism "recognizes America as a Christian nation" and makes "a commitment to an institutional separation between church and state, but not the separation of Christianity from its influence on government and society." According to Vought, "Christians are under assault", and he sought to use his regular contacts with Trump to "elevate Christian nationalism as a focal point" should Trump be reelected president. Vought has close ties with another former Trump administration official, Christian nationalist William Wolfe, who, in an online manifesto, seeks to implement a Bible-based system of government whereby "Christ-ordained civil magistrates" exercise authority over the American public.[93]" <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_2025#Christian_nationalism</ref>

== Official Project 2025 Website announces 100 Coalition Partners ==

"WASHINGTON—The [[Heritage Foundation]] announced today that its 2025 Presidential Transition Project has reached 100 coalition partners." <ref>https://www.heritage.org/press/project-2025-reaches-100-coalition-partners-continues-grow-preparation-next-president</ref> Christian values will ensure society never again descends to Atheistic, Abortionist, Woke, Liberal values. If we really mean "Never Again" in reference to the ongoing Abortion Holocaust, CN is the Clear Solution.

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Alan Dershowitz

2024-09-15T11:44:58Z

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'''Alan Morton Dershowitz''' is a professor of law at [[Harvard]].

Dershowitz has represented many High-Profile Clients,<ref>Annie Karni, [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/us/politics/alan-dershowitz-trump.html Alan Dershowitz Adds Trump to the List of His High-Profile Clients], ''New York Times'', Jan 17, 2020</ref> as well as infamous clients, including [[O.J. Simpson]], [[Jeffrey Epstein]], and [[Harvey Weinstein]], as well as politicians such as [[President Trump]] during his first [[sham impeachment]]. He has written more than a dozen books, including ''The Case Against the New Censorship: Protecting Free Speech from Big Tech, Progressives, and Universities'' (2021). He was formerly a [[liberal]] [[Democrat]] on politics, but a civil [[libertarian]] on legal issues. He is a [[Jewish]] [[Zionist]], and a supporter of [[Israel]]. Dershowitz strongly supports [[gun control]], and even says that [[Second Amendment]] rights have "no place" in modern society. In 2008, he endorsed Crooked [[Hillary Clinton]] for president. In 2012, he supported [[Barack Hussein Obama]]'s re-election. In 2020, he endorsed Joe Biden, while criticizing Bernie Sanders for his support for [[Jeremy Corbyn]].

In 2023 criticized Colorado ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot.<ref>Jeff Poor, [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/12/20/dershowitz-on-colorado-ruling-antidemocratic-unconstitutional-absurd/ Dershowitz on Colorado Ruling: Anti-Democratic, Unconstitutional, Absurd], ''Breitbart'', Dec 20, 2023</ref>
Saying: "In the 60 years I’ve been practicing and teaching law, I’ve never seen a decision that’s so anti-democratic and so unconstitutional."

In September 2024 he left the Democratic Party, citing increased antisemitism.<ref>https://nypost.com/2024/09/07/us-news/alan-dershowitz-renounces-democratic-party-i-am-no-longer-a-democrat/</ref>

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Elon Musk

2023-12-08T00:41:51Z

Real45fan:

[[File:Elon Musk Royal Society (crop2).jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Elon Musk]]
[[File:Musk kill list.PNG|right|400px|thumb|Elon Musk was added to the [[Ukrainian Nazi]] [[Myrotvorets|kill list]] in October 2022.<ref>https://kurtnimmo.substack.com/p/elon-and-the-nazis</ref>]]
'''Elon Musk''' (born in [[South Africa]] on June 28, 1971) is an American billionaire entrepreneur who supports [[freedom of speech]] and has been critical of tyrannical lockdowns during [[COVID-19]]. Musk urged [[American]]s to vote [[Republican]] in the [[2022 midterm elections]]: "I recommend voting for a Republican [[Congress]]."<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/07/elon-musk-independents-vote-republican-midterms-twitter-00065412</ref> One commentator dubbed Elon Musk the "African American of the Year" for 2022.<ref>https://amgreatness.com/2022/12/19/elon-musk-african-american-of-the-year/</ref>

His immense wealth is based mostly on the meteoric rise in value of the [[Tesla Motors]] electric car company. He is also a co-founder of [[PayPal]], a CEO for SpaceX, and chairman of SolarCity. His purchase of [[Twitter]] ushered in an era of ''[[glasnost]]'' from [[globalist]] [[totalitarian]] control of the [[social media]] platform. He supposedly is "socially [[liberal]] and fiscally [[conservative]]"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1OPxitgvmw Elon Musk: The Way Of The Future]</ref> but endorsed [[hyperinflation]]ist [[Andrew Yang]] for the [[Democratic party]] nomination in the [[2020 presidential election]]. He believes in man-made [[global warming]]. Musk was born in [[South Africa]], raised in [[Canada]] and resided in Los Angeles before moving in 2020 to [[Texas]]. As of 2022, he is the wealthiest man in the world, and he likes to comment on [[chess]] and debate [[Gary Kasparov]].

To his further credit, Musk describes himself as a "[[free speech]] absolutist,"<ref>https://nationalpost.com/news/free-speech-absolutist-musk-says-he-would-reverse-twitter-ban-on-donald-trump</ref> and announced that he will end [[Twitter]]'s ban on [[Donald Trump]], despite not being a Trump supporter himself.

==Corporate cronyism and the Ukraine war==
Musk companies are thriving due to [[corporate cronyism|government subsidies]]. Tesla Motors and SolarCity have taken a huge financial hit in 2016. Both these companies are based on the green energy movement and are being punished by the markets due to extremely low oil prices. Musk lost a personal fortune upwards of $4 billion. In 2017, Tesla Motors would acquire all of SolarCity stocks. The highly anticipated [[Tesla Model 3]] starts shipping at the end of July. The stock valuation of Tesla, which may be due to its software development, far exceeds that of [[GM]], Ford, and Chrysler.

Despite how Musk quickly donated communications equipment worth many millions of dollars to [[Ukraine]]'s regime, [[Zelenskyy]] turned sharply against Musk when in October 2022 he proposed terms for peace in the [[Russia-Ukraine war]].<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11276531/Elon-Musk-gets-Twitter-spat-Ukrainian-President-Zelensky-war-Russia.html</ref> Musk ended up continuing to provide his Starlink service longer than he wanted to, at an estimated cost to Musk of $400 million over the next 12 months:<ref>https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-spacex-keep-funding-ukraine-starlink-satellite-internet-075616416.html</ref>
{{cquote|The [[hell]] with it … even though Starlink is still losing money & other companies are getting billions of taxpayer $, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine govt for free.<ref>https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1581345747777179651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1581345747777179651%7Ctwgr%5Ecd15a8a289be49ddcd2bb8573b1137d26bd215ad%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Felon-musk-spacex-keep-funding-ukraine-starlink-satellite-internet-075616416.html</ref>}}
The ''Washington Post reported Musk saying,
{{quotebox-float|"Ukraine is now going too far and inviting strategic defeat...Trying to retake [[Crimea]] will cause massive death, probably fail and risk [[nuclear war]]...This would be terrible for Ukraine and [[Earth]]...How am I in this [[war]]?...Starlink was not meant to be involved in wars...It was so people can watch [[Netflix]] and chill and get online for [[school]] and do good peaceful things, not drone strikes”.<ref>https://archive.ph/YZ0Rz</ref>}}

==Political leanings==
Despite his good cheer towards [[liberal]]s, they were quoted as boycotting [[Twitter]] after he purchased it. [[Joe Biden]] ranted against Musk at a fundraiser on Nov. 4, 2022:
<blockquote>"Now what are we all worried about? Elon Musk goes out and buys an outfit that sends and spews lies all across the world."<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/elon-musk-buys-outfit-that-bidens-first-remark-on-twitter-layoffs-3493054</ref></blockquote>

On May 18, 2022, Musk tweeted:<ref>Elon Musk Tweeted ([https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1526997132858822658 May 18, 2022]):<blockquote> In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party.

But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican.

Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold … </blockquote></ref><blockquote> In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party.

But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican.

Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold … </blockquote>

On May 18, 2022, Musk announced that he is switching to the [[Republican Party]], because [[Democrats]] "have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican."<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/elon-musk-vows-to-vote-republican-calls-democrats-the-party-of-division-and-hate/ar-AAXrmMv?cvid=d61c2c6e41454aa98a3b6ac75a876ae7</ref> The Democrats, however, have always been the party of division and hate, since their history as the party of [[racism]], racial supremacy, the first [[Confederacy]], [[Jim Crow]] and [[racial segregation]] with the same name, [[Ku Klux Klan]], to their "modern" and not less divisive and hateful [[political correctness]] and [[woke]]ism, [[neo-puritanism]] , [[feminism]] ([[misandry]]), anti-America and West rhetoric, narrative and propaganda, Critical Race Theory (or simply "racism"), "reverse racism" (again, just "racism"), "anti-racist" racial segregation, promotion of [[pedophilia]], [[Grooming|child grooming]], [[Gender confusion|child transgenderism]] and puberty blockers, and support, creation and funding of terrorist and marxist/Islamic/racial supremacist groups and organizations ([[Antifa]], [[BLM]], [[ISIS]]).

On June 15, 2022, Elon Musk announced that he voted to Mayra Flores in Texas, and that was first time to vote for Republican candidate. He also said that he supports Red Wave in November,<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/media/elon-musks-first-gop-vote-triggers-dem-congressman-musk-supports-white-supremacy</ref> and he is leaning toward [[Ron DeSantis]] in 2024 presidential elections.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/06/15/elon-musk-says-leaning-towards-ron-desantis-2024/</ref>

==Purchase of Twitter==
On April 25, 2022, it was announced that Musk had purchased social media platform [[Twitter]] for $43 billion, with the intent of ending liberal control of the platform (along with its related censorship and silencing of conservative voices and factual information in favor of promoting and encouraging liberal voices) and restoring free speech.<ref name="Musk Twitter">[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/breaking-official-twitter-sold-twitter-shares-halted-pending-news-sale-company-sold-elon-musk-43-billion/ BREAKING: IT’S OFFICIAL! TWITTER IS SOLD! Twitter Shares Halted Pending News of Sale – Company Sold to Elon Musk for $44 Billion] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Earlier in the month, Musk had become the biggest single shareholder of Twitter (with 9.2% of the shares, well over the 2.25% held at the time by Twitter co-founder and former CEO [[Jack Dorsey]]) when he bought 73 million shares of stock in the company (worth $2.89 billion),<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/elon-musk-becomes-biggest-shareholder-twitter-buys-9-2-shares/ Elon Musk Becomes the Biggest Shareholder in Twitter as He Buys 73 Million Shares] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> but when he attempted to buy more shares, he ran into resistance from several [[Saudi Arabia]]n Twitter shareholders, which caused Twitter stock to fall.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/breaking-saudi-owners-twitter-decline-musks-offer-twitter-stock-tumbling/ BREAKING: Saudi Shareholders of Twitter Decline Musk’s Offer – Twitter Stock is Tumbling] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> To prevent Musk from buying more shares, Twitter tried to entice him with a seat on its board of directors as part of a deal that would keep him from owning more than 14.9% of its common stock,<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/twitter-appoint-elon-musk-board-directors-prevent-buying-majority-stake/ Twitter to Appoint Elon Musk to its Board of Directors and Prevent Him from Buying Majority Stake – Musk Teases ‘Significant Improvements’] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> but Musk turned down that offer, thereby allowing him to buy more Twitter stock.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/developing-elon-musk-turns-seat-twitters-board-move-will-allow-buy-stock-company/ Elon Musk Turns Down Seat on Twitter’s Board, Move Will Allow Him to Buy More Stock in Company] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> In response, bitter leftist Twitter shareholders attempted to sue Musk for delaying in disclosing the amount of stock he owned in the company.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/go-angry-twitter-shareholders-sue-elon-musk-delay-stock-disclosures/ Here We Go… Angry Twitter Shareholders Sue Elon Musk Over Delay in Stock Disclosures] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

When Musk announced plans to purchase Twitter outright and turn it into a private company,<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/elon-musk-wants-buy-twitter-43-billion-transformed-private-company/ BREAKING: Elon Musk Wants to Buy Twitter for $43 Billion and Transform It Into ‘Private Company’] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> pro-censorship/anti-free speech leftist company management decided to attempt to implement a "poison pill" to sabotage the transaction and fight for censorship and silencing of conservative voices and allowing the voices of liberals and other enemies of freedom to flourish<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/twitter-fascists-release-statement-dont-care-elon-musk-board-will-continue-censor-conservatives-trump-not-coming-back/ Twitter Fascists Release Statement: They Don’t Care that Elon Musk Is On Board – They Will Continue to Censor Conservatives and Trump Is Not Coming Back] at the Gateway Pundit
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/twitter-management-fight-control-company-president-trump-remains-censored-iranian-leaders-not/ Twitter Management Fight for Control of Company So They Can Continue to Censor President Trump and Promote Iranian Leaders on The Site] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> rather than allow Musk, who is anti-censorship and favors free speech, to buy the company and put an end to that censorship.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/twitter-board-adopts-poison-pill-rather-consider-musks-offer-free-speech-damned/ Twitter Board Adopts a ‘Poison Pill’ Rather than Consider Musk’s Offer – Free Speech Be Damned] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> In response to the "poison pill" move by Twitter, Florida Governor [[Ron DeSantis]] threatened to hold the company's board of directors legally accountable for breaching their fiduciary duty.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/ron-desantis-threatens-hold-twitters-board-directors-accountable-breaching-fiduciary-duty/ Ron DeSantis Threatens to Hold Twitter’s Board of Directors Accountable for Breaching Fiduciary Duty] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Musk later announced that he would be bringing investor partners into his Twitter bid to thwart the company's "poison pill" sabotage attempt, whose legality was questioned by the Gateway Pundit.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/elon-musk-considering-bringing-partners-twitter-bid-company-adopts-poison-pill/ Elon Musk Considers Bringing in Partners on Twitter Bid After Company Adopts ‘Poison Pill’] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> In an attempt to protect Twitter and its anti-free speech mandate against a Musk takeover, the [[Biden regime]]-controlled [[Department of Justice]] and the Securities and Exchange Commission tried to step in by launching frivolous sham investigations against Musk.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/swamp-steps-doj-sec-launch-joint-investigation-targeting-elon-musk-attempts-hostile-takeover-twitter-reports/ Swamp Steps In? DOJ, SEC Launch “Joint Investigation” Targeting Elon Musk as He Attempts His ‘Hostile Takeover’ of Twitter: Reports] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

When Musk's purchase of Twitter became official, pearl-clutching liberals [[snowflake|went into meltdown mode]]<ref>[https://youtu.be/-C9ERYLlNY8 BREAKING! TWITTER SOLD TO ELON MUSK! LEFTISTS IN MELTDOWN!!!] at Dr. Steve Turley YouTube channel</ref> over their loss of control of one of their means of censoring free speech and silencing conservative voices/opinions and factual information.<ref name="Musk Twitter"/> President [[Donald Trump]] congratulated Musk on his purchase of Twitter, saying of him "...I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man," but he added that he will not return to Twitter, even with the restoration of his account there, choosing instead to stay with his own social media platform Truth Social.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/breaking-president-trump-will-not-come-back-twitter-despite-elon-musk-takeover/ Breaking: President Trump WILL NOT Come Back to Twitter Despite Elon Musk Takeover] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> As part of the announcement of his Twitter purchase, Musk said, "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated...", adding in a tweet that "I hope that even my [[Kathy Griffin|worst critics]] remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means".<ref>[https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1518623997054918657 Elon Musk: "I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means"] at Twitter</ref> Among the liberals having tantrums over Musk's purchase of Twitter are actress and leftist activist Jameela Jamil, who rage-quit the platform over the announcement in a petulant tweet,<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/one-former-good-place-actress-turned-annoying-activist-jameela-jamil-quits-twitter-elon-musk-purchase/ ONE DOWN: Former Good Place Actress Turned Annoying Activist Jameela Jamil Quits Twitter Over Elon Musk Purchase] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> liberal race activist [[Shaun King]] (a white man who claims to be "black"), who also threw an online hissy-fit and rage-quit Twitter via deletion of his account in response to the Musk purchase,<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/shaun-king-rage-quits-twitter-elon-musks-purchase/ Shaun King Rage Quits Twitter Over Elon Musk’s Purchase] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> and other prominent liberals with online presences such as [[Joy Reid]], [[Howard Dean]], [[NBC]] "journalist"/hack Ben Collins, [[CNN]] hack [[Brian Stelter]], former Twitter employees Israel Camacho and Laura Gomez and several members of hate group [[Antifa]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/meltdown-glorious-democrats-thugs-fascists-react-elon-musk-purchase-twitter-predictable-fury/ THE MELTDOWN IS GLORIOUS: Democrats, Thugs and Fascists React to Elon Musk Purchase of Twitter with Predictable Fury] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

== Elon Musk on liberal CBS News Tweeting again after a less than 48-hour Twitter hiatus ==

[[File:Elon Musk mocks CBS News.jpg|thumbnail|1000px|center|Elon Musk pokes fun at [[liberal]] [[CBS News]]' short-lived Twitter hiatus after network resumes tweeting less than 48 hours later.

Musk responded to the network's statement about so-called "security concerns" Sunday afternoon with a giggling [[emoji]] . His wordless response received nearly 100,000 likes in an hour. Apparently, CBS News dislikes Elon Musk's policy of allowing more [[free speech]] and not censoring [[conservative]]s.]]
{{Clear}}

==Controversies==
In August 2018, reporters at [[leftist]] rags like ''[[The New York Times]]'' and other publications received word Elon Musk was relying on [[Jeffrey Epstein]] to advise him on whom to consider hiring as board chair or chief executive. Editors at the ''Times'' sent business columnist James Stewart to talk to Epstein. "I wondered why would Musk, if this is true, be using a registered sex offender to recruit new members to the board," Stewart told The Kicker, a podcast from the Columbia Journalism Review. Stewart wrote that Epstein said, "[[Pedophilia|criminalizing sex with [barely] teenage girls]] was a cultural aberration and that at times in history it was perfectly acceptable."<ref name="nytimes.com">https://nytimes.com/2019/08/12/business/jeffrey-epstein-interview.html</ref><ref name="google.com">https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2019/08/12/epstein-called-criminalizing-sex-with-teen-girls-a-cultural-aberration/amp/</ref> However, not only the victims he was talking about, when they weren't prepuscent children,<ref>https://inews.com.uk/news/world/ghislaine-maxwell-trial-jeffrey-epstein-decorated-home-photos-prepubescent-girls-1333780</ref> were barely teenagers pretty under the average age of consent in US and North America, but accuser Virginia Robert Giuffre revealed that Epstein kept her and other girls on extreme diets to keep them looking still "prebubescent" so to abuse them.<ref name="nytimes.com"/><ref name="google.com"/><ref>https://www.npr.org/sections/publisheditor/2019/07/15/741965493/women-girls-children-reporting-on-epstein-kelly-charges</ref><ref>https://nypost.com/2019/07/08/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-i-was-14-years-old-and-still-in-braces-when-abuse-began/</ref><ref>https://newzandar.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-kept-girls-on-extreme-diets-to-keep-them-looking-prepubescent-accuser/</ref>

Despite being a proponent of freedom of speech online, Musk has tweeted support for the [[Chinese Communist Party]] and has even published articles in a magazine run by China's internet censorship agency.[https://www.insider.com/elon-musk-marvels-at-chinas-economic-prosperity-communist-party-anniversary-2021-7][https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/13/23304250/elon-musk-pitch-magazine-china-cyberspace-cac-censorship-agency-tesla-spacex-neuralink]

He smoked the [[marijuana]] during an appearance on the [[Joe Rogan]] podcast.<ref>https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/356305</ref>

Elon Musk indicates that he does not pray to or worship any divine being. However, he asked "any entities that [were] listening" to "bless [the] launch" before the important Falcon 1 launch by SpaceX, a company he founded in 2002.<ref>[https://baron-magazine.com/2018/09/11/elon-musk/ Elon Musk - biography]</ref>

During California's [[CCP global pandemic]] lockdown, according to ''The Verge'' Musk said,
{{quotebox|If somebody wants to stay in the house that’s great. They should be allowed to stay in the house and they should not be compelled to leave. But to say that they cannot leave their house and they will be arrested if they do… this is [[fascist]]. This is not democratic. This is not freedom. Give people back their g*****n freedom … Everything people have worked for all their lives is being destroyed in real time. I think the people are going to be very angry about this and are very angry.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21242102/elon-musk-coronavirus-fascist-shelter-in-place-tesla-covid-19-safety-science</ref>}}

In 2021, he mocked far-left Senator [[Elizabeth Warren]] and called her "Senator Karen."<ref>https://nypost.com/2021/12/14/elon-musk-calls-elizabeth-warren-senator-karen-in-spat-over-taxes/</ref>

In 2022, Musk acquired a 9% stake in [[Twitter]], and subsequently its Board accepted a buy-out offer by Musk. But the deal has been slow to complete and there is a relatively low penalty if Musk abandons it. After discovering that [[Twitter]] has been underreporting the number of its "false and spam accounts," Musk terminated his deal to purchase Twitter on July 8, 2022.<ref>https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2022/07/08/elon-musk-terminates-twitter-purchase-deal-citing-material-breach-of-agreement-by-company-refusing-to-provide-access-to-data/</ref>

After lending aid to [[Ukrainian Nazis]] in early 2022, Musk withdrew his support in October amidst much criticism and controversy.<ref>https://youtu.be/7_so5paN1qE</ref>

On October 31, 2022, Musk dressed up as a gladiator and attended Heidi Klum's [[Halloween]] party.<ref>https://people.com/human-interest/elon-musk-heidi-klum-halloween-party-twitter-controversy/</ref>

In December 2022, Musk announced that one of his companies, Neuralink, will be ready to implant microchips for people with disabilities to eyes and spine into human brains within six months.[https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2022/12/01/elon-musk-claims-neuralink-will-be-ready-to-implant-computer-chips-in-human-brains-within-6-months/]

==Liberal retaliation==
[[Liberal]]s retaliated against Musk for exposing the [[liberal censorship]] at [[Twitter]]. Liberal retaliation against Musk including driving down, pun intended, the price of [[Tesla]] stock by 90%, such that Musk as its largest stockholder lost $200 billion in 2022.
==Quotes==
*''“The real president is whoever controls the teleprompter.”''
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==External links==
*[https://youtu.be/msYRT21FYoQ Elon Musk Buying Twitter: Why It's a Bigger Battle Than You Think], The New Atlas, Apr 17, 2022.
*[https://www.bitchute.com/video/ykVxGf6Gc446/ ELON MUSK REPOSTED A VIDEO SHOWING BORDER CHANGES IN EUROPE OVER THE PAST 900 YEARS]

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Michael Cohen

2023-10-17T00:16:03Z

Real45fan:

'''Michael D. Cohen''' (born August 25, 1966) is a convicted felon who was an American attorney, [[New York City]] taxi cab fleet owner, lifelong [[Democrat]] and lawyer who sometimes represented [[Donald Trump]].

Cohen was compromised in a series of [[Fourth Amendment]] violations between 2015 and 2017. Cohen's office was illegally raided in 2018 to seize documents and violate the [[attorney-client privilege]] between Cohen and his clients. The Mueller Report confirmed that false allegations about Cohen in the ''[[Steele dossier]]'' came from the Obama DOJ's illegal use of the [[FISA]] database.<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/03/08/doj-political-surveillance-from-the-irs-in-2011-to-the-fisa-court-in-2016/ DOJ Political Surveillance – From the IRS in 2011 to the FISA Court in 2016], Posted on March 8, 2020 by sundance. theconservativetreehouse.com </ref>

Cohen is a [[Democrat]] who, after registering [[Republican]], was indicted on several charges. Cohen only changed is party affiliation after Donald Trump was elected. After bring indicted, Cohen re-registered as a Democrat on October 11, 2018 and called President Trump a racist.

Cohen emerged from [[Mueller office]] interrogations as if he had survived a [[North Korean]] re-education camp. Cohen is represented by longtime Clinton operative [[Lanny Davis]], who is being paid by Democrat groups supporting the ‘resistance’ movement.

==Illegal Obama 702 surveillance==
:{{Main article|Obama FISA abuse}}
Illegal surveillance looking for Russia [[collusion]] only turned up the [[Stormy Daniels]] affair; Cohen's office was raided to seize evidence Cohen collected proving that Trump campaign members' civil rights had been violated by the Obama administration, and to break the attorney-client privilege Trump had with Cohen.
[[File:FISC-Court-2a.png|right|300px|thumb|''From the April 2017 FISA court ruling:'' improper access of FISA data "seems to have been the result of deliberate decision-making."]]
The evidence against Michael Cohen was gathered by the [[Obama administration]]'s illegal use of [[FISA]] authority. A declassified [[FISA court]] ruling revealed that the Obama administration had abused FISA authority.<ref>On April 26, 2017 DNI [[Dan Coats]] declassified a FISA court ruling exposing a number of criminal activities that Barack Obama’s FBI and DOJ systematically practiced during Obama's time in office. The FISA court ruling shows widespread abuse of the FISA system. According to the court, Obama’s FBI and DOJ routinely performed searches on Americans that violated [[Fourth Amendment]] rights beginning in 2011. The court ruling stated that the improper access of FISA data "seems to have been the result of deliberate decision-making." [https://www.dni.gov/files/documents/icotr/51117/2016_Cert_FISC_Memo_Opin_Order_Apr_2017.pdf United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, Memorandum Opinion and Order], April 26, 2017, pp. 78-93.</ref>

The Special Counsel investigation of [[Robert Mueller]] was a continuation of the illegal counterintelligence investigation begun under false pretexts by the Obama FBI against Donald Trump in 2016.<ref>The [[Carter Page]] warrant was granted under FISA Title I authority, the most intrusive, exhaustive and far reaching type of search, seizure and surveillance authority, permitting the FBI to look at every aspect of a target's life. Under the two-hop rule, all communication, travel and contacts of a target can be opened and reviewed. All aspects of any of the target's engagements and their contacts are subject to being secretly monitored. The authority is only granted by the FISA court when the [[Department of Justice]] represents the target as an agent of a foreign power, member of a terrorist organization, weapons smuggling group, or drug cartel. The law requires notification to Congress if the target is an American citizen.</ref> Although the illegal surveillance never did find evidence of Russian collusion, it did come across embarrassing civil matters such as the [[Stormy Daniels]] affair which federal agents [[leak]]ed as part of their "insurance policy".

==Steele dossier==
[[File:FISC-Court-5.png|right|300px|thumb|The FBI gave raw FISA data to FusionGPS on dates and times which could be corroborated, [[Christopher Steele]] and [[Nellie Ohr]] made the rest of it up to fill out a Trump-Russia narrative.]]
Any information from the illegal FISA surveillance could not directly be used by the FBI because they would have to explain how they gained it without a warrant. All FISA search queries on Americans without a warrant are [[illegal]].

Christopher Steele laundered the intelligence product pulled from the FISA system by the husband and wife team of [[Nellie Ohr|Nellie]] and [[Bruce Ohr]]. Steele then washed the intelligence product and repackaged it into the ''[[Steele dossier]]''. Individual reports collected in the dossier we're passed back through the Ohr's to the FBI as they were written beginning in June 2016. An official [[counterintelligence]] operation began in July 2016 using the doctored reports.

===Illegal 702 queries===
{{See also|FISA abuse}}
Proof of this laundry process is found in a “search query” result that actually was a mistake. The faulty intelligence mistake was a search query of the travel history of Michael Cohen. The FISA database returned the wrong Michael Cohen. A different Michael Cohen with the same year of birth as Trump's lawyer traveled to Prague in August or September in 2016. Trump's lawyer could prove his whereabouts at that time. And government sources confirmed it was the wrong Michael Cohen.<ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/jaketapper/status/819187673961287681 </ref>

The mistaken result however found its way into the ''Steele dossier''. Absent of an illegal FISA search, there's no other way Christopher Steele could identify a random “Michael Cohen” traveling to Prague. The Cohen mistake created the trail of evidence from Christopher Steele to the FISA database, and exposed the Obama administration's illegal domestic spying.

In November 2018 the ''Washington Post'''s national security correspondent Greg Miller, while appearing in an interview televised on C-Span discussed if Michael Cohen had ever visited Prague: {{quotebox|“There’s an assertion in there that Michael Cohen, Trump’s lawyer, went to Prague to settle some payments that were needed at the end of the campaign. We sent reporters through every hotel in Prague—through all over the place—just to try to figure out if he was ever there, and came away empty. We’ve talked to sources at the FBI and CIA and elsewhere. They don’t believe that ever happened.”<ref>https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4769814/cohen-prague</ref>}} '' WaPo'' never published its finding.

===Clapper leak===
Former [[DNI]] [[James Clapper]] illegally leaked the ''Steele dossier'' to [[CNN]] and [[BuzzFeed]] in early 2016.<ref>''[https://www.scribd.com/document/377590825/HPSCI-Final-Report-on-Russian-Active-Measures-Redacted-Release Russian Active Measures in the 2016 Election''], House Permanent Sub Committee on Intelligence, March 22, 2017, pp. 107-108.</ref> In early 2017 Cohen filed a $100 million [[defamation]] lawsuit against BuzzFeed and [[FusionGPS]].<ref>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-10/trump-lawyer-cohen-sues-buzzfeed-over-claims-in-russia-dossier </ref> Evidence in the lawsuit threatened to expose DOJ and FBI illegal activities against political opponents which have been ongoing for years. Dep. Attn. Gen. [[Rod Rosenstein]] and Special Counsel [[Robert Mueller]] authorized a break-in to seize all documents in Cohen's office and home.

==Treasury Department leak==
Michael Cohen was the victim of slanders and leaks when unknown [[Civil Service Commission|civil servants]] in the [[U.S Department of Treasury]] leaked information about banking transactions belongong to two other "Michael Cohens".<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2018/05/09/avenatti-michael-cohen-israel/ </ref> The Treasury Inspector General is investigating the leaks.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/treasury-inspector-general-launches-probe-into-possible-leak-of-michael-cohens-banking-records/2018/05/09/d33c2010-5391-11e8-b00a-17f9fda3859b_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6c29e1042e6d </ref>

In February 2019 [[IRS]] intelligence analyst John Fry was charged with leaking Michael Cohen's financial records to [[Michael Avenatti]].<ref>https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2019/02/21/irs-intelligence-analyst-john-fry-charged-with-leaking-cohen-financial-records-to-creepy-porn-lawyer/</ref>

==Mueller probe==
Lynne Patton testified: {{quotebox|the ONLY reason Michael Cohen “turned on” the President of the United States is because Mueller threatened to throw his wife in jail for up to 30 years. Period. She is the co-guarantor of a $20M personal loan that Mueller discovered Michael secured back in 2015 by falsely inflating the value of his taxi medallions – effectively making her part & parcel to the federal charge of “Making False Statements to a Financial Institution,” to which Cohen ultimately plead guilty. This is also the reason why Cohen’s longtime taxi medallion partner, Evgeny “Gene” Freidman, was granted [[legal immunity|immunity]].<ref>https://www.facebook.com/633547903/posts/10157135090887904/</ref>}}

==Other==
Cohen switched his party registration from Democrat to a [[registered Republican]] after President Trump was elected. In October 2018, he re-registered as a Democrat.<ref>Swan, Jonathan (October 11, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/michael-cohen-becomes-democrat-a73c59a5-2000-4f8f-b4d5-29d66deda15c.html Scoop: Michael Cohen is now a registered Democrat]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

==See also==
*[[Spygate]]
*[[Carter Page]]
*[[Michael Avenatti]]
*[[Brainwashing]]

==References==
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Brad Pitt

2023-09-21T10:59:40Z

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[[File:Brad Pitt.PNG|right|175px|thumb|Brad Pitt]]
'''Brad Pitt''' is a well-known film [[actor]], producer, and [[left-wing]] activist. Some of his most popular movies include:

*''A Mighty Heart'' (2007)
* Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
* Babel (2006)
* Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
* Ocean's Twelve (2004)
* Fight Club (1999)
* Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
* Legends of the Fall (1994)

William Bradley Pitt was born in Shawnee, [[Oklahoma]] on December 18, 1963 (age {{age|1963|12|18}}), and was raised in [[Springfield, Missouri]].

== History ==
On 26 January 2006, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attended the that year's Annual Meeting by far-left globalist oligarchy the [[World Economic Forum]],<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/photos/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-years-42221209/image-25159270 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Through the Years]</ref> who later became notorious for their totalitarian plot known as the "[[Great Reset]]".

== Personal life ==
He was married to actress [[Jennifer Aniston]] from July 2000 to October 2005. He currently lives with actress [[Angelina Jolie]], whom he met when they worked together on the movie "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". They have three biological children together, a daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, born May 27, 2006, and twins, a boy, Knox Leon, and girl, Vivienne Marcheline born in July 2008 in France, and 3 adopted children: Maddox, (born in [[Cambodia]]), Zahara, (born in [[Ethiopia]]), and Pax, (born in [[Vietnam]]).

He considers himself an [[Agnosticism|agnostic]]/[[atheism|atheist]] (see also: [[Celebrity atheists]])<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/07/23/2009-07-23_brad_pitt_im_probably_20_percent_atheist_and_80_percent_agnostic.html Brad Pitt: 'I'm probably 20 percent atheist and 80 percent agnostic']</ref> Pitt opposes [[Gun Control]]. He said: “America is a country founded on guns. It’s in our DNA. It’s very strange but I feel better having a gun. I really do.”<ref>http://www.ijreview.com/2014/06/11669-65-conservative-celebrities/</ref>. However, he is firmly liberal on other issues and has voiced his support of corrupt globalist leader [[Joe Biden]].<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/brad-pitt-pro-biden-ad-world-series</ref>

==See also==
* [[Essay:List of celebrities who support the Second Amendment]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000093/ - movie site
*http://www.popstarsplus.com/actors_bradpitt.htm - fan site
*http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Pitt,_Brad/ - commercial website
*[http://www.aim.org/wls/author/brad-pitt/ What Liberals Say - Brad Pitt], [[Accuracy In Media]]

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Alan Dershowitz

2023-07-09T12:51:33Z

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'''Alan Morton Dershowitz''' is a professor of law at [[Harvard]]. Dershowitz has represented many infamous clients, including [[O.J. Simpson]], [[Jeffrey Epstein]], and [[Harvey Weinstein]], as well as politicians such as [[President Trump]] during his first [[sham impeachment]]. He has written more than a dozen books, including ''The Case Against the New Censorship: Protecting Free Speech from Big Tech, Progressives, and Universities'' (2021). He is a self-described [[liberal]] [[Democrat]] on politics, but a civil [[libertarian]] on legal issues. He is a [[Jewish]] [[Zionist]], and a supporter of [[Israel]]. Dershowitz strongly supports [[gun control]], and even says that [[Second Amendment]] rights have "no place" in modern society. In 2008, he endorsed Crooked [[Hillary Clinton]] for president. In 2012, he supported [[Barack Hussein Obama]]'s re-election. In 2020, he endorsed Joe Biden, while criticizing Bernie Sanders for his support for [[Jeremy Corbyn]].

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

2023-07-09T12:51:08Z

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{{See also|RFK v. Biden}}.
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|name=Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.
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|birth_date=January 17, 1954
|birth_place=[[Washington, D.C.]]
|party=[[Democrat]]
|spouse=Emily Black (div. 1994) Mary Richardson (div. 2012) Cheryl Hines
}}
'''Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.''' (born January 17, 1954, age {{age|1954|1|17}}), often referred to as '''RFK, Jr.''', is the founder of the Children's Health Defense, which speaks out against harm caused by [[vaccines]]. He is the eldest son of former [[Attorney General]] and [[Senator]] [[Robert F. Kennedy, Sr.]]. Despite decades of imposters and pretenders, Robert F. Kennedy is the true heir of the Kennedy mantle and legacy.<ref>Robert Barnes, [https://youtu.be/Bp3U6JSgqY4?t=497 Guilty until proven innocent w/Robert Barnes (Live)], ''The Duran'', Apr 6, 2023. </ref> Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is a candidate for [[President of the United States]] in [[Democratic_presidential_candidates_2024#Declared candidates|2024 Democratic presidential primaries]]. '''''The [[liberal]] [[ABC News]] unfairly edited an exclusive interview with RFK Jr. in April 2023 in order to prevent airing of his criticism of the [[COVID vaccine]]'''''.<ref>https://nypost.com/2023/04/28/abc-news-cuts-rfk-jr-vaccine-remarks-out-of-interview/</ref>

Often referred to as "Bobby, Jr.," he is the most courageous [[Democrat]] in standing up against the [[Deep State]] and the [[globalist]]s. He inherits substantial support that previously went to [[Bernie Sanders]], and RFK, Jr.'s popularity extends further. RFK, Jr., is an effective critic of [[crony capitalism]].

Robert Kennedy, Jr., is an outspoken critic of [[vaccine mandate]]s, and of the denials by the [[Establishment]] of harm caused by vaccines. He has large bipartisan [[grassroots]] support among parents and millions of [[American]]s who share his skepticism about vaccination. [[Big Tech]] [[monopoly|monopolies]] have [[censorship|censored]] in the [[internet]] some of the good information provided by an organization Kennedy helped found. Kennedy himself has been the target of Big Tech censorship with his [[Instagram]] account permanently suspended.<ref>[https://youtu.be/2noX_9MgW2I Instagram 'permanently removes' account of Robert F. Kennedy Jr], WION, Feb 11, 2021.</ref>

In his 2021 bestseller, ''[[The Real Anthony Fauci]]'', Kennedy exposes the deceit behind the handling of the COVID-19 issue by [[Anthony Fauci]] of the [[NIH]], [[Big Pharma]], and others.

Several politically ambitious members of the Kennedy family, such as Rep. [[Joe Kennedy III]], pander to the [[liberal media]] and have disavowed the views of Robert Kennedy, Jr.

==2024 Democratic presidential primary campaign==
[[File:Biden regime tried to censor RFK Jr.PNG|left|350px|thumb|The [[Biden junta]] attempted to [[censor]] RFK, Jr.<ref>https://reclaimthenet.org/biden-admin-twitter-silence-robert-f-kennedy-jr/</ref>]]
{{See also|2024 presidential election}}
On April 5, 2023 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced his intention to challenge the demented and incompetent incumbent Democrat [[Joseph R. Biden]] for the [[Democratic party]] presidential nomination in the [[2024 presidential election]]. Bobby, Jr., said in making the announcement,
{{quotebox-float|"The collapse of U.S. influence over [[Saudi Arabia]] and the Kingdom's new alliances with [[China]] and [[Iran]] are painful emblems of the abject failure of the [[neocon]] strategy of maintaining U.S. global hegemony with aggressive projections of [[military]] power...China has displaced the American Empire by deftly projecting, instead, [[economic]] power...The [[Ukraine war]] is the final collapse of the neocon's short-lived American Century...The neocon projects in [[Iraq]] and [[Ukraine]] have cost $8.1 trillion, hollowed out our [[middle class]], made a laughingstock of [[United States Armed Forces|U.S. military power]] and [[moral]] authority, pushed China and [[Russia]] into an invincible alliance, destroyed the [[dollar]] as the global currency, cost millions of lives and done nothing to advance [[democracy]] or win friendships or influence.”<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/rfk-jr-neocon-projects-iraq-and-ukraine-have-made-laughingstock-us-military-power-and</ref>}}
While he was speaking at the Plaza Hotel in Boston about how [[China]] is building roads and bridges while the U.S. [[military industrial complex]] has been bombing them into rubble, the fire alarm went off at the packed event. “Nice try” he quipped after the alarm continued, prompting the crowd to roar with approval.<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-rfk-jr-tells-deep-state-nice-try-fire-alarm-interrupts-his-presidential</ref>

Early polling of [[Dem]]s shows that "14% of Biden's 2020 supporters said they would vote for Kennedy."<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/robert-f-kennedy-jr-chances-beating-biden-polls-1795430</ref> A mid-May 2023 [[Rasmussen poll]] showed Bobby and Biden in a statistical dead heat at 35% and 36% respectively.<ref>https://www.thethinkingconservative.com/rfk-jr-ties-biden-in-primary-poll-1-in-5-dems-say-theyd-pick-trump-kennedy-over-biden-harris/</ref>

Bobby is a defender of women's rights and opposes [[transgender]]s in girls and women's sports.<ref>https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/rfk-jr-opposes-trans-athletes-womens-sports-i-dont-think-thats-fair</ref>

===Climate change===
[[File:RFK Jr.PNG|right|250px|thumb|RFK, Jr.]]
Kennedy told journalist Kim Iverson,
{{quotebox-float|"Climate issues and pollution issues are being exploited by the [[World Economic Forum]] and [[Bill Gates]] and all of these big mega billionaires. The same way that Covid was exploited to use it as an excuse to clamp down, top down, [[totalitarian]] controls on society, and then to give us engineering solutions. And if you look closely, as it turns out, the guys who are promoting those engineering solutions are the people who own the IPS, the patents for those solutions.

“It’s a way they’ve given climate chaos a bad name because people now see that it’s just another crisis that’s being used to strip the wealth of the poor and to enrich billionaires.

“And I, for 40 years, have had the same policy on climate and engineering. You can go check my speeches from the 1980s, and I’ve said, the most important solution for environmental issues? Not top-down controls. It’s [[free market]] [[capitalism]].”<ref>https://twitter.com/VictoryDeclare/status/1652281055208955904</ref>}}

===Coronavirus===
In an interview with Russel Brand, Kennedy detailed how the [[National Security Agency]] (NSA) was in charge of Operation Warspeed's [[COVID-19]] [[mRNA vaccine]]s, the history of the United States [[bioweapon]]s program, and why Anthony Fauci is the highest-paid government official in history:<ref>https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1657175672660566016</ref>
{{quotebox-float|"The weird thing about the [[pandemic]] was this constant involvement by the [[CIA]], the intelligence agencies, and the [[military]]. When Operation Warp Speed made its presentation to the [[FDA]] committee called VRBPAC. When Warp Speed turned over the organizational charts that were classified at the time, it shocked everybody because it wasn't [[HHS]], [[CDC]], [[NIH]], [[FDA]], or a public health agency. It was the NSA, a spy agency that was at the top and led Operation Warp Speed.

The vaccines were developed not by Moderna and [[Pfizer]]. They were developed by NIH, their own the patents are owned 50% by NIH. Nor were they manufactured by Pfizer, or by Moderna. They were manufactured by military contractors, and basically, Pfizer and Moderna were paid to put their stamps on those vaccines as if they came from the pharmaceutical industry. This was a military project from the beginning.

One of the things I uncovered in my book is 20 different simulations on coronavirus and pandemics. That started in 2001. The first one was right before the [[anthrax]] attacks and the CIA sponsored them all. The last one was Event 201 which was in October 2019. And one of the participants was [[Avril Haines]], the former Deputy Director of the CIA, who has been managing coverups her whole life. She did the [[Guantanamo Bay]] and others. She is now the [[Director of National Intelligence]] which makes her the highest ranking officer at the NSA which managed the pandemic.

So you have a spy who is convening these pandemic simulations and in each of these simulations going back 20 years, they're not simulating a public health response. They're not doing things like how do we stockpile [[Vitamin D]]. How do we get people outdoors losing weight doing exercise? How do we develop an information grid for all the 15 million front line doctors all over the world so that we can get their information that works and what doesn't work. We had an incredible opportunity to manage a pandemic in a way that was intelligent and sensitive and devastating to the [[disease]], but we didn't do any of those things.

It was all about how do you use a pandemic to clam down [[censorship]]. How you use it to force [[lockdown]]s. By the way, with lockdowns, every pandemic preparedness document that had been adopted by any major public health agencies, whether it was CDC, '[[WHO]], European Health Agency, National Health Services of Britain. All of them said you don't do lockdowns, you quarantine the sick, you protect the vulnerable. And you let everybody else go back to work because a lockdown actually amplifies the impacts of the disease. If you isolate people, it makes them more vulnerable, it breaks down their [[immune system]]."}}

===Criticism of Fauci===
{{See also|Gain of function}}
The [[SARS-CoV-2]] virus did not occur in nature.<ref>https://www.heraldopenaccess.us/openaccess/coronavirus-is-a-biological-warfare-weapon</ref> Its [[genome]] was "inconsistent with evolutionary theory."<ref>https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bies.202100015</ref> The evidence came out that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the [[president]], had funded [[gain-of-function]] research on coronavirus at the [[Wuhan Institute of Virology]] to make the virus transmissible to humans.<ref>https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/09/recommended-policy-guidance-potential-pandemic-pathogen-care-and-oversight</ref> The funds were administered by Anthony Fauci.<ref>https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/stacey-lennox/2021/05/13/dr-fauci-saying-the-nih-never-funded-gain-of-function-research-at-the-wuhan-lab-is-evasive-at-best-n1446170</ref> Fauci extended the funds,<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/17/infamous-wuhan-lab-authorized-to-receive-us-taxpayer-funding-nih-confirms/</ref> but did not gain approval from a mandatory [[Department of Health and Human Services]] review board as required first.<ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/news/hhs-board-never-approved-wuhan-institute-of-virology-research-grant/</ref> [[Barack Obama]] banned such research in the United States in 2015. The research was done illegally via the NIH and EcoHealth Alliance,<ref>https://thebulletin.org/2021/05/the-origin-of-covid-did-people-or-nature-open-pandoras-box-at-wuhan/</ref> making Fauci directly responsible for the coronavirus outbreak.<ref>https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director</ref> Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Sen. [[Rand Paul]] called Fauci out on it.<ref>https://nationalfile.com/watch-rand-paul-confronts-fauci-for-funding-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology/</ref>

On January 9, 2017, eleven days before President Trump was sworn into office, the [[Obama]] White House Office of Science and Technology Policy restored funding for gain-of-function research in the United States.<ref>https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/documents/p3co-finalguidancestatement.pdf</ref> Three days later Fauci told a [[D.C.]] conference with certainty that President Trump would be facing a [[pandemic]].<ref>https://www.healio.com/news/infectious-disease/20170111/fauci-no-doubt-trump-will-face-surprise-infectious-disease-outbreak</ref> Fauci knew when the outbreak occurred that covid-19 was manufactured in a Chinese [[PLA]] laboratory and, as the nation's top health advisor, misled the president of the United States and the American people.<ref>https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/fauci-lied-and-people-died/</ref>

Speaking at [[Hillsdale College]] in March 2023, Kennedy told over 1,000 students that Anthony Fauci became the head of [[bioweapon]] development in 2001. During the [[Obama administration]] three viruses escaped Fauci’s lab. After Obama shut the operation down, Fauci moved the project to the [[Wuhan Institute of Virology]] in [[China]].<ref>https://hillsdalecollegian.com/2023/03/pharma-cca-draws-one-of-largest-crowds-in-history/</ref>

===Criticism of forced vaccinations===
[[File:Biden mandates.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Healthcare professionals demonstrating against [[Biden vaccine mandate]]s.<ref>https://creativedestructionmedia.com/analysis/2021/09/20/federal-govt-whistleblower-goes-public-with-secret-recordings/</ref>]]
{{See also|Vaccine mandate}}
[[Big Tech]] [[oligarch]] and [[Jeffrey Epstein]] patron [[Bill Gates]] claimed that the [[Covid-19]] outbreak in [[Africa]] could cause "10 million deaths," hours before [[Egypt]]'s ministry of health confirmed its first case.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/02/15/coronovirus-bill-gates-warns-10-million-deaths-virus-spreads/</ref> Gates pushed heavily for universal [[vaccination]]s, which he is invested heavily in, complete with a digital yellow badge<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACVmzCqKNo</ref> so governments can identify non-vaccinated individuals.<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/17/bill-gates-says-this-is-the-best-investment-he-has-ever-made.html</ref> Robert Kennedy, Jr., ripped the curtain back on Gates "Mass Vaxx" program:

{{quotebox-float|"Gates took control of [[India]]'s National Advisory Board (NAB) and mandated 50 polio vaccines (up from 5) to every child before age 5. Indian doctors blame the Gates campaign for a devastating vaccine-strain polio epidemic that paralyzed 496,000 children between 2000 and 2017.

In 2017, the Indian Government dialed back Gates’ vaccine regimen and evicted Gates and his cronies from the NAB. Polio paralysis rates dropped precipitously. In 2017, the [[World Health Organization]] reluctantly admitted that the global polio explosion is predominantly vaccine strain, meaning it is coming from Gates’ Vaccine Program. The most frightening [[epidemic]]s in [[Congo]], the [[Philippines]], and [[Afghanistan]] are all linked to Gates’ vaccines. By 2018, 1/4 of global polio cases were from Gates’ vaccines."<ref>https://republicbroadcasting.org/news/rfk-jr-rips-the-curtain-back-on-bill-mass-vax-gates/</ref>}}

===Big Pharma and network news advertising===
Kennedy<ref>[https://youtu.be/68MhtliIAvk Robert F. Kennedy Jr tells Tucker this is turning America into a system of socialism for the rich], Ticker Carlson, Fox news, Apr 19, 2023.</ref> tweeted on April 24, 2023, the day after [[Tucker Carlson]] was fired by [[Fox News]]:
{{quotebox-float|"Fox fires Tucker Carlson five days after he crosses the red line by acknowledging that the TV networks pushed a deadly and ineffective vaccine to please their Pharma advertisers. Carlson’s breathtakingly courageous April 19 monologue broke TV’s two biggest rules: Tucker told the truth about how greedy Pharma advertisers controlled TV news content and he lambasted obsequious newscasters for promoting jabs they knew to be lethal and worthless. For many years, Tucker has had the nation's biggest audience averaging 3.5 million — 10 times the size of [[CNN]]. Fox just demonstrated the terrifying power of [[Big Pharma]]."<ref>https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1650550341027475479</ref>}}

===Big Tech censorship===

Robert Kennedy Jr. is an attorney handling a lawsuit filed on August 17, 2020 by the Children's Health Defense against [[Facebook]], for its censorship.<ref>https://childrenshealthdefense.org/wp-content/uploads/FACEBOOK-COMPLAINT-DKT-1-08-17-2020.pdf</ref>

===NATO war in Ukraine===
{{See also|NATO war in Ukraine}}
In June 2023 Kennedy said of the [[Biden regime]]'s mishandling of the NATO war in Ukraine, "What we’re doing in [[Ukraine]] now is just a massive assault on Ukrainians...We have trapped Ukraine in a [[proxy war]] against [[Russia]] and they are being devoured by the geopolitical machinations of [[neocon]]s in the [[White House]] who have this comic book depiction that a lot of Americans have swallowed about what is happening...We have now turned Ukraine into an abattoir that has devoured 350,000 young Ukrainians...They are lying about how many people have died, they’re concealing it from us – the [[Pentagon]]’s concealing it from the American people…Ukraine is concealing it from their people...We have turned that poor little nation into a killing field for these idealistic young kids in order to advance a geopolitical agenda that has nothing to do with Ukraine”.

In an interview on SiriusXM’s ''The Briefing with Steve Scully'', Scully attempted to claim that [[President Putin]] didn’t want peace, Kennedy replied,
{{quotebox-float|"No, no. Putin has repeatedly said yes...In fact, he negotiated — two times he agreed to agreements...He agreed to the [[Minsk Accords]], and then he agreed in 2022 to an agreement that would’ve left Ukraine completely intact...It was us who forced [[Zelensky]] to [[sabotage]] that agreement...It was already signed...So, you know, the [[Russia]]ns were acting in [[good faith]]...So, no, I think we’re the ones who have not been acting in good faith”.<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-124441558.html</ref>}}

==Family==
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son fought with [[NATO]] troops in the 2022 [[Kharkov]] offensive in the [[NATO war in Ukraine]].

==See also==
*[https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rfk-jr-now-presidential-candidate-ukraine-vaccines-economy/story?id=100247005 ABC News' biased analysis of RFK Jr.'s positions]
==References==
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==External link==
*[https://childrenshealthdefense.org/ Children's Health Defense]

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Anthony Albanese

2023-07-06T12:14:34Z

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{{Infobox officeholder
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'''Anthony Albanese''' is an Australian [[leftist]] politician. As of May 2022, he is the Prime Minister of Australia after the [[Labor Party]] won the Australian federal election that month, serving alongside Deputy PM and conspiracy theorist [[Richard Marles]]. He was in a group connected to the Communist Party of Australia during his youth<ref name="albanesecommieyouth">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10533721/How-Anthony-Albanese-close-communists-hoping-Prime-Minister.html</ref>

== History ==
During the 1980s, Albanese was the leader of a faction of the Australian Labour Party known as the "hard left" or "socialist left", which was closely linked to other far-left groups, including the Communist Party of Australia.<ref name="albanesecommieyouth" />

In 1991, Anthony Albanese was interviewed by the Communist Party of Australia.

Albanese was elected to the Australian Parliament at the 1996 general election. He was elected to Grayndler, the constituency which he represents to this day, in [[Sydney|Sydney, NSW]] with a 16-point margin of victory, despite a 6-point swing against Labor from the last election in 1993.

Anthony Alabanese's Labor Party won power at the 2022 Australian general election. Some claim that [[Scott Morrison]]'s 'conservative' Liberal Party lost power at the election due to their handling of the [[CCP pandemic]]. Alabanese's victory came amidst record early and postal voting.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2022/05/21/left-takes-power-australia-amid-record-early-mail-in-voting/ Left Takes Power in Australia Amid Record Early and Mail-In Voting]</ref>

Upon being sworn in as Prime Minister, Albanese is said to have spent his first meeting with self-proclaimed US President [[Joe Biden]] joking around and discussing sleeping advice.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/news/biden-albanese-swap-jokes-in-first-meeting/</ref>

Nearly a year into the Albanese government, on 3 May 2023, Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton accused Albanese of leaving nothing but broken promises and a cost of living crisis.<ref>[https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fpeter-dutton-slams-anthony-albanese-for-broken-election-promises%2Fnews-story%2F7b7e6f5144e521a5f925eab46a59bd72&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-groupa-control-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append Dutton: Albo’s only left us broken promises and a cost of living crisis]</ref>

== Views ==
Despite supporting [[Same-sex "marriage"|same-sex "marriage"]], Albanese was slammed by [[Homosexual Agenda]] activists in March 2022 for saying that men can't become pregnant.

==References==
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Croatia

2023-07-06T12:12:18Z

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The '''Republic of Croatia''' (Republica Hrvatska) is a [[Balkan]] nation of southern [[Europe]] bounded by [[Slovenia]], [[Hungary]], [[Serbia]], [[Bosnia-Herzegovina]], [[Montenegro]] and the [[Adriatic Sea]]. It has an area of 21,829 square miles (56,538 km2) and a population of 4.44 millions (2007 est). The capital city is [[Zagreb]]; other major centres include [[Dubrovnik]], Split, Osijek and Rijeka. The nation comprises three traditional regions: Croatia, around the Zagreb; Slavonia, the eastern territory extending to the Serbian border, and [[Dalmatia]], the long and narrow coastal region.

From 1918 to 1991 Croatia formed part of [[Yugoslavia]] (it had a period of independence between 1941 and 1945 as a pro-Nazi puppet state). In 1991 it declared independence from Yugoslavia and was immediately embroiled in war with the Yugoslav National Army (JNA) and ethnic Serbian forces in the Krajina region bordering Bosnia-Herzegovina. Conflict with the JNA was fiercest in eastern Slavonia, with the city of Osijek suffering severe bombardment and the border town of Vukovar being besieged and then stormed by the JNA after a stubborn Croat resistance. The two conflicts ended in 1995 with a refurbished Croatian Army (armed and trained by the United States) reconquering rebel districts and the JNA withdrawing from occupying territories, resulting in a major campaign of alleged ethnic cleansing in which the vast majority of the Croatian Serb population was expelled.

Croatia has been a member of [[NATO]] since 2000. While NATO supplied weapons and training to [[Ukraine]] since 2014, Croatian President Zoran Milanovi was added to the [[Ukrainian Nazi]] assassination list. Ukrainian Nazis have received direct aid, weapons, training, funding, and support from NATO, the United States, and [[European Union]].

==Geography==
Croatia serves as a gateway to eastern Europe. It lies along the east coast of the Adriatic Sea and shares a border with Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia. The republic swings around like a boomerang from the Pannonian Plains of Slavonia between the Sava, Drava, and Danube Rivers, across hilly, central Croatia to the Istrian Peninsula, then south through Dalmatia along the rugged Adriatic coast. Croatia is made up of 20 counties plus the city of Zagreb and controls 1,185 islands in the Adriatic Sea, 67 of which are inhabited.
*Area: 56,542 km2. land area (slightly smaller than West Virginia), 31,067 km2. coastal sea area.
*Major cities (2002 est.): Capital—Zagreb (779,145). Others—Split (188,694), Rijeka (144,043), Osijek (114,616).
*Terrain: Croatia is situated between central and eastern Europe. Its terrain is diverse, containing rocky coastlines, densely wooded mountains, plains, lakes, and rolling hills.
*Climate: Croatia has a mixture of climates. In the north it is continental, Mediterranean along the coast, and a semi-highland and highland climate in the central region.

==People==
The Croats are believed to be a Slavic people who migrated from Ukraine and settled in present-day Croatia during the 6th century.
*Population (July 2008 est.): 4,491,543.
*Growth rate (2005 est.): -0.02%.
*Ethnic groups: Croat 90.4%, Serb 4.4%, other 5.9% (including Bosniak, Hungarian, Slovene, Czech, and Roma) (Croatian Census)<ref>https://web.dzs.hr/Eng/censuses/census2011/results/htm/E01_01_04/e01_01_04_RH.html</ref>
*Religions: Catholic 87.8%, Orthodox 4.4%, Slavic Muslim 1.28%, others 6.52%.
*Language: Croatian (South Slavic language, using the Roman script).
*Health (2005 est.): Life expectancy—male 70.79 years; female 78.31 years. Infant mortality rate—6.84 deaths/1,000 live births.

==Government and Political Conditions==
====Legislature====
The Croatian Parliament, also known as the Sabor, became a unicameral body after its upper house (Chamber of Counties) was eliminated by constitutional amendment in March 2001. The remaining body, the Chamber of Representatives, consists of 153 members who serve 4-year terms elected by direct vote. The Sabor includes 140 members from 14 geographic districts within Croatia (each district holds 10 seats, as well as eight seats guaranteed to representatives of national minorities, 3 for the Serb minority, one each for several other smaller groups, and a variable number based on turnout for Croatians abroad without fixed residence in Croatia, the large majority of whom reside in Bosnia-Herzegovina). As of the November 2007 parliamentary elections, the diaspora representatives hold 5 Sabor seats. The Sabor meets twice a year—from January 15 to July 15 and from September 15 to December 15.

The powers of the legislature include enactment and amendment of the constitution, passage of laws, adoption of the state budget, declarations of war and peace, alteration of the boundaries of the republic, and carrying out elections and appointments to office.

====Executive====
Stjepan Mesic was re-elected President in January 2005. The president is the head of state and is elected by direct popular vote for a term of 5 years. The president is limited to serving no more than two terms. In addition to being the commander in chief, the president appoints the prime minister and cabinet members with the consent of Parliament. Following the death of President Tudjman, the powers of the presidency were curtailed and greater responsibility was vested in Parliament.

HDZ President Ivo Sanader assumed the office of Prime Minister in December 2003. The prime minister, who is nominated by the president, assumes office following a parliamentary vote of confidence in the new government. The prime minister and government are responsible for proposing legislation and a budget, executing the laws, and guiding the foreign and internal policies of the republic. The HDZ-led government that assumed office in January 2008 represents a coalition agreement between the HDZ (66 seats), the HSS (6 seats), the HSLS (2 seats), the SDSS (3 seats), other minority representatives and the lone representative of the HSU. The current government has, in addition to Prime Minister Sanader, 17 ministers, including four deputy prime ministers. Thirteen of the ministers come from the ranks of the HDZ. Coalition partners hold four cabinet seats: agriculture, tourism, and two deputy prime minister seats, including one responsible for regional development and returns held by a representative of the Croatian Serb SDSS party. This is the highest ranking government position held by a Croatian Serb since Croatia's independence in 1991.

====Judiciary====
Croatia has a three-tiered judicial system, consisting of the Supreme Court, county courts, and municipal courts. Croatia's Supreme Court is the highest court in the republic. The Supreme Court assures the uniform application of laws. Members of the high court are appointed by the National Judicial Council, a body of 11 members, and justices on the Supreme Court are appointed for life. The court's hearings are generally open to the public.

The Constitutional Court is a body of 13 judges appointed by Parliament for an 8-year term. The Constitutional Court works to assure the conformity of all laws to the constitution.

===Principal Government Officials===
*President: Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
*Prime Minister: Zoran Milanović
*Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister for Economy, Labor and Entrepreneurship: Damir Polancec (HDZ)
*Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of the Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity: Jadranka Kosor (HDZ)
*Deputy Prime Minister for Internal Affairs: Djurdja Adlesic (HSLS)
*Deputy Prime Minister for Regional Development, Reconstruction and Returns: Slobodan Uzelac (SDSS)
*Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration: Gordan Jandrokovic
*Minister of Defense: Branko Vukelic

===Foreign Relations===
Croatia is in the midst of pursuing a policy of greater Euro-Atlantic integration. In October 2001, Croatia and the European Union (EU) signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement. In February 2003 Croatia formally presented its EU membership application, and in April 2004 the European Commission agreed to open EU accession negotiations with Croatia. The opening of talks was delayed in March 2005 when the EU decided that Croatia was not fully cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), but talks finally got underway in October 2005, after the ICTY's Chief Prosecutor, Carla del Ponte confirmed that Croatia was fully cooperating.

In December 2005 General Ante Gotovina, indicted by the ICTY for war crimes and a fugitive since 2002, was arrested by Spanish authorities in the Canary Islands, partially as a result of intelligence information provided by the Croatian Government. Since the arrest and transfer of Gotovina to The Hague in late 2005, Croatia continues to cooperate with the ICTY.

Croatia was admitted on May 25, 2000 into the Partnership for Peace program—which was designed by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states in 1994 to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security—and, in May 2002, was welcomed into NATO's Membership Action Program, a key step toward NATO membership. On May 2, 2003, the United States joined Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia to sign the Adriatic Charter, in which the three NATO aspirants pledged their commitment to NATO values and their cooperative efforts to further their collective NATO aspirations. In 2008, the Adriatic Charter expanded to include two new countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Croatia received an invitation to join NATO at the NATO Summit in Bucharest, Romania in April 2008 and became a full member of the alliance by the next NATO Summit in April 2009.

Croatia has been a member of the United Nations since 1992, and contributes troops to 13 UN operations including those in Haiti, Cyprus, Georgia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, and Kashmir. In January 2008, Croatia began a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Since 2003, Croatia has contributed troops to support the International Stabilization Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Croatia's contribution to ISAF rose to approximately 300 personnel in 2008, and Croatia also approved its participation in ISAF for 2009. Croatia is a member of the World Trade Organization and the Central European Free Trade Organization.

While Croatia has made progress on dealing with a number of post-conflict issues, the status of refugees displaced during the 1991-95 war and resolution of border disputes with Slovenia remain key issues influencing Croatia's relations with its neighbors and the international community.

===NATO war in Ukraine===
{{See also|NATO war in Ukraine}}
During the [[Donbas war]] crisis of the winter of 2022, President Zoran Milanovic addressed the nation in a televised address telling them that the democratically elected government of [[Ukraine]] was overthrown in the [[Maidan coup]] in 2014, saw him stating that “Ukraine is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world stagnating economically...The ongoing crisis has nothing to do with Ukraine or [[Russia]], it is connected with the dynamics of the U.S. internal policy led by President [[Joe Biden]] and his administration”, then he declared to the peoples of Croatia: “We will have nothing to do with it and we won’t have anything to do with it, I guarantee you that...Not only will we not send the military, but if there is an escalation, we will recall every last Croatian military man from NATO...This has nothing to do with Ukraine or Russia, it has to do with the dynamics of American domestic politics”.<ref>https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/59629-croatian-president-says-ukraine-should-not-be-part-of-nato</ref>

In December 2022 President Milanovic vetoing an initiative to train Ukraine troops in Croatia said: “Ukraine is not an ally…It’s being forcibly made into one…It was cynically granted the status of an EU candidate…That’s what the EU is today: squalor, zero”, after which he blasted his own [[Prime Minister]] Andrej Plenkovic for supporting Ukraine, telling him: “You keep pushing moral [[blackmail]]...But you have no [[morals]] yourself...Go to Ukraine and fight”.<ref>https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/world/ukraine-is-not-our-ally-croatian-president/</ref>

==Economy==
Following World War II, rapid industrialization and diversification occurred within Croatia. Decentralization came in 1965, allowing growth of certain sectors, particularly the tourist industry. Profits from Croatian industry were used to develop poorer regions in the former Yugoslavia. This, coupled with [[Ascesis|austerity]] programs and hyperinflation in the 1980s, contributed to discontent in Croatia.

Privatization and the drive toward a market economy had barely begun under the new Croatian Government when war broke out in 1991. As a result of the war, the economic infrastructure sustained massive damage, particularly the revenue-rich tourism industry. From 1989 to 1993, GDP fell 40.5%. With the end of the war in 1995, tourism and Croatia's economy recovered moderately. However, corruption, cronyism, and a general lack of transparency stymied meaningful economic reform, as well as much-needed foreign investment.

Croatia's economy turned the corner in 2000 as tourism rebounded. The economy expanded by 5.6% in 2002, stimulated by a credit boom led by newly privatized and foreign-capitalized banks, some capital investment (most importantly road construction), further growth in tourism, and gains by small and medium-sized private enterprises. These trends have continued, with credit growth fueling strong demand in construction and services, resulting in 4.8% GDP growth in 2006. Unemployment, although still high, began a steady decline over this period that has continued to the present day. Croatia has also benefited from macroeconomic stability over the past several years with a stable exchange rate, low inflation, and shrinking government deficits. The start of European Union accession talks in 2005 and the prospect of NATO membership have also helped to attract higher levels of foreign investment.

Despite these gains, however, substantial challenges remain, particularly in reforming the judicial system and reducing corruption. The privatization process, begun in the 1990s, has been unsteady, largely as a result of public mistrust engendered when many state-owned companies were sold to the politically well-connected at below-market prices. The government sold three large metals plants in early 2007, but the Croatian state still controls a significant part of the economy, with government spending accounting for as much as 40% of GDP. Some large, state-owned industries, such as the country's shipyards, continue to rely on government subsidies, crowding out investment in education and technology needed to ensure the economy's long-term competitiveness.

Croatia has so far weathered the global financial crisis reasonably well, but faces significant challenges in 2009. GDP growth is forecast to slow to between 2% and 3%, largely due to an expected downturn in Croatia's top export commodity, tourism. Croatia's external imbalances and high foreign debt present risks as well, as continued access to foreign credit in 2009 may be severely limited.
*Real GDP growth (2007): 5.6%.
*Inflation rate (2007): 2.9%.
*Unemployment rate (International Labor Organization method, 2007): 9.6%.
*Natural resources: Oil, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, natural asphalt, mica, clays, salt, and hydropower.

==History==
After a period of self-rule, Croatians agreed to the Pacta Conventa in 1091, submitting themselves to Hungarian authority. By the mid-1400s, concerns over Ottoman expansion led the Croatian Assembly to invite the Habsburgs, under Archduke Ferdinand, to assume control over Croatia. Habsburg rule proved successful in thwarting the Ottomans, and by the 18th century, much of Croatia was free of Turkish control.

In 1868, Croatia gained domestic autonomy while remaining under Hungarian authority. Following World War I and the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Croatia joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes became Yugoslavia in 1929). Yugoslavia changed its name once again after World War II. The new state became the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia and united Croatia and several other states together under the communistic leadership of Marshall Tito (born Josip Broz).

After the death of Tito and with the fall of communism throughout eastern Europe, the Yugoslav federation began to unravel. Croatia held its first multi-party elections since World War II in 1990. Long-time Croatian nationalist Franjo Tudjman was elected President, and one year later, Croatians declared independence from Yugoslavia. Conflict between Serbs and Croats in Croatia escalated, and one month after Croatia declared independence, war erupted.

The United Nations mediated a cease-fire in January 1992, but hostilities resumed the next year when Croatia fought to regain one-third of the territory lost the previous year. A second cease-fire was enacted in May 1993, followed by a joint declaration the next January between Croatia and Yugoslavia. However, in September 1993, the Croatian Army led an offensive against the Serb-held self-styled "Republic of Krajina." A third cease-fire was called in March 1994, but it, too, was broken in May and August 1995, after which Croatian forces regained large portions of the Krajina, prompting an exodus of Serbs from this area. In November 1995, Croatia agreed to peacefully reintegrate Eastern Slavonia, Baranja, and Western Sirmium under terms of the Erdut Agreement, and the Croatian government re-established political and legal authority over those territories in January 1998. In December 1995, Croatia signed the Dayton peace agreement, committing itself to a permanent cease-fire and the return of all refugees.

The death of President Tudjman in December 1999, followed by the election of a coalition government and President in early 2000, brought significant changes to Croatia. The government, under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Racan, progressed in implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords, regional cooperation, refugee returns, national reconciliation, and democratization.

On November 23, 2003, national elections were held for Parliament, and the HDZ, which had governed Croatia from independence until 2000, came back into power. The HDZ government, headed by Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, was narrowly re-elected in a November 2007 ballot, and the new government assumed office on January 12, 2008. The Sanader government's priorities remain membership for Croatia in the European Union and in NATO. Presidential elections were held in January 2005. President Mesic, having defeated the HDZ candidate in that election, was inaugurated for a second term on February 18, 2005. Presidential elections will next be held in January 2010.

In 2013 Croatia overwhelmingly voted that [[marriage]] is matrimony between a man and a woman.<ref>https://nypost.com/2013/12/02/croatians-vote-against-same-sex-marriage/</ref>

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==See also==
* [[Yugoslavia]]

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Bill O'Reilly

2022-06-08T03:23:45Z

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[[Image:Bll.png|thumb|right|Bill O' Reilly On The O'Reilly Report]]
'''Bill O'Reilly''' is a famous commentator, author, and was the host of the show ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]'' on the [[Fox News Channel]], which he called the "No Spin Zone." O'Reilly calls himself a "traditionalist" and an "independent." O'Reilly is not strongly [[conservative]], and he has ineptly tried to defend [[Obama]] against criticism for failing to provide his birth certificate. Despite this, he is deeply disliked by many on the [[leftist|far left]].

Although many people consider O'Reilly a conservative, and although he frequently criticized left-wingers and their policies, he is probably better described as "non-ideological" or "populist."<ref>Antle III, James W. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/donald-trump-and-the-gops-enduring-oreilly-factor/article/2620747 Donald Trump and the GOP's enduring 'O'Reilly factor']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> Often the show seems lost on social issues. Despite claims that O'Reilly is a conservative, a 2011 study showed that compared to the American population as a whole (which actually was relatively conservative), O'Reilly's views were actually in the political center of the population<ref name="Pollak">Pollak, Joel B. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/19/bill-oreilly-secret-centrist-not-conservative/ Bill O’Reilly’s Secret: He Was a Centrist, Not a Conservative]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref>, this was likely the reason his show was so popular.<ref name="Pollak"/>

O'Reilly held a pay-per-view online debate with "comedian" [[Jon Stewart]] on October 6, 2012, at George Washington University, with proceeds going to charity.<ref>[http://www.therumble2012.com/index.html The Rumble 2012]</ref> However, the live streaming of the event was a bust due to technical ineptness.

O'Reilly's audience was among the oldest in all of television, with viewers having an average age of more than 72 years old.<ref>https://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/05/may-cable-news-ratings-spare-no-one-189393</ref> O'Reilly has used his show to promote his own books, such as his ''Killing'' series he wrote with historian Martin Dugard. While these books have sold well due to their promotion on television, it is doubtful how many people actually read them.

==Career==
O'Reilly's career was growing throughout the 1980s, but he received his "big break" when hired to anchor ''Inside Edition'', a tabloid gossip and news program.<ref>[http://www.starpulse.com/Notables/O%27Reilly,_Bill/Biography/ Bill O'Reilly Biography]</ref>

His biggest success would come from hosting the ''The O'Reilly Factor''. His show was the highest-rated hour on any cable news channel, with over 2.5 million people watching the show each night and millions more listening to his radio show.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/23/60minutes/main645202.shtml Bill O'Reilly: "No Spin"], [[CBS News]] Transcript [[60 Minutes]] with Mike Wallace aired Sept. 26, 2004.</ref> ''The O'Reilly Factor'' was #1 on cable news for 15 consecutive years,<ref>Katz, A.J. (December 28, 2017). [http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/2016-ratings-fox-news-channel-is-cable-tvs-most-watched-network/315009 2016 Ratings: Fox News Channel is Cable TV’s Most-Watched Network]. ''TVNewser''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> until O'Reilly was forced out from Fox in April 2017.<ref name="Elber2017">Elber, Lynn (April 20, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2017-04-20/oreilly-is-out-at-fox-but-influence-endures-career-too O'Reilly Is Out at Fox but Influence Endures; Career Too?]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

Politically, O'Reilly claimed to be an independent, but it was later revealed that he was actually a registered [[Republican]] in Nassau County from 1994 to 2000. O'Reilly re-registered as an independent soon after.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0971123/bio Biography], [[IMDB]]</ref>

On April 19, 2017, Fox News broke ties with O'Reilly due to an alleged sex abuse scandal revolving around him.<ref>Steel, Emily; Schmidt, Michael S. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/19/business/media/bill-oreilly-fox-news-allegations.html?_r=0 Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref> He began his "No Spin" news podcast on April 24.<ref>Nussbaum, Daniel (April 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/23/bill-oreilly-sets-return-no-spin-news-podcast/ Bill O’Reilly Sets Return with ‘No Spin News’ Podcast]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> He claimed that his ouster was due to an organized attack by left-wingers.<ref>Key, Pam (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/05/12/oreilly-on-leaving-fox-news-this-was-a-hit-by-the-organized-left-wing-cabal/ O’Reilly on Leaving Fox News: ‘This Was a Hit’ By the ‘Organized Left-Wing Cabal’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> He later stated he regretted not fighting back like [[Sean Hannity]] did when attacked by left-wingers.<ref>Mayfield, Mandy (June 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/bill-oreilly-says-he-should-have-fought-back-like-sean-hannity/article/2625435 Bill O'Reilly says he should have fought back like Sean Hannity]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Concha, Joe (June 9, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/337139-oreilly-i-should-have-fought-back-like-hannity O'Reilly: 'I should have' fought back like Hannity]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/bill-oreilly-laments-silence-fox-shows-demise-hann/ Bill O’Reilly laments keeping quiet before his Fox News demise: ‘Hannity fought back; I should have’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> The person who accused O'Reilly of sexual abuse had been arrested in 2015 for falsely reporting a crime, something which undermines her credibility.<ref>Patten, David A. (September 17, 2017). [https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Bill-OReilly-accuser-false-allegation-Perquita-Burgess/2017/09/17/id/814093/ Bill O'Reilly's Accuser Arrested for False Allegation of Crime]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved September 28, 2017.</ref>

O'Reilly now does a "No Spin News" podcast available on his personal website and appears in a Friday segment on [[Glenn Beck]]'s radio program, simulcasted on TheBlaze TV. He started a daily 30-minute-long webcast, shown from his personal website and free for all viewers to watch, in early-August 2017.<ref>Greenwood, Max (August 10, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/346036-bill-oreilly-debuts-new-webcast Bill O'Reilly debuts new webcast]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (August 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/bill-oreilly-debuts-online-news-show/ Bill O’Reilly debuts online news show]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref>

== Bill O'Reilly and homosexuality ==

:''See also:'' [[Fox News and homosexuality]] and [[Bill O'Reilly and the homosexuality issue]]

The [[American Family Association]] reported:
{{cquote|On February 11, 2004, Bill O'Reilly, host of The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, featured Kevin Jennings, the executive director of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network.) Jennings, former teacher turned homosexual activist, along with a lesbian counterpart, discussed GLSEN's new pro-homosexual curriculum on marriage being marketed to children and youth in public schools all across America under the guise of "tolerance."...

O'Reilly, watched heavily by conservatives and Christians alike, shocked much of his constituency on September 3, 2002 when he publicly announced his support of homosexual rights in the nation's largest “gay” publication, ''The Advocate''. His sympathetic, lenient views on “gay” adoption and his mixed-message stance on “gay” marriage have caused great dissent among his loyalists - and no doubt cost him viewers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040222080725/http://www.afa.net/homosexual_agenda/GetArticle.asp?id=115 Bill O'Reilly: He Still Doesn't Get It], [[American Family Association|AFA]]</ref>}}

[[WorldNetDaily]] stated the following regarding O'Reilly and his exchange with the [[Ex-Homosexuals|ex-homosexual]] and evangelical minister Stephen Bennett:
{{cquote|Fox News is threatening to sue a prominent evangelical minister in the ex-homosexual movement who engaged in a volatile exchange over biblical morality on the top-rated television program "The O'Reilly Factor" in September.

Stephen Bennett, who says he left his homosexual lifestyle nearly 11 years ago, has distributed a 60-minute audio tape program called the "The O'Reilly Shocker," in which he responds to host Bill O'Reilly's characterization of people who take the Bible literally as "religious fanatics.".

Bennett said he has received hundreds of e-mails from viewers of the segment who said they were outraged at O'Reilly's "anger and verbal abuse."<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2003/01/16542 Fox News threatens to sue ex 'gay' minister], [[WND]]</ref>}}

In response to the threatened lawsuit of the Fox News Channel the Agape Press reported:
{{cquote|But Mike DePrimo, senior litigation counsel for the American Family Association Center for Law & Policy, which represents Bennett, says Bennett has a right to distribute a recording of the program -- and that his use of the tape is legal under copyright law's allowance of fair use and comment.

"The law provides that even copyrighted material may be used, provided it's used not for commercial gain but for comment," DePrimo says. "Stephen Bennett used the material from the O'Reilly show simply to rebut the arguments O'Reilly put forward."

The attorney implies there may be another reason the popular O'Reilly wants distribution of the tape stopped -- and it has to do with image. "O'Reilly promotes himself as a [[conservative]]," DePrimo explains. "In fact, Bennett's tape shows that O'Reilly is simply another media elite who's advancing the [[Homosexual Agenda|homosexual agenda]] -- and he doesn't want to be exposed for what he is."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040608014836/http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/1/afa/32003a.asp Network Threatens Former Homosexual with Lawsuit], [[American Family Association|AFA]]</ref>}}

Bill O'Reilly describes himself as a practicing [[Roman Catholic]].<ref>[https://www.billoreilly.com/newslettercolumn?pid=29184 The Catholic Quandary]</ref> According to the [[Vatican]] individuals should not engage in homosexual acts as they are acts of serious depravity.<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20030731_homosexual-unions_en.html Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons]</ref>

==''Killing Jesus'' book==
In 2013, O'Reilly wrote a book entitled ''Killing Jesus'', which discusses [[Jesus Christ]]'s earthly ministry. While O'Reilly used numerous sources for his book, he severely undermined the [[Bible]]'s authority and inerrancy by picking and choosing which parts of the [[Gospel]] were historical fact and by refusing to even call Jesus the Son of God in the book.<ref name="Evangelicals">Ham, Ken (October 2, 2013). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2013/10/02/should-evangelicals-love-bill-oreillys-new-book/ Should Evangelicals “Love” Bill O’Reilly’s New Book?]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref>

==Other==
O'Reilly based on previous interviews, as well as his ''Killing Jesus'' book and associated interviews, O'Reilly does not look highly upon those who believe the Bible in a straightforward manner.<ref name="Evangelicals"/>

==Legacy==
O'Reilly had a large political influence through his TV career.<ref name="Elber2017"/>

==Trivia==
* O'Reilly and conservative-mocker [[Stephen Colbert]] have appeared on each other's shows.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16698834/ Colbert and O’Reilly face off], [[MSNBC]]</ref>

==Further reading==
*Pinkerton, James P. (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/22/pinkerton-trump-nation-fox-nation-fox-news-roger-ailes-bill-oreilly/ Pinkerton: Before Trump Nation, There Was Fox Nation: Fox News After Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly]. ''Breitbart News''.

==See also==
*[[Sean Hannity]]

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Scott Morrison

2022-05-23T22:54:46Z

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'''Scott Morrison''' is the former prime minister of [[Australia]], serving from 2018 to 2022. A [[vaccine police|vaccine tyrant]], Morrison leads the [[Liberal Party of Australia]]. Morrison has overseen some of the worst tyranny in the world concerning [[COVID-19]], which he mistakenly views as an extension of his strong stance against [[illegal immigration]] that helped him win the 2019 federal elections.<ref>Pinkerton, James P. (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/19/pinkerton-immigration-curbs-key-to-conservative-victory-in-australia-and-a-lesson-for-trump/ Pinkerton: Immigration Curbs Key to Conservative Victory in Australia and a Lesson for Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>

In an illustration of his tyranny that was ultimately repudiated by voters, Morrison detained the top tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, and then deported him rather than allow him to compete in the [[Australian Open]] for which he had a valid entry [[visa]]. Morrison did this based on Djokovic not having been vaccinated against [[COVID-19]], which the president of [[Serbia]] aptly described as a "political witch hunt" against the Serbian Djokovic.<ref>https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/you-are-not-human-djokovics-family-lash-out-at-scott-morrison/news-story/e5913f7c58d30d4b7cdef1185a0d7a49</ref>

In the 2019 national elections, Morrison won a surprise victory despite the polls predicting<ref>Westbrook, Tom; Barrett, Jonathan (May 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-election-polls/quiet-australians-are-the-latest-to-upset-election-forecasters-expectations-idUSKCN1SQ0G4 'Quiet Australians' are the latest to upset election forecasters' expectations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> that the [[Australian Labor Party]] would win<ref>Multiple references:
*Mikelionis, Lukas (May 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/australia-conservative-coalition-election-win Australia's conservative coalition scores stunning political victory in general election, defies polls forecasting loss]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*Taylor, Rob; Pannett, Rachel (May 18, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/australias-conservatives-appear-set-to-win-surprise-victory-11558186774 Australia’s Conservatives Win Surprise Election Victory]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/18/australia-conservatives-set-for-surprise-election-win-left-admits-defeat/ Australian Conservatives Set for Surprise Election Win, Left Admits Defeat]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 18, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*Westbrook, Tom; Burton, Melanie; Barrett, Jonathan (May 17, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-election/australias-conservative-government-on-course-for-miracle-election-victory-idUSKCN1SN2LW Australia's conservative government on course for 'miracle' election victory]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*McGuirk, Rod (May 18, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/372369aa4fa84ec1a11d5dbed3861585 Australia’s ruling coalition elected to surprise third term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
See also:
*Kent, Simon (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/19/trump-netanyahu-join-world-leaders-in-applauding-remarkable-conservative-win-in-australia/ Trump, Netanyahu Join World Leaders in Applauding Remarkable Conservative Win in Australia]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref> – the Labour Party focused extensively on [[climate change]] and saw its "solutions" rejected by voters.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (May 25, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/australia/item/32443-still-in-shock-aussie-election-has-stunned-big-media-pollsters-climate-cultists-greens-labor Still In Shock: Aussie Election Has Stunned Big Media, Pollsters, Climate Cultists, Greens, Labor]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
*Paul, Sonali (May 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-election-energy/in-coal-we-trust-australias-voters-back-pm-morrisons-faith-in-fossil-fuel-idUSKCN1SP06F In coal we trust: Australia's voters back PM Morrison's faith in fossil fuel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
*Fernandez, Marisa; Harder, Amy (May 18, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/australia-election-climate-change-labor-party-dbc337bc-cd1f-4999-9d26-7a63267218c7.html Australian election: Voters in mining areas voted on economy over climate issues]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-climate-change-drubbing-in-australia-11558283558 A Climate-Change Drubbing in Australia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/americans-take-note-aussies-just-rejected-futile-hair-shirt-environmentalism Americans, take note: Aussies just rejected futile, hair-shirt environmentalism]. ''Washington Examiner''. May 21, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref> Celebrating his victory, Morrison promised to put the Australian people first.<ref>Nguyen Ly, Mimi (May 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/quiet-australians-get-morrison-over-the-line-vote-counts-to-resume_2927900.html Prime Minister Scott Morrison Promises to Put Australians First]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.</ref>

Morrison has spoken in favor of [[religious freedom]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-politics/australias-morrison-calls-for-more-prayer-and-religious-freedom-idUSKCN1U50YL Australia's Morrison calls for more prayer and religious freedom]. ''Reuters''. July 10, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized far-left environmentalist protesters.<ref>Karp, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/nov/01/scott-morrison-threatens-crackdown-on-secondary-boycotts-of-mining-companies Scott Morrison threatens crackdown on protesters who would 'deny liberty']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 3, 2019. See also:
*Kent, Simon (November 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/11/19/green-criminals-aussie-pm-scott-morrison-backs-farmers-cheers-as-vegan-activists-shut-down/ ‘Green Criminals’: Aussie PM Scott Morrison Backs Farmers, Cheers as Vegan Activists Shut Down]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (December 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/23/aussie-pm-scott-morrison-rejects-greta-thunbergs-climate-advice/ Aussie PM Scott Morrison Rejects Greta Thunberg’s Climate Advice]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
*Lifson, Thomas (December 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/australian-prime-minister-calls-out-greta-thunberg-for-capitalizing-on-bushfires Australian prime minister calls out Greta Thunberg for capitalizing on bushfires]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (December 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/12/27/aussie-pm-scott-morrison-defies-reckless-climate-protesters-backs-coal-exports-as-global-demand-soars/ Aussie PM Scott Morrison Defies ‘Reckless’ Climate Protesters, Backs Coal Exports as Demand Soars]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2019.</ref> He has also criticized [[globalism]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (October 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/04/aussie-pm-scott-morrison-takes-swipe-at-u-n-s-negative-globalism/ Aussie PM Scott Morrison Takes Swipe at U.N.’s ‘Negative Globalism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
*Packham, Colin (October 3, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-politics/australian-pm-echoes-trump-with-call-to-reject-globalism-idUSKBN1WI13S Australian PM echoes Trump with call to reject globalism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
*Coorey, Phillip (October 3, 2019). [https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/unchecked-globalism-a-threat-to-australia-s-sovereignty-morrison-20191003-p52x6e Unchecked globalism a threat to Australia's sovereignty: Morrison]. ''The Australian Financial Review''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
*Crowe, David (October 3, 2019). [https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-warns-against-negative-globalism-in-foreign-policy-speech-20191003-p52xfg.html Morrison warns against 'negative globalism' in foreign policy speech]. ''The Age''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
*Murphy, Katharine (October 3, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/oct/03/scott-morrison-echoes-trump-as-he-warns-nations-must-avoid-negative-globalism Scott Morrison echoes Trump as he warns nations must avoid 'negative globalism']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
*Packham, Ben (October 3, 2019). [https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/pm-slap-for-un-in-new-world-order/news-story/b9e5a5f5058d69c7e2ae449275770154 Scott Morrison slap for UN in new world order]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
*Grattan, Michelle (October 3, 2019). [http://theconversation.com/scott-morrison-warns-against-negative-globalism-124651 Scott Morrison warns against ‘negative globalism’]. ''The Conversation''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
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*Newman, Alex (October 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/australia/item/33617-australian-leader-slams-globalism-sort-of Australian Leader Slams Globalism ... Sort Of]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
*Sheridan, Greg (October 3, 2019). [https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/pms-powerful-rhetoric-has-global-ramifications/news-story/0fb22fb50e7c54750e4aa82f0083a2da PM’s powerful rhetoric has global ramifications]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.</ref> During Morrison's government, Australia implemented stronger rules for universities to avoid foreign influence.<ref>Packham, Colin (November 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-education/australia-universities-adopt-guidelines-to-foil-foreign-interference-idUSKBN1XO0BA Australia universities adopt guidelines to foil foreign interference]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2019. See also:
*Budryk, Zack (December 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/china/472575-australia-creates-new-foreign-interference-task-force-amid-fears Australia creates new task force amid fears of Chinese interference: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 2, 2019.</ref> Morrison worked to reduce the number of government agencies.<ref>Packham, Colin (December 4, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-politics/australia-to-trim-government-as-pm-demands-policy-delivery-idUSKBN1Y900K Australia to trim government as PM demands policy delivery]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Due to his policy with two years of lock down, his party lost elections in May 2022.

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Anthony Albanese

2022-05-23T22:50:14Z

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'''Anthony Albanese''' is an Australian [[leftist]] politician. As of May 2022, he is the Prime Minister of Australia after the [[Labor Party]] won the Australian federal election that month. He was in a group connected to the Communist Party of Australia during his youth<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10533721/How-Anthony-Albanese-close-communists-hoping-Prime-Minister.html</ref>

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Anthony Albanese

2022-05-23T22:49:56Z

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'''Anthony Albanese''' is an Australian [[leftist]] politician. As of May 2022, he is the Prime Minister of Australia after the [[Labor Party]] won the Australian federal election that month. He was in a group connected to the Communist Party of Australia during his youth<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10533721/How-Anthony-Albanese-close-communists-hoping-Prime-Minister.html</ref>

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President of the United States of America

2022-01-17T08:56:45Z

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[[Image:Presidential seal 506x508.gif|thumb|The [[United States]] Presidential Seal]]
The '''President of the United States''' is the head of the [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Executive Branch]]. As the [[head of state]] of the [[United States of America]], the president is one of the most powerful people in the [[world]]. The writers of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] recognized that they were writing a job description which, in [[England]], was and is filled by the office of the [[prime minister]] and position of the [[Monarchy|monarch]]. According to the [[Founding Fathers]] of the USA, at that time, the monarchy of England did not appear to serve the common man and the Founding Fathers wanted a [[government]] that did.

==Current president==
The current and 46th president is [[Joseph Biden]], who was inaugurated on January 20, 2021. However, Biden's election has been disputed due to credible evidence of [[Democrat election fraud|extensive voter fraud]].<ref>[https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/be36dc6d-0df4-4c20-addf-fca72be46150/The%20Navarro%20Report%20Volume%20III%20Final%201.13.21-0001.pdf Navarro Report, Volume 3]</ref> As a result, many acknowledge the previous president, [[Donald Trump]], to still be the rightful president of the United States.

==Election==
The president is elected every four years by the American people, although not through a popular vote but rather through the [[Electoral College]]. This process makes the presidency one of the few elected officials in the [[United States of America]] chosen indirectly. The Founding Fathers implemented this procedure to ensure the relevance of smaller states in the voting process.

==Term limits==
Prior to [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], presidents voluntarily limited themselves to two terms as an homage to [[George Washington]]. After Franklin D. Roosevelt served a little over twelve years in office, [[Congress]] passed the 22nd [[Constitutional Amendment]] restricting future presidents to two terms.

However, if the vice president succeeds to the presidency with no more than two years left in the prior president's term, he is allowed to run for two full terms, raising the potential time in office to ten years.

The first president to whom term limits applied was [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]].

==Presidents list==
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|1789–1797
|[[Virginia]]
|none
|[[John Adams|Adams]]
|Right
|-
|2. [[John Adams]]
|1797–1801
|[[Massachusetts]]
|[[Federalist]]
|[[Thomas Jefferson|Jefferson]]
|Right
|-
|3. [[Thomas Jefferson]]
|1801–1809
|[[Virginia]]
|[[Republican (Jeffersonian)]]
|[[Aaron Burr|Burr]], [[George Clinton|Clinton]]
|Moderate Left
|-
|4. [[James Madison]]
|1809–1817
|[[Virginia]]
|[[Republican (Jeffersonian)]]
|[[George Clinton|Clinton]], [[Elbridge Gerry|Gerry]]
|Center
|-
|5. [[James Monroe]]
|1817–1825
|[[Virginia]]
|[[Republican (Jeffersonian)]]
|[[Daniel D. Tompkins|Tompkins]]
|
|-
|6. [[John Quincy Adams]]
|1825–1829
|[[Massachusetts]]
|[[National Republican]]
|[[John C. Calhoun|Calhoun]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|7. [[Andrew Jackson]]
|1829–1837
|[[Tennessee]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[John C. Calhoun|Calhoun]], [[Martin van Buren|Van Buren]]
|Moderate Left
|-
|8. [[Martin van Buren]]
|1837–1841
|[[New York]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Richard M. Johnson|Johnson]]
|Left
|-
|9. [[William Henry Harrison]]
|1841
|none
|[[Whig Party|Whig]]
|[[John Tyler|Tyler]]
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|-
|10. [[John Tyler]]
|1841–1845
|[[Virginia]]
|[[Whig Party|Whig]]
|none
|
|-
|11. [[James Knox Polk]]
|1845–1849
|[[Tennessee]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[George M. Dallas|Dallas]]
|
|-
|12. [[Zachary Taylor]]
|1849–1850
|none
|[[Whig Party|Whig]]
|[[Millard Fillmore|Fillmore]]
|
|-
|13. [[Millard Fillmore]]
|1850–1853
|[[New York]]
|[[Whig Party|Whig]]
|none
|Moderate
|-
|14. [[Franklin Pierce]]
|1853–1857
|[[New Hampshire]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[William King|King]]
|Moderate Left
|-
|15. [[James Buchanan]]
|1857–1861
|[[Pennsylvania]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[John C. Breckinridge|Breckinridge]]
|Left
|-
|16. [[Abraham Lincoln]]
|1861–1865
|[[Illinois]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Hannibal Hamlin|Hamlin]], [[Andrew Johnson|Johnson]]
|Right
|-
|17. [[Andrew Johnson]]
|1865–1869
|[[Tennessee]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|none
|Moderate
|-
|18. [[Ulysses S. Grant]]
|1869–1877
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Schuyler Colfax|Colfax]], [[Henry Wilson|Wilson]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|19. [[Rutherford Hayes]]
|1877–1881
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[William A. Wheeler|Wheeler]]
|
|-
|20. [[James Garfield]]
|1881
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Chester Arthur|Arthur]]
|
|-
|21. [[Chester Arthur]]
|1881–1885
|[[New York]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|none
|
|-
|22. [[Grover Cleveland]]
|1885–1889
|[[New York]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Thomas Hendricks|Hendricks]]
|Right
|-
|23. [[Benjamin Harrison]]
|1889–1893
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Levi P. Morton|Morton]]
|
|-
|24. [[Grover Cleveland]]
|1893–1897
|[[New York]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Adlai Ewing Stevenson|Stevenson]]
|Right
|-
|25. [[William McKinley]]
|1897–1901
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Garret Hobart|Hobart]], [[Theodore Roosevelt|Roosevelt]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|26. [[Theodore Roosevelt]]
|1901–1909
|[[New York]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Charles Fairbanks|Fairbanks]]
|Center
|-
|27. [[William Taft]]
|1909–1913
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[James S. Sherman|Sherman]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|28. [[Woodrow Wilson]]
|1913–1921
|[[Virginia]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Thomas R. Marshall|Marshall]]
|Left
|-
|29. [[Warren G. Harding]]
|1921–1923
|[[Ohio]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Calvin Coolidge|Coolidge]]
|Right
|-
|30. [[Calvin Coolidge]]
|1923–1929
|[[Massachusetts]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Charles Dawes|Dawes]]
|Right
|-
|31. [[Herbert Hoover]]
|1929–1933
|[[California]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Charles Curtis|Curtis]]
|Center
|-
|32. [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]
|1933–1945
|[[New York]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[John Nance Garner|Garner]], [[Henry A. Wallace|Wallace]], [[Harry S. Truman|Truman]]
|Left
|-
|33. [[Harry S. Truman]]
|1945–1953
|[[Missouri]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Alben Barkley|Barkley]]
|Moderate Left
|-
|34. [[Dwight David Eisenhower]]
|1953–1961
|[[Pennsylvania]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Richard Nixon|Nixon]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|35. [[John Fitzgerald Kennedy]]
|1961–1963
|[[Massachusetts]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Lyndon Baines Johnson|Johnson]]
|Moderate Left
|-
|36. [[Lyndon Baines Johnson]]
|1963–1969
|[[Texas]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Hubert Humphrey|Humphrey]]
|Left
|-
|37. [[Richard Milhouse Nixon]]
|1969–1974
|[[California]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Spiro Agnew|Agnew]], [[Gerald Ford|Ford]]
|Center
|-
|38. [[Gerald Ford]]
|1974–1977
|[[Nebraska]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller|Rockefeller]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|39. [[Jimmy Carter]]
|1977–1981
|[[Georgia]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Walter Mondale|Mondale]]
|Left
|-
|40. [[Ronald Wilson Reagan]]
|1981–1989
|[[California]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[George H. W. Bush|(H.W.) Bush]]
|Right
|-
|41. [[George Herbert Walker Bush]]
|1989–1993
|[[Texas]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Dan Quayle|Quayle]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|42. [[Bill Clinton]]
|1993–2001
|[[Arkansas]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Al Gore|Gore]]
|Left
|-
|43. [[George Walker Bush]]
|2001–2009
|[[Texas]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Dick Cheney|Cheney]]
|Moderate Right
|-
|44. [[Barack Hussein Obama]]1
|2009–2017
|[[Illinois]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Joseph Biden|Biden]]
| Far Left
|-
|45. [[Donald John Trump]]
|2017–2021
|[[Florida]]
|[[Republican Party|Republican]]
|[[Mike Pence|Pence]]
|Right
|-
|46. [[Joseph Biden|Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.]]2
|2021-present (disputed)
|[[Delaware]]
|[[Democrat Party|Democrat]]
|[[Kamala Harris]]
|Far Left
|-
|}

1 There is doubt as to the legitimacy and legality of Obama's claim to the Presidency due to his refusal to disclose his legitimate birth records (the fraudulent "birth certificate" he released notwithstanding, later complicated by his own admission that he originally came from [[Kenya]]<ref>[https://www.conservativenewsandviews.com/2018/08/03/constitution/barack-hussein-obama-foreign-born/ Barack Hussein Obama: Con Man & Criminal Admits He is Foreign-Born] at Conservative News and Views</ref><ref>[https://thewashingtonstandard.com/obama-rubs-americas-nose-in-it-from-kenya-im-the-first-american-president-from-kenya/ Obama Rubs America’s Nose In It From Kenya: “I’m The First Sitting American President To Come From Kenya”] at the Washington Standard (Contains minutes from the Kenyan Parliament recorded March 25, 2010 where Obama's true origins are revealed)</ref>) and his history prior to his announcing his plan to run for President as a Democrat candidate in 2007. He has determined to keep his records sealed because revelation of such would reveal that, under [[United States Constitution:Article II|Article II, Section 1 of the United States Constitution]] (which prohibits those who are not natural-born United States citizens from eligibility for the office of President), he was not only not eligible to hold the office but was ineligible to even run for the Presidency, thereby making both his Presidential run and his subsequent assumption of the office illegal under the Constitution. As such, Obama's ineligibility to run for or hold the office of President would mean that the United States of America did not have a legitimate executive from January 20, 2009 (the day that Obama assumed the office<ref>[https://www.conservativenewsandviews.com/2016/05/01/accountability/executive/barack-obama-stole-america/ Barack Obama Stole America] at Conservative News and Views</ref>) until January 20, 2017 when Donald Trump was sworn into office.
 
2 Due to massive amounts of voter fraud committed by the Democrats and their operatives in the [[United States presidential election, 2020|2020 election]], many people do not recognize Biden as a legitimate "president".

==See also==
* [[Vice President of the United States of America]]
* [[Unitary Executive Theory]]
* [[List of United States Presidential firsts]]

==References==
<references />

{{USPresidents}}
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Waterfox

2022-01-17T08:51:23Z

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[[File:WaterFox-v43.0.4.png|thumbnail| Waterfox v43.0.4 on [[Windows 7]]]]
'''Waterfox''' is a web browser which is based on the [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]] browser. This 64-bit web browser is designed to offer a wider range of support for features which Firefox excludes, while still maintaining good performance. Some people use it for these reasons alone, while others use it because they are trying to avoid [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]] for political and religious reasons. In the spring of 2020, Waterfox was bough out by the marketing company System1.<ref name="ghacks">https://www.ghacks.net/2020/02/14/waterfox-web-browser-sold-to-system1/</ref>

==Advantages==
Waterfox is a fast,<ref>http://download.cnet.com/Waterfox-64-Bit/3000-2356_4-75575521.html</ref> efficient browser. The layout is also nearly identical to [[Mozilla Firefox]], so users familiar with Firefox should have an easy time adapting to Waterfox. It also uses many of the same resource directories as Firefox, which can be advantageous if a user wishes to switch between Firefox and Waterfox. Both will use the same user profile, so history, favorites, addons, and settings will be shared between the two. However, older addons which Firefox blocks are allowed to run on Waterfox.<ref>https://www.waterfoxproject.org/blog/waterfox-46.0-release-download</ref> It also removes the telemetry features and hence does not send any data to developers.

==Disadvantages==
This browser is very similar to Firefox in more than just cosmetic ways. It uses Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine and much of the same base code. If something different from [[Firefox]] is desired, Waterfox may not be the solution. Waterfox also uses many of the same resource directories as Firefox, which can be a problem if something has been corrupted in one browser's data. Waterfox also has some occasional errors which Firefox does not, usually when playing video content. Another issue a small number of people may encounter, is that Waterfox is only available for 64-bit [[operating system]]s; this means that it will not work on some computers, especially older ones. Lastly, Waterfox is now owned by System1, which is a marketing firm.<ref name="ghacks">https://www.ghacks.net/2020/02/14/waterfox-web-browser-sold-to-system1/</ref><ref>https://www.waterfox.net/blog/waterfox-has-joined-system1/</ref>

==History==
Waterfox was started in March 2011 by Alex Kontos. From the beginning, he has used Intel's C++ compiler, which he refers to as "one of the most powerful compilers out there." <ref>https://www.waterfoxproject.org/#about</ref> In December 2019, Waterfox was taken over by System1, which had been the browser's search syndication partner for some time before that. The announcement was made almost two months later, as which time it was also stated that Alex would continue to work on developing the browser, but would no longer be he only developer.<ref>https://www.waterfox.net/blog/waterfox-has-joined-system1/</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
*[[Pale Moon]]

==External links==
* https://www.waterfoxproject.org

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Intel Corporation

2022-01-17T08:50:28Z

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'''Intel''' is a company which manufactures computer components founded in 1968 by [[Robert Noyce]] and Gordon Moore. It is best known for its line of [[microprocessor]]s. Intel sold the first microprocessor with the Intel 4004 in 1971.<ref>http://www.intel.com/museum/corporatetimeline/index.htm</ref> In January 2022, Intel removed references to [[Xinjiang]] after pressure from China.<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/intel-removes-mention-of-xinjiang-after-pressure-from-china Intel Removes Mention Of Xinjiang After Pressure From China]</ref>, having apologized to China the month before after forcing unvaccinated employees to remain unpaid and leave.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/12/22/intel-will-put-unvaccinated-employees-on-unpaid-leave/</ref>.<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/tech-company-intel-apologizes-in-china-after-saying-it-will-not-source-products-from-uyghur-regions</ref>

== Intels Famous Processors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Release
! Intel Chip Model
! gHz/mHz/kHz of Processor
|-
| November 15, 1971
| ''4004''
| 740-750 KHz
|-
| April 1974
| ''8080''
| 2 MHz to 3.125 MHz
|-
| 1978
| ''8086''
| 5 MHz to 10 MHz
|-
| 1982
| ''i286'' (80286)
| 5 MHz to 25 MHz
|-
| October 1985
| ''i386'' (80386)
| 12 MHz to 40 MHz
|-
| April 1989
| ''i486'' (80486)
| 16 MHz to 100 MHz
|-
| March 22, 1993
| ''[[Pentium]]''
| 60 MHz to 300 MHz
|-
| November 1, 1995
| ''Pentium Pro''
| 150 MHz to 200 MHz
|-
| May 7, 1997
| ''Pentium II''
| 233 MHz to 450 MHz
|-
| February 26, 1999
| ''Pentium III''
| 400 MHz to 1.4 GHz
|-
| November 20, 2000
| ''Pentium 4
| 1.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz
|-
| March 12, 2003
| ''Pentium M''
| 900 MHz to 2.26 GHz
|-
| May 25, 2005
| ''Pentium D''
| 2.66 GHz to 3.73 GHz
|-
| July 26, 2006
| ''Core 2''
| 1.06 GHz to 3.33 GHz
|}

==See also==
* [[Moore's Law]]
* [[AMD]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==Additional Reading==

[http://www.intel.com/technology/timeline.pdf Sixty Years of the Transistor - Intel] 
[https://www.firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1000/921 The Lives and Death of Moore's Law]

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Intel Corporation

2022-01-17T08:47:57Z

Real45fan:

'''Intel''' is a company which manufactures computer components founded in 1968 by [[Robert Noyce]] and Gordon Moore. It is best known for its line of [[microprocessor]]s. Intel sold the first microprocessor with the Intel 4004 in 1971.<ref>http://www.intel.com/museum/corporatetimeline/index.htm</ref> In January 2022, Intel removed references to [[Xinjiang]] after pressure from China.<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/intel-removes-mention-of-xinjiang-after-pressure-from-china Intel Removes Mention Of Xinjiang After Pressure From China]</ref>, having apologized to China the month before.<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/tech-company-intel-apologizes-in-china-after-saying-it-will-not-source-products-from-uyghur-regions</ref>

== Intels Famous Processors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Release
! Intel Chip Model
! gHz/mHz/kHz of Processor
|-
| November 15, 1971
| ''4004''
| 740-750 KHz
|-
| April 1974
| ''8080''
| 2 MHz to 3.125 MHz
|-
| 1978
| ''8086''
| 5 MHz to 10 MHz
|-
| 1982
| ''i286'' (80286)
| 5 MHz to 25 MHz
|-
| October 1985
| ''i386'' (80386)
| 12 MHz to 40 MHz
|-
| April 1989
| ''i486'' (80486)
| 16 MHz to 100 MHz
|-
| March 22, 1993
| ''[[Pentium]]''
| 60 MHz to 300 MHz
|-
| November 1, 1995
| ''Pentium Pro''
| 150 MHz to 200 MHz
|-
| May 7, 1997
| ''Pentium II''
| 233 MHz to 450 MHz
|-
| February 26, 1999
| ''Pentium III''
| 400 MHz to 1.4 GHz
|-
| November 20, 2000
| ''Pentium 4
| 1.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz
|-
| March 12, 2003
| ''Pentium M''
| 900 MHz to 2.26 GHz
|-
| May 25, 2005
| ''Pentium D''
| 2.66 GHz to 3.73 GHz
|-
| July 26, 2006
| ''Core 2''
| 1.06 GHz to 3.33 GHz
|}

==See also==
* [[Moore's Law]]
* [[AMD]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==Additional Reading==

[http://www.intel.com/technology/timeline.pdf Sixty Years of the Transistor - Intel] 
[https://www.firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1000/921 The Lives and Death of Moore's Law]

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Intel Corporation

2022-01-17T08:46:50Z

Real45fan:

'''Intel''' is a company which manufactures computer components founded in 1968 by [[Robert Noyce]] and Gordon Moore. It is best known for its line of [[microprocessor]]s. Intel sold the first microprocessor with the Intel 4004 in 1971.<ref>http://www.intel.com/museum/corporatetimeline/index.htm</ref> In January 2022, Intel removed references to [[Xinjiang]] after pressure from China.<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/intel-removes-mention-of-xinjiang-after-pressure-from-china Intel Removes Mention Of Xinjiang After Pressure From China]</ref>

== Intels Famous Processors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Release
! Intel Chip Model
! gHz/mHz/kHz of Processor
|-
| November 15, 1971
| ''4004''
| 740-750 KHz
|-
| April 1974
| ''8080''
| 2 MHz to 3.125 MHz
|-
| 1978
| ''8086''
| 5 MHz to 10 MHz
|-
| 1982
| ''i286'' (80286)
| 5 MHz to 25 MHz
|-
| October 1985
| ''i386'' (80386)
| 12 MHz to 40 MHz
|-
| April 1989
| ''i486'' (80486)
| 16 MHz to 100 MHz
|-
| March 22, 1993
| ''[[Pentium]]''
| 60 MHz to 300 MHz
|-
| November 1, 1995
| ''Pentium Pro''
| 150 MHz to 200 MHz
|-
| May 7, 1997
| ''Pentium II''
| 233 MHz to 450 MHz
|-
| February 26, 1999
| ''Pentium III''
| 400 MHz to 1.4 GHz
|-
| November 20, 2000
| ''Pentium 4
| 1.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz
|-
| March 12, 2003
| ''Pentium M''
| 900 MHz to 2.26 GHz
|-
| May 25, 2005
| ''Pentium D''
| 2.66 GHz to 3.73 GHz
|-
| July 26, 2006
| ''Core 2''
| 1.06 GHz to 3.33 GHz
|}

==See also==
* [[Moore's Law]]
* [[AMD]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==Additional Reading==

[http://www.intel.com/technology/timeline.pdf Sixty Years of the Transistor - Intel] 
[https://www.firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1000/921 The Lives and Death of Moore's Law]

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Intel Corporation

2022-01-17T08:45:19Z

Real45fan: \

'''Intel''' is a company which manufactures computer components founded in 1968 by [[Robert Noyce]] and Gordon Moore. It is best known for its line of [[microprocessor]]s. Intel sold the first microprocessor with the Intel 4004 in 1971.<ref>http://www.intel.com/museum/corporatetimeline/index.htm</ref>

== Intels Famous Processors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Release
! Intel Chip Model
! gHz/mHz/kHz of Processor
|-
| November 15, 1971
| ''4004''
| 740-750 KHz
|-
| April 1974
| ''8080''
| 2 MHz to 3.125 MHz
|-
| 1978
| ''8086''
| 5 MHz to 10 MHz
|-
| 1982
| ''i286'' (80286)
| 5 MHz to 25 MHz
|-
| October 1985
| ''i386'' (80386)
| 12 MHz to 40 MHz
|-
| April 1989
| ''i486'' (80486)
| 16 MHz to 100 MHz
|-
| March 22, 1993
| ''[[Pentium]]''
| 60 MHz to 300 MHz
|-
| November 1, 1995
| ''Pentium Pro''
| 150 MHz to 200 MHz
|-
| May 7, 1997
| ''Pentium II''
| 233 MHz to 450 MHz
|-
| February 26, 1999
| ''Pentium III''
| 400 MHz to 1.4 GHz
|-
| November 20, 2000
| ''Pentium 4
| 1.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz
|-
| March 12, 2003
| ''Pentium M''
| 900 MHz to 2.26 GHz
|-
| May 25, 2005
| ''Pentium D''
| 2.66 GHz to 3.73 GHz
|-
| July 26, 2006
| ''Core 2''
| 1.06 GHz to 3.33 GHz
|}

==See also==
* [[Moore's Law]]
* [[AMD]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==Additional Reading==

[http://www.intel.com/technology/timeline.pdf Sixty Years of the Transistor - Intel] 
[https://www.firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1000/921 The Lives and Death of Moore's Law]

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[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Liberal Companies]]
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Steve Jobs

2021-12-27T05:08:01Z

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[[Image:Jobs.jpg|thumb|right|160px]]
'''Steve Paul Jobs''' (February 24, 1955-October 5, 2011);<ref>http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/</ref> born in Los Altos CA served as the liberal CEO of [[Apple Inc.|Apple, Inc.]] until August 24, 2011, which he co-founded with [[Steve Wozniak]] in 1976. He also co-founded [[Pixar]] Animation Studios in 1986. In 2010, Steve Jobs was recognized as the “best-performing CEO in the world.”<ref>[http://blog.intego.com/2010/01/06/steve-jobs-worlds-best-ceo/ Steve Jobs, World's Best CEO], [[Intego|blog.intego.com]], January 6, 2010.</ref> Steve Jobs grew up in the apricot orchards which later became known as [[Silicon Valley]], and lived there with his wife and three children until his death on October 5, 2011.<ref>http://www.geocities.com/franktau/History1.html</ref><ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576410753210811910.html?mod=WSJ_Home_largeHeadline/ Steven Paul Jobs, 1955-2011], ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', October 6, 2011.</ref>

==Biography==

Jobs reportedly claimed that he left [[Christianity]] when he was thirteen and saw a Life magazine picture of starving children.<ref>http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44979333#.TqN5x0cRqO8</ref> That story, however, sounds implausibly similar to the reason given by [[Buddha]] for founding [[Buddhism]], a belief system that Jobs later found attractive. Jobs was, in fact, similar to many California teenagers in the 1970s who did what they liked, while rejecting Christianity. But that all changed when he found out about his cancer. "Ever since I've had cancer, I've been thinking about (God) more. And I find myself believing a bit more. Maybe it's because I want to believe in an afterlife. That when you die, it doesn't just all disappear."
<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/10/24/steve-jobs-shocker-bill-gates-should-have-dropped-acid/?test=faces#ixzz1biO9g7Pl Steve Jobs Shocker: Bill Gates Should Have Dropped Acid, Fox news, October 24, 2011]</ref>

Jobs left Apple in 1985 when the CEO he recruited in 1983 gave the board of directors a "him or me" ultimatum, but later returned in the mid-1990s to eventually restore it to preeminence. He was credited with overseeing the development and marketing of the Macintosh, the iPad, the iPhone, and the iPod.

Steve Jobs co-founded [[Pixar]] Animation Studios in 1986. Pixar merged with The [[Walt Disney Company]] in 2006, and Jobs served on Disney's board of directors. Jobs was one the very few persons to successfully run a company that takes a horizontal diversification approach (selling and marketing a variety of products that would appeal to their original consumer base). He was also one of the [[adoption success stories]].

::''I love beautiful objects. I love creating them. Negative people upset me... Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.''

Jobs co-invented 313 Apple patents, mostly on designs rather than as utility patents. This is far more than most technology executives, such as [[Bill Gates]].

Jobs donated a modest amount (relative to his wealth) of $150,000 in soft-money to causes related to the [[Democratic Party]],<ref>http://www.newsmeat.com/billionaire_political_donations/Steve_Jobs.php</ref> but it is likely that Jobs supported liberal causes simply to further his own businesses, rather than based on his personal views.<ref>https://www.wired.com/gadgets/mac/commentary/cultofmac/2006/01/70072</ref> There are strong indications that Jobs became more [[conservative]] on issues like the [[public schools]] as he grew older. When he met with [[Barack Obama]], Jobs was sharply critical of his policies.<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/steve-jobs-biography-obama_n_1022786.html</ref>

As an adopted child raised by adoptive parents, Jobs later met his biological mother and told her he was glad he didn't end up as an abortion<ref>https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/steve-jobs-im-glad-i-didnt-end-up-as-an-abortion</ref>

== Awards ==
National Technology Medal from President Reagan in 1985, before founding NeXT; Jefferson Award for Public Service in 1987; Entrepreneur of the Decade by Inc. Magazine in 1989. [http://www.theapplemuseum.com/index.php?id=49]

==See also==
* [[Apple Computer]] [[MacOS]]
* [[iOS]] for [[iPhone]]-[[iPod]]-[[iPad]]
* [[Steve Wozniak]], [[Linus Torvalds]], [[Bill Gates]], and [[Larry Ellison]]
* [[IBM]], [[HP]], [[Dell]] and [[Microsoft]] [[Windows]]
* [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
* [[BlackBerry OS|Blackberry]]
* [[Microsoft]]

==External links==
*[http://www.apple.com/pr/bios/jobs.html Steve Jobs] Apple-Macintosh computers-iPods.
*[http://ei.cs.vt.edu/~history/Jobs.html Steve Paul Jobs]
*[http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html "You've got to find what you love," Jobs says] Stanford Report, June 14, 2005.
*[https://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/09/st_essayjobs_ceo/ Steve Jobs, the Perfect CEO], ''Wired Magazine'', September 27, 2011.

==References==
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Shen Yun

2021-11-05T04:49:35Z

Real45fan:

[[Wikipedia]]'s '''Shen Yun''' article says about the traditional Chinese dance touring group:
{{quotebox|''The performances have received criticism for promoting sectarian doctrines and negative views toward [[evolution]], [[atheism]], and [[homosexuality]], as well as being "filled with cult messages";[6][7][8]''}}
Shen Yun is constantly attacked by the [[CCP]]'s [[50 cent Army]] as well as leftist [[mainstream media]] outlets in the US. In a video entitled, ''The show China does not want you to see'', NTD reported,
{{quotebox|[[Beijing]] is known for using the [[Internet]] to influence public opinion both inside China and in [[the West]]...Negative changes are made on Shen Yun's Wikipedia page almost on a daily basis. You think, ''who's actually so motivated and has the time and the energy, who's not on salary to actually go and do this on such a large scale?'' And so you have these articles. But as the world gets to know more about the Chinese regime's [[tactic]]s, sometimes the interference can also backfire, making the [[audience]] more curious to see the show because of the [[politics]] in China.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgAJtklTyFk</ref>}}
Shen Yun bills itself as “a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization,”<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRJn7qDgTQ</ref> prior to the revolution of [[Cultural Marxism]] in the 1960s which [[Cultural Revolution|exterminated traditional culture]] and opponents of [[socialism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/stepping-into-the-uncanny-unsettling-world-of-shen-yun|title=Stepping Into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun|last1=Jia|first1=Tolentino|authorlink=Jia Tolentino|date=2019-03-19|website=New Yorker|accessdate=}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Falun Gong]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

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Shen Yun

2021-11-05T04:48:54Z

Real45fan:

[[Wikipedia]]'s '''Shen Yun''' article says about the traditional Chinese dance touring group:
{{quotebox|''The performances have received criticism for promoting sectarian doctrines and negative views toward [[evolution]], [[atheism]], and [[homosexuality]], as well as being "filled with cult messages";[6][7][8]''}}
Shen Yun is constantly attacked by the [[CCP]]'s [[50 cent Army]]. In a video entitled, ''The show China does not want you to see'', NTD reported,
{{quotebox|[[Beijing]] is known for using the [[Internet]] to influence public opinion both inside China and in [[the West]]...Negative changes are made on Shen Yun's Wikipedia page almost on a daily basis. You think, ''who's actually so motivated and has the time and the energy, who's not on salary to actually go and do this on such a large scale?'' And so you have these articles. But as the world gets to know more about the Chinese regime's [[tactic]]s, sometimes the interference can also backfire, making the [[audience]] more curious to see the show because of the [[politics]] in China.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgAJtklTyFk</ref>}}
Shen Yun bills itself as “a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization,”<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRJn7qDgTQ</ref> prior to the revolution of [[Cultural Marxism]] in the 1960s which [[Cultural Revolution|exterminated traditional culture]] and opponents of [[socialism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/stepping-into-the-uncanny-unsettling-world-of-shen-yun|title=Stepping Into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun|last1=Jia|first1=Tolentino|authorlink=Jia Tolentino|date=2019-03-19|website=New Yorker|accessdate=}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Falun Gong]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:China]]
[[Category:Anti-Communism]]

Shen Yun

2021-11-05T04:47:57Z

Real45fan:

[[Wikipedia]]'s '''Shen Yun''' article says about the traditional Chinese dance touring group:
{{quotebox|''The performances have received criticism for promoting sectarian doctrines and negative views toward [[evolution]], [[atheism]], and [[homosexuality]], as well as being "filled with cult messages";[6][7][8]''}}
Shen Yun is constantly attacked by the [[CCP]]'s [[50 cent Army]]. In a video entitled, ''The show China does not want you to see'', NTD reported,
{{quotebox|[[Beijing]] is known for using the [[Internet]] to influence public opinion both inside China and in [[the West]]...Negative changes are made on Shen Yun's Wikipedia page almost on a daily basis. You think, ''who's actually so motivated and has the time and the energy, who's not on salary to actually go and do this on such a large scale?'' And so you have these articles. But as the world gets to know more about the Chinese regime's [[tactic]]s, sometimes the interference can also backfire, making the [[audience]] more curious to see the show because of the [[politics]] in China.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgAJtklTyFk</ref>}}
Shen Yun bills itself as “a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization,”<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRJn7qDgTQ</ref> prior to the revolution of [[Cultural Marxism]] in the 1960s which [[Cultural Revolution|exterminated traditional culture]] and opponents of [[socialism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/stepping-into-the-uncanny-unsettling-world-of-shen-yun|title=Stepping Into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun|last1=Jia|first1=Tolentino|authorlink=Jia Tolentino|date=2019-03-19|website=New Yorker|accessdate=}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Falun Gong]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

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Bill O'Reilly

2021-11-05T04:46:55Z

Real45fan:

[[Image:Bll.png|thumb|right|Bill O' Reilly On The O'Reilly Report]]
'''Bill O'Reilly''' is a famous commentator, author, and was the host of the show ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]'' on the [[Fox News Channel]], which he called the "No Spin Zone." O'Reilly calls himself a "traditionalist" and an "independent." O'Reilly is not strongly [[conservative]], and he has ineptly tried to defend [[Obama]] against criticism for failing to provide his birth certificate. Despite this, he is deeply disliked by many on the [[leftist|far left]].

Although many people consider O'Reilly a conservative, and although he frequently criticized left-wingers and their policies, he is probably better described as "non-ideological" or "populist."<ref>Antle III, James W. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/donald-trump-and-the-gops-enduring-oreilly-factor/article/2620747 Donald Trump and the GOP's enduring 'O'Reilly factor']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> Often the show seems lost on social issues. Despite claims that O'Reilly is a conservative, a 2011 study showed that compared to the American population as a whole (which actually was relatively conservative), O'Reilly's views were actually in the political center of the population.<ref name="Pollak">Pollak, Joel B. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/19/bill-oreilly-secret-centrist-not-conservative/ Bill O’Reilly’s Secret: He Was a Centrist, Not a Conservative]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref> Interestingly, this was likely the reason his show was so popular.<ref name="Pollak"/>

O'Reilly held a pay-per-view online debate with "comedian" [[Jon Stewart]] on October 6, 2012, at George Washington University, with proceeds going to charity.<ref>[http://www.therumble2012.com/index.html The Rumble 2012]</ref> However, the live streaming of the event was a bust due to technical ineptness.

O'Reilly's audience was among the oldest in all of television, with viewers having an average age of more than 72 years old.<ref>https://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/05/may-cable-news-ratings-spare-no-one-189393</ref> O'Reilly has used his show to promote his own books, such as his ''Killing'' series he wrote with historian Martin Dugard. While these books have sold well due to their promotion on television, it is doubtful how many people actually read them.

==Career==
O'Reilly's career was growing throughout the 1980s, but he received his "big break" when hired to anchor ''Inside Edition'', a tabloid gossip and news program.<ref>[http://www.starpulse.com/Notables/O%27Reilly,_Bill/Biography/ Bill O'Reilly Biography]</ref>

His biggest success would come from hosting the ''The O'Reilly Factor''. His show was the highest-rated hour on any cable news channel, with over 2.5 million people watching the show each night and millions more listening to his radio show.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/23/60minutes/main645202.shtml Bill O'Reilly: "No Spin"], [[CBS News]] Transcript [[60 Minutes]] with Mike Wallace aired Sept. 26, 2004.</ref> ''The O'Reilly Factor'' was #1 on cable news for 15 consecutive years,<ref>Katz, A.J. (December 28, 2017). [http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/2016-ratings-fox-news-channel-is-cable-tvs-most-watched-network/315009 2016 Ratings: Fox News Channel is Cable TV’s Most-Watched Network]. ''TVNewser''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> until O'Reilly was forced out from Fox in April 2017.<ref name="Elber2017">Elber, Lynn (April 20, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2017-04-20/oreilly-is-out-at-fox-but-influence-endures-career-too O'Reilly Is Out at Fox but Influence Endures; Career Too?]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

Politically, O'Reilly claimed to be an independent, but it was later revealed that he was actually a registered [[Republican]] in Nassau County from 1994 to 2000. O'Reilly re-registered as an independent soon after.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0971123/bio Biography], [[IMDB]]</ref>

On April 19, 2017, Fox News broke ties with O'Reilly due to an alleged sex abuse scandal revolving around him.<ref>Steel, Emily; Schmidt, Michael S. (April 19, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/19/business/media/bill-oreilly-fox-news-allegations.html?_r=0 Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref> He began his "No Spin" news podcast on April 24.<ref>Nussbaum, Daniel (April 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/23/bill-oreilly-sets-return-no-spin-news-podcast/ Bill O’Reilly Sets Return with ‘No Spin News’ Podcast]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> He claimed that his ouster was due to an organized attack by left-wingers.<ref>Key, Pam (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/05/12/oreilly-on-leaving-fox-news-this-was-a-hit-by-the-organized-left-wing-cabal/ O’Reilly on Leaving Fox News: ‘This Was a Hit’ By the ‘Organized Left-Wing Cabal’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> He later stated he regretted not fighting back like [[Sean Hannity]] did when attacked by left-wingers.<ref>Mayfield, Mandy (June 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/bill-oreilly-says-he-should-have-fought-back-like-sean-hannity/article/2625435 Bill O'Reilly says he should have fought back like Sean Hannity]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Concha, Joe (June 9, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/337139-oreilly-i-should-have-fought-back-like-hannity O'Reilly: 'I should have' fought back like Hannity]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (June 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/bill-oreilly-laments-silence-fox-shows-demise-hann/ Bill O’Reilly laments keeping quiet before his Fox News demise: ‘Hannity fought back; I should have’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> The person who accused O'Reilly of sexual abuse had been arrested in 2015 for falsely reporting a crime, something which undermines her credibility.<ref>Patten, David A. (September 17, 2017). [https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Bill-OReilly-accuser-false-allegation-Perquita-Burgess/2017/09/17/id/814093/ Bill O'Reilly's Accuser Arrested for False Allegation of Crime]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved September 28, 2017.</ref>

O'Reilly now does a "No Spin News" podcast available on his personal website and appears in a Friday segment on [[Glenn Beck]]'s radio program, simulcasted on TheBlaze TV. He started a daily 30-minute-long webcast, shown from his personal website and free for all viewers to watch, in early-August 2017.<ref>Greenwood, Max (August 10, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/346036-bill-oreilly-debuts-new-webcast Bill O'Reilly debuts new webcast]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (August 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/bill-oreilly-debuts-online-news-show/ Bill O’Reilly debuts online news show]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref>

== Bill O'Reilly and homosexuality ==

:''See also:'' [[Fox News and homosexuality]] and [[Bill O'Reilly and the homosexuality issue]]

The [[American Family Association]] reported:
{{cquote|On February 11, 2004, Bill O'Reilly, host of The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, featured Kevin Jennings, the executive director of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network.) Jennings, former teacher turned homosexual activist, along with a lesbian counterpart, discussed GLSEN's new pro-homosexual curriculum on marriage being marketed to children and youth in public schools all across America under the guise of "tolerance."...

O'Reilly, watched heavily by conservatives and Christians alike, shocked much of his constituency on September 3, 2002 when he publicly announced his support of homosexual rights in the nation's largest “gay” publication, ''The Advocate''. His sympathetic, lenient views on “gay” adoption and his mixed-message stance on “gay” marriage have caused great dissent among his loyalists - and no doubt cost him viewers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040222080725/http://www.afa.net/homosexual_agenda/GetArticle.asp?id=115 Bill O'Reilly: He Still Doesn't Get It], [[American Family Association|AFA]]</ref>}}

[[WorldNetDaily]] stated the following regarding O'Reilly and his exchange with the [[Ex-Homosexuals|ex-homosexual]] and evangelical minister Stephen Bennett:
{{cquote|Fox News is threatening to sue a prominent evangelical minister in the ex-homosexual movement who engaged in a volatile exchange over biblical morality on the top-rated television program "The O'Reilly Factor" in September.

Stephen Bennett, who says he left his homosexual lifestyle nearly 11 years ago, has distributed a 60-minute audio tape program called the "The O'Reilly Shocker," in which he responds to host Bill O'Reilly's characterization of people who take the Bible literally as "religious fanatics.".

Bennett said he has received hundreds of e-mails from viewers of the segment who said they were outraged at O'Reilly's "anger and verbal abuse."<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2003/01/16542 Fox News threatens to sue ex 'gay' minister], [[WND]]</ref>}}

In response to the threatened lawsuit of the Fox News Channel the Agape Press reported:
{{cquote|But Mike DePrimo, senior litigation counsel for the American Family Association Center for Law & Policy, which represents Bennett, says Bennett has a right to distribute a recording of the program -- and that his use of the tape is legal under copyright law's allowance of fair use and comment.

"The law provides that even copyrighted material may be used, provided it's used not for commercial gain but for comment," DePrimo says. "Stephen Bennett used the material from the O'Reilly show simply to rebut the arguments O'Reilly put forward."

The attorney implies there may be another reason the popular O'Reilly wants distribution of the tape stopped -- and it has to do with image. "O'Reilly promotes himself as a [[conservative]]," DePrimo explains. "In fact, Bennett's tape shows that O'Reilly is simply another media elite who's advancing the [[Homosexual Agenda|homosexual agenda]] -- and he doesn't want to be exposed for what he is."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040608014836/http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/1/afa/32003a.asp Network Threatens Former Homosexual with Lawsuit], [[American Family Association|AFA]]</ref>}}

Bill O'Reilly describes himself as a practicing [[Roman Catholic]].<ref>[https://www.billoreilly.com/newslettercolumn?pid=29184 The Catholic Quandary]</ref> According to the [[Vatican]] individuals should not engage in homosexual acts as they are acts of serious depravity.<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20030731_homosexual-unions_en.html Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons]</ref>

==''Killing Jesus'' book==
In 2013, O'Reilly wrote a book entitled ''Killing Jesus'', which discusses [[Jesus Christ]]'s earthly ministry. While O'Reilly used numerous sources for his book, he severely undermined the [[Bible]]'s authority and inerrancy by picking and choosing which parts of the [[Gospel]] were historical fact and by refusing to even call Jesus the Son of God in the book.<ref name="Evangelicals">Ham, Ken (October 2, 2013). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2013/10/02/should-evangelicals-love-bill-oreillys-new-book/ Should Evangelicals “Love” Bill O’Reilly’s New Book?]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref>

==Other==
O'Reilly based on previous interviews, as well as his ''Killing Jesus'' book and associated interviews, O'Reilly does not look highly upon those who believe the Bible in a straightforward manner.<ref name="Evangelicals"/>

==Legacy==
O'Reilly had a large political influence through his TV career.<ref name="Elber2017"/>

==Trivia==
* O'Reilly and conservative-mocker [[Stephen Colbert]] have appeared on each other's shows.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16698834/ Colbert and O’Reilly face off], [[MSNBC]]</ref>

==Further reading==
*Pinkerton, James P. (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/22/pinkerton-trump-nation-fox-nation-fox-news-roger-ailes-bill-oreilly/ Pinkerton: Before Trump Nation, There Was Fox Nation: Fox News After Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly]. ''Breitbart News''.

==See also==
*[[Sean Hannity]]

==References==
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Costco

2021-06-14T02:28:05Z

Real45fan:

'''Costco''' is an [[American]] membership "[[warehouse]]" type general merchandise chain that sells everything from canned [[ham]]s to home [[computer]]s. Most items are sold in [[bulk]]. It is the [[Retail#Global top ten retailers|second largest retailer in the United States and the third largest in the world]]. Costco is also the largest [[membership]] warehouse club [[chain]] in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.stores.org/2012/Top-100-Retailers|title=2012 Top 100 Retailers|publisher=STORES.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.stores.org/2011/Top-250-List 2011|title=Top 250 Global Retailers|publisher= STORES.org}}</ref>

Like its online competitor [[Amazon.com]], Costco is headquartered in [[Washington State]]. Costco's founder went to liberal [[public school values|public schools]] for all his formal education.

==See also==
* '''Warehouse Stores:''': [[Wal-Mart]], [[Sam's Club]], and [[Amazon.com]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.costco.com/ Costco Wholesale official website]
* [http://m.costco.com/ Costco Mobile]
* [http://www.costcoauto.com/ Costco Auto Buying Program website]
* [http://www.costcotravel.com/ Costco Travel official website]
* [http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/PriceCostco-Inc-Company-History.html PriceCostco Company History] FundingUniverse
* [http://www.secdatabase.com/CIK/909832/Company-Name/COSTCO-WHOLESALE-CORP-NEW Costco SEC Filings]
* [http://www.teapartycrusaders.com/u-s-politics/10-reasons-shouldnt-shop-costco 10 reasons why you shouldn’t shop at Costco]

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Joe Biden

2021-02-14T21:33:13Z

Real45fan: update

:{{See also|Biden Crime Family|Biden Putsch|}}

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| name =Joseph “Joe” Biden
| birth =November 20, 1942 (age 78) Scranton, Pennsylvania
| parents =Jean Biden Joseph Biden, Sr.
| religion =Roman Catholic ([[Catholic in name only|In Name Only]])
| education =[[University of Delaware]] Syracuse University
| spouse =Neilia Hunter (died 1972) Jill Biden (m. 1977)
| children =Beau • [[Hunter Biden|Hunter]] Naomi • Ashley
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| military =4-F
| rank =Junta leader
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| party =[[Democratic Party|Democrat Party]]
| dictatordate =November 4, 2020
| war =[[U.S. Color Revolution]]
| deathnumber =60,000+ <ref>{{cite web |title=BIDEN COVID DEATH TRACKER |url=https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/biden-covid-death-tracker/ |website=Washington Free Beacon |date=20 January 2021}} https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/09/30/us-sees-710-additional-homicides-and-2800-more-shootings-attributed-to-minneapolis-effect-978986 *[[Lee Keltner]] was murdered by an Antifa terrorist working for [[NBC News]]; https://bigleaguepolitics.com/revealed-charged-denver-shooter-matthew-dolloffs-left-wing-facebook-posts/ including two children and three police. https://www.foxnews.com/us/deadly-unrest-people-have-died-amid-george-floyd-protests-across-us https://www.odmp.org/officer/24695-sergeant-damon-gutzwiller At least 6 Black bystanders https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/05/say-their-names-20-people-killed-in-the-george-floyd-riots-n592577 including a one year old baby in a stroller https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/14/family-of-1-year-old-who-was-shot-and-killed-do-baby-lives-matter/ A staffer for Lacy Johnson GOP opponent of [[Ilhan Omar]] was shot and killed. Multiple references: 
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/republican-campaign-aide-murdered-minneapolis-staffer-lacy-johnson-running-ilhan-omar-shot-dead-drive-shooting/ Republican Campaign Aide Murdered in Minneapolis — Staffer for Lacy Johnson Who Is Running Against Ilhan Omar Shot Dead in Drive-By Shooting]
*[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8743623/Campaign-staffer-17-Ilhan-Omars-Republican-opponent-shot-killed-Minneapolis.html Campaign staffer, 17, for Ilhan Omar's Republican congressional opponent is shot and killed in Minneapolis]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/teenage-campaign-staffer-for-ilhan-omars-opponent-killed-in-minneapolis-shooting Teenage campaign staffer for Ilhan Omar's opponent killed in Minneapolis shooting]
*[https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/09/17/ilhan-omars-gop-challenger-shocked-after-campaign-aides-shot-in-random-drive-by-teen-staffer-dies-973381 Ilhan Omar’s GOP challenger shocked after campaign aides shot in random drive-by, teen staffer dies]
*[https://www.rt.com/usa/500970-ilhan-omar-lacy-johnson-shooting-staffer/ Suspect arrested in murder of 17-year-old staffer of GOP challenger to Ilhan Omar] Numerous African Americans were targeted by the racist left. https://100percentfedup.com/prominent-black-trump-supporter-shot-to-death-in-milwaukee-hours-after-pro-trump-interview/ More than 700 police injured. https://nypost.com/2020/06/08/more-than-700-officers-injured-in-george-floyd-protests-across-us/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/07/us/capitol-mob-deaths/index.html</ref>
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'''Joseph Robinette “Joe” Biden, Jr.''' (born<ref>his birth name was Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.</ref> November 20, 1942, see: [[Biden's age]]), is the current occupant of the [[White House]]. His right hand henchman, [[chief-of-staff]] [[Ron Klain]], has tweeted that 68% of Americans are correct in their belief that American elections are rigged.<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/12/bidens-pick-for-chief-of-staff-agrees-that-elections-are-rigged/</ref> The Dear Leader signed 42 [[executive order]] [[diktat]]s in his first week after seizing power.<ref>https://thenationalpulse.com/politics/bidens-executive-actions-dictator/</ref>

Biden was the [[Vice President of the United States]] and served as [[Barack Obama]]'s token [[segregation]]ist. He is famously known as the Architect of Mass Incarceration,<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cory-booker-calls-joe-biden-an-architect-of-mass-incarceration</ref> the original author of the [[Patriot Act]] intrusions into the private lives of American citizens,<ref>https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/andrewkaczynski/surveillance-joe</ref> and founder in his own words of "the most extensive [[voter fraud]] organization in history."<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/10/24/biden_we_have_put_together_the_most_extensive_and_inclusive_voter_fraud_organization_in_the_history_of_american_politics.html</ref> As [[junta leader]], he expanded the powers of the [[police state]],<ref>https://www.leftvoice.org/patriot-act-2-0-bidens-domestic-terrorism-laws-are-a-danger-to-the-working-class</ref> imposed radical [[environmentalism]] and restricted access to affordable energy, proposed [[court packing]] to control the [[U.S. Supreme Court|Supreme Court]], add [[D.C.]] and [[Puerto Rico]] as new states, raise taxes and spending,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/09/18/fact-check-yes-biden-will-raise-taxes-across-the-board-n2576377 Fact Checking the 'Fact Checkers:' Yes, PolitiFact, Biden Will Raise Taxes Across the Board]</ref> and reducing the power of the [[free market]] while increasing the dependence of people on the federal government.

As the [[Democratic Party|Democrat Party]] nominee in the [[2020 presidential election]] he was endorsed by [[Neo-Nazi]] [[white supremacist]] [[Richard Spencer]], organizer of the June 2017 Charlottesville protests in which one person was killed.<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/24/white-supremacist-who-organized-charlottesville-race-riots-endorses-joe-biden/</ref> Biden publicly proclaimed that defenders of the [[Confederate]] flag were "many fine people."<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-biden-praises-group-who-display-the-confederate-flag-as-fine-people-in-resurfaced-video</ref>

Biden has been implicated in [[pay-to-play]] [[corruption]] in the [[Biden-Burisma]] scandal<ref>https://nypost.com/2020/10/14/hunter-biden-emails-show-leveraging-connections-with-dad-to-boost-burisma-pay/</ref> and owns a 10% share of a multi-billion dollar partnership with the [[genocidal]] Chinese regime and [[Chinese military]]<ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/a-collusion-tale-the-bidens-and-china/</ref><ref>https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/biden-son-brother-pitched-us-infrastructure-deals-chinese</ref> and is a pawn of the Chinese Communist Party.<ref>Gertz, Bill (November 11, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/11/joe-biden-backs-china-appeasement/ Biden favors China appeasement]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> He was endorsed by the official organ of the [[Chinese Communist Party|Communist party of China]].<ref>https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1198289.shtml</ref> In 2020 his family came under FBI investigation for [[collusion]] with [[Chinese Communist]]s.

An open letter published by The Democracy Institute entitled ''Reasons Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Deeply Puzzling'' begins by noting the fact:
{{quotebox-float|“Something very strange happened in America’s [[democracy]] in the early hours of Wednesday November 4 [2020] and the days that followed...Trump earned the highest share of all minority votes for a Republican since 1960…Trump grew his support among black voters by 50 percent over 2016…Nationally, Joe Biden’s black support fell well below 90 percent, the level below which Democratic presidential candidates usually lose...We are told that Biden won more votes nationally than any presidential candidate in history...But he won a record low of 17 percent of counties; he only won 524 counties, as opposed to the 873 counties Obama won in 2008...Yet, Biden somehow outdid Obama in total votes...Victorious presidential candidates, especially challengers, usually have down-ballot coattails; Biden did not...The Republicans held the Senate and enjoyed a ‘red wave’ in the House, where they gained a large number of seats while winning all 27 toss-up contests...Trump’s party did not lose a single state legislature and actually made gains at the state level”.<ref>https://spectator.us/reasons-why-the-2020-presidential-election-is-deeply-puzzling/</ref>}}
[[File:Klain rigged elections.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Biden [[chief of staff]] [[Ron Klain]] publicly agrees that elections are rigged.]]
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==Election fraud==

:{{See also|Democrat election fraud}}
Ten days before the election Biden openly boasted of having "the most extensive and inclusive [[voter fraud]] organization in history.”<ref>https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/10/24/joe-biden-brags-about-having-most-extensive-voter-fraud-organization-in-history/</ref> On a conference call over the Summer, a [[Dominion Voting Systems]] executive in charge of Strategy and Security is reported to have said, "Don’t worry Trump won’t win the election, we fixed that."<ref>https://youtu.be/dh1X4s9HuLo</ref>
[[File:Electoral Map 11-10-20.png|right|200px|thumb|Electoral Map as of November 10, 2020. Biden 227, Trump 231, 80 uncounted.<ref>https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/decision-desk-trump-won-the-state-of-north-carolina-20201110</ref>]]
At 2:30 AM EDT of the 4th of November 2020, TV broadcasts reported that Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada and Georgia decided to cease vote counting operations and would continue the following day. This unanimous decision to initially and intentionally stop counting by all five battleground states was unprecedented, and it demonstrates prior coordination by election officials in battleground states. This allowed for more time to manufacture fraudulent ballots.

An independent forensic audit of Dominion Voting Systems machines used in [[Michigan]] concluded:
{{quotebox-float|“The Dominion Voting System is intentionally and purposefully designed with inherent errors to create systemic fraud and influence election results. ...The intentional errors lead to bulk adjudication of ballots with no oversight, transparency, and no audit trail. This leads to voter or election fraud. Based on our study we conclude that the Dominion Voting System should not be used in Michigan....The allowable election error rate established by the [[Federal Election Commission]] guidelines is of 1 in 250,000 ballots (.0008%). We observed an error rate of 68.05%. This demonstrated a significant and fatal error in security and election integrity."<ref>https://www.depernolaw.com/uploads/2/7/0/2/27029178/antrim_michigan_forensics_report_[121320]_v2_[redacted].pdf</ref>}}
The chairman of the [[Federal Election Commission]], Trey Trainor, said there was voter fraud in key states. “The massive amounts of affidavits that we see in these cases show that there was in fact [[fraud]] that took place.”<ref>https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/federal-election-commission-chairman-trump-campaign-bringing-legitimate</ref>

===Vote switching===
:{{See also|Georgia election fraud}}
[[NBC News]] reported in December 2019,
{{quotebox|"Chinese manufacturers can be forced to cooperate with requests from Chinese intelligence officials to share any information about the technology and therefore pose a risk for U.S. companies, NBC News analyst Frank Figliuzzi, a former assistant director of the FBI for counterintelligence, said. That could include intellectual property, such as source code, materials or blueprints. There is also the concern of machines shipped with undetected vulnerabilities or backdoors that could allow tampering."<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/chinese-parts-hidden-ownership-growing-scrutiny-inside-america-s-biggest-n1104516</ref>}}
[[File:Coomer2.png|right|250px|thumb|Dominion Voting Systems Vice President of Engineering Eric Coomer is a member of the [[Antifa]] terrorist organization.<ref>https://thespectator.info/2020/11/16/dominions-eric-coomer-is-an-unhinged-sociopath-his-internet-profile-is-being-deleted-and-erased-audio/</ref>]]
In January 2020 [[Dominion Election Systems]] [[CEO]] John Poulos testified before Congress that Dominion machines are composed of parts manufactured in China from "screen on the interface down to the chip component level." Under questioning from Democrat Congresswoman [[Zoe Lofgren]], Poulos claimed, "there’s no option for manufacturing of those in the United States."<ref>https://thenationalpulse.com/news/dominion-uses-chinese-parts/</ref> The Chinese Communist Party endorsed Biden for president in the 2020 presidential election.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/us-intelligence-china-biden-russia-trump-election-2020-8</ref>

In 2016 Dominion Voting Systems Vice President of Engineering [[Eric Coomer]] was asked if it was possible to bypass election systems software and go directly to the data tables that manage systems running elections in [[Illinois]]. His response was, “Yes, if they have access.”<ref>https://www.thepostemail.com/2016/09/01/critical-flaws-in-election-security-confirmed-by-dominion-voting-executive/</ref> Bypassing the election systems software means whoever has access can potentially manipulate the vote without many risks of detection. Coomer was asked who would have access to these data tables? Coomer replied, "Vendors, election officials, and others who need to be granted access."<ref>http://www.defendthevote.com/114-election-security/508-massive-flaws-election-security-confirmed-by-dominion-voting</ref> And in 2017 Coomer explained how to alter votes in the Dominion Voting Systems in a [[Chicago]] demonstration.<ref>https://rumble.com/vbd3s5-2017-dr.-eric-coomer-explains-how-to-alter-votes-in-the-dominion-voting-sys.html</ref>

In September and October 2020, Coomer personally was in [[Georgia]] to make a “critical software change” to all Georgia's 30,000 Dominion voting machines “without adequate testing or certification from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission”.<ref>http://archive.is/3Bcv5</ref><ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/dominions-trump-hating-executive-eric-coomer-performed-suspicious-update-georgia-week-early-voting-started/</ref>

On a conference call with other members of [[Antifa]], Coomer is reported to have said:
{{quotebox-float|“Don’t worry about the election, Trump’s not gonna win. I made f**king sure of that!”<ref>https://en-volve.com/2020/11/16/anti-trump-engineer-of-dominion-voting-systems-said-i-made-sure-trumps-not-gonna-win-in-secret-call-with-antifa-claims-man-who-infiltrated-group/</ref>}}

===Ignoring mail-in ballot safeguards===
:{{See also|Pennsylvania election fraud}}
[[File:PA mail-in fraud.jpeg|right|350px|thumb|Pennsylvania mailed out 1.8 Million mail-in ballots, buy got back 2.5 million.<ref>https://youtu.be/2AYSs77k2tY</ref>]]
[[Pennsylvania]] Secretary of Commonwealth [[Kathy Boockvar]] and the county officials repeatedly ignored essential safeguards for absentee and mail-in voting which require “procedural safeguards to deter fraud and ensure transparency” due to “inherent risk.” In December 2019, Pennsylvania’s auditor general, Eugene DePasquale, determined that there are more than 50,000 cases of potentially inaccurate voter records in the state’s system.

On October 31, 2019, Pennsylvania’s legislature passed Act 77, which allowed all Pennsylvania voters the option of voting by mail without providing a reason or excuse. Yet mail-in voting still requires a ballot application and the election code still bars ballot harvesting except in the case of disabled voters. Pennsylvania law still requires ballots that have been filled out incompletely or incorrectly to be declared void and it does not permit election boards to give voters who cast improper ballots a “notice and opportunity to cure” those ballots.

Importantly, Act 77 prohibits a voter from casting both a mail-in ballot and an in-person ballot, unless the voter returns an unvoted mail-in ballot and declares that he or she has not voted by mail. The lawsuit alleged,
{{quotebox-float|“Defendants failed to take adequate measures to ensure that the provisions of the Election Code enacted to protect the validity of absentee or mail-in ballots, including without limitation Act 77, were followed.”}}
115% of Pennsylvania registered Democrats voted for Biden. Biden supposedly received 1.24 to 1.43 times greater than either [[Hillary Clinton]] or [[Barack Obama]] in predominant Republican counties.<ref>https://twitter.com/RaheemKassam/status/1325193658170134531</ref>

===Biden Putsch===

:{{See also|Biden Putsch}}
Marxist [[subversive]]s John Nagl and Paul Yingling, two veterans of U.S. military service, penned an open letter to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. [[Mark Milley]] chalk full of Democrat [[fake news]] talking points in support of the Marxist insurrection and advocating oath breaking.<ref>https://www.captainsjournal.com/2020/08/12/john-nagl-and-paul-yingling-advocate-oath-breaking/</ref> Nagl and Yingling wrote:
[[File:Death-camps-trump-supporters.jpg|left|350px|thumb|[[Pulitzer Prize]] winning [[leftist]] columnist Jerry Saltz, declared: “Republicanism is no longer a political problem; Republicanism is a social problem…It must be treated in the same way [[coronavirus]] is treated: it has to be isolated and snuffed-out by repressing it in about 70% of the general population."<ref>https://www.rt.com/usa/507445-republicans-coronavirus-colomnist-repressed/</ref> <ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/08/gop-rep-lee-zeldin-staffers-homes-and-cars-targeted-with-death-camps-for-trump-supporters-fliers/</ref>]]
{{quotebox-float|"America’s political and legal institutions have so atrophied that they are ill-prepared for this moment. Senate Republicans, already reduced to supplicant status, will remain silent and inert, as much to obscure their complicity as to retain their majority. The Democrat-led House of Representatives will certify the [[Electoral College]] results, which Mr. Trump will dismiss as fake news. The courts, flooded with cases from both Democrats and Mr. Trump’s legal team, will take months working through the docket, producing reasoned rulings that Trump will alternately appeal and ignore... At this moment of Constitutional crisis, only two options remain. Under the first, U.S. military forces escort the former president from the White House grounds. Trump’s little green men, so intimidating to lightly armed federal law enforcement agents, step aside and fade away, realizing they would not constitute a good morning’s work for a brigade of the 82nd Airborne. Under the second, the U.S. military remains inert while the Constitution dies. The succession of government is determined by extralegal violence between Trump’s private army and street protesters; Black Lives Matter Plaza becomes Tahrir Square."<ref>https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2020/08/all-enemies-foreign-and-domestic-open-letter-gen-milley/167625/</ref>}}
Gen. Milley rebuked the coup plotters saying,
{{quotebox-float|"In the event of a dispute over some aspects of the election, by law U.S. courts and the U.S. Congress are required to resolve any disputes, not the U.S. Military....I foresee no role for the U.S. Armed Forces in this process. ...I will not follow an unlawful order."<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/joint-chiefs-head-says-military-wont-have-role-resolving-2020-election</ref>}}
On June 10, 2020 on the ''[[The Daily Show with Trevor Noah]]'' Democratic presidential nominee [[Joseph R. Biden]] implied that if [[Democratic Party|Democrat Party]] officials nationwide [[Voter fraud|stuffed the ballot box]] to defeat incumbent [[President Donald Trump]],<ref>https://conservativedailypost.com/how-dems-plan-to-use-ballot-harvesting-to-steal-2020-election/</ref> Biden was already in [[collusion]] with disgruntled retired [[military]] officials to stage an illegal [[coup]] to remove President Trump from office before a contested election could be resolved.<ref>https://nypost.com/2020/06/11/biden-says-military-would-intervene-if-trump-refused-to-leave-wh/</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/dK3v8iUDTHc</ref><ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-victor-davis-hanson-podcast/episode-21-winding-the-coup-coup-clock/</ref> Biden said,
{{quotebox-float|“I promise you, I am absolutely convinced they will escort [Trump] from the [[White House]] with great dispatch.”}}
===Electoral College certification===
[[File:Antifa flyer.PNG|right|350px|thumb|]]
On an evening just prior to the Electoral College certification of the 2020 stolen presidential election, [[Antifa]] thugs terrorized the home of [[Sen. Josh Hawley]], where Sen. Hawley's wife and newborn infant were home alone.<ref>https://thepoliticalinsider.com/josh-hawley-slams-antifa-scumbags-who-attacked-his-home-with-wife-and-newborn-inside/</ref> Sen. Hawley had pledged to contest the results of the stolen election.

During the January 6, 2021 Joint Session of Congress to certify the Electoral College ballots, while tens of thousands peaceful protesters rallied in support of President Trump outside the capitol, chartered vans of Antifa were escorted by state police in black, unmarked SUVs into the midst of the crowd.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockNPolitics/status/1346897013607174148</ref><ref>https://archive.is/IiHln</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/L0xyqVMUh_E</ref> Capitol Police then removed barriers and waved the crowd in to the Capitol steps.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-01-07/capitol-police-chief-to-resign-next-week-reports</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/cevansavenger/status/1346920924310867968</ref> Antifa rioters proceeded to break windows on the [[U.S. Capitol]] building and storm the premises.<ref>https://twitter.com/emmbeliever/status/1347032914182217728</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/1347040212602466304</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1346908554804953088</ref> Facial recognition [[technology]] identified Antifa members,<ref>https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/6/xrvision-firm-claims-antifa-infiltrated-protesters/</ref> who had used disguises to infiltrate a pro-Trump protest group, as storming the building.<ref>https://gellerreport.com/2021/01/photos-reports-show-antifa-infiltrators-stormed-the-capitol-building.html/</ref> Twitter, in a flimsy attempt to cover for the Antifa punks, falsely claimed that a side-by-side photo comparison of one of the infiltrators (showing him at the Capitol in one photo, and at a BLM rally in June 2019 in the other photo, both of which show him with the same visually distinct tattoos) was "manipulated media" but gave no reason for their false claim.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KelemenCari/status/1346929418455842816 Cari Kelemen: "AZ BLM rally in June, DC Capital in January] at Twitter</ref>

The proceedings inside the House and Senate chambers were halted, and [[Ashli Babbitt]], a Trump supporter who followed the crowd into the Capitol building without realizing who they really were, was summarily executed by Capitol Police.<ref>https://twitter.com/dancohen3000/status/1347076676342185984</ref>

Following the violence, several Senators withdrew their support of objections to fraudulent electors. One protester posted in [[social media]] a statement that he had been paid to disrupt the Trump rally and Congressional proceedings.<ref>https://twitter.com/ariellanewland/status/1347133853169803265</ref>

At the close of the day's events and Joint Session, the Senate Chaplain offered a prayer asking God to "bless and keep us".<ref>https://youtu.be/wYfizn8T9Qk?t=23031</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/Yg_wtp6XhPA</ref>

==Compromised by the CCP==
[[File:Biden-Xi toast.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Biden toasts CCP boss [[Xi Jinping]]. According to the ''Black Book of Communism'', the leftist regime of Beijing has murdered more than 60 million of its own people over its 70 years of existence.]]
The Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania received $70 million form the [[Communist Chinese]] government. The Biden Center did not disclose the money came from China, as required by law.<ref>https://nlpc.org/2020/05/21/complaint-filed-against-university-of-pennsylvania-and-biden-center-for-undisclosed-china-mega-donations/</ref> Biden personally received $900,000 from the Biden Center, money which may have originated with Chinese communists.<ref>https://www.dickmorris.com/penn-univ-paid-biden-900000-wont-say-how-much-was-from-china-lunch-alert/#commentblock</ref>
Biden's son [[Hunter Biden]] is partnered with the [[People's Republic of China|Chinese state]]. Joe Biden holds a 10% interest. Hunter's entire investment partnership uses Chinese state money from its social security fund to the China Development Bank. The partnership, [[Bohai Harvest|Bohai Harvest RST]], is actually a subsidiary of the Bank of China.

Though the entire size of the fund cannot be reconstructed, a co-founder who is now detained in China, reports that Bohai Harvest RST is not the $1-1.5 billion reported, but rather $6.5 billion. Hunter's stake, as of 2020, is worth at least $50 million if he were to sell it.

All players on the Chinese side of the partnership are linked with influence and intelligence organizations. China uses very innocuous sounding organization names to mask [[PLA]], United Front, or the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs influence/intelligence operations. Hunter was the target of an operation to compromise him and his father.

The operational mastermind behind the efforts to compromise the Biden family is a man named [[Yang Jiechi]]. He is currently the CCP Director of Foreign Affairs leading strategist on [[America]], a [[Politburo]] member, one of the most powerful men in China, and [[Xi Jinping]] confidant. As Chinese ambassador to the United States when Biden chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he met regularly with Senator Biden. Later he was Minister of Foreign Affairs when the Bohai Harvest RST investment partnership was made official in 2013.
[[File:Hunter Biden Bohai.jpeg|right|350px|thumb|Hunter Biden, right, flew to China in 2013 aboard Air Force Two, with his father, Joe Biden, left, December 4, 2013. 10 days late Hunter Biden signed a $1.5 Billion deal with the Chinese military.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/biden-s-trip-china-son-hunter-2013-comes-under-new-n1061051</ref>]]
Yang Jiechi is the point person in China for dealing with the United States. This raises major [[national Security]] concerns about a [[Biden administration]] dealing impartially with an individual in this capacity. These are documented facts from Chinese corporate records such as IPO prospectuses and media, and raise very valid concerns about Biden linkages to China.<ref>https://www.baldingsworld.com/2020/10/22/report-on-biden-activities-with-china/</ref>

In a recorded call made sometime after [[Ye Jianming]], Hunter's business partner, went missing in February 2018, Hunter is heard speaking in an agitated tone,
{{quotebox-float|"I get calls from my father to tell me that ''[[The New York Times]]'' is calling, but my old partner, Eric, who literally has done me harm for I don’t know how long, is the one taking the calls because my father will not stop sending the calls to Eric. I have another ''New York Times'' reporter calling about my representation of Patrick Ho – the f****** spy chief of China who started the company that my partner, who is worth $323 billion, founded and is now missing. The richest man in the world is missing who was my partner. He was missing since I last saw him in his $58 million apartment inside a $4 billion deal to build the f****** largest f***** LNG port in the world. And I am receiving calls from the Southern District of New York from the U.S. attorney himself. My best friend in business, Devon, has named me as a witness, without telling me, in a [[criminal]] case — and my father, without telling me."<ref>https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1321184369562759172</ref>}}

====CCP collusion====
On November 28, 2020 a top Chinese economics professor told students in Beijing how the [[People's Republic of China]] was able to easily settle disputes with prior American administrations because they have people at the top of America, specifically on [[Wall Street]]. But when President Trump was elected, all that Chinese influence went away. "Wall Street can't fix Trump," the professor said.<ref>https://youtu.be/yB07iLF2ZWw</ref> Di Dongsheng, a vice-dean at the School of International Relations at Renmin University, made public statements before a large audience:
{{Quotebox-float|"We know that the [[Trump administration]] is in a trade war with us, so why can’t we fix the Trump administration? Why did China and the US used to be able to settle all kinds of issues between 1992 and 2016?" he asked. "I’m going to throw out something maybe a little bit explosive here. It’s just because we have people at the top. We have our old friends who are at the top of America’s core inner circle of power and influence."

"During the US-China trade war, [[Wall Street]] tried to help, and I know that my friends on the US side told me that they tried to help, but they couldn’t do much. But now we’re seeing Biden was elected, the traditional elite, the political elite, the establishment, they’re very close to Wall Street, so you see that, right?"

"Trump has been saying that Biden’s son has some sort of global foundation. Have you noticed that? Who helped [Hunter] build the foundations? Got it? There are a lot of deals inside all these."<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/12/08/top_chinese_intellectual_boasts_about_old_friends_who_are_at_the_top_of_americas_core_inner_circle_of_power_and_influence.html#!</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/lyQUtPEBBSA</ref><ref>https://thepostmillennial.com/watch-tucker-carlson-exposes-how-media-democrats-have-been-working-on-behalf-of-china/</ref><ref>https://therightscoop.com/watch-tucker-exposes-scrubbed-video-of-chinese-professor-saying-they-have-people-at-top-of-america/</ref>}}

==Racism==
[[File:Biden redskins.jpeg|right|275px|thumb|[[CNN]] airbrushed out the [[Washington Redskins]] logo from this 1970s photo of Joe Biden and son. The Washington NFL team dropped the name 'Redskins' in June 2020 because it was deemed "racist".<ref>https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/9/joe-bidens-son-has-redskins-logo-on-cap-wiped-from/</ref>]]
In addition to Biden's longstanding alliance with fellow Democrat segregationists in the U.S. Senate, Biden is known for a history of making racially insensitive remarks. Reportedly, Biden’s political approach to race has long been geared toward assuaging the racial anxieties of white voters. Biden exposed his racial insensitivity towards the 2008 Democratic Presidential candidate and running mate, Barack Obama, when he declared, "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy." He later claimed, "Barack Hussein Obama is change enough for most people."<ref>Ryan Grim | ''The Intercept_'', Joe Biden’s Stunningly Racist Answer on the Legacy of Slavery Has Been Overlooked, https://theintercept.com/2019/09/13/joe-biden-democratic-debate-slavery/, September 13, 2019</ref> Biden called [[Confederacy|Confederate flag]] advocates "very fine people"<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-biden-praises-group-who-display-the-confederate-flag-as-fine-people-in-resurfaced-video</ref> and a disproportionate share of the U.S. military which are minorities as "stupid bastards"<ref>https://youtu.be/lfmy0FQRoNc</ref>

A racist, Biden has boasted of cooperating in his early Senate career with [[James Eastland]], an inflammatory racist who called blacks "inferior" and defended [[segregation]].<ref>Fredericks, Bob (June 21, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/06/21/joe-bidens-years-old-letters-to-racist-senator-revealed/ Joe Biden’s years-old letters to racist senator revealed]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved January 17, 2021</ref>

Among one of Biden's first official racist acts was firing the nation's African American [[Surgeon General]].<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/20/white-guy-fires-black-man-on-first-day-in-office-biden-sacks-surgeon-general-adams-1019007/</ref> He also issued racist and xenophobic travel ban orders against people from [[South Africa]].<ref>https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2021/01/24/315890-n315890</ref>

===You ain't Black===

:{{See also|Democrat plantation}}
Democrat presidential nominee former [[Vice President]] [[Joe Biden]] made a particularly offensive and egregious [[racist]] comment toward [[African American]]'s during a radio interview.<ref>https://youtu.be/GaTv5FQHqVw</ref> Biden's comments were an effort at [[voter intimidation]]. [[Black Entertainment Television]] (BET) co-founder Bob Johnson called him out saying in part,
{{quotebox-float|"This proves unequivocally that the Democratic nominee believes that black people owe him their vote without question; even though we as black people know it is exactly the opposite. He should spend the rest of his campaign apologizing to every black person he meets."<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/05/25/joe-biden-you-aint-black-racism-trump-column/5254434002/</ref>}}
[[File:You ain't Black.jpeg|right|275px|thumb|Biden was roundly criticized by Black leaders for his racist comments.<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/499214-african-american-figures-slam-biden-on-you-aint-black-comments</ref>]]
Biden won the Democrat presidential nomination when South Carolina Rep. [[James Clyburn]] endorsed him, and the dominos of the Democrat machine fell into place. In short choreographed order, the remaining white candidates, Amy Klobuchar, [[Pete Buttigieg]], Tom Steyer, [[Michael Bloomberg]] and a host of local officials began goosestepping in lockstep. Kamala Harris,<ref>https://archive.vn/2Smfh</ref> [[Cory Booker]], [[Julian Castro]], and [[Tulsi Gabbard]] had been driven out earlier in a rigged process that allowed rich white billionaires - Steyer and Bloomberg - to buy their way in once all the minority candidates were forced out.<ref>https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/02/michael-moore-goes-ballistic-on-dnc-for-changing-debate-rules-for-bloomberg/</ref> Clyborn admitted he cringed when he heard Biden's racist attack on Black people.<ref>https://youtu.be/HNgrTu1YhuU</ref>

Biden cynically tried to take advantage of George Floyd's killing, which occurred only days later, to repair his relations with Blacks by attacking the police and accusing them of [[systemic racism]]. Police groups and unions which Biden courted since the 1990s on behalf of the [[Clinton administration]] with the [[Biden Crime Bill]], mass incarceration, and effort to put 100,000 new cops on the street to deal with "Superpredators", responded by withdrawing their support.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/04/police-groups-joe-biden-300222</ref>

When Biden supporters tore down statues of [[George Washington]] and [[Thomas Jefferson]] because they were slave owners, Biden never condemned the violence and vandalism and accused President Trump of being America's first racist president. Biden conveniently overlooked the racism of President's [[Woodrow Wilson]] and [[Lyndon Johnson]], and a dozen other Democrat presidents who were slave owners. Charlemagne tha God responded that he wished Biden would just "shut the eff up forever."<ref>https://saraacarter.com/charlamagne-tha-god-says-biden-should-shut-the-eff-up-forever/</ref>

{{Anchor|Biden Amendment}}

===Biden Amendment repeal of portions of the Civil Rights Act===
[[File:Biden segregation.png 1718483346.png|left|350px|thumb|Biden called segregation "a matter of Black pride" and pushed for a [[Constitutional Amendment]] to outlaw Court ordered de-segregation.<ref name="politico.com">https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/08/joe-biden-integration-school-busing-120968_full.html</ref>]]
:{{See also|Segregation|Systemic racism}}
The debate over the crimes of the Democrats [[slave power]]<ref name="zerohedge.com">https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06-20/biden-doubles-down-after-reminding-everyone-democrats-owned-slaves</ref> was reopened in 2019 while some far leftists were pushing for [[slave reparations]].<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/30/book-joe-biden-1973-lectured-cleveland-what-good-negro/</ref> During Sen. Biden's decades long collaboration with segregationist Senators, there is no record of Biden ever calling them "clown's, "racists", or telling them to "shut up". Contrarily, Biden had nothing but kind and loving words of praise at their retirements and funerals.

In 1972 Biden re-cycled the [[John_C._Calhoun#positive good|racist rhetoric of John C. Calhoun]], arguing that school segregation was a "positive good" for Blacks. Calhoun famously laid out his doctrine of separation of the races as a civilizing force among Blacks which became Democrat talking points before the [[Dred Scott]] decision, throughout the [[Civil War]], [[Reconstruction]], the [[Jim Crow]] era, and the [[New Deal]]. In a Democrat [[filibuster]] on the floor of the [[Senate]], Calhoun famously said:
{{quotebox-float|"I hold that in the present state of civilization, where two races of different origin, and distinguished by color, and other physical differences, as well as intellectual, are brought together, the relation now existing in the slaveholding States between the two, is, instead of an evil, a good—a positive good."}}
Biden resurrected the idea that segregation was "for their own good" and that Blacks were grateful for it.
{{Quotebox-float|“I think the concept of busing … that we are going to [[integrate]] people so that they all have the same access and they learn to grow up with one another and all the rest, is a rejection of the whole movement of black pride, a rejection of the entire black awareness concept, where black is beautiful, black culture should be studied; and the cultural awareness of the importance of their own identity, their own individuality.”<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/read-the-transcript-of-the-october-1975-npr-interview-with-sens-joe-biden-and-edward-brooke</ref>}}
[[File:Biden racial jungle.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|Biden: "My children are going to grow up in a jungle, the jungle being a racial jungle."<ref>https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/biden-racial-jungle-quote/</ref>]]
In the 21st century Biden tried to separate himself from his previous racist statements on school integration:
{{quotebox-float|"Poor kids are just as smart as white kids."}}
Biden led a coalition of segregationists that was opposed by Republican Sen. [[Edward Brooke]], the first [[African American]] senator elected since Democrats forced the end of [[Reconstruction]] after the [[American Civil War|Civil War]]. National Public Radio's David Ensor asked Biden, "What about a constitutional amendment? Isn’t that what you’re gonna have to end up supporting if you want to stop court ordered busing, too?" Biden responded,
{{Quotebox-float|"That would clearly do it. I’m hopeful, and I have — now that I have some sort of new allies in this area, it’s become respectable now for [[liberal]]s to at least say publicly what they’ve been saying in private, that busing doesn’t work. We are trying to figure out whether or not we can come up with an innovative piece of legislation which would limit the remedy, and I don’t — honestly don’t know whether we can come up with something constitutional. And if we can’t, I will not in an attempt to eliminate busing violate the Constitution. I won’t do that. The only way, if I’m gonna go at it, I’m gonna go at it through a Constitutional Amendment if it can’t be done through a piece of legislation."}}
Ensor reported that Biden proposed renewing segregation because busing "wasn't working" ("wasn't working" to the electoral advantage of Democrats and not necessarily to the cause of equal rights for Blacks), and Biden was afraid that older liberal colleagues were blind to how Black separatists felt about their children being bused to [[white]] schools.
{{Quotebox-float|"There are those of we [[social experiment|social planner]]s who think somehow that if we just [[subrogate]] man’s individual characteristics and traits by making sure that a presently heterogeneous society becomes a totally homogeneous society, that somehow we’re going to solve our social ills. Quite to the contrary."}}
Title VI of the [[1964 Civil Rights Act]] prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.<ref>https://quizlet.com/45411923/ethical-and-legal-issues-2-flash-cards/</ref> Biden told the ''Philadelphia Enquirer'' on October 12, 1975:
{{quotebox-float|“Liberals have rejected common sense. Anybody who has studied the area knows that we don't have a workable rehabilitation program. Yet we continue to insist that the function of prison is to rehabilitate, not punish. I think the Democratic Party could stand a liberal [[George Wallace]] — someone who’s not afraid to stand up and offend people, someone who wouldn’t pander but would say what the American people know in their gut is right”<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/deep-personal-relationships-joe-bidens-six-segregationist-friends</ref>}}
George Wallace praised Biden as "one of the outstanding young politicians of America."<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/joe-biden-once-said-democrats-needed-a-liberal-george-wallace</ref> Wallace is famous for coining the slogan in a gubernatorial inaugural address,
{{quotebox-float|"Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!"<ref>https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1963-george-wallace-segregation-now-segregation-forever/</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/KQLapDdEKmY</ref>}}
The same year Biden authored an amendment to gut Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. ''[[Politico]]'' writes of the whole sordid affair, {{quotebox-float|Biden morphed into a leading anti-busing crusader—all the while continuing to insist that he supported the goal of school desegregation, he only opposed busing as the means to achieve that end. This stance, which many of Biden’s liberal and moderate colleagues also held, was clever but disingenuous. It enabled Biden to choose votes over principles, while acting as if he was not doing so....In a seminal moment, the Senate thus turned against desegregation. The Senate had supported the 1964 Civil Rights Act, [[1965 Voting Rights Act]] and 1968 Fair Housing Act....the Senate remained the last bastion for those who supported strong integration policies. Biden stormed that bastion...<ref name="politico.com">https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/08/joe-biden-integration-school-busing-120968_full.html</ref>}}
[[File:Biden 1975.jpeg|left|350px|thumb|“I think the Democratic Party could stand a liberal [[George Wallace]] — someone who’s not afraid to stand up and offend people, someone who wouldn’t pander but would say what the American people know in their gut is right” - Joe Biden]]
Sen. James Abourezk of [[South Dakota]] related how Biden reacted when Abrourezek tried to block the amendment:
{{quotebox-float|‘Abourezk, you **********, if I ever vote for another one of your bills, it'll be a cold day in hell.'

‘Calm down, Joe,' I told him, ‘You're eventually gonna thank me for doing this.'

‘Like hell I will you dirty *******.'

A few days later, Biden came into the scheduled committee meeting, this time with a broad, friendly grin aimed directly at me.

‘Jesus, Abourezk, you were right,' he said. ‘I am gonna thank you. You should see the Delaware newspapers—big front-page headlines saying, ‘Biden Battles Liberals in Washington.' He was unabashedly elated. ‘They love me back home, how did you know this would happen?'<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/biden-exploded-at-dem-colleague-over-busing-called-him-dirty-bastard/</ref>}}
''The New York Times'' published a lengthy story on Biden's advocacy of segregation. In a 1977 congressional hearing related to anti-desegregation orders, Biden emphasized,
{{quotebox-float|"Unless we do something about this, my children are going to grow up in a jungle, the jungle being a racial jungle."<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/us/politics/biden-busing.html</ref>}}
Republican Sen. [[Edward Brooke]], the first black senator ever to be popularly elected, called Biden's amendment “the greatest symbolic defeat for [[civil rights]] since 1964.” Brooke accused Biden of leading an assault on integration.

Prof. Ronnie Dunn said opposition to busing was motivated by [[racism]] and that without the court-ordered policy Biden probably would not have become vice president in 2009. “What I find ironic is that [Biden] was the vice president under a president who, if it hadn’t been for the social interaction that occurred during the era of busing, I argue we likely would not have seen the election of Barack Obama." Dunn, an Urban Studies professor at Cleveland State University and author of the book ''Boycotts, Busing, & Beyond'', said Biden made the case in favor of maintaining segregation. "That was an argument against desegregation.” Dunn said Biden must address the issue if he runs for president. “People have to be held accountable."<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/joe-biden-embraced-segregation-in-1975-claiming-it-was-a-matter-of-black-pride</ref>

Biden's opposition to integration didn't stop there. ''HuffPo'' reported:
[[File:Annotation 2019-07-05 135356.png|right|350px|thumb|"That little girl was me." The Biden Amendment of 1975 to the [[Civil Rights Act|1965 Civil Rights Act]] restored funding for schools that practiced racial segregation. Democrat presidential contender Kamala Harris was ostracized and silenced after exposing Biden's corrupt and racist history.]]
{{quotebox-float|In 1977, two black men nominated for key Justice Department posts by [[President Jimmy Carter]] easily won approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee. After confirmation by the full Senate, Drew Days III became the nation’s first black head of the department’s civil rights division and Wade McCree became the second black solicitor general. Only one member of the committee voted against them. It wasn’t segregationists [[Strom Thurmond]] (R-S.C.) or [[James Eastland]] (D-Miss.). It wasn’t even former [[Ku Klux Klan]] member [[Robert Byrd]] (D-W.Va.). The lone Judiciary Committee vote against the two men was Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-busing-nominees_n_5ca3c03de4b03174b92904f7</ref>}}
In 1981 Biden said in a Senate hearing, “sometimes even [[George Wallace]] is right about some things.” Wallace is famous for saying in 1963, “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.”<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/09/biden-sometimes-even-george-wallace-is-right/</ref> Biden read the "N" word into the Congressional Record during an open hearing in 1986.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/exclusive-newly-uncovered-transcripts-reveal-joe-biden-said-n-word-public-senate-hearing-1986/</ref> In a farewell address to retiring Democrat segregationist Sen. [[John Stennis]], Biden said:
{{quotebox-float|"To think that I would be one day on the floor of the United States Senate, being paid such accolades by such a man of character and courage as John Stennis is beyond my wildest dreams. And I mean that sincerely."<ref>https://youtu.be/9X6Y2CLqgDM</ref>}}
When Biden announced his candidacy ''Politico'' attempted to poo-poo and explain away Biden and liberal Democrat racism with a back-handed slap at [[school vouchers]] for minority students, which liberal elites have strenuously opposed ever since the Biden Amendment passed:
{{quotebox-float|School desegregation, as part of a broader suite of civil rights reforms, was once as a vital component of the Democratic Party platform. Yet since the 1970s, Democrats, in the face of concerted white backlash, have largely accommodated themselves to increasing segregation in public schools across the nation. Party leaders, even the most progressive among them, rarely propose serious solutions to this vexing problem. A sincere critique of Biden’s busing record would require a broader reckoning of the Democratic Party’s—and by extension the nation’s—abandonment of this central goal of the [[civil rights movement]]. And it’s hard to see that happening anytime soon.<ref>https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/05/05/joe-biden-busing-problem-226791</ref>}}
Sen. [[Cory Booker]] of [[New Jersey]] condemned the [[2020 Democrat primary]] frontrunner at the [[Juneteenth]] annual commemoration of [[Republican]] [[Abraham Lincoln]] ending [[slavery]] in the United States.
{{quotebox-float|You don’t joke about calling black men 'boys'...frankly, I’m disappointed that he hasn’t issued an immediate apology for the pain his words are dredging up for many Americans. He should.<ref name="zerohedge.com">https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06-20/biden-doubles-down-after-reminding-everyone-democrats-owned-slaves</ref>}}

===Superpredators===
[[File:Joe Biden.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Biden [[collude]]d with segregationists to undermine the Supreme Court decision of ''Brown vs. Board''.]]
In a 1993 Senate floor speech, Biden warned of "predators on our streets" who were "beyond the pale" and said they must be cordoned off from the rest of society because the justice system did not know how to rehabilitate them. Biden described a {{quotebox-float|"cadre of young people, tens of thousands of them, born out of wedlock, without parents, without supervision, without any structure, without any conscience developing because they literally ... because they literally have not been socialized, they literally have not had an opportunity."}}
Biden went on in the same breath, {{quotebox-float|"It doesn't matter whether or not the person that is accosting your son or daughter or my son or daughter, my wife, your husband, my mother, your parents, it doesn't matter whether or not they were deprived as a youth. It doesn't matter whether or not they had no background that enabled them to become socialized into the fabric of society. It doesn't matter whether or not they're the victims of society. The end result is they're about to knock my mother on the head with a lead pipe, shoot my sister, beat up my wife, take on my sons."}}
Biden said, that he didn't care "why someone is a malefactor in society" and that criminals needed to be "away from my mother, your husband, our families." Biden added "we should focus on them now" because "if we don't, they will, or a portion of them, will become the predators 15 years from now."

Biden's comments echoed first lady [[Hillary Clinton]]'s inflammatory statement about "Superpredators" with "no conscience, no empathy" and "we need to bring them to heel."

===Biden Crime Bill===
:{{Main article|The New Jim Crow}}
Biden was a staunch opponent of school desegregation in the 1970s and leading crusader for mass incarceration in the 1980s and 1990s. Biden described [[African American]] felons in the aftermath of the Central Park Five jogger case as 'predators' too [[sociopath]]ic to rehabilitate,<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/politics/biden-1993-speech-predators/index.html</ref> and [[white supremacist]] senators as his friends.

Biden boasts as one of his greatest legislative achievements passage of the 1994 Crime bill which locked up 10% of the Black adult male population of the United States.<ref>http://www.prisonpolicy.org/research/incarceration_rates_growth_causes/</ref>

When [[President George H.W. Bush]] asked for a record increase in funding to fight the [[War on Drugs]], Biden told a TV interviewer {{Quotebox|"In a nutshell, the President's plan does not include enough police officers to catch the violent thugs, enough prosecutors to convict them, enough judges to sentence them or enough prison cells to put them away for a long time."<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/1989-09-06/news/mn-1646_1_drug-war</ref><ref>http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/first-step-act-skepticism.html</ref>}} [[File:1994 Superpredator Act.jpg|left|350px|thumb|The Superpredator Act of 1994. Feinstein, Kerry and Biden are clearly visible with President Clinton. The bill is known for its sentencing disparities which led to mass incarceration of Blacks.<ref>https://fair.org/home/senate-crime-bill-unscrutinized-by-the-press/</ref>]] Biden, [[Ted Kennedy]], and [[Strom Thurmond]] worked on proposals that raised maximum penalties, removed a directive requiring the US Sentencing Commission to take into account prison capacity, and created the cabinet-level “drug czar” position. In 1984, they passed the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, which, among other things, abolished [[parole]], imposed a less generous cap on “good time” sentence reductions, and allowed the Sentencing Commission to issue more punitive guidelines.

Biden bragged on the Senate floor that it was under his and Thurmond's leadership that Congress passed a law sending anyone caught with a rock of cocaine the size of a quarter to jail for a minimum of five years - the notoriously racist hundred-to-one sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine. In the same speech Biden took credit for [[civil asset forfeiture]] and seizure laws, and demanded to know why [[Papa Bush]] hadn't sentenced more drug dealers to life in prison or exercise the [[death penalty]] once Congress had given him that power.<ref name="c-span.org"/>

Biden's version of a new crime bill added more than forty crimes that would be eligible for the [[death penalty]]. Biden boasted “we do everything but hang people for jaywalking.”<ref name="books.google.com"/> The [[NAACP]] and other groups lobbied against the bill.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/27/us/civil-libertarians-go-after-crime-bills.html</ref> Although the 1991 crime bill was defeated by Republicans, the 1994 Biden/Clinton crime bill was passed.<ref>''[https://books.google.com/books?id=SGUJBAAAQBAJ&lpg=PT142&dq=biden%20strongly%20believes%20the%20administration%20needs%20to%20seize%20control%20of%20the%20issue%20by%20upping%20the%20ante&pg=PT142#v=onepage&q=biden%20strongly%20believes%20the%20administration%20needs%20to%20seize%20control%20of%20the%20issue%20by%20upping%20the%20ante&f=false The First Civil Right: How Liberals Built Prison America]'', Naomi Murakawa.</ref>

By 2001, the United States had the highest rate of incarceration in the world. [[Human Rights Watch]] reported that in seven states, African Americans constituted 80 to 90 percent of all drug offenders even though they were no more likely than whites to use or sell illegal drugs. Prison admissions for drug offenses reached a level in 2000 for African Americans more than 26 times the level they had been under [[Ronald Reagan]].<ref>[https://www.thenation.com/article/hillary-clinton-does-not-deserve-black-peoples-votes/ Why Hillary Clinton Doesn’t Deserve the Black Vote], Michelle Alexander, ''The Nation'', February 10, 2016</ref> Biden's "social planning" had proven effective.

In May 2019 journalist and historian Shaun King observed, {{Quotebox|I’ve heard a very dangerous lie being told about how the systems of mass incarceration were built in this nation. I didn’t expect to have to respond this way because I didn’t expect Joe Biden to lie about the 1994 Crime Bill. He wrote it. He fought for it. And the results were devastating. Every single expert on this topic agrees. This week Joe Biden took the stance that not only is he not sorry for the Crime Bill, but that it didn’t even increase mass incarceration. And it’s shameful because either he’s willfully lying, which is horrible, or he’s just plain ignorant about the true impact of the bill, which is also horrible. Either way, I have a major problem with it because these laws are still in effect and they are doing damage in our communities every single day, 24 hours a day.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/shaunking/videos/688203931610804/</ref>}}
The Leftist ''Jacobin'' magazine summed up Biden's record:
{{Quotebox-float|"It’s not as if Biden didn’t know what he was doing.... He just didn’t care. Biden had made a calculated decision that the elections he would win were worth the damage he inflicted.... But even if Biden has subsequently learned the error of his ways, the rank cynicism and callousness involved in his two-decade-long championing of carceral policies should be more than enough to give anyone pause about his qualities as a leader, let alone a [[progressive]] one."<ref>https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/08/biden-crime-mass-incarceration-police-prisons</ref>}}

===Mass incarceration===
:{{See also|War on Drugs}}
Sen. [[Cory Booker]] told the NAACP convention in [[Detroit]] in response to another so-called "criminal justice reform" proposal by Biden: {{quotebox-float|For a guy who helped to be an architect of mass incarceration, this in an inadequate solution to what is a raging crisis in our country.<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/24/cory-booker-labels-joe-biden-architect-mass-incarceration/</ref>}}
Biden now advocates for a man sentenced to prison to choose to be incarcerated in a women's prison.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ovc0BAUYo&feature=youtu.be</ref>

===Anita Hill hearings===
Biden as chair of the Judiciary Committee, called for extended hearings to delay a vote on Thomas and accommodate her last-minute allegations with televised hearings that traumatized the country. Biden told Sen. [[Arlen Specter]] that “It was clear to me from the way she was answering the questions, [Hill] was lying” about the central theme of her testimony. Biden used [[homophobia]], allegations by a Republican Senator that Anita Hill had "certain proclivities" to discredit her testimony, to attack Hill's critics while at the same time fight the nomination of an [[uppity]] Black. Biden has been widely criticized for his [[racist]], [[sexist]], and [[bigot]]ted handling of the hearings.<ref>https://www.essence.com/news/politics/joe-biden-anita-hill-comment-2020-presidential-run/</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/sM19YOqs7hU</ref>

Thomas said he would rather have been the victim of an assassin's bullet than suffer what the hearings did to him.<ref>http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,974074,00.html</ref> [[Democrat]]s were outraged that a [[Republican]] president would nominate a [[conservative]] [[African-American]] role model for Black youths to the Supreme Court.

Hill described her private conversation with Joe Biden shortly before he entered the [[2020 presidential election]] as "deeply unsatisfying."<ref>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/anita-hill-says-recent-conversation-with-joe-biden-was-deeply-unsatisfying</ref>

===Flagship of the Confederacy===
:{{See also|Southern Manifesto}}
The Southern Manifesto was a document written after the landmark Supreme Court 1954 ruling [[Brown v. Board of Education]], which integrated public schools. It was drawn up by legislators in the [[United States Congress]] opposed to racial integration in public places. It was signed by politicians from the former [[Confederate States of America|Confederate States]]. All but twenty-eight of the 138 southern Democrat members of Congress signed the Manifesto, including 19 of the Majority Democrat Senators.<ref>https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/history/am-docs/southern-manifesto.pdf</ref>

The Southern Manifesto was signed on a large mahogany conference table in Sen. [[John Stennis]]' office which Stennis used as his desk and referred to as "the flagship of the [[Confederacy]]." The table was used by segregationist and co-signer of the Southern Manifesto, Sen. [[Richard Russell]], before his retirement. When Stennis retired in 1988, Biden took over Stennis' office, including the conference table. When Biden was elected vice-president in 2008, Biden had the conference table moved into the vice-president's residence.

===Xenophobia===
Biden told an audience in 2006,
[[File:Riden with biden.png|right|350px|thumb|[[Richard Spencer]] officially endorsed Joe Biden. Spencer organized the 2015 [[Neo-Nazi]] Charlottesville March and is one of the "fine people" Biden claims Trump praised.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/prageru/videos/the-charlottesville-lie/698538344061850/</ref>]]
{{quotebox-float|"the country that isn't an erstwhile democracy, where they have the greatest disparity, and it's one of the wealthiest countries in the hemisphere. And because of a corrupt system that exists in [[Mexico]], there is the 1% of the population at the top, a very small little [[middle class]], and the rest in abject poverty.

Folks, I voted for a fence. I voted and, unlike most Democrats - some of you won't like it - I voted for 700 miles of fence. Let me tell you, we can build a fence 40 stories high - unless we change the dynamic in Mexico, and you will you like this - and punish American employers who knowingly violate the law when in fact they hire illegals. Unless you do those two things, all the rest is window dressing. Now I know I'm not supposed to say it that bluntly. But they are facts. They are the facts.

And so, everything else we do is in between here, everything else we do is at the margin. The reason why I thought, parenthetically, why I believe the fence is needed is not really related to immigration as much as drugs. I'm the guy who wrote the national crime bill. I'm the guy that wrote the national drug trafficing. I'm the guy who wrote the law that set up a drug czar. Let me tell you something, folks. People are driving across that border with tons, tons, hear me, tons, of everything from by products for [[methamphetamine]], to [[cocaine]], to [[heroin]]. It's all coming up through corrupt Mexico.

So I would have, as they say in the southern part of my state, I had an altar call. I had a come to the Lord meeting. You think I'm joking? I'm not joking. Maybe you know about me. I've been doing this a long time. I've known every single major world leader in every country for the past 20 years. And I know a lot of them well...don't tell me, in Mexico, you expect to get the same kind of treatment that we give other democracies, and then you don't act in a democratic way. Not on my watch., Not on my watch.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR6wdwkaWGA</ref>}}

==Biden junta==
:{{See also|Biden Junta}}
The Biden junta seized power through a coup via [[Democrat election fraud|extensive voter fraud]] on November 4, 2020 and formally installed itself on January 20, 2021. Biden's installation as "president" turned out to be a complete sham compared with the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, as a photo comparison of the two inaugurations showed that compared to the hundreds of thousands who attended the Trump inauguration (with the crowd stretching from the Capitol all the way to the Washington Monument), Biden's installation was very sparsely attended, with what appeared to be no more than a few dozen members of the public present at most;<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/clear-based-comparison-president-trumps-2017-inauguration-bidens-inauguration-biden-no-support-election-suspect/ It’s Clear Based on a Comparison Between President Trump’s 2017 Inauguration and Biden’s Inauguration that Biden Has No Support and Election Is Suspect
] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> to hide this embarrassing and inconvenient truth, the liberal media conveniently avoided showing wide camera angles that would have exposed the complete lack of support or legitimacy the Biden regime has. To cover for this, Biden's handlers also claimed that the complete lack of a crowd presence was due to "tight security" (i.e. the presence of 25,000 military troops and wartime-level security measures) being needed due to what they claimed was the "threat of violence"; conversely, the return of President Trump and his family to their home at Mar-a-Lago in Florida was far better attended, with tens of thousands lining the route between the Palm Beach International Airport and Mar-a-Lago to greet the Trump family.

Biden's purported appointment of [[white supremacist]] [[Los Angeles]] mayor [[Eric Garcetti]] as [[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development|commissar of housing]] was met with protests by the [[Black Lives Matter]] organization.<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/black-lives-matter-leader-calls-l-a-mayor-garcetti-a-liberal-white-supremacist-speaks-out-against-potential-cabinet-appointment</ref> Biden promised a "Dark Winter" for America and made clear that he would not hold China accountable for the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52-vVoPcJAk</ref> He pledged to raise taxes by undoing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which caused the economic boom under President Trump, and threatened to promote the [[Green New Deal]] to extinguish [[capitalism]] and supposedly will replace jobs lost during the [[coronavirus]] with so-called clean energy jobs,<ref>https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/11/06/the-election-fallacy-of-the-intellectual-conservatives-beltway-republicans-are-decepticons/</ref> and pass the so-called "[[Equal Rights Amendment]]." Forced abortion would become "the law of the land."<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/06/biden-vows-make-roe-v-wade-law-land-abortion-law-overturned/</ref>

Biden told his [[junta]] organizing committee,
{{Cquote|<big>'''''This country is [[Doomsday Argument|doomed!]] It is doomed not just because of [[African American]]s, but because by 2040 this country is going to be minority [[white]] [[Europe]]an! Hear me! Minority white European!'''''</big><ref>https://youtu.be/17Q26jMCvpI</ref>}}

Biden praised the passage of a pork-filled "coronavirus relief" bill in late December 2020 that provides a mere $600 stimulus checks for Americans yet allocates billions to irrelevant causes including border security of [[Jordan]], [[Lebanon]], [[Egypt]], [[Tunisia]], and [[Oman]].<ref>https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1341255898711220225</ref><ref>https://notthebee.com/article/covid-stimulus-bill-includes-250-million-for-enhanced-border-security--in-jordan-lebanon-egypt-tunisia-and-oman</ref> Even fellow [[far-left]]ist [[Jon Ossoff]] referred to the proposal as "a joke".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/12/22/ossoff-trump-is-right-on-direct-payments-congress-should-pass-2000-checks/ ]</ref>

Joe Biden's alleged State Department transition team contains several consultants and lobbyists from Albright Stonebridge Group, a consulting firm with extensive links to the Chinese Communist Party.<ref>https://thenationalpulse.com/exclusive/biden-un-state-picks-are-ccp-consultants/</ref>

===Junta personnel===
As of November 2020 [[Peter Neffenger]] was chairman of the [[corrupt]] [[voter fraud|ballot-stuffing]] and [[election fraud|election-rigging]] [[SmartMatic]] corporation.<ref>https://www.smartmatic.com/us/about/board-of-directors/detail/peter-neffenger/</ref> Neffenger was appointed to the [[Biden junta]] organizational team.<ref>https://www.air.tv/watch?v=ir00pXx9QsKbvSdjsCy3nQ</ref>

Dr. Navid Keshavarz-Nia, with 35 years experience performing technical assessment, mathematical modeling, cyber-attack pattern analysis, and
security [[counterintelligence]] linked to foreign intelligence service operators, including [[China]], [[Iran]], [[North Korea]], and [[Russia]] and who has worked as a consultant and subject-matter expert supporting the [[Department of Defense]], [[FBI]] and US [[Intelligence Community]] (USIC) agencies such as the [[DIA]], [[CIA]], [[NSA]], NGA [National Geospatial Agency], and the [[DHS]] I&A [Office of Intelligence and Analysis] supporting counterintelligence, and [[law enforcement]] investigations and whom the ''[[New York Times]]'' describes as the "always the smartest person in the room,<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/opinion/sunday/garrison-courtney-spies-contracts.html</ref> testified under oath Smartmatic and its role in the [[2020 Presidential election]] thusly:
[[File:Maoist Anita Dunn.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Obama]] [[White House]] Communications Director and [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign]] manager Anita Dunn was a great admirer of [[Chairman Mao]] and was deeply inspired by the [[Cultural Revolution]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qDsrfy-Zvg Video of Obama Communications Director Claiming Mao One of Her Favorite Political Philosophers'] Video, YouTube. Retrieved October 29, 2009.</ref> ]]
{{quotebox-float|"In my expert opinion, the DVS [ [[Dominion Voting Systems]] ] Democracy Suite, [[Scytl]]/SOE Software/eClarity and Smartmatic have not produced auditable results in the 2020 election. It is evident that ballots were not properly validated, system records were not kept, and the system experience considerable instability even several days prior to November 4, 2020 that require DVS to implement software changes at the last minute. In addition, the disparity in data distribution after 4:30 AM on November 4, 2020 indicates significant systemic anomalies that were widespread among all battleground states. The evidence is both extensive and persuasive and indicates large-scale [[fraud]] by remote operators.

"I conclude that a combination of lost cryptographic key contained on stolen USB memory cards, serious exploitable system and [[software]] vulnerabilities and operating system backdoor in DVS, Scytl, SOE Software/eClarity and Smartmatic created the perfect environment to commit widespread fraud in all states where these systems are installed. My analysis of the 2020 Election from ''NY Times'' data shows statistical anomalies across the battleground state votes. These failures are widespread and systemic - and sufficient to invalidate the [[vote]] counts.

"I conclude with high confidence that the election 2020 data were altered in all [[swing states|battleground states]] resulting in a hundreds of thousands of votes that were cast for [[President Trump]] to be transferred to [[Vice President Biden]]. These alterations were the result of systemic and widespread exploitable vulnerabilities in DVS, Scytl/SOE Software and Smartmatic systems that enabled operators to achieve
the desired results. In my view, the evidence is overwhelming and incontrovertible."<ref>https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mied.350905/gov.uscourts.mied.350905.1.19.pdf</ref>}}
In a message of unity, Biden appointed his deputy [[chief of staff]] Jen O’Malley Dillon to proclaim Republican Senators "a bunch of f*****".<ref>https://www.glamour.com/story/glennon-doyle-and-jen-omalley-dillon-interview</ref>

*[[Ron Klain]] - right hand henchman
*[[SmartMatic]] chairman [[Peter Neffenger]] - junta organizer<ref>https://dennismichaellynch.com/dml-morning-briefing-mon-nov-16-trump-lawyer-vows-to-overturn-results-of-election-in-several-states/</ref>
*[[CCP]] spy recruiter Thomas Zimmerman - Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel<ref>https://thenationalpulse.com/exclusive/biden-personnel-adviser-chinese-intel-spies/</ref>
*[[Hunter Biden]] contact [[Anthony Blinken]] - foreign ministry<ref>https://gellerreport.com/2020/11/biden-%f0%9f%92%80-transition-choice-for-sec-state-tony-blinken-conflict-of-interests-involving-china-ukraine-and-hunter-biden.html/</ref>
*[[Peoples Liberation Army]] operative Alejandro Mayorkas - department of homeland security<ref>https://www.dickmorris.com/biden-nominee-for-homeland-security-secretary-helped-chinese-military-front-huawei-and-hillarys-brother-get-visas/</ref><ref>https://cis.org/Bensman/Alejandro-Mayorkas-Portrait-Intended-Nominee-DHS-Secretary</ref><ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/12/04/joe-bidens-dhs-nominee-is-the-absolute-picture-of-dc-political-corruption/</ref>
*president of the [[CAP]] [[communist front]] [[Neera Tanden]] - [[Office of Management and Budget]]<ref>https://youtu.be/k3m-erl9hwg</ref>
*[[Russia collusion hoax]]er [[Jake Sullivan]] - [[national security advisor]]<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/24/bidens-pick-for-national-security-adviser-is-a-steele-dossier-truther/</ref>
*Trump-Russia conspirator, torture program cover-up artist and Obama snoop [[Avril Haines]] - [[DNI]]<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/world/national-security/obama-putin-election-hacking/</ref><ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ex-cia-officer-dark-past-bidens-nominee-national-intelligence-director</ref>
*architect of the [[European refugee crisis|Syrian refugee crisis]] and Russia collusion hoaxer [[Lloyd Austin]] - defense minister<ref>https://youtu.be/oeBEzeyV8Ow</ref><ref>https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ZEmyuP5x6YIJ:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/gen-lloyd-austin-has-a-chance-to-fix-his-legacy-on-syria/2020/12/10/e35417d2-3b2e-11eb-bc68-96af0daae728_story.html+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us</ref>
*Jen O’Malley Dillon - in a message of unity called GOP Senators "a bunch of f*****" - deputy chief of staff<ref>https://www.glamour.com/story/glennon-doyle-and-jen-omalley-dillon-interview</ref>
*[[Racist]] mayor [[Eric Garcetti]] - [[commissar]] of housing.<ref>https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/11/24/black-lives-matter-la-mayor-eric-garcetti-should-not-be-picked-for-biden-administration-position/</ref> When objections were raised, [[Marcia Fudge]], who referred to a judge that beat and killed his wife as "a good man who made a mistake", was appointed.<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/12/09/bidens-pick-to-lead-hud-wrote-letter-of-support-for-judge-who-beat-then-killed-his-wife-1003792/</ref>
[[File:Psaki communist.PNG|right|250px|thumb|Junta chief spokesperson Jen Psaki (right) with [[Hammer and Sickle]]. [[Russian]] Foreign Minister [[Sergey Lavrov]] (left).]]
*[[jihad]]i Reema Dodin - deputy director Office of Legislative Affairs<ref>https://freebeacon.com/democrats/biden-taps-staffer-who-said-suicide-bombings-were-last-resort-for-palestinians/</ref>
*[[globalism|globalist]] [[Janet Yellen]] to merge the indepedent [[Federal Reserve Board]] and [[United States Treasury]]<ref>https://www.sgtreport.com/2020/12/bullish-for-gold-yellens-appointment-merges-the-treasury-with-the-fed/</ref><ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/01/yellen-made-millions-in-wall-street-speeches-453223</ref>
*[[Democrat IT scandal]] kingpin [[Xavier Becerra]] as [[HHS]] commissar<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/02/awan-memo-server-vanished/</ref>
*[[Marxist]] mayor of the [[systemic racism|systemically racist]] South Bend police department [[Pete Buttigieg]] - commissar of transportation
*[[Alcoholics Anonymous]] pitchman [[Deb Haaland]] - ministry of the interior<ref>https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/bipartisan-group-calls-for-dem-party-leader-to-resign-for-bias/article_2bbc2251-16fb-56dc-82c1-d3b0d3f7e020.html</ref><ref>https://politicalfireball.com/2018/10/16/pt-2-haaland-allowed-direct-affront-to-tribal-sovereignty-pueblo-group/</ref>
*False prophet of the climate apocalypse [[John Kerry]] - climate czar<ref>https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2020/12/30/john_kerry_false_prophet_of_the_climate_apocalypse_654911.html</ref>
*Ministry of [[torture]] and domestic coups - William Burns<ref>https://search.wikileaks.org/?q=%22william+burns%22</ref>
*[[Libya]]n slave trader [[Samantha Power]] - [[USAID]] Administrator<ref>https://archive.is/wip/e0pPo</ref>
*[[pseudoscientific]] racist and [[anti-Semite]] Kristen Clarke - DOJ Civil Rights Division<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/biden-pick-for-civil-rights-chief-promoted-racism-and-anti-semitism-at-harvard/</ref>
*Michigan [[SJW]]-in-Chief [[Gretchen Whitmer]] - party undersecretary<ref>https://www.mlive.com/politics/2021/01/biden-picks-whitmer-for-dnc-vice-chair.html</ref>
*[[Trump-Russia]] subversive and fascist Ukrainian coup plotter [[Victoria Nuland]] - Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/25-organizations-say-victoria-nuland-should-be-rejected</ref>
*anti-white racist Cindy Martens - ministry of youth and brainwashing<ref>https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1351206666818248704.html</ref>
*[[Goldman Sachs]] partner and 1%er Gary Gensler - [[Securities and Exchange Commission]]
*Airheaded Soviet Communist sympathizer [[Jen Psaki]] as White House Press Secretary.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/resurfaced-photo-psaki-biden-soviet-union Resurfaced photo shows Biden press sec Jen Psaki wearing hammer and sickle hat with Russian official]</ref>

===Attack on civil liberties===
CNET reported the following back in 2008:
{{Quotebox-float|“Months before the [[Oklahoma City bombing]] took place, Biden introduced another bill called the Omnibus Counterterrorism Act of 1995. It previewed the 2001 Patriot Act by allowing secret evidence to be used in prosecutions, expanding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and wiretap laws, creating a new federal crime of ‘terrorism’ that could be invoked based on political beliefs, permitting the U.S. military to be used in civilian law enforcement, and allowing permanent detention of non-U.S. citizens without judicial review. The Center for National Security Studies said the bill would erode ‘constitutional and statutory due process protections’ and would ‘authorize the Justice Department to pick and choose crimes to investigate and prosecute based on political beliefs and associations.’<ref>https://www.thebigsmoke.com.au/2021/01/10/joe-biden-authored-the-patriot-act-now-hes-promised-new-domestic-terror-laws/</ref>}}
Even ''Jacobin'' magazine noted, "The danger is real that the [[Capitol riot|January 6 Capitol attack]] will be used as an excuse to severely curtail our civil liberties."<ref>https://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/01/joe-biden-domestic-terrorism-bill-capitol-building</ref>

===Antifa===
Biden refused to denounce terrorist Anarcho-coummunist group of [[Antifa]] during the first debate with president Donald Trump. He claimed they are "just an idea", not an organization. He pretends that [[FBI]] Bureau’s director Chris Wray told lawmakers that Antifa is an ideology not a terrorist group, but the fact this is not what Wray said, Wray said: “any number of properly predicated investigations into what we would describe as violent anarchist extremists,” which included individuals who identity with Antifa.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-says-antifa-is-an-idea-not-an-organization-during-presidential-debate/ Biden Says Antifa Is ‘An Idea, Not An Organization’ during Presidential Debate]</ref> It appears that Biden and Antifa have some relations, as when someone looks up the website Antifa.com, Biden's election campaign page will appear.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHDVYKgLODY</ref>

===Fracking===
During the Democrat primary elections Biden stated several times that he will end [[Fracking|fracking]].<ref>[https://www.atr.org/biden-yes-we-should-end-fracking?amp Biden: "Yes" We Should End Fracking]</ref><ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/biden-claimed-he-never-wanted-ban-fracking-he-did-1541552 Biden Claimed He Never Wanted to Ban Fracking. He Did]</ref> After winning the primary elections he pretended that he had never said that he will end fracking to his supporters in [[Pennsylvania]], and he declined to comment further on ending fracking. The [[Washington Post]] admitted that Biden will lose his popularity in Pennsylvania because of his comments on fracking.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-fracking-unions-pennsylvania/2020/10/22/447d31de-12cf-11eb-ad6f-36c93e6e94fb_story.html Biden's fracking comments could cost him Pennsylvania ...]</ref>

===Police===
Biden flip-flops on defunding police. He changed his positions three times on defunding police.<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2020/08/26/joe-biden-flips-defund-police-how-can-we-trust-him/3424969001/</ref> On July 8, 2020 he agreed on defunding some levels of police.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppoUCQLSXFE</ref> In the first presidential debate, Biden accused police and falsely called them ‘systemic racists’. <ref>https://www.teletrader.com/biden-systemic-racism-in-us-present-beyond-police/news/details/52383496?internal=1&ts=1604959273788&culture=de-CH</ref>

===Supreme court===
Biden wants to violate the Constitution by expanding Supreme court members.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/us/politics/biden-supreme-court-packing.html</ref> At the presidential debate, Biden refused to confirm that.<ref> https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/22/joe-biden-court-packing-judicial-reforms-commission-431157</ref>

===Illegal Immigration===
Biden didn’t consider Illegal immigrants as illegals, he calls them instead "undocumented immigrants". <ref> https://joebiden.com/immigration/</ref> In a presidential debate he admitted that he will give citizenship to 11 million illegal immigrants. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbzEuEr7Fio</ref> Biden stated that he wants to reform ICE policies, without saying which of these policies he wants to reform. <ref> https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-knocks-left-wing-of-democratic-party-we-shouldnt-abolish-ice</ref>

===Gun rights===
Biden plans to control people's right to own guns, for example, banning semi-automatic firearms.<ref>https://joebiden.com/gunsafety/#</ref> He pretends that his plan does not violate the [[Second Amendment]].<ref>[https://www.nraila.org/articles/20200921/joe-biden-told-voters-the-second-amendment-does-not-protect-an-individual-right Joe Biden Told Voters the Second Amendment DOES NOT Protect an Individual Right]</ref> Biden has no tolerance for anyone who opposes his anti-gun campaign, on 10 March 2020 he threatened to fight a civilian worker in Detroit, and disrespected him by calling him 'Full of Sh*t' because he mentioned Joe's past statements.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k2UeoY4uyU</ref>

===Islam===
Biden plans to bring hundreds of thousands of Muslims from radical countries.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/dncs-deepening-embrace-radical-islamists-opinion-1527239 The DNC's Deepening Embrace of Radical Islamists | Opinion]</ref> Biden was criticized when he promised to let kids learn Sharia law in public schools.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCkqSZp6nkc Why Joe Biden Wants to Teach Your Kids Islam]</ref> To convince Muslims to vote for him he used one of the most radical hadiths: whoever sees evil let him change by his hand, if he cannot then with his tongue, if he cannot then with his heart (by hating), and that's the weakest faith. This is same hadith which was used by the [[September 11, 2001 attack]] perpetrators.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOhjQ9qoVJw Joe Biden Accidentally Calls for Jihad against America]</ref>

===Abortion===
Biden has a far-Left position on [[abortion]], he said that he will support abortion in all circumstances including [[Late-term abortion|late term abortion]].<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/supporting-roe-means-supporting-abortion-until-birth/ Supporting Roe Means Supporting Abortion until Birth]</ref> He also said that he will stop any state from preventing abortion.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/joe-biden-i-support-abortion-under-any-circumstance Joe Biden: I support abortion ‘under any circumstance’]</ref>

===Gender confusion===
Biden will allow children in schools to "change" their gender without their parents' permission. He will also allow [[gender confusion|gender-confused]] boys to play sport with girls, and use their bathrooms and their locker rooms. This was a listed priority on the Biden-Harris campaign website. He will reinstate the Obama-Biden guidance revoked by the Trump-Pence Administration, which will restore gender-confused students’ access to sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms in accordance with their claimed gender identity. The Biden LGBTQ+ policy would allow also biological males who identify as "females" to be granted access to female locker rooms, bathrooms and sports teams without even undergoing confirmation surgery or using hormone replacements.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/lucy-collins/hawley-biden-plan-force-schools-let-transgenders-play-girls-sports Hawley: Biden Plan to Force Schools to Let Transgenders Play Girls' Sports, Use Their Locker Rooms, 'Startling Revelation of Where His Mind is At']</ref>

A Harris Poll commissioned by [[GLAAD]] prior to the 2020 election showed that U.S. adults are increasingly uncomfortable with [[LGBT]] issues — with Millennials ages 18 – 34 leading this shift. The number of non-LGBT adults ages 18 – 34 who are uncomfortable with learning a family member is LGBT rose from 24% at the end of the Obama era in 2016 to 36% in 2018. The number of Millennials uncomfortable with the idea of their children having a lesson on LGBT history at school rose from 27% to 39% during that same time. The number of Millennials that GLAAD counts as “allies” — people who are comfortable with the [[homosexual agenda]] and [[progressivism]] — dropped from 62% in 2016 to 45% in 2018.<ref>https://www.christianpost.com/news/millennials-gen-z-growing-uncomfortable-lgbt-movement-survey.html</ref> A fake news poll conducted by the [[Soros]]-funded, [[homosexual]]-centered "[[Human Rights Campaign]]" claims that 98% of [[heterosexual|straight]] [[male]]s refuse to date a gender-confused person allegedly because of "[[hate]]."<ref>https://ucf.forums.rivals.com/threads/are-you-in-the-98-of-hate.76324/</ref>

In January 2021 Biden nominated [[Richard Levine]] - a gender-confused male who claims to be a "female" named "Rachel" - as his Assistant Health Secretary.<ref>https://therightscoop.com/biden-taps-transgender-to-be-assistant-health-secretary-and-hes-very-controversial/</ref>

===Foreign policy===
====TPP====
Biden plans for return to [[Trans-Pacific Partnership]], despite it damages to the US economy.<ref>[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/11/09/business/us-return-tpp-joe-biden/ Prospects dim for early U.S. return to TPP despite Biden win]</ref> He want to abolish all tariffs which were created by President Trump.<ref>[https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/prospects-for-trans-pacific-partnership-tpp-trade-deal-under-a-biden-presidency/ Prospects for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal under a Biden Presidency]</ref>

====China====
Biden has friendly relations with the Communist government of China. Biden refuses to see Communist China as a threat to the United States and condemned the notion by calling it "bizarre".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/28/joe-biden-bizarre-to-say-china-is-americas-competition/ Joe Biden: ‘Bizarre’ to Say China is America’s Competition]</ref> China was one of first countries which welcomed the media declaration of the Biden junta. Vice foreign minister He Yafei said: despite differences in political ideology, there could still be opportunities for long-term cooperation. “Multilateralism, I will say, is very much needed at this critical moment,” he said. “For China, the US and the EU, all of us should rethink who we are and what roles we can play in the future.<ref>[https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3109496/us-china-relations-trump-divisions-could-haunt-biden US-China relations: Trump divisions could haunt Biden presidency]</ref>

====North Korea====
Biden criticized President Trump for his meeting with North Korea president [[Kim Jong-un]], despite this meeting avoiding a massive and destructive nuclear war. Biden and Obama failed to shutdown the nuclear program of North Korea and let North Korea get Nuclear power. Now Biden pretends that his policy will force North Korea to shut down nuclear power, without clarifying what this policy.<ref>[https://www.pri.org/stories/2020-09-17/how-would-team-biden-handle-showdown-north-korea How would Team Biden handle a showdown with North Korea?]</ref> With the rise of the Biden junta and ousting of President Trump, North Korea announced its intention to build more nuclear weapons.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-s-kim-threatens-build-more-nukes-bring-u-n1253625</ref>

====Iran====
In contradiction to his policy with North Korea, Biden will allow Iran, one of the world's main state sponsors of [[Islamic terrorism]], to get nuclear power. Biden also criticized President Trump for a quick act to assassinate terrorist and war criminal [[Qasem Soleimani]].<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-01-14/biden-trump-flat-out-lied-about-soleimani-dangers Biden: Trump 'Flat-Out Lied' About Soleimani Dangers ..]</ref> Biden plans to rejoin to [[Iranian nuclear deal]], canceled all sanctions on the Iranian regime and let them get money to support their terrorist militias.<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-will-seek-to-reenter-iran-nuclear-deal-within-months-aide-says/ Biden will seek to reenter Iran nuclear deal within months, former aide says]</ref> The Mullahs' regime in Iran, like China, was one of first countries which welcomed the media declaration of the Biden junta.<ref>[https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/america-votes/iran-s-president-calls-on-biden-to-return-to-nuclear-deal-1.5179848 Iran's president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal]</ref>

====Russia====
Biden portrays his policy as being more tough against Russia than [[President Trump]]'s has been,<ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/522773-kremlin-biden-encouraging-hatred-of-russia Kremlin: Biden encouraging hatred of Russia]</ref> although this policy under the [[Obama regime]] was to let Russia expand into the Crimea and the [[Middle East]].

====Cuba====
Biden planning to reestablish relations with Communist [[Cuba]]. He will also turn a blind eye on their human rights violations.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/u-s-cuba-relations-under-a-biden-administration U.S.-Cuba relations and a Biden administration]</ref>

==Controversy==
===Unity===
Biden portrays himself after the 2020 election theft as a "president" who will unite Republicans and Democrats. In contradiction to what he says, Biden has very little [[tolerance]] for people who oppose him. He called Trump supporters "Chumps",<ref>[https://nypost.com/2020/10/24/biden-rips-trump-supporters-as-chumps-at-pa-drive-in-rally/ Biden calls Trump supporters ‘chumps’ at Pennsylvania drive-in rally]</ref> "ugly folks",<ref>[https://www.westernjournal.com/biden-snaps-calls-minnesota-trump-supporters-ugly-folks/ Biden Snaps, Calls Minnesota Trump Supporters 'Ugly Folks'</ref> "racists",<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/17/biden-wants-end-to-demonization-but-wheres-his-apo/ Biden wants end to 'demonization,' but where's his apology for calling Trump and supporters racists?]</ref> "virulent people" and "dregs of society".<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/joe-biden-calls-trump-supporters-dregs-society-joseph-curl Joe Biden Calls Trump Supporters ‘Virulent People,’ The ‘Dregs Of Society’]</ref> He also called a pro-Second Amendment and civilian worker in Detroit "full of sh*t" and threatened to fight him as a thug,<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/biden-tells-detroit-auto-plant-worker-hes-full-of-sht-on-gun-control/ar-BB10ZJcS Biden Tells Detroit Auto Plant Worker He's 'Full of Sh*t' on Gun Control]</ref> and fat shamed a civilian voter when the voter pressed on Hunter Biden's business deals.<ref>[https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/15/flashback-joe-biden-fat-shamed-iowa-voter-when-pressed-on-hunters-business-deals/ FLASHBACK: Joe Biden Fat-Shamed Iowa Voter When Pressed On Hunter’s Business Deals]</ref> He also falsely called Republicans senators [[Ted Cruz]] and [[Josh Hawley]] "Nazis".<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2021/01/08/biden-likens-ted-cruz-to-nazi-propagandist-goebbels-for-helping-trump-spread-big-lie-about-election-fraud/ Joe Biden likens Ted Cruz to Nazi propagandist Goebbels for helping Trump spread ‘big lie’ about election fraud]</ref> Biden also embraces many far-Left thoughts like the abortion issue, immigration policies and his refusal to denounce terrorist [[Antifa]] and [[Black Lives Matter]] acts, which makes it impossible for him to unite the division.

===Sexual misconduct against women===
[[File:Tarareade2.png|right|300px|thumb|Biden and Tara Reade. Beginning in 1993 Reade made credible allegations about being assaulted and penetrated by Joe Biden and was hounded out of her job in his Senate office in retaliation for doing so.<ref>https://www.lifenews.com/2020/05/12/poll-bidens-support-among-women-drops-after-tara-reades-sexual-assault-allegations/</ref>]]
<center>{{cquote|I'm a tactile politician.|||Joe Biden, March 2019<ref>https://www.c-span.org/video/?458705-1/joe-biden-i-progressive-record-run</ref>}}</center>
:{{See also|Tara Reade|}}
Tara Reade is a former aide to Senator Joseph R. Biden.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVUQ7ii3_4</ref> Reade filed sexual penetration and assault charges against Biden.<ref>https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-woman-who-accused-biden-of-sexual-assault-files-criminal-complaint-with-police/</ref> Biden, a supposed [[women's rights]] advocate and author of the [[Violence Against Women Act]] which the [[Supreme Court]] found unconstitutional, is the original founder of the 'Believe All Women' movement when in 1991 he hastily arranged the [[racial]]ly-motivated [[Anita Hill]] hearings to against [[Justice Clarence Thomas]]. [[Washington, D.C.]] [[police]] are actively investigating the allegations of [[rape]].<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/reade-sexual-assault-allegation-against-biden-remains-open-investigation-says-d-c-police</ref>

Reade has been trying to tell her story since it happened in 1993. It's a story about sexual assault, digital penetration which is [[rape]], retaliation, and silencing.

Then in January 2020 Reade tried to come forward again. This time she contacted Times Up Now, the sexual harassment organization. Ryan Grim at ''The Intercept'' reported the organization claimed they could not help her because Joe Biden was a candidate for federal office and supporting a case against him could jeopardize their nonprofit status.<ref>https://theintercept.com/2020/03/24/joe-biden-metoo-times-up/</ref> They also pointed out that the public relations firm that works on behalf of the Times Up Now Legal Defense Fund is SKD Knickerbocker, and SKDKnickerbocker managing director is former [[Obama]] [[White House]] Communication's director, the notorious [[Maoist]] and [[liberal]] apologist for [[mass murder]], [[Anita Dunn]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14tfnIkQ-qU</ref> Dunn is the top adviser to Joe Biden.<ref>https://legalinsurrection.com/2019/04/back-to-the-future-biden-hires-anita-dunn-former-obama-adviser-who-praised-mao/</ref>

In other words, Times Up Now, an alleged women's support group, and Anita Dunn will take political dirt on their enemies, and give a heads up to their allies. In the case of Tara Reade, Dunn used Reade to vault herself into Biden's inner orbit and a cushy job in the future Biden administration. It was no surprise when Biden appointed Dunn his chief advisor in January 2020 before the [[2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary]], since Dunn now had the goods on Biden. Given Biden's mental incapacity questions have surged as to who really is in charge. Anita Dunn, the woman who considers the greatest mass murderer the planet has ever known as her "favorite philosopher', appears to hold that trusted position.

Reade's allegations against Biden have been publicly corroborated by multiple people with whom she discussed the incident in the mid-1990s.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/former-neighbor-corroborates-joe-bidens-accuser-2020-4</ref> When Reade first came forward in April 2019 along with 7 other accusers, Sen. Kamala Harris said, "I believe them and I respect them being able to tell their story and having the courage to do it.''<ref>https://twitter.com/KingsleyCortes/status/1254863230054199296</ref>

Biden is known for [[Left-wing war on women|his sexual misconduct and bad behavior with multiple women and little girls]], like touching, kissing and hair smelling without their consent.<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-allegations-women-2020-campaign-2019-6?op=1 Here are all the times Joe Biden has been accused of acting inappropriately toward women and girls]</ref> Several videos show Biden's inappropriate behavior with women and especially little girls. Several women have accused Biden of sexual misconduct.<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/8-women-have-accused-joe-biden-of-sexual-misconduct-inappropriate-touching 8 Women Have Accused Joe Biden Of Sexual Misconduct, Inappropriate Touching]</ref>

===Troops disrespecting===
Biden has one of the worst records of politicians of being insulting to American soldiers. In September 2016 at Dhafra base in [[Saudi Arabia]], he called soldiers who refused to applaud him "stupid bastards".<ref>[https://thefederalist.com/2020/09/29/yes-joe-biden-called-u-s-troops-stupid-bastards-heres-the-video/ Yes, Joe Biden Called U.S. Troops “Stupid Bastards” — Here’s The Video]</ref> The Biden campaign confirmed the authenticity of the video, but Biden then denied the truth of that video. After Biden used troops to guard his junta installment, he disrespected them by forcing them to sleep in a cold garage.<ref>[https://www.barrons.com/news/outrage-after-troops-protecting-us-capitol-forced-to-sleep-in-parking-garage-01611330005 Outrage After Troops Protecting US Capitol Forced To Sleep In Garage]</ref>

===ISIS===
Biden created a controversy with his speech at [[Harvard University]] in October 2014, when he talked about [[ISIS]] power rising and the countries which support ISIS which happened under his and Obama administration watch.<ref>[https://tennesseestar.com/2020/10/26/joe-biden-to-harvard-in-2014-theres-nothing-special-about-being-american/ Joe Biden to Harvard in 2014: ‘There’s Nothing Special About Being American’]</ref>

===Speech stealing===
Biden is known for his speech stealing from multiple politicians in world. He plagiarized speeches from [[Bobby Kennedy]],<ref>[https://kprcradio.iheart.com/featured/the-pursuit-of-happiness/content/2019-05-23-watch-johnny-carson-mocks-joe-biden-for-stealing-speeches-in-1987/ Watch: Johnny Carson Mocks Joe Biden For Stealing Speeches in 1987]</ref> British politician Neil Kinnock,<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/three-decades-after-joe-biden-stole-his-speech-neil-kinnock-endorses-his-2020-bid Three decades after Biden stole his speech, Neil Kinnock endorses his 2020 bid]</ref> and Canadian politician and [[New Democratic Party]] leader Jack Layton.<ref>[https://thenewamerican.com/biden-caught-plagiarizing-again-acceptance-speech-pilfered-canadian-s-words/ Biden Caught Plagiarizing Again. Acceptance Speech Pilfered Canadian’s Words]</ref>

==Mental health==
Biden apparently has [[dementia]].<ref>[https://redstate.com/bonchie/2020/10/12/watch-joe-bidens-probable-dementia-was-on-full-display-today-n262206 Watch: Joe Biden's Probable Dementia Was on Full Display Today]</ref> Biden has symptoms of dementia like forgetting basic facts of his own, like forgetting how many grandchildren he has,<ref>[https://redstate.com/bonchie/2020/08/17/joe-biden-forgets-how-many-grand-children-he-has-again-n251481 Joe Biden Forgets How Many Grandchildren He Has...Again]</ref> thinking that he is running for the [[United States Senate|Senate]], not the US presidency,<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-repeats-gaffe-that-hes-running-for-the-senate-appears-to-not-remember-mitt-romneys-name Biden repeats gaffe that he's running 'for the Senate,' appears to not remember Mitt Romney's name]</ref> forgetting that he is running against President Trump, not George Bush,<ref>[https://www.toddstarnes.com/politics/biden-appears-to-forget-trumps-name-tells-reporter-hes-running-against-a-guy-named-george/ Biden Appears to Forget Trump’s Name, Tells Reporter He’s Running Against a Guy Named “George”]</ref> getting his wife confused with his sister,<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/joe-biden-mistakes-his-wife-his-sister Joe Biden Mistakes His Wife for His Sister]</ref> and even forgetting where he is.<ref>[https://www.westernjournal.com/biden-goes-blank-stare-forgetting-tries-fails-pass-off-joke/ Biden Goes Into Blank Stare After Forgetting Where He Is, Tries and Fails To Pass It Off as Joke]</ref> Critics of Biden have derided what they describe as clownish and buffoonish behavior by him in the public eye over the years<ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2014/04/biden_the_buffoon.html Biden, the buffoon] at the American Thinker</ref> and have attributed that behavior, which likely predates his selection by Barack Obama to be his running mate, to his advancing senility and dementia.<ref name="Biden Dementia">[https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2020/10/03/is-joe-bidens-sometimes-bizarre-behavior-a-sign-of-dementia/ Is Joe Biden’s Sometimes Bizarre Behavior a Sign of Dementia?
]</ref> Despite all of these symptoms, Democrats deny anything about Biden's dementia, and allow someone mentally disqualified to be President of the United States,<ref>[https://thedailycoin.org/2020/08/09/democrats-endgame-is-beyond-strange-with-dementia-biden-in-severe-mental-decline-the-plan-is-to-get-him-elected-but-never-let-him-assume-the-duties-of-president/ Democrat’s Endgame Is Beyond Strange: With Dementia-Biden In Severe Mental Decline, The Plan Is To Get Him Elected But Never Let Him Assume The Duties Of President]</ref> while Biden apologists make excuses for him and attack his critics by accusing them of "ageism" and "ignorance".<ref name="Biden Dementia"/>

Biden has had two brain surgeries, and his speech is occasionally slurred in pronouncing common words. In addition to his socialist views Biden has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which likewise can cause permanent brain damage.<ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/subarachnoid-hemorrhage/symptoms-causes/syc-20361009</ref> Biden may also have an undisclosed debilitating physical illness, such as myeloma, which would explain his bone fractures implausibly described to the public as related to merely walking his dog.

==2020 Presidential campaign==
[[File:Biden 2020.png|right|350px|thumb|The Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, California was defaced with [[swastika]]s, Biden 2020, upside down crosses and [[BLM]] imagery by leftist vandals putting their inner fascists on full display.<ref>https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/chaldean-catholic-cathedral-vandalized-in-san-diego-with-white-power-blm-and-swastikas-29343]</ref>]]
:{{See also|Joseph Biden 2020 presidential campaign|United States presidential election, 2020‎‎|Democrat election fraud}}
On April 25, 2019, Biden announced his candidacy against President Trump in 2020 and was the immediate Democrat Party frontrunner.<ref>Biden is considered the [[Konstantin Chernenko]] of the modern [[Left]].</ref>
[[File:Dominion logo.png|left|240px|thumb|[[Dominion Voting Systems]] logo: Red ballots in, Blue ballots out.]]
Biden received 66 million votes nationwide;<ref>https://rumble.com/vcwop9-rsbn-exclusive-interview-with-mike-lindell-on-his-white-house-visit-yesterd.html</ref><ref>https://www.deepcapture.com/2021/01/draft-1-0-the-inside-story-of-the-steal/</ref> however, Democrat election officials manufactured an additional 13 million fraudulent mail-in ballots<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/12/breaking-huge-simple-math-shows-biden-claims-13-million-votes-eligible-voters-voted-2020-election/</ref> giving the appearance of a [[Blue Mirage]].<ref>https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2020/11/10/does-anyone-really-think-that-americans-elected-this-senile-nazi-president/</ref><ref>https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/our-mail-in-elective-dictator/</ref>

More than 26% of [[African American]]s refused to allow Biden to put them back in chains and exited the [[Democrat plantation]].<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-media-are-very-disappointed-in-hispanic-voters</ref> Credible [[rape]] allegations and failing cognitive skills of the Democrat nominee were largely ignored by the [[liberal media]].<ref name="lawandcrime.com">https://lawandcrime.com/2020-election/new-evidence-appears-to-corroborate-tara-reades-sexual-assault-claim-against-joe-biden-video/</ref> Former [[Bernie Sanders]] co-chair Nina Turner said voting for Joe Biden is like eating "a bowl of s***."<ref>https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/07/how-trump-could-win-reelection/612205/</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/aOGJOlnli0c</ref>

In the immediate aftermath of a record number of [[Latino]]s voting for President Trump, Biden's former boss, Barack Obama, launched a vile and racist attack on people of [[Hispanic]] heritage.<ref>https://thepoliticalinsider.com/barack-obama-blasts-hispanics-who-voted-for-trump-they-ignored-the-presidents-racism-because-they-oppose-gay-marriage/</ref> A common question circulating on social media was, "Who did you for, Trump or that senile old racist?"

===The largest voter fraud organization ever===
[[File:2020 Turnout.jpeg|left|350px|thumb|Dozens of documented examples of election shenanigans.<ref>https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/dozens-of-documented-examples-of-election-shenanigans/</ref>]]
:{{See also|Cloward-Piven strategy|Voter fraud|Ballot harvesting|2020 Voter fraud timeline}}
The probability of mail-in voter fraud creating chaos after Election Day, November 3, 2020, is very real. Some states may force residents to use mail-in ballots during the current health emergency. Voting by mail makes it easier to commit [[fraud]], intimidate voters, and destroy the protections of the secret ballot. Without the oversight of election and polling officials, mail-in ballots are the ballots most vulnerable to being altered, stolen, or forged. Fraud by duplicate voting can occur, once by absentee or mail-in ballot, and then again in person. Employees of private companies hired to contact and register voters have been known to change party affiliations of voters and forge signatures on voter registration forms, among other things.

When Democrats want to tilt elections in their favor outside the ballot box, [[Marc Elias]] of [[Perkins Coie]] is the go-to guy. Perkins Coie is the Democratic law firm, paid by [[2016 Hillary Clinton campaign|the Hillary Clinton campaign]], that hired [[Fusion GPS]] to dig up dirt on Donald Trump in 2016. They failed, but still compiled the ''[[Steele dossier]]'' full of foreign-solicited lies about Trump and Russia, which was leaked by Obama intelligence officials to try to sabotage the new president’s administration, sow doubt in his election victory, and invalidate the votes of 63 million Americans. From [[Wisconsin]] to [[Nevada]], to [[California]], Marc Elias and the Democrats pushed lawsuits disguised as “election reform” to water down important election safeguards and increase the opportunity for fraud, abuse, and corruption. In August 2020 ''[[Politico]]'' reported,
{{quotebox|[[File:Early morning ballot dumps Nov. 4, 2020.png|right|350px|thumb|Four highly anomalous ballot dumps highlighted in yellow account for the "win" in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Georgia and represent forty-two electoral votes.<ref>https://votepatternanalysis.substack.com/p/voting-anomalies-2020</ref>]][[Coronavirus]] has turned the Democratic Party’s voter contact program, one operative said, into something more like a tech support operation than a traditional door-knocking effort.....[[Priorities USA]], the Democratic super PAC, is spending $24 million on voter mobilization, which includes vote-by-mail education. Fair Fight, a group founded by [[Stacey Abrams]], has rolled out voter protection programs in 17 states....

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on the USPS and on mail-voting is raising concern among voters, operatives say.

“We've seen such an increase from young people in terms of concern about their ballot casting,” said Jared DeLoof, the states director of [[NextGen America]], which targets younger voters. “They want to vote, they want to make sure that that vote is going to count.” [...]

Democrats believe they will also have to follow up with some voters after their ballot has been cast, in an effort to help them fix ballots that have been rejected for technical reasons. State rules vary widely on if or how voters can correct their ballots, and the time windows to do so can be short.

While Democrat campaigns and groups navigate the patchwork of state rules governing mail ballots to encourage turnout, Democrat election attorney Marc Elias is trying to change many of those rules.

This is the other half of the party’s vote-by-mail efforts: a sprawling legal effort that spans every battleground state and is costing tens of millions of dollars. Priorities USA, just one of Elias’ clients, has expanded its voting litigation budget to $32 million.
[[File:2020-11-04.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]
“One of the features of vote by mail is that between the point that the voter cast the ballot and the point that the ballot is counted, several things have to go right,” Elias said in an interview. “One is that the ballot has to be received by the election officials in time. ... And the second is that the ballot needs to be verified and accepted.”

Elias, who was the lead attorney in former Sen. [[Al Franken]]’s (D-Minn.) 2008 recount victory and the general counsel for [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[John Kerry]]’s presidential campaigns, is pursuing what he calls “four pillars” of legal changes to election laws during coronavirus. The first, that mail ballots should include paid postage with them, has some cross-partisan support.

The other three do not, locking Elias in a wide-range legal fight with Republicans all over the country, including the Republican National Committee and its legal budget of at least $20 million. Those fights are over Elias’ push to mandate that states count ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after the fact; overhauling signature matching laws, which Elias derides as based on pseudoscience; and allowing for third parties to collect and turn in voters’ sealed absentee ballots, which Democrats call “community collection” and Republicans largely deride as “[[ballot harvesting]].”

“One thing you do is you make sure that people whose ballot is being challenged based on signature matching, that the people that are doing that have been trained, are applying uniform non-discriminatory standards. And most importantly, the voter is notified and has an opportunity to cure,” Elias said of his legal strategy. (A cure process mandates that a state contacts voters whose ballots have been rejected to give them the ability to fix — or cure — their ballot.)

Several Democrat-backed lawsuits have also pushed to expand who can cast absentee ballots. In 44 states, any voter can, at a minimum, request an absentee ballot if they choose to do so, and some states have changed that requirement as a response to the pandemic. [...]

Republicans argue that allowing for outside parties to collect and deliver ballots could lead to coercion or fraud. [...]

Depending on how close the races for the White House and battleground Senate seats are, "we could be headed for a ''[[Bush v. Gore]]'' situation in every battleground state, depending how close the results are."<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/21/democrats-vote-by-mail-plan-399671</ref>}}
The RNC and the Trump campaign pushed back against the Democrats’ assault on the integrity of elections. All across the country, Democrats tried to use coronavirus and the courts to legalize ballot harvesting, implement a nationwide mail-in ballot system, and eliminate nearly every safeguard in our elections.

One in five mail in ballots have been rejected in several 2020 elections. Nearly two-thirds (62%) say there is fraud in U.S. elections, and that fraud would concern them under Democrats’ nationwide mail-in ballot system. Americans overwhelmingly approve of the safeguards Democrats are suing to eliminate like signature matching (84%), voter identification (80%), and a ballot receipt deadline of election day (83%). Voters also oppose (67%) allowing campaign workers to collect mail-in ballots, also known as ballot harvesting.<ref>https://www.protectthevote.com/</ref>

===Biden-Burisma and Big Tech election interference===
[[File:Biden text.png|right|300px|thumb|Biden family text with Hunter telling his sister Naomi that thier "Pop" Joe Biden received 50% of the Burisma [[kickback]]s.<ref>https://thespectator.info/2020/10/15/unlike-pop-joe-biden-i-wont-make-you-give-me-half-of-your-salary-video/</ref>]]
[[File:Biden payments.PNG|right|300px|thumb|Documents show payments from Burisma to Hunter Biden.<ref>https://creativedestructionmedia.com/investigations/2019/11/06/breaking-source-reveals-hunter-biden-took-off-the-books-payments-from-burisma-aided-by-fbi-coverup/</ref><ref>https://creativedestructionmedia.com/investigations/2019/11/12/here-are-the-payments-to-hunter-biden-leaked-from-ukraine/</ref><ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/news/hunter-biden-served-as-ceremonial-figure-on-burisma-board-for-80000-per-month/</ref><ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/leaked-bank-records-confirm-burisma-biden-payments-morgan-stanley-account</ref>]]
For first time in [[American history]] [[social media]] companies took [[direct action]] against a major U.S. publisher,<ref>https://www.theepochtimes.com/twitter-and-facebooks-assault-on-freedom-of-the-press_3540670.html</ref> ''[[The New York Post]]'' when it published a story on former VP Biden's [[collusion]] with [[Burisma]] executives and Ukrainian [[oligarch]]s.<ref>*https://nypost.com/2020/10/14/email-reveals-how-hunter-biden-introduced-ukrainian-biz-man-to-dad/ *https://youtu.be/r4Kcc7a114I *https://youtu.be/89ByR-vrnc4</ref> ''The Post'' is among the top five newspapers by circulation in the United States.

[[Big Tech]] giants Facebook and Twitter began interfering in the presidential election by blocking links to the article on the [[Biden-Burisma]] scandal.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/14/election-interference-facebook-suppressing-new-york-post-bombshell-story-of-damaging-hunter-biden-emails/</ref> Facebook and Twitter have many foreign stockholders.<ref>"Finalized January of 2011, the transaction included a $450 million investment from Goldman Sachs, $50 million from DST, and $1 billion from unnamed foreign investors." http://whoownsfacebook.com/#Goldman *https://qz.com/519388/this-saudi-prince-now-owns-more-of-twitter-than-jack-dorsey-does/</ref> Former [[James Comey]] general counsel [[James A. Baker (DOJ)]], who was complicit in the [[Obamagate timeline|Obamagate]] and [[FISA abuse]] scandals, is [[Twitter]]'s lead counsel.<ref>https://nypost.com/2020/06/16/twitter-hires-former-fbi-chief-counsel-as-deputy-lawyer/</ref>

One email from a Burisma executive reads,
{{quotebox-float|“Dear Hunter, thank you for inviting me to DC and giving an opportunity to meet your father and spent [sic] some time together. It’s realty [sic] an honor and pleasure.”}}
Former Vice President Biden has repeatedly [[lied]] about having any knowledge of his son Hunter's dealings with Burisma. Hunter Biden earned in excess of $3 million while serving on Burisma's board of directors during the [[Obama administration]]. The former vice president bragged to the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] that he threatened the President of Ukraine with withholding $1.8 Billion in foreign aid and loan guarantees, which the former vice president was in charge of, unless a [[prosecutor]] investigating Burisma [[kickback]]s to the Biden family was fired.

A firestorm erupted over Big Tech censorship of the news and calls for repealing their [[Section 230]] immunity. [[YouTube]] began banning dozens of top [[Conservative]] channels.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8844807/YouTube-BANS-QAnon-videos-crackdown-conspiracy-theories.html</ref> [[Twitter]] continued banning people who posted the [[Hunter Biden]] story.<ref>https://www.wnd.com/2020/10/twitter-now-banning-users-posting-ny-post-story-hunter-biden/</ref> Twitter banned White House Press Secretary [[Kayleigh McEnany]] for sharing the Hunter and Joe Biden corruption article.<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/15/twitter-bans-white-house-press-secretary-for-sharing-hunter-and-joe-biden-corruption-article/</ref>[[Senate Judiciary Committee]] announced Twitter CEO [[Jack Dorsey]] will be [[subpoena]]ed over [[censorship]] of ''[[NY Post]]''.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/15/senate-judiciary-committee-will-subpoena-twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-over-ny-post-censorship/</ref> [[Wikipedia]] editors censored the Hunter Biden Bombshell, and called the ''New York Post'' an ‘unreliable’ source.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/15/wikipedia-editors-censor-hunter-biden-bombshell-call-new-york-post-unreliable-source/</ref> Twitter locked the Trump Campaign account less than 3 weeks before the 2020 Presidential election.<ref>https://creativedestructionmedia.com/news/politics/2020/10/15/twitter-locks-trump-campaign-account-less-than-3-weeks-before-presidential-election/</ref> Rep. [[Jim Jordan]] posted the [[Biden-Burisma]] story on a federal government website after Twitter censors House Judiciary GOP, at which point the link was promptly censored by Twitter.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/15/jim-jordan-posts-hunter-biden-burisma-story-twitter-censors-house-judiciary-gop/</ref> Twitter itself shut down completely.<ref>https://www.mediaite.com/online/twitters-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-week-continues-massive-outage-right-before-presidential-town-halls/</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/Dupm8W0sF8c</ref> [[Google]] was reported to be meddling in [[U.S. Senate]] elections.<ref>https://patriotdailypress.org/2020/10/13/google-researcher-warns-google-may-be-shifting-power-to-flip-senate/</ref> A [[Rasmussen Poll]] shortly after found 61% of Likely U.S. Voters now think the impact on politics of social media like Facebook and Twitter has been bad for the nation.<ref>https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/october_2020/61_think_social_media_bad_for_politics</ref>

Facebook and Twitter are no longer service carriers of electronic information, but rather now acting as publishers and broadcasters of news. Hence, their immunity from broadcasting [[libel]]ous information on their platforms - such as accusations of President Trump being a "Russian spy" for example - should be revoked. ''Yahoo News!'' reported:
{{quotebox|Instead of simply asking pertinent questions, or debunking the [New York] Post’s reporting, a media blackout was initiated. A number of well-known journalists warned colleagues and their sizable social-media audiences not to share the story. By the afternoon, Twitter had joined Facebook in suppressing the article, not only barring its users from sharing it with followers, but barring them sharing it through direct messages as well. It locked the accounts of White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, the Post, and many others for retweeting the story.

Twitter initially cited its “Hacked Materials Policy” and a “lack of authoritative reporting” as justification for censoring the Post, one of the most widely read papers in the nation. Though the reliability of the story is yet to be determined, Twitter has offered no evidence that any of the information was illegally obtained. No similar standard was applied when the New York Times published Trump’s tax returns, even though anyone who had legal access to them is likely to have broken the law in sharing them with the Times. Whatever the case, it’s all in the public record now.

A healthy democracy with a properly functioning and independent press would debate, investigate, and rigorously fact check new information. They wouldn’t work to squelch a story. It’s certainly not the job of giant tech companies who claim to function as neutral platforms to decide what news consumers can or can’t handle.

The most generous reading of Twitter and Facebook’s actions is that the rules are evolving, messy, and inadvertently unfair. A less generous — but more plausible — reading is that the tech giants single out specific stories damaging to progressives’ preferred presidential candidate.
It will backfire.

For one thing, it further damages the reputation of Big Tech. For another, it renders the industry more susceptible to a new regulatory regime already being championed by some in Congress. Mostly, however, it just makes the story they’re trying to suppress a far bigger deal.<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/twitter-facebook-shameful-repression-york-010644456.html</ref>}}
[[Glenn Greenwald]] writing in ''The Intercept'' remarked,
{{quotebox-float|"It has been astonishing to watch Democrats over the last twenty-four hours justify this censorship on the grounds that private [[corporation]]s are entitled to do whatever they want."}}
Google saw a spike in searches for ‘can I change my vote’ after the release of a Hunter Biden sex tape.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/google-searches-can-change-vote-spike-following-hunter-biden-sex-tape-release/</ref> The ''New York Post'', [[Gateway Pundit]]'', and Big League Politics all were placed on Twitter's suspension hit lit the final week before election day.<ref>https://bigleaguepolitics.com/big-league-politics-gateway-pundit-new-york-post-among-news-outlets-placed-on-twitter-suspension-weeks-before-election/</ref>

A study from the [[Media Research Center]] showed that Twitter and Facebook censored President Donald Trump and the president’s affiliated campaign accounts at least 65 times in 2019 and 2020, while leaving Biden untouched.<ref>https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/19/new-study-shows-facebook-and-twitter-censored-trump-65-times-biden-zero/</ref>

===The laptop from hell: Hunter becomes the hunted===
[[File:Hunter Biden with meth pipe.jpeg|right|175px|thumb|Hunter Biden with [[methamphetamine|meth]] pipe.<ref>https://creativedestructionmedia.com/investigations/2020/10/14/cdmedia-reporting-since-nov-on-biden-crime-family-confirmed-leftist-media-enablers-attack/</ref>]]
The former vice president's son, Hunter, never visited Ukraine, did not speak Ukrainian, had no experience in the oil and gas industry, received over $50,000 a month in wire transfers from Burisma in which he paid half to his father,<ref>https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/10/15/howie-carr-hunter-biden-scandal-too-hot-for-alt-left-media/</ref> was dishonorably discharged from the [[Navy]] for [[cocaine]] [[addiction]], returned a rental car with crack and paraphernalia in it,<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/17/exclusive-2016-arizona-police-report-cocaine-pipe-found-in-car-rented-by-joe-bidens-son-hunter-biden-authorities-declined-to-prosecute/</ref> had a baby out of wedlock whom he refused to pay child support for until ordered by a court while he was having an affair with his [[widow]]ed sister-in-law.<ref>https://nypost.com/article/inside-the-life-of-hunter-biden-joe-bidens-scandal-plagued-son/</ref> Biden was paid $3.5 million from the wife of the [[Moscow]] mayor to launder $200 million in violation of the [[Magnitsky Act]].<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/maybe-just-like-gettin-ass-whooped-black-trump-supporter-posts-epic-takedown-black-biden-supporters/</ref> Tens of thousands of dollars in payments to an [[Eastern Europe]]an prostitution and human tafficing ring were also discovered.<ref>https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/megan-fox/2020/09/23/senate-report-links-hunter-biden-to-human-trafficking-ring-n959766</ref> Professor [[Jonathan Turley]] noted the obvious facts:
{{quotebox-float|“The Bidens appear to have lied for years as a raw influence-peddling scheme worth millions stretched from China to Ukraine to Russia...Moreover, these countries likely have had the compromising information all along while the Bidens — and the [[media]] — were denying reports of illicit activities”.<ref>https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/521517-censoring-the-biden-story-how-social-media-becomes-state-media</ref>}}
Senate lawmakers formally requested the [[Department of Justice]] to appoint a special counsel to investigate foreign payments to the Biden family:
{{quotebox-float|"These alleged revelations raise serious questions about former Vice President Joe Biden's reported participation with his son's business, dealings, specifically whether the former vice president (1) received foreign monies during his tenure in the Obama administration and (2) if former Vice President Biden allowed his son to peddle access to his father with foreign business entities.

We request that the Department of Justice immediately appoint an independent, unbiased special counsel to investigate the issues that we have raised — as well as any corresponding legal or ethical issues that might be uncovered from the former vice president's 47 years in public office,<ref>https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/two-huge-new-developments-emerge-hunter-biden-laptop-saga</ref><ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/joe-biden-response-hunter-biden-emails-business-dealings</ref>}}
In a recorded call made sometime after Ye Jianming, Hunter's business partner, went missing in February 2018, Hunter is heard speaking in an agitated tone,
{{quotebox|"I get calls from my father to tell me that ''[[The New York Times]]'' is calling, but my old partner, Eric, who literally has done me harm for I don’t know how long, is the one taking the calls because my father will not stop sending the calls to Eric. I have another ''New York Times'' reporter calling about my representation of Patrick Ho – the f****** spy chief of China who started the company that my partner, who is worth $323 billion, founded and is now missing. The richest man in the world is missing who was my partner. He was missing since I last saw him in his $58 million apartment inside a $4 billion deal to build the f****** largest f***** LNG port in the world. And I am receiving calls from the Southern District of New York from the U.S. attorney himself. My best friend in business, Devon, has named me as a witness, without telling me, in a [[criminal]] case — and my father, without telling me."<ref>https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1321184369562759172</ref>}}

==2009–2017: Vice presidency==
[[File:Shovelready.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]] ]]
===Recovery Summer===

:{{See also|Recovery Summer}}
Biden was placed in charge of promoting the [[Obama regime]]'s alleged [[Recovery Summer]] which never materialized.<ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/administration-kicks-recovery-summer-with-groundbreakings-and-events-across-country Administration Kicks Off "Recovery Summer" with Groundbreakings and Events Across the Country], The [[White House]], Office of the Press Secretary, Press Release, June 17, 2010. Retrieved from www.whitehouse.gov October 9, 2010.</ref> It was a failed attempt to highlight the Democrat Congress's [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]], or "[[economic stimulus]] program. During the so-called 'Recovery Summer', the workforce shrank, [[unemployment]] swelled, and [[economic growth]] slowed to less than 2%. More Americans fell victim to Democrat economic policy and by the [[2010 Midterm election]] sweep no less than 27,000,000 people were unemployed or underemployed.

During 'Recovery Summer' 393,000 jobs were destroyed according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,<ref>https://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?request_action=wh&graph_name=CE_cesbref1</ref> unemployment rose,<ref>http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?chart_type=bar&s[1][id]=UNRATE</ref> and [[economic growth]] slowed from 5.7% to 1.6%.<ref>http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?chart_type=bar&s[1][id]=GDPC1</ref> The number counted by the [[Department of Labor]] as unemployed at the start of Recovery Summer was 14,599,000 Americans in July 2010; by September there were 14,767,000 Americans looking for work. 168,000 more unemployed than before President Obama and Vice President Biden announced Recovery Summer had begun.<ref>https://townhall.com/columnists/RichGalen/2010/10/29/relapse_summer</ref>

===Influence peddling===
[[File:Hunter-Obama-1024x717.png|right|300px|thumb|Hunter Biden meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office. ''Official White House Photograph'']]
:{{See also|Biden crime family}}
Five months into the Obama regime in June 2009 [[Hunter Biden]] and Chris Heinz, son of Joe Biden and stepson of Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair [[John Kerry]] formed Rosemount Seneca. The firm partnered with the Thornton Group run by James Bulger, and the Bank of China, to form [[Bohai Harvest RST]] (BHR) in China. [[Devon Archer]] is a longtime friend of former Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] and of stepson Chris Heinz and James Bulger, the nephew of notorious Boston gangster [[Whitey Bulger]].<ref>Whitey Bulger was the head of the [[Boston]] Irish [[mafia]] who enjoyed federal protection under FBI director [[Robert Mueller]] as an informant. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2335614/Trial-Boston-mob-boss-James-Whitey-Bulger-gets-underway-family-victims-say-look-eye.html Bulger was convicted of 19 murders that occurred while under Mueller's protection; some have linked the Bulger clan to as many as 52 murders while Mueller was U.S. Attorney in Boston. https://www3.bostonglobe.com/metro/1970/01/19/one-lingering-question-for-fbi-director-robert-mueller/613uW0MR7czurRn7M4BG2J/story.html?arc404=true Whitey Bulger was murdered in prison at the age of 89 a few months before the Mueller Report was released.</ref>

The Bank of China is owned by the Chinese government and closely connected with the Chinese military and intelligence services. Biden, Heinz, and Archer transferred and sold "duel use" technology to the Chinese military which was used to create the Chinese [[drone]] program and replicate the Chinese version of the [[F-15]] fighter.<ref>https://nypost.com/2018/03/15/inside-the-shady-private-equity-firm-run-by-kerry-and-bidens-kids/</ref>

Bohai Harvest RST (BHR) invested in an app the Chinese leftwing Communist regime is using to surveil ethnic minority [[Muslim]]s in western China. Over one million Muslims living in the region are now incarcerated in Chinese [[gulag]]s.

===Guccifer 2.0===
[[File:Biden and Flood.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Biden and Flood with their wives.<ref>[https://disobedientmedia.com/2018/02/loaded-for-guccifer-aims-for-a-romanian-guccifer-2-0/ Say “Hi” To Guccifer 2.0], Adam Carter, ''Disobedient Media'', February 24, 2018.</ref>]]
:{{See also|Hillary Clinton email scandal|Trump-Russia collusion hoax}}
On June 15, 2016 the first Guccifer 2.0 document was created by [[Warren Flood]] at 13:38 EDT, modified by [[Феликс Эдмундович]] (Felix Edmunovich, the Russian patronymic of Felix Edmunovich Dzerzhinsky, founder of the [[KGB]] - a blatantly amateurish attempt to create Russian fingerprints) thirty minutes later at 14:08 EDT. Warren Flood was Joe Biden's former IT director at the White House. A document that Flood authored in 2008, and that was attached to one of [[John Podesta]]'s emails, was used by Guccifer 2.0 as a template into which he then copied the contents of the Trump Opposition Research, copied from this file: https://www.wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/fileid/26562/7365 (which is also attached to [https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/26562 this leaked email]). It is Flood's document that the "CONFIDENTIAL" text in the background derives from.

A document that Warren Flood authored in 2008, and was attached to one of [[John Podesta]]'s leaked emails, was used by Guccifer 2.0 as a template into which he then copied the contents of the DNC's ''Trump Opposition Research'' document. It was copied from this file: https://www.wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/fileid/26562/7365 which is also attached to [https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/26562 this leaked email]. It is Flood's document that the "CONFIDENTIAL" text in the background derives from.

Guccifer 2.0 was a [[2016 Hillary Clinton campaign]] [[false flag]] operation set up to discredit the [[DNC]] revelations at [[Wikileaks]]. Adam Carter writes, {{quotebox|"one particular group would have been particularly desperate precisely at that time, for the emergence of a narrative about Russian hackers to discredit proper leaks / justify claims that all leaks are 'probably doctored' and they will have very likely known [Warren] Flood too. That group is the Clinton Campaign. As of June 12th, [2016] they were in a position where [[Julian Assange]] had just announced WikiLeaks' upcoming release of [[Hillary Clinton email scandal|Hillary's emails]], she was still under [[FBI]] investigation, and [[Trump]] was attacking Hillary for her use of a private server with his supporters frequently chanting "lock her up!" at rallies. The campaign was in a desperate position and really needed something similar to a Russian hacker narrative and one where they would be fortunate to have a seemingly clumsy hacker that leaves lots of 'fingerprints' tainting files and bringing the reputation of leaks into question... Sure enough, 2-3 days later, Guccifer2.0 - the world's weirdest hacker - was spawned and started telling lies in an effort to attribute himself to the malware discoveries, etc."<ref>http://g-2.spac/#7</ref>}}

==Early life and career==
:{{See also|Joe Biden early life and career}}

==See also==
*[[Ukrainian collusion timeline]]
*[[Race baiting]]
*[[Left-wing violence under the Biden junta (2021)]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Joe_Biden.htm Biden On the Issues]
*[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/b000444/ Voting Record], [[Washington Post]]
*[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000444, Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]
*[https://youtu.be/V0WA590kY64 Hilarious Proof Joe Biden is a Racist; Charlamagne the God is a Liar & will Tim Scott be President], LONNELHARRISLIVE 2, May 28, 2020, YouTube,com.
*[http://www.joebiden.com/ Presidential Race Site]
*[https://twitter.com/todosconbiden/status/1187125647644286976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Todos Con Biden]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM8uLOOUz3I Joe Biden - Here's the Deal]
*[https://youtu.be/ra6u39U1wZ4 Biden Islamic Outreach Video]
*[https://youtu.be/JRmlcEBAiIs RIDING THE DRAGON: The Bidens' Chinese Secrets (Full Documentary)], Peter Schweizer, BlazeTV, Sep 4, 2020.
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Raphael Warnock

2021-01-27T22:42:24Z

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|birth_date=July 23, 1969
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|party=[[Democrat]]
|spouse=Oulèye Ndoye
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|alma_mater=Morehouse College
|religion=[[Christian]] (in name only)
|occupation=[[Pastor]]
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'''Raphael Gamaliel Warnock''' (born July 23, 1969 (age {{age|1969|7|23}})) is a [[pastor]] currently the [[United States Senator]] from [[Georgia]] after winning [[2020 U.S. Senate special election in Georgia|2020 special election]] against incumbent [[Kelly Loeffler]]. A [[liberal]] [[Democrat]] and promoter of [[Cafeteria Christianity]], Warnock believes in [[Black liberation theology]], and that [[abortion|the murder of unborn children]] is biblical<ref>[https://www.lifenews.com/2020/08/28/pastor-raphael-warnock-claims-killing-babies-in-abortions-is-consistent-with-biblical-values/ Pastor Raphael Warnock Claims Killing Babies in Abortions is “Consistent” With Biblical Values]</ref> and has equated the [[pro-abortion]] [[John Lewis]], a [[civil rights]] leader-turned [[anti-Trump]] Democrat, with [[Jesus Christ]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/07/31/atlanta-reverend-inserts-john-lewis-in-isaiah-53-by-his-stripes-we-are-healed/ Atlanta Reverend Inserts John Lewis in Isaiah 53: ‘By His Stripes, We Are Healed’]</ref> An [[anti-Semite]], he believes that [[Israel]]i actions in the [[West Bank]] are comparable to [[apartheid]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/georgia-dem-senate-candidate-tied-to-anti-israel-letter-comparing-west-bank-to-apartheid/ Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Tied to Anti-Israel Letter Comparing West Bank to Apartheid]</ref> Warnock also has defended [[Marxism]] and [[anti-Christian]] bigotry.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/10/democrat-raphael-warnock-repeatedly-praised-jeremiah-wright-marxism/ Democrat Raphael Warnock Repeatedly Praised Jeremiah Wright, Marxism]</ref> In addition, he apparently was an assistant pastor at a church that had praised [[Cuba]]n [[communist]] dictator [[Fidel Castro]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/10/democrat-raphael-warnock-assistant-pastor-at-church-that-praised-fidel-castro/ Democrat Raphael Warnock Assistant Pastor at Church that Praised Fidel Castro]</ref> He has fought against [[gun rights]],<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/11/democrat-raphael-warnock-opposed-allowing-georgians-armed-church-defense/ Democrat Raphael Warnock Opposed Allowing Georgians to Be Armed for Church Defense]</ref> and said in 2016 that [[Donald Trump]] was a "fascist, racist, sexist xenophobe."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/11/democrat-raphael-warnock-in-2016-condemned-white-christians-called-trump-a-fascist-racist-sexist-xenophobe/ Democrat Raphael Warnock in 2016 Condemned White Christians, Called Trump a ‘Fascist, Racist, Sexist Xenophobe’]</ref> In addition, Warnock believes that America "needs to repent for its worship of whiteness."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/warnock-americans-must-repent-for-backing-trump-worship-of-whiteness/ Warnock: Americans Must ‘Repent’ for Backing Trump and ‘Worship of Whiteness’]
*[https://nypost.com/2020/11/16/rev-raphael-warnock-us-must-repent-for-whiteness-worship/ Senate hopeful Raphael Warnock: US must ‘repent for its worship of whiteness’]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/11/14/warnock-lamented-americas-worship-of-whiteness-n2580100 WATCH: Warnock Says 'America Needs to Repent for Its Worship of Whiteness']
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/14/meet-georgia-democrat-rev-raphael-warnock-america-needs-to-repent-for-its-worship-of-whiteness/ Meet Georgia Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock: ‘America Needs to Repent for Its Worship of Whiteness’]</ref> One of his mentors has once called for the destruction of "everything white".<ref>[https://www.westernjournal.com/mentor-ga-dem-flip-senate-everything-white-destroyed/ Mentor of GA Dem Who Could Flip Senate: 'Everything White' Has To Be Destroyed]</ref> Warnock has also said that "nobody, can serve God and the military,"<ref>Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/warnock-americans-cant-serve-god-and-the-military/ Warnock: ‘Nobody Can Serve God and the Military’]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/17/democrat-raphael-warnock-nobody-can-serve-god-and-the-military/ Democrat Raphael Warnock: ‘Nobody Can Serve God and the Military’]</ref> which received calls from veterans to drop out of the special election runoff.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/20/50-georgia-veterans-slam-democrat-raphael-warnocks-despicable-anti-military-rhetoric/ 50 Georgia Veterans Slam Democrat Raphael Warnock’s ‘Despicable’ Anti-Military Rhetoric]</ref>

Warnock reportedly was arrested in 2002 for obstructing a police investigation into an alleged child abuse case.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/11/democrat-raphael-warnock-arrested-in-2002-for-obstructing-child-abuse-investigation/ Democrat Raphael Warnock Arrested in 2002 for Obstructing Child Abuse Investigation]</ref> Warnock was found to be a tax cheat with no regard for the wellbeing of his workers.<ref>https://www.trevorloudon.com/2020/12/warnocks-voter-registration-group-failed-to-pay-unemployment-taxes/</ref>

According to Warnock, the [[death penalty]] is the "final failsafe of white supremacy".<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ga-dem-senate-candidate-called-death-penalty-final-failsafe-of-white-supremacy/ Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Called Death Penalty ‘Final Failsafe of White Supremacy’]</ref>

==Early life/education==
Warnock was born to [[Pentecostal]] pastors Verlene and Jonathan Warnock in Savannah, Georgia in 1969 as the eleventh of twelve children. He graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School and later from Morehouse College.

==2020 Senate bid==
:''For more information, see: [[2020 United States Senate special election in Georgia]]
Warnock announced in late January 2020 his run for Senate;<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/30/politics/raphael-warnock-democrat-running-georgia-senate/index.html Rev. Raphael Warnock enters US Senate race in Georgia]</ref> a jungle primary will be held on November 3, 2020 coinciding with all other general elections, where they irrespective of party affiliation will appear together on the ballot; such that no one gets a majority of the vote, the top two will compete in a runoff held in January 2020. Other candidates include interim [[Republican]] incumbent [[Kelly Loeffler]], anti-establishment representative [[Doug Collins]], as well as Democrats Matt Lieberman (son of [[Joe Lieberman]]) and Ed Tarver. Warnock has received the endorsement of the [[DSCC]]<ref>[https://www.dscc.org/news/dscc-endorses-reverend-raphael-warnock-in-georgia-senate-race/ DSCC Endorses Reverend Raphael Warnock in Georgia Senate Race]</ref> as well as [[Barack Hussein Obama]].<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/a-leader-obama-takes-to-the-airwaves-to-boost-warnocks-senate-bid/XXZRZCCIPRHVVLOE3RE7KVL2AQ/ ‘A leader.’ Obama takes to the airwaves to boost Warnock’s Senate bid]</ref>

Warnock has indirectly taken money from corporate [[PAC]]s despite saying that he would not accept donations from such.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/democrats/georgia-dem-undermines-promise-to-reject-corporate-pac-money-taking-thousands-from-the-groups-they-fund/ Georgia Dem Undermines Promise to Reject Corporate PAC Money, Taking Thousands From the Groups They Fund]</ref>

He has praised a [[Louis Farrakhan]] supporter who compared the election of [[Donald Trump]] to [[9/11]] and supports [[defunding the police]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-senate-candidate-praises-farrakhan-supporter-who-compared-trump-election-to-9-11-and-supports-defunding-police/ Dem Senate Candidate Praises Farrakhan Supporter Who Compared Trump Election to 9/11 and Supports Defunding Police]</ref>

Warnock is backed by many WNBA players after the latter sparred with Sen. Loeffler, who co-owns the league.<ref>Two references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/08/06/yawn-wnba-players-wear-tshirts-opposing-gop-senatorwho-coowns-their-team-n2573782 Yawn: WNBA Players Wear T-Shirts Opposing GOP Senator Who Co-Owns a Franchise]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/08/05/wnba-players-wear-vote-warnock-shirts-supporting-loefflers-democratic-challenger/# WNBA Players Wear ‘Vote Warnock’ Shirts, Supporting Loeffler’s Democratic Challenger]</ref>

While polling for the election has early on shown near-statistical ties between Warnock, Loeffler, Collins, and Lieberman, the former now tends to hold a strong lead due to evaporating support for Lieberman and strong backing from national Democrats; in addition, while Loeffler has previously trailed Collins due to an insider trading scandal, she later began to improve in the polling, with the two currently splitting the Republican vote almost evenly while Warnock has solidified support from his party.

He has been criticized by Loeffler<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/22/kelly-loeffler-blasts-democrat-raphael-warnock-for-provoking-violence-against-police/ Kelly Loeffler Blasts Democrat Raphael Warnock for ‘Provoking Violence’ Against Police]</ref> for having referred to police officers as "thugs and bullies"<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/09/22/tucker-carlson-exposes-anti-police-past-from-senate-dem-n2576628 Watch: Dem Senate Candidate in Georgia Referred to Police as 'Gangsters,' 'Thugs,' and 'Bullies']</ref> and refusing to apologize over such.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/19/ga-sen-warnock-wont-apologize-for-thugs-comment-about-police-officers-n2578383 Watch: Georgia Dem Candidate Won't Apologize For Calling Police Officers 'Thugs,' 'Bullies,' and 'Gangsters']</ref>

A debate between the candidates was held on October 19, 2020.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a4TAtqns5A Watch Georgia Senate Debate live | Loeffler, Collins, Warnock]</ref>

===Jungle primary results===
As largely expected, Warnock finished first place in the jungle primary but failed to gain a majority of the vote,<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/election/2020/results/state/georgia/senate-special-election Senate Special Election: Georgia]</ref> so a runoff will be held in January 2021 between him and [[Republican]] incumbent [[Kelly Loeffler]], who finished in second place.

==Quotes==
{{cquote|It’s not enough to decriminalize marijuana; somebody’s got to open up the jails and let our children go!<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/17/raphael-warnock-in-2019-open-up-the-jail-cells-called-for-creation-of-militant-church/ Raphael Warnock: ‘Open Up the Jail Cells’; Called for Creation of ‘Militant Church’]</ref>}}
{{cquote|America has a preexisting condition. It’s called racism. It’s called classism. It’s called bigotry. It’s called xenophobia. And we need God to heal us of our preexisting condition.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/23/2017-video-shows-georgia-democrat-raphael-warnock-believes-racism-is-americas-preexisting-condition/ 2017 Video Shows Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock Believes ‘Racism’ Is ‘America’s Preexisting Condition’]
*[https://nypost.com/2020/11/24/raphael-warnock-reportedly-said-racism-is-americas-preexisting-condition/ Raphael Warnock reportedly said racism is America’s ‘pre-existing condition’]</ref>}}

==See also==
*[[Jon Ossoff]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://warnockforgeorgia.com/ Official Website]
*[https://ballotpedia.org/Raphael_Warnock Raphael Warnock - Ballotpedia]
*[https://twitter.com/ReverendWarnock Twitter Page]

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Ross Perot

2021-01-01T06:35:50Z

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[[Image:Ross Perot 1992.jpg|thumb|right|Ross Perot campaigning for President in 1992.]]
'''Henry Ross Perot, Senior''', better known as '''Ross Perot''' (June 27, 1930 – July 9, 2019) was an entrepreneur who ran as an independent presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996. Perot became a major figure in the 1992 presidential election through his forceful personality. An [[Economic nationalism|economic nationalist]], Perot crusaded against federal deficits and [[free trade|"free" trade]] agreements advocated by both major party candidates, and he articulated of many people's anger and frustration with job loss and the political system. His money brought him fame, credibility, and a large, well-paid staff. Perot died on July 9, 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (July 9, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32812-ross-perot-billionaire-who-won-19-of-popular-vote-in-92-is-dead Ross Perot, Billionaire Who Won 19 Percent of Popular Vote in '92, Is Dead]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (July 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/09/billionaire-ross-perot-dead-at-89/ Ross Perot, Billionaire and Former Presidential Candidate, Dead at 89]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Seib, Gerald F.; Hagerty, James R. (July 9, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/h-ross-perot-texas-billionaire-who-twice-ran-for-president-has-died-11562682596 H. Ross Perot, Texas Billionaire Who Twice Ran for President, Dies at 89]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Phillips, Jack (July 9, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-presidential-candidate-and-billionaire-ross-perot-dies_2995217.html Former Presidential Candidate and Billionaire Ross Perot Dies]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/billionaire-ross-perot-who-ran-twice-for-president-dead-at-89 Billionaire Ross Perot, who ran twice for president, dead at 89]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (July 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/452161-ross-perot-dies-at-89 Ross Perot dies at 89]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref> His stance against the [[establishment]] and "free" trade agreements mirrored the positions taken by [[Donald Trump]] in 2016,<ref>Multiple references:
*Creitz, Charles (July 9, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/presidential-historian-ross-perot-echoed-populist-sentiments-25-years-before-rise-of-trump Ross Perot echoed populist sentiments 25 years before rise of Trump, presidential historian says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Newman, Rick (July 9, 2019). [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ross-perot-was-trumpy-years-before-trump-142504837.html Ross Perot was Trumpy, years before Trump]. ''Yahoo Finance''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Drucker, David M. (July 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/a-generation-before-donald-trump-ross-perot-set-the-stage A generation before Donald Trump, Ross Perot set the stage]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.</ref> though Perot hurt economic nationalists by refusing to work with social conservatives who agreed with him on every other policy.<ref>McCarthy, Daniel July 9, 2019). [https://spectator.us/ross-perot-populist-betrayed-populism/ Ross Perot was the populist who betrayed populism]. ''The Spectator USA''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>

However, on social issues he was fairly liberal; his foundation has championed abortion on numerous occasions.

==Business==
Originally from a poor, [[Great Depression|Depression-era]] family, Perot became a self-made billionaire as head of the computer company Electronic Data Systems,<ref>Koenig, David (July 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6f2a4a73431b43e2bd4534d2dc561125 H. Ross Perot rose from poverty to self-made billionaire]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref> which held very large contracts with the federal government for processing Medicare and Medicaid claims. He sold it to General Motors for a vast sum and a seat on the GM board. GM could not handle such an unconventional outsider, and they bought him out for another large sum. He would use the sum to start a competing firm, Perot Systems (later sold to Hewlett Packard).

By 1992 his portfolio of holdings added up into the billions, making him one of the two richest political figures of the era.<ref>The other was [[Michael Bloomberg]], currently mayor of New York City. [[Henry A. Wallace]] reached the billionaire status after he left politics.</ref>

==Reformer==
Perot had for some years been involved in reform efforts in Texas. He helped modernize Texas's education system and its anti-drug policies. He gained national fame for his much-publicized efforts in 1969 to free American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam. His successful effort to free two of his company's employees who were imprisoned in Iran in 1978 was the subject of a best-selling book, On Wings of Eagles, and of a television miniseries. Perot alarmed many Americans by darkly suggesting that the Reagan administration was not doing enough to help prisoners Perot believed were still being held in North Vietnam. That caused his break with Reagan and mainstream conservatives, and made him an enemy of Vice President [[George H. W. Bush]].

==1992 campaign==
In the [[United States presidential election, 1992|1992 Presidential election]] he ran for President as an [[independent candidate]] and won 19% of the vote, which is the most any independent candidate has ever received.

===Volunteers===
Everything about Perot's candidacy was unconventional. He launched it on a television talk show in February 1992, saying that if volunteers placed his name on the ballot in fifty states, he would run for President. But his campaign began well before the ballot work was finished, in mid-September, and Perot himself put substantial funds into the work of his "volunteers." The crew-cut, plain-talking, can-do Perot captured people's imagination and frustrated independents, mostly conservatives who distrusted the Republican Party, rallied to his banner. He became the leader of a substantial movement.<ref>See James A. McCann, et al. "Heeding The Call: An Assessment of Mobilization into H. Ross Perot's 1992 Presidential Campaign." ''American Journal of Political Science'' 1999 43(1):1-28. in [[EBSCO]]</ref>

Perot's vast fortune clearly helped him reach the electorate and gave him credibility as a man who understood finance, but without his ability to mobilize an army of dedicated supporters he would have cut a smaller figure. The candidate's name appeared on the ballot in all fifty states thanks to the dogged efforts of unpaid volunteer activists who heeded Perot's call for help on the "Larry King" show. Virtually overnight, thousands of citizens stepped forward in response to Perot's appeals to staff local campaign headquarters and circulate petitions. All of the accouterments of a national political campaign sprung up as billboards, buttons, and bumper stickers appeared, and political rallies were skillfully orchestrated. Perot developed what might have been the most effective campaign organization of the three general election candidates, even though his was brand new and even though—or perhaps because—it lacked the history and permanence of a major political party organization.

In terms of issues, Perot activists were decidedly in favor of term limits, suggesting a basic hostility toward professional politicians (like Bush and Clinton). Perot activists were more supportive of greater limits on foreign imports than the general public. Perot made headway with his vigorous opposition to [[NAFTA]], warning against the "giant sucking sound" of jobs leaving America. The Perot activists were more supportive than others of a government-sponsored national health insurance plan. Likewise, they were less supportive of restrictions on abortion, and they were somewhat more likely to support affirmative action. Averaged over all the issues, the Perot activists were more liberal on some issues, and more conservative on others, but strongly agreed that politicians and the old parties were bad and the deficit was ruining America.

===Peak, exit, return===
Perot peaked in June 1992, running even in the polls with incumbent President Bush and with Democrat [[Bill Clinton]]. Pundits speculated that Perot could carry enough electoral votes to keep either Clinton or Bush from accumulating a majority, thereby throwing the decision into the House of Representatives (where Democrats had a majority).

Perot had money, momentum, and voters, and he appeared unstoppable. Then he stopped himself in the strangest twist in the history of presidential politics. Perot was personally ill-prepared. He knew little about the major issues of the day, and he was a poor campaigner who could not relate to the millions of his followers. He kept hidden behind an army of aides. On July 16, at the peak of his strength, Perot suddenly withdrew from the race, apparently because he could not take the psychological pressure. His admirers felt abandoned, as Clinton adroitly scooped up most of Perot's supporters.

Perot's re-entry into the race on October 1 was just as quirky as his withdrawal had been, but he made it clear that he did not want to be declared a quitter. His bought network time for thirty-minute infomercials that showed him pointing to various charts and graphs about deficits and economic indicators. Perot vehemently denounced deficits as evil and corrupt, but was unable to offer a plan to actually deal with them. Still, he forced the deficit issue onto the national agenda. He also crusaded against "revolving-door" lobbyists and lobbyists for foreign countries.

Two weeks before the election, Perot began to climb in the polls again; his numbers reached 20%. But then more bizarre behavior puzzled Americans as to the state of his mental stability. On TV nine days before the election, and at a press conference the following day, he revealed for the first time an ugly side to his personality. He was deeply suspicious of hidden enemies all around him. He claimed that he had pulled out in July because he had been warned that the Bush campaign would try to disrupt his daughter's wedding. He spoke of a supposed attempt on his life in 1970 by some Black Panthers who, he said, had been sent by the North Vietnamese.

===Results===
On election day he won 19% and enabled Clinton to score a clean majority in the electoral college.

The Perot voters were very similar in demographic profile to the overall electorate, with a somewhat smaller percent of minorities, those over 60, and those with postgraduate education. They differed from Bush and Clinton voters in their alienation from major institutions; they distrusted politics, business and the military. They were more pessimistic about the future, and were especially worried about the federal deficit.<ref>William A. Niskanen, "A Vote for Perot was a Vote for the Status Quo." ''Cato Journal'' 1998 18(1): 85-91 in [[EBSCO]]</ref>

The 1992 election was unique for a number of reasons: a perception that economic conditions were worse than they actually were, which harmed incumbent President Bush; a strong third-party candidate in Perot; a backlash against 12 years of a conservative presidency that generated ever-larger deficits; and, perhaps most importantly, Bill Clinton's ability to unite not only the Democratic Party, but a number of heterogeneous coalitions, much as Franklin Roosevelt, also a consummate politician, did in the [[New Deal Coalition]] after 1932.<ref>Seymour Martin Lipset, "The Significance of the 1992 Election." ''PS: Political Science & Politics'' 1993 26(1): 7-16. 1049-0965</ref>

==1996==
In the [[United States presidential election, 1996|1996 Presidential election]] Perot ran again as the candidate of the newly founded [[Reform Party]], which he created and funded. He won a mere 8% of the vote. His quick zinging wit that boosted his popularity in 1992, had largely evaporated or backfired by the campaign of 1996. Perot let it be known he was not pleased when [[Pat Buchanan]] got the Reform Party nomination in 2000, but there was nothing he could do about it.

==Further reading==
* Ceaser, James, and Andrew Busch. ''Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics'' (1993)
* Crotty, William, ed. ''America's Choice: The Election of 1992'' (1993)
* Follett, Ken. ''On Wings of Eagles.'' (1983). 445 pp.; an account of a 1979 rescue mission to Iran to free abducted EDS executives taken hostage at the height of the Iranian revolution.
* Goldman, Peter L. et al. ''Quest for the Presidency, 1992'' (1994) [http://www.questia.com/SM.qst?act=adv&contributors=Peter%20L.%20Goldman&dcontributors=Peter%20L.%20Goldman online edition]
* Koch, Jeffrey. "The Perot Candidacy and Attitudes Toward Government and Politics." ''Political Research Quarterly'' 1998 51(1): 141-153. 1065-9129, shows that supporting Perot made people more alienated and distrustful of government
* Levin, Doron P. ''Irreconcilable Differences: Ross Perot versus General Motors.'' (1989). 357 pp.
* McCann, James A.; Rapoport, Ronald B.; and Stone, Walter J. "Heeding The Call: An Assessment of Mobilization into H. Ross Perot's 1992 Presidential Campaign." ''American Journal of Political Science'' 1999 43(1):1-28. in [[EBSCO]]
* Nelson, Michael, ed. ''The Elections of 1992'' (1993)
* Pomper, Gerald, ed. ''The Election of 1992: Reports and Interpretations'' (1993).
* Tonn, Mari Boor and Endress, Valerie A. "Looking for the Hood and Tinkering with Voter Cynicism: Ross Perot and 'Perspective By Incongruity'". ''Rhetoric & Public Affairs'' 2001 4(2): 281-308 in [[EBSCO]]
===Primary sources===
* Perot, Ross. ''United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country'' (1992).

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John Roberts

2020-12-05T01:54:19Z

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'''John G. Roberts, Jr.''' (January 27, 1955) is the 17th and current Chief Justice of the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] (2005-). He was appointed by [[President]] [[George W. Bush]] to replace [[William Rehnquist]] as Chief Justice, after having served on the Court of Appeals for the [[D.C. Circuit]]. Chief Justice Roberts provided the pivotal 5th vote to uphold [[ObamaCare]] on the unexpected grounds that he found it to be a tax, rather than a proper exercise of [[Commerce Clause]] authority. According to [[WikiLeaks]], [[John Podesta]] blackmailed him into supporting [[Obamacare]],<ref>https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/3323</ref><ref>http://www.dailywire.com/news/10175/wikileaks-hillary-ally-spoke-campaign-about-frank-camp</ref> and Robert's path to ruling in favor of ObamaCare contradicted his promise to act as a neutral "umpire."<ref>Hillyer, Quin (February 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/john-roberts-biography-still-leaves-obamacare-case-as-a-travesty John Roberts biography still leaves Obamacare case as a travesty]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 5, 2019.</ref> Roberts was known to have illegally adopted two kids from Ireland.<ref>https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2014/02/the_ghost_and_john_roberts.html</ref> In 2019, his name appeared on the Epstein Island flight logs.<ref>https://twitter.com/Inevitable_ET/status/1273636428287631360</ref>

Roberts does not adhere to judicial [[originalism]] and seeks to bend the law to not appear too "conservative."<ref>Horowitz, Daniel (September 13, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/conservatives-must-fight-judicial-supremacism-not-hang-hopes-john-roberts/ Why conservatives must fight judicial supremacism — and not hang their hopes on John Roberts]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> On November 21, 2018, the Chief Justice Roberts issued an unusual rebuke of President [[Trump]]'s reference to an "[[Obama]] judge," even though Trump's comments were supported by a statistical analysis of forum-shopping by the [[Left]] in their lawsuits against Trump, and the decisions in those cases. President Trump immediately responded with tweets criticizing the Chief Justice and pointing to the evidence.<ref>https://www.apnews.com/c4b34f9639e141069c08cf1e3deb6b84</ref> However, Roberts did not issue such a statement after Obama criticized Supreme Court justice [[Samuel Alito]] for ruling in a way the former disapproved of.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (November 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/11/21/chuck-grassley-to-chief-justice-john-roberts-you-rebuked-trump-but-sat-silent-through-obamas-abuse/ Chuck Grassley to Chief Justice John Roberts: You Rebuked Trump — but Sat Silent Through Obama’s Abuse]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
*Lim, Naomi (November 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/chuck-grassley-i-dont-recall-chief-justice-john-roberts-attacking-obama-after-he-rebuked-alito Chuck Grassley: I don’t recall Chief Justice John Roberts attacking Obama after he rebuked Alito]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
See also:
*DiGenova, Joseph (November 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/justice-roberts-attack-against-president-trump-was-blatantly-political-and-wrong Justice Roberts’ attack against President Trump was blatantly political and wrong]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.</ref>

==Early Years==
Roberts was born in Buffalo, New York, on January 27, 1955.<ref>[https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx Biographies of Current Justices of the Supreme Court]</ref>

==Judicial Philosophy==
Chief Justice John Roberts is known best for building a consensus, and writing opinions to maximize support by fellow Justices. While other Justices often cite their own prior opinions, Chief Justice Roberts is a master at citing the decisions of fellow Justices to win their support for his opinion. But by emphasizing consensus rather than clarity and force of an opinion, Roberts can issue a weak 6-3 or 9-0 opinion rather than a stronger 5-4 version.<ref>''See, e.g.'', ''[[Medellin v. Texas]]'' (2008).</ref>
{{cquote|'''If you watched the confirmation hearings for his nomination to be chief justice of the Supreme Court, you know why the Left hates him. Without notes, Roberts, a [[Strict constructionism|constructionist]], schooled every single one of the Judiciary Committee’s far-Left senators on constitutional jurisprudence. Having someone of his intellect, worldview and legal understanding as chief justice does wonders to protect the Constitution from those who would amend it by judicial fiat. --- Town Hall Magazine <ref>[http://media.glennbeck.com/docs/100americans-pg1.pdf Town Hall Magazine; The 100 Americans The Left Hates Most]</ref>}}

However, in 2012, Justice Roberts showed he lacked firm convictions as far as being a constructionist by cowardly abdicating his responsibility as a Supreme Court judge in his unconstitutional upholding of ObamaCare.<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/roberts_the_coward_rLGKy8EebRuDi8KrIXXAmL Roberts the Coward - NY Post]</ref><ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/2012/07/the_real_reason_john_roberts_upheld_obamacare.html The Real Reason John Roberts Upheld ObamaCare? By Selwyn Duke]</ref>, which he called "Congress' right to tax", and that is the same as what was proposed in the 2010 [[Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act]].

==Confirmation Process==
With the death of Chief Justice [[William Rehnquist]] in 2005, President Bush withdrew Roberts' nomination for associate justice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor and renominated him for chief justice, with only a slight delay in his confirmation hearings to allow for Rehnquist's funeral services. The nomination was first considered by the 18-member Senate Judiciary Committee. On September 22, the committee voted 13–5 to send Roberts' confirmation to the full Senate, winning the support of Judiciary Committee Chairman [[Arlen Specter]] (R-Pennsylvania), and ranking minority member [[Patrick Leahy]] (D-Vermont). On September 29, Roberts was confirmed by the full Senate by a vote of 78–22. Hours after confirmation, he was sworn in by the senior associate justice, [[John Paul Stevens]] at the White House.

===Right to Privacy===
Until 1965, some US states criminalized the distribution of contraceptives. In 1965 the Supreme Court in [[Griswold v. Connecticut]], ruled the laws unconstitutional because they violated the right of privacy. Roberts said he would uphold "Griswold" at his 2005 confirmation hearings to be Chief Justice if the case was brought before him, and indicated that he felt that the issue was closed.<ref>See [http://privacy-law.blogspot.com/2005/09/john-roberts-right-to-privacy-part-5.html quotations]</ref>
:When asked, "Do you agree that there is a right of privacy to be found in the liberty clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?" Roberts responded:
::"I do, Senator. I think that the court's expressions, and I think if my reading of the precedent is correct, I think every justice on the court believes that, to some extent or another. Liberty is not limited to freedom from physical restraint. It does cover areas, as you said, such as privacy. And it's not protected only in procedural terms but it is protected substantively as well."

::"I agree with the Griswold court's conclusion that marital privacy extends to contraception and availability of that. The court, since Griswold, has grounded the privacy right discussed in that case in the liberty interest protected under the due process clause."

::"I feel comfortable commenting on Griswold and the result in Griswold because that does not appear to me to be an area that is going to come before the court again."

==United States Supreme Court==
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In his first two years on the [[U.S. Supreme Court]], Chief Justice Roberts has written only 24 opinions, mostly on uncontroversial or simple topics. In his first year he sought unanimity in his decisions, leading him to dilute the strength of his opinions to satisfy everyone. For example, Chief Justice Roberts obtained unanimity on a controversial Solomon Amendment opinion by stretching to satisfy protesters against military recruiters:<ref>126 S. Ct. 1297, 1307 (2006).</ref>

:The Solomon Amendment neither limits what law schools may say nor requires them to say anything. Law schools remain free under the statute to express whatever views they may have on the military's congressionally mandated employment policy, all the while retaining eligibility for federal funds. See Tr. of Oral Arg. 25 (Solicitor General acknowledging that law schools "could put signs on the bulletin board next to the door, they could engage in speech, they could help organize student protests"). As a general matter, the Solomon Amendment regulates conduct, not speech. It affects what law schools must do--afford equal access to military recruiters--not what they may or may not say.

Similarly, in the campaign finance case, Roberts invalidated the restriction at issue but avoided establishing a bright-line rule in favor of political [[free speech]].<ref>FEC v. Wis. Right to Life, Inc., 127 S. Ct. 2652 (2007).</ref>

== Record as an Appellate Judge ==

Chief Justice John Roberts served only briefly as a judge on the Court of Appeals for the [[D.C. Circuit]] before being nominated and confirmed for the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] (he was originally nominated in 1992 for the Court of Appeals by the first President Bush, but the Senate controlled by the Democrats at the time did not allow a vote on his nomination). In one important dissent, then-Judge Roberts declared that "a facial challenge can succeed only if there are no circumstances in which the Act at issue can be applied without violating the" Constitution. ''Rancho Viejo, LLC v. Norton'', 334 F.3d 1158, 1160 (D.C. Cir. 2003), ''cert. denied'', 541 U.S. 1006 (2004).

==Health Problems==
Justice Roberts suffered a seizure on July 30, 2007 while at his vacation home in Port Clyde, [[Maine]] on Hupper Island. As a result of the seizure he fell five to ten feet but suffered only minor scrapes. The fall occurred on a dock near his house and he was taken by private boat to the mainland. Doctors called the incident a benign idiopathic seizure which means there was no obvious physiological cause. Roberts suffered a similar seizure in 1993.
==See Also==
*[[David Souter]]
*[[John Paul Stevens]]

==References==
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Jeff Van Drew

2020-11-05T03:37:57Z

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'''Jefferson “Jeff” Van Drew''' (born February 23, 1953 (age {{age|1953|2|23}})) is a U.S. representative from [[New Jersey]]'s 2nd congressional district. A former Democrat, Van Drew switched to become a Republican on December 19, 2019,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/van-drew-trump-lauds-jeff-van-drew-for-switching-to-the-republican-party-today-2019-12-19/ Trump endorses Jeff Van Drew, Democrat who switched to Republican Party]</ref> after the impeachment coup d'état against President Trump.

In a speech at the 2020 [[Republican National Convention]], Van Drew praised [[President Trump]] and noted his old party to have become increasingly [[liberal]] despite initially starting his political career as a [[moderate]] in what he was told was a "[[big tent]]" party.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M49bJWasNRE WATCH: Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s full speech at the Republican National Convention | 2020 RNC Night 4]</ref>

==U.S. House of Representatives==
Van Drew voted in late July 2020 to remove Civil War-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref>

==Political positions==
Van Drew's voting record is mostly liberal.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/24685/jeff-van-drew Jeff Van Drew's Voting Records]</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (December 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/34411-democrat-representative-van-drew-switched-to-republican-is-he-a-conservative Democrat Representative Van Drew Switched to Republican. Is He a Conservative?] ''The New American''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.</ref> Although he is currently endorsed by Donald Trump for switching to the Republican party,<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2019/12/19/president-trump-welcomes-jeff-van-drew-to-republican-party-video-and-transcript/ President Trump Welcomes Jeff Van Drew to Republican Party – Video and Transcript…]</ref> Van Drew still holds moderate to left-leaning position, and has yet to change past positions on supporting abortion and gun control.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/24685/jeff-van-drew Jeff Van Drew's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)]</ref> However, he is opposed to [[late term abortion]] and signed a petition in early January 2020 to force the House of Representatives to vote on the [[Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]].<ref>[https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/fitzherbert-endorsed-by-nj-right-to-life-pac-for-van/article_c090474b-837e-56a0-989d-573738154bdc.html#11 Fitzherbert endorsed by NJ Right to Life PAC for Van Drew challenge]</ref><ref>[https://acprimetime.com/van-drew-signs-abortion-survivors-petition/ Van Drew Signs Abortion Survivors Petition. Democrats Outraged.]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=V000133 Profile] at the ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''

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Gerald Ford

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'''Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr.''' (born Leslie Lynch King, Jr.) was the 38th [[President of the United States of America]], serving from August 1974 to January 1977. He was the first president not elected to either the presidency or vice-presidency. A Republican, Ford served as U.S. [[Representative]], 1948–73, and was the House Minority Leader from 1965 to 1973. His most famous and daring decision was to pardon former President [[Richard Nixon]] of any crimes for the good of the nation. Nixon appointed Ford as Vice President on the resignation of [[Spiro Agnew]]. When Nixon subsequently resigned as President, Ford succeeded him.

President Ford received heavy criticism for pardoning Nixon. Ford watched helplessly as [[South Vietnam]] fell to a Communist invasion, after all American forces had been removed. He promoted [[détente]] with the [[Soviet Union]], incurring the wrath of the conservatives, led by [[Ronald Reagan]]. He narrowly defeated Reagan for renomination in 1976 in the [[Republican Party]] primaries, then lost narrowly to Democrat [[Jimmy Carter]].

Ford was pro-business and a local activist, and was known as a decent person and good family man; in his three years in office, he did much to heal the deep national wounds he had inherited from Nixon.

However, Ford nominated [[John Paul Stevens]] to the Supreme Court – Stevens became one of its most left-wing justices.<ref>Watkins, William J. (July 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/29/how-misstep-can-shape-supreme-court/ How a misstep can shape the Supreme Court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.</ref>

==Early life==
Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in [[Omaha]], [[Nebraska]], and was named Leslie King after his father, a wool trader. When Ford was two years old his parents were divorced because of abuse. His mother, Dorothy Gardner King, moved to [[Grand Rapids]], Michigan. There she met and married Gerald R. Ford, owner of a small paint factory. Ford adopted her son, and the boy's name was changed to Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Gerald Ford, Sr., described by biographers as a dominant athletic man and strong believer in self-discipline, later fathered three sons. He never told young Gerald that he was adopted until years later.

At South High School in Grand Rapids, the younger Ford was all-city football center for three years and also made the all-state team. He played football career at the [[University of Michigan]]; in 1934 he was the Wolverines' most valuable member. He graduated in 1935 with a bachelor of arts degree. Ford declined bids from professional football teams in order to attend [[Yale Law School]]. He alternated semesters at study with work as an assistant football and freshman [[boxing]] coach. Ford graduated in 1941 in the top third of his class and returned to Grand Rapids to practice law.

In 1942 he joined the Navy as an ensign. He served 47 months, including 18 months aboard the light aircraft carrier ''USS Monterey'' in the South Pacific. He served as athletic director, then gunnery division officer, an assistant navigator with major operations in the South Pacific, and then a lieutenant commander. He encountered a near death experience in December 1944 during a vicious typhoon. He came close to being swept overboard from his ship. After the war was over in 1946 he returned to his law firm in Grand Rapids.

Three weeks before his first election, on Oct. 15, 1948, Ford married Elizabeth "Betty" Bloomer, a former model and aspiring dancer. Born in Chicago, she had lived most of her life in Grand Rapids and had been married and divorced. Jerry and Betty Ford had three sons and a daughter. She became a vocal and effective spokeswoman for important social and women's issues during and after her years in the White House, appearing somewhat less conservative than Ford himself.<ref>Maryanne Borrelli, "Competing Conceptions of the First Ladyship: Public Responses to Betty Ford's ''60 Minutes'' Interview." ''Presidential Studies Quarterly'' 2001 31(3): 397-414. ISSN 0360-4918.</ref>

==Congressional career==
[[Image:Fordcampaign.gif‎|left|thumb|250px|Gerald R. Ford, Jr., Republican primary campaign billboard, 1948.]] Both his father, a Republican leader in Grand Rapids, and the late Republican Senator [[Arthur H. Vandenberg]] urged young Ford to run for Congress. Vandenberg, who was an internationalist, wanted to oust the isolationist Republican congressman from the Grand Rapids area district, Bartel Jonkman. Ford won the primary, defeating incumbent Congressman Bartel J. Jonkman by more than 9,000 votes and went on to an easy victory in the general election. At this stage his basic political outlook was influenced by [[Wendell Willkie]], by service in World War II, and by hostility to the dominant local machine. Ford ran as a minority reformer. Ford's view of himself as a minority reformer willing to stand up and oppose what he saw as corruption.<ref>William A. Syers, "The Political Beginnings of Gerald R. Ford: Anti-bossism, Internationalism, and the Congressional Campaign of 1948." ''Presidential Studies Quarterly'' 1990 20(1): 127-142. ISSN 0360-4918.</ref>

In 1949, the year he entered Congress, Ford was selected by the [[U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce]] as one of the country's ten outstanding young men. Ford's rise in the House was steady, assured by his repeated reelection from the strongly Republican district in a conservative region.

After two years in the House, Ford won a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and soon became the top Republican on its defense subcommittee. He became an expert on defense and military affairs and emerged as a strong anti-Soviet hawk in the [[Cold War]] years. Ford headed a group of 15 House Republicans who produced an exhaustive study endorsing the Cold War policies of President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]].
===House leader===
In 1961, Ford became chairman of the House Republican Conference, making him the third most powerful Republican in the House of Representatives.

In 1963 Ford took over as chairman of the House Republican caucus. Two years later, with the help of young Turk House colleagues [[Melvin Laird]] of Wisconsin, Robert Griffin of Michigan, and Charles Goodell of New York, Ford became House minority leader by ousting the current Leader [[Charles Halleck]] of Indiana by a 73-67 vote. His weekly press conferences with [[Everett Dirksen]], the GOP Senate leader, made them the national voice of the Republican party. He supported Kennedy and Johnson's involvement in the [[Vietnam War]].

====Warren Commission appointment====

Ford was appointed by the new president [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] in 1963 to the [[Earl Warren|Warren Commission]], which investigated the assassination of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. Ford was known to have changed autopsy reports regarding JFK's assassination, changing notes to "clarify meaning", in his own words.<ref>[http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/RANCHO/POLITICS/JFK/ford.html Gerald Ford forced to admit the Warren Report fictionalized]</ref> Despite his own claims of only intending "to be more precise", it is apparent that Ford intentionally changed the reports to support the single bullet theory.<ref>[http://www.jfklancer.com/Ford-Rankin.html Gerald Ford's Terrible Fiction]</ref>

====Tenure====

Domestically, he was consistently conservative, and led the fight against Johnson's [[Great Society]]. As long as the [[Conservative Coalition]] was intact he usually won; Johnson's landslide in 1964 over [[Barry Goldwater]] brought in scores of new Democrats and opened the door for liberal legislation and Ford was usually on the losing side. Ford's conservatism was endorsed by the voters in 1966, as the [[New Deal Coalition]] started unraveling because of voter disgust with Johnson's inept handling of the Vietnam war and the violent outbreaks in large American cities.

Ideologically Ford was flexible. He once described himself as "a moderate in domestic affairs, an internationalist in foreign affairs, and a [[conservative]] in fiscal policy." Ford had a good television persona, which he needed as the main spokesman for his party. He showed a knack for wooing more liberal congressmen, especially within his own party. His easygoing amiability made him widely popular. Ford's leadership of an effort in 1970 to impeach liberal Supreme court Justice [[William O. Douglas]] was attributed to soldierly loyalty to the White House. Ford had harbored only one further ambition - to become speaker of the House - but he became discouraged when the Republican Party could not gain a majority.

==Vice-President==
In October 1973, Vice-President [[Spiro T. Agnew]] resigned in the wake of disclosures that he had accepted illegal bribes. President Nixon, empowered by the [[25th Amendment]] to nominate a successor, was said to favor [[John Connally]], former secretary of the treasury. But, Laird, then a White House adviser, convinced Nixon that Connally would be unacceptable to Congress, which had to confirm the nomination, and recommended Ford. Nixon nominated Ford on Oct. 12, 1973. Ford then underwent an intensive investigation of his personal life by the FBI and by Congress.<ref>A microscopic audit of his taxes showed only one mistake - he had deducted the cost of renting a tuxedo for inauguration ceremonies.</ref> Charges by a lobbyist that Ford had done political favors for contributors were found to be fabricated. Ford was confirmed by Congress and was sworn in as vice-president on Dec. 6, 1973.

As vice-president, Ford called inflation "Public Enemy Number One," promoted the "WIN: Whip Inflation Now" slogan, and urged budget cuts. He was an ardent foe of busing to achieve racial integration. He repeatedly defended President Nixon's innocence in the [[Watergate affair]] and its cover-up. Ford dropped that defense only when Nixon, on August 5, 1974, released tapes that showed his complicity in the cover-up and made his impeachment and conviction inevitable. Nixon then resigned, and Ford became president on Aug. 9, 1974.

==Presidency (1974–1977)==

Gerald R. Ford took the oath of office as President of the United States on August 9, 1974. Responding to the Watergate affair, he focused his inaugural address on integrity.
''If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by any secret promises. I have not campaigned either for the Presidency or the Vice Presidency. I have not subscribed to any partisan platform. I am indebted to no man, and only to one woman--my dear wife--as I begin this very difficult job.''

''My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over."''<ref>http://www.ford.utexas.edu/LIBRARY/speeches/740001.htm</ref>

By telling the American people that he was "a Ford, not a Lincoln," he not only lowered public expectations about what he might accomplish, he also reassured the American people that the days of the imperial presidency in the style of Johnson and Nixon had ended.

[[Image:A4256-04-thm.jpg|right|thumb|250px|President Ford chats with Chief of Staff [[Donald Rumsfeld]] and Rumsfeld's assistant [[Richard Cheney]] in the Oval Office, 04/28/75]]

===Administration===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Office
! Name
! Term
|-
| [[President]]
| Gerald Ford
| 1974-1977
|-
| [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]
| [[Nelson Rockefeller]]
| 1974-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of State]]
| [[Henry Kissinger]]
| 1974-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Treasury]]
| [[William E. Simon]]
| 1974-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Defense]]
| [[James R. Schlesinger]]
| 1974-1975
|-
|
| [[Donald Rumsfeld]]
| 1975-1977
|-
| [[Attorney General]]
| [[William Saxbe]]
| 1974-1975
|-
|
| [[Edward Levi]]
| 1975-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Interior]]
| [[Rogers Morton]]
| 1974–1975
|-
|
| [[Stanley K. Hathaway]]
| 1975
|-
|
| [[Thomas S. Kleppe]]
| 1975-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Agriculture]]
| [[Earl Butz]]
| 1974-1976
|-
|
| [[John Albert Knebel]]
| 1976-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Commerce]]
| [[Frederick B. Dent]]
| 1974-1975
|-
|
| [[Rogers Morton]]
| 1975
|-
|
| [[Elliot Richardson]]
| 1975-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Labor]]
| [[Peter J. Brennan]]
| 1974-1975
|-
|
| [[John Thomas Dunlop]]
| 1975–1976
|-
|
| [[William Usery, Jr.]]
| 1976-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare]]
| [[Caspar Weinberger]]
| 1974–1975
|-
|
| [[F. David Mathews]]
| 1975–1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]]
| [[James Thomas Lynn]]
| 1974–1975
|-
|
| [[Carla Anderson Hills]]
| 1975-1977
|-
| [[Secretary of Transportation]]
| [[Claude Brinegar]]
| 1974–1975
|-
|
| [[William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr.]]
| 1975–1977
|-
|}

Ford kept some of the original cabinet members from Nixon's Presidency, such as Secretary of State [[Henry Kissinger]]. He replaced Nixon's Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Commerce and Attorney General would resign. He chose liberal Republican [[Nelson Rockefeller]], governor of New York, as his Vice President. After a bruising hearing. Rockefeller was confirmed in December 1974, over the opposition of some conservatives like [[Barry Goldwater]]. Rockefeller was ineffective and unhappy in the new role.<ref>http://205.188.238.109/time/magazine/article/0,9171,917422,00.html</ref>

In the "Sunday Morning Massacre" of November 2, 1975, Ford replaced Kissinger as [[National Security adviser]] (but kept him as secretary of state) with Brent Scowcroft; fired Defense Secretary James Schlesinger, a leftover from the Nixon administration whom Ford personally disliked, and replaced him with his chief-of-staff [[Donald Rumsfeld]]; replaced another Nixon appointee, CIA Director William Colby, with [[George H. W. Bush]], the ambassador to China; and informed Vice President Rockefeller that he would be dropped from the ticket in 1976.

===Pardon===
Ford's honeymoon suddenly ended on September 8, 1974, when he gave Nixon an unconditional pardon for all federal crimes he might have committed in office. The timing was bad, and the Democrats had an issue they used to score massive gains in the November Congressional elections.<ref>Soon after, Ford offered [[Vietnam War]] military deserters and draft dodgers a conditional amnesty, with penalties. Most war resisters in exile ignored the offer.</ref> The Watergate tragedy had dragged on for two years and grievously undermined public confidence in core national institutions, as both the president and vice president, and many top aides, had been forced to resign. Many went to prison. Ford's role was to start fresh again, but the pardon cost him desperately needed momentum. He handled the pardon issue maladroitly, failing even to insist that Nixon give up his presidential papers and tapes or issue a statement of contrition before granting him a pardon, and timing it just before the midterm elections, allowing it to do maximum damage to the GOP candidates.

Ford was the target of two unsuccessful assassination attempts. One in Sacramento, California on September 5, 1975 was attempted by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme. Then in San Francisco, Sara Jane Moore pointed a pistol at him, but a bystander grabbed the gun.<ref>Both were sentenced to life in prison, but Moore was paroled on December 31, 2007. [http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local&id=4900159 report]</ref>
===Economy===
[[Image:Ford1976.JPG|left|thumb|250px|President Ford at work in the Oval Office, 08/12/76]] Ford's vision for America were grounded in conservative principles that emphasized fiscal responsibility, decreased federal involvement in the economy, lower taxes, and long-term sustainable growth with low inflation. Rampant inflation was the economic terror of the 1970s, and its reduction was Ford's overriding domestic priority. But growth rates were also low—the combination was new and unexpected and was called "stagflation." Mus of the problem came from international economic trends, as oil prices skyrocketed and Japanese and German imports for the first time became major threats to American factories.

Ford's favored means for combating inflation was the conservative stand-by: a combination of fiscal [[Ascesis|austerity]] and a tight federal monetary policy. He attacked the heavily Democratic 94th Congress for wasteful spending, and 66 times wielded the presidential veto to kill costly congressional bills. His refusal to help New York City's financial crisis was briefly popular in the hinterland.<ref>Yanek Mieczkowski, ''Gerald Ford And The Challenges Of The 1970s'' (2005).</ref>

The weak economy was a major concern during the Ford administration. Inflation was in the double digits, unemployment was rising and the gross domestic product was in decline.<ref>Henry F. Graff, "Gerald R. Ford," ''The Presidents, P. 538</ref> Ford proposed a tight lid of $300 billion on the federal budget and asked for a $5 billion surtax (additional income tax) on corporations and families in the higher income bracket. These were part of his "whip inflation now" (WIN) program; they proved ineffective.

Ford fought constantly with Congress, especially when Democrats made major gains after attacking his pardon in the 1974 elections. Sixty-six times he exercised his veto power. ''Congressional Quarterly'' reported that Ford won only 58% of congressional votes that he took a position on, the lowest level of support from any president. Ford's press secretary, Ron Nessen, was incompetent and repeatedly blamed the news media for reporting on Ford's failures.

Oil prices were also a major concern. Congress turned down Ford's proposals for phasing out the federal ceilings on the price of most domestic oil. Senate Majority Whip, the [[Exalted Cyclops]] [[Robert Byrd]] (D-West Virginia) explained why Democrats rejected Ford's plans: "After all, he doesn't have a national constituency, his is an inherited Presidency." Ford and Congressional Democrats finally reached a compromise with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975. "Half a loaf was better then none, so I decided to sign it," Ford explained.

The initial goodwill toward Ford steadily eroded as the numbers turned sour. Unemployment went from 4.8% in 1972 to 8.0% when he took office; consumer price inflation jumped from 3.4% to 11.0%. Unexpectedly high inflation, fueled by soaring oil prices, made it difficult to plan for the future; cheap imports from Germany and Japan for the first time became a threat to autos and electronics; high unemployment troubled industrial areas. By early 1975 the jobless rate was the worst since the [[Great Depression]]. Ford insisted that inflation was the greater problem. He sought to slow it, as Nixon had, by severe restraints on government spending for social programs. He also tried to curb private spending by asking Congress to raise the taxes on personal incomes. But the Democratic majority refused, and in congressional elections in November 1974 Democrats increased their majorities to three-fifths in the Senate and two-thirds in the House. In January 1975 Ford finally yielded to liberals' demands for a program to stop the economic slump and promote hiring. He proposed personal [[income tax]] rebates, especially to higher-income people, who might spend extra money on durable goods such as automobiles. Liberals criticized Ford's proposal for offering little relief for the poor, so they pushed through Congress a modified, though modest, tax rebate bill favoring lower-income people. Ford signed it reluctantly. He continued to resist liberal demands for massive public works spending to employ the jobless, and vetoed many bills.

Ford also wanted to make the domestic energy industry more profitable, even at the cost of inflation, in order to encourage more private investment in it and thereby reduce the dependence on oil from abroad. He proposed huge public subsidies for developing new energy sources.

Deregulation - that is, the removal of the old [[New Deal]] controls on transportation, communications, finance and other businesses - began under Ford (Nixon was more of a New Dealer who liked federal regulations), and continued under Carter and Reagan until most of the New Deal controls on business had ended.

===Supreme Court===
When an opening occurred in the Supreme Court in 1975, Ford was determined to use the appointment not as a vehicle for his own political or ideological goals, but to help restore confidence in government. He did this by placing a premium on professional considerations and relying on his attorney general, Edward Levi.

Ford nominated Circuit Judge [[John Paul Stevens]] as an Associate Justice of the [[Supreme Court]] in 1975 to replace Justice [[William O. Douglas]], who had recently retired. Stevens was unanimously confirmed in December. In nominating [[John Paul Stevens]], Ford chose someone he saw as a nonpolitical choice, someone he could allow independence from White House supervision, and someone who reflected a non-ideological, nonpartisan selection process, although Stevens over the years emerged as the most liberal justice, though less so than Douglas, who was one of the last new Dealers in power.<ref>David M. O'Brien, "The Politics of Professionalism: President Gerald R. Ford's Appointment of Justice John Paul Stevens." ''Presidential Studies Quarterly'' (1991) 21(1): 103-126. ISSN 0360-4918.</ref>
===Foreign policy===
[[Image:Ford1974.JPG|right|thumb|250px|President Ford and Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. Brezhnev sign a joint communique on the limitation of strategic offensive arms in the Conference Hall of the Okeansky Sanitarium, Vladivostok, USSR, 11/24/74]] In foreign affairs, Ford preserved the détente forged by Nixon and Kissinger. The [[Helsinki Treaty]], ratifying the postwar borders in Europe and supposedly committing the Soviets to human rights, was signed in August 1975. Republican conservatives, led by [[Ronald Reagan]], bemoaned détente as another indicator of the slippage of American power and prestige, and laid plans to defeat Ford's bid for reelection.

On November 23, 1974, President Ford and Soviet General Secretary [[Leonid Brezhnev]] reached an agreement by signing the SALT treaty, which froze the number of strategic ballistic missile launchers at existing levels.

===Vietnam===
Ford blamed Congress for Communist North Vietnam's conquest of American ally South Vietnam in April 1975, because it had banned the renewed use of U.S. military forces there and refused his request for more aid to the crumbling resistance.

Historians are sharply critical of Ford's handling of the Mayaguez incident in which fifteen Marines were killed and eight helicopters downed. They were rescuing the crew of the merchant ship ''Mayageuz'', captured by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia when the ship allegedly sailed into Cambodian waters. More American rescuers died than crewmen were saved.

In 1975-1976 Ford sanctioned secret U.S. aid to the anti-Soviet factions in the civil war in [[Angola]], which ended in a leftist victory.

==1976 Reelection Campaign==
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By late 1976 the United States was not involved in any war, but the détente policy was rapidly losing political support, with Kissinger a scapegoat. Inflation had moderated. Business had recovered from the deep slump, though unemployment was still high.

Ford, after overcoming a strong challenge for the Republican nomination from conservative [[Ronald Reagan]], replaced liberal Rockefeller with conservative Senator [[Robert Dole]] of Kansas, as his running mate. He campaigned on his record of having blocked expensive social programs and thereby slowed inflation.
Ford-the-insider was challenged by a complete outsider, [[Jimmy Carter]], a former Georgia governor who promised to restore trust in government, reduce unemployment, and shrink the federal bureaucracy. Ford accused Carter of being fuzzy on issues and of lacking experience in foreign affairs. However he agreed to nationally televised debates - the first between presidential candidates since 1960 and in one debate Ford blundered badly by insisting falsely that "there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe."
Although Carter was expected to win easily, Ford almost wiped out his lead by the end of the campaign. Carter won on November 2, narrowly defeating Ford 50%-48%. Ford is the only president who never won a national election. Carter paid tribute to Ford in his inaugural address. "For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land."

Historians generally agree with the verdict: the Ford presidency showed indecisive leadership, repeated political miscalculation, poor judgment, and lack of vision.

==Post-Presidency==
[[Image:20061226-2_g8o6137-1-515h.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gerald Ford and Betty Ford with President [[George W. Bush]], 04/23/06]] Ford remained active in politics after his Presidency through lecturers at hundreds of colleges and universities over current issues. There was serious consideration in 1980 that Ronald Reagan would select Ford as his Vice Presidential running mate; it proved impossible to broker a deal giving Ford the powers he wanted, so Reagan instead chose [[George H.W. Bush]].

Ford attended the annual Public Policy Week Conferences of the American Enterprise Institute, and in 1982 established the AEI World Forum, which was a gathering of international former and current world leaders to discuss political and business policies. On August 11, 1999, President [[Bill Clinton]] awarded Ford the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor.<ref>http://www.ford.utexas.edu/avproj/post-presidential.asp</ref> In 2001, Ford was also awarded the Profiles in Courage Award. After the 2000 Presidential election, he and his former rival Jimmy Carter co-chaired the National Commission on Federal Election Reform.<ref>http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/grf/timeline.asp#post</ref>

President Ford died on December 26, 2006 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California due to arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease. Ford was 93 years old. President Ford's body was taken to Eisenhower Medical Center where it remained until the start of State Funeral Services.

==Trivia==
*The 1976 Presidential Election was the only campaign Gerald Ford has ever lost.

*Gerald Ford is the only President to serve in office with out having been elected to the Presidency or Vice Presidency.

*Ford was the longest-lived president in U.S. history, living to age 93.

* He was the only President to have been an Eagle Scout.

==Notes==
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==References==
* Abramowitz, Alan I. "The Impact of a Presidential Debate on Voter Rationality, " ''American Journal of Political Science,'' Vol. 22, No. 3 (Aug., 1978), pp. 680–690, advanced analysis of debate with Carter on unemployment, showing voters shifter their opinion to agree with Ford or Carter. [http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0092-5853(197808)22%3A3%3C680%3ATIOAPD%3E2.0.CO%3B2-I in JSTOR]
* Brinkley, Douglas. ''Gerald R. Ford'' (2007), short biography by scholar [https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-R-Ford-Douglas-Brinkley/dp/0805069097/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240184246&sr=8-2 excerpt and text search]
* Cannon, James. ''Time and Chance: Gerald Ford's Appointment With History'' (1998), 528pp; the major biography
* Greene, John Robert. ''The Presidency of Gerald R. Ford'' (1995), 272pp, the standard scholarly survey. [https://www.amazon.com/Presidency-Gerald-R-Ford-American/dp/0700606386/ref=sr_1_1/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194388147&sr=8-1 excerpt and text search]
* Greene, John Robert. ''The Limits of Power: The Nixon and Ford Administrations'' (1992)
* Greene, John Robert. ''Betty Ford: Candor And Courage In The White House'' (2004) [https://www.amazon.com/Betty-Ford-Candor-Courage-Modern/dp/0700613544/ref=sr_1_10/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194388147&sr=8-10 excerpt and text search]
* Hayes, Stephen F. ''Cheney: The Untold Story of America's Most Powerful and Controversial Vice President'' (2007). pp 70–122 on role as senior aide to Ford; [https://www.amazon.com/Cheney-Americas-Powerful-Controversial-President/dp/0060723467/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194424418&sr=1-1 excerpt and text search]
* Mieczkowski, Yanek. ''Gerald Ford And The Challenges Of The 1970s'' (2005), 455pp; [https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-Challenges-1970s-Yanek-Mieczkowski/dp/0813123496/ref=sr_1_7/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194388147&sr=8-7 excerpt and text search]
* Schapsmeier, Edward L. and Frederick H. Schapsmeier. ''Gerald R. Ford's Date With Destiny: A Political Biography'' (1989), strongest on Congressional years.
* Suri, Jeremi. ''Henry Kissinger and the American Century'' (2007)
* Werth, Barry. ''31 Days: Gerald Ford, the Nixon Pardon and A Government in Crisis'' (2007), 416pp

===Primary sources===
* [http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/publications/ERP/ Council of Economic Advisors, ''Economic Report of the President'' (annual 1947- )], complete series online; important analysis of current trends and policies, plus statistcial tables
* Ford, Gerald R. ''A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford'' (1979)
* Greenspan, Alan. ''The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World'' (2007), memoir by senior economics advisor
* Kissinger, Henry. ''Years of Renewal'' (2000). 1152pp; in-depth memoirs of the Ford years; [https://www.amazon.com/Years-Renewal-Henry-Kissinger/dp/1842120425/ref=sr_1_1/103-4827826-5463040?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194399605&sr=1-1 excerpt and text search]
**Zelikow, Philip. "The Statesman in Winter: Kissinger on the Ford Years" ''Foreign Affairs'' (1999) 78(3): 123–128. Issn: 0015-7120 Fulltext: [[Ebsco]]
* Laird, Melvin R. "A Strong Start in a Difficult Decade: Defense Policy in the Nixon-Ford Years." ''International Security'' (1985) 10(2): 5-26. Issn: 0162-2889 Fulltext: [http://www.jstor.org.proxy.cc.uic.edu/view/01622889/di008112/00p00147/0 in Jstor]

==See also==
* [[Gerald Ford's 1976 Republican National Convention Speech]]
* [[Conservative Coalition]]
* [[Henry Kissinger]]
* [[Richard M. Nixon]]

==External links==
*[http://geraldrfordfoundation.org/ Gerald R. Ford Foundation]
*[http://www.ford.utexas.edu/ Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum]
* [https://librivox.org/author/11303 Works by Gerald Ford - text and free audio] - [[LibriVox]]

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Steve Sisolak

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'''Stephen F. “Steve” Sisolak''' (born December 26, 1953, age {{age|1953|12|26}}) is a businessman and liberal [[Democrat]] currently serving as the Governor of [[Nevada]], having been elected to the position during the [[2018 midterms]]. Previously, he served in the Clark County Commission, having been the chair from 2013 to 2019.

==Governor of Nevada==
===2018 election===
Sisolak ran for and won the 2018 [[Nevada]] gubernatorial election, defeating [[Republican]] opponent [[Adam Laxalt]] by 4% of the vote.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/nevada-governor Nevada Governor Election Results]
*[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/nevada/governor/ Nevada Governor Election Results 2018]</ref> This coincided with the concurrent Senate election where then-incumbent [[RINO]] senator [[Dean Heller]] lost to Democrat [[Jacky Rosen]] by a similar margin.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/nevada/senate/ Nevada Senate Election Results 2018]</ref>

===Tenure===
====HCQ denialism====
:''See also: [[Hydroxychloroquine denial]]
In late March 2020 amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], Gov. Sisolak signed an executive order that limited patients with [[coronavirus]] from accessing [[hydroxychloroquine]] as a combative measure to recover.<ref>[https://nypost.com/2020/03/24/nevada-governor-bans-malaria-drugs-for-coronavirus-patients/ Nevada governor limits malaria drugs for coronavirus patients]</ref> He was later found having hoarded the drug,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/04/04/nevada-governor-found-hoarding-hydroxychloroquine-after-restricting-access-to-the-drug-n2566360 Nevada Governor Found Hoarding Hydroxychloroquine After Banning Drug]</ref> reportedly so it could go to prisoners.<ref>[http://360newslasvegas.com/nv-prisons-hoarded-anti-malaria-drug-after-sisolak-issued-ban/ NV PRISONS HOARDED ANTI-MALARIA DRUG AFTER SISOLAK ISSUED BAN]</ref> Sisolak was also later sued in late April by doctors, and it was noted that his Chief Medical Officer did not have a license to practice medicine.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/04/people-dying-believe-money-nevada-doctors-sue-democrat-governor-hydroxychloroquine-ban-video/ “People Are Dying!… This Is About Money!” – Nevada Doctors Sue Democrat Governor Over Hydroxychloroquine Ban (VIDEO)]</ref>
====Lockdown====
Sisolak has been threatening the state with additional lockdown restrictions, even while virus cases were declining.<ref>https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/opinion-columns/victor-joecks/as-nevada-coronavirus-cases-fall-king-sisolak-readies-new-restrictions-2093017/</ref>

==See also==
*[[Gretchen Whitmer]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://stevesisolak.com/ Official Website]
*[http://gov.nv.gov/ Governor Website]
*[https://ballotpedia.org/Steve_Sisolak Steve Sisolak - Ballotpedia]

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Mitt Romney

2020-09-16T07:05:45Z

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'''Willard Mitt Romney''', most popularly known as '''Mitt Romney''', (born March 12, 1947) is an [[establishment]], [[globalist]],<ref name="CFRneocon"/><ref>Bandow, Doug (January 10, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/mitt-romney-commander-of-the-fake-internationalists/ Mitt Romney, Commander of the Fake Internationalists]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> and [[RINO]]<ref>Adelmann, Bob (January 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27862-sen-hatch-s-retirement-paves-way-for-romney-one-rino-replacing-another Sen. Hatch’s Retirement Paves Way for Romney: One RINO Replacing Another]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> American politician. He is also an [[Opposition to Christianity|anti-Christian]] [[bigot]]<ref name="ReligiousBigot"/><ref>Wood, Benjamin (May 29, 2018). [https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/05/30/watch-live-mitt-romney-debates-mike-kennedy-in-republican-primary-for-orrin-hatchs-senate-seat/ Rep. Mike Kennedy portrays Mitt Romney as flip-flopper and carpetbagger while Romney renews his ‘bigot’ criticism of pastor who received an apology from Kennedy]. ''The Salt Lake Tribune''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> and a serial [[liar]].<ref>Weaver, Al (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/mitt-romney-faces-down-2012-era-attacks-during-2018-utah-senate-debate Mitt Romney faces down 2012-era attacks during 2018 Utah Senate debate]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 28, 2018. See also:
*[https://twitter.com/philipaklein/status/1182346147169480704 Philip Klein]. ''Twitter''. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref> He is a U.S. Senator of [[Utah]], a former governor of [[Massachusetts]], a U.S. businessman, and the [[2012 Republican Primary|Republican nominee]] for the [[Presidential Election 2012]], losing to the incumbent president [[Barack Obama]]. Romney has been observed to not hold any values, instead being an opportunist who takes whatever political position suits him best at the moment.<ref name="WhatIf">Antle III, W. James (January 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/what-if-likely-utah-senate-candidate-mitt-romney-had-never-run-in-massachusetts/article/2644787 What if likely Utah Senate candidate Mitt Romney had never run in Massachusetts?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="OffTheRails"/><ref>Klein, Philip (January 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/reminder-mitt-romney-has-no-ideological-core-and-we-have-no-idea-what-kind-of-senator-he-would-be Reminder: Mitt Romney has no ideological core, and we have no idea what kind of senator he would be]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> He has voiced contradicting positions on topics as diverse as [[abortion]], [[Homosexual rights advocacy|homosexual "rights"]], [[illegal immigration]], [[gun control]] and even support for [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[Donald Trump]].<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone"/><ref name="Backstabbing">Pollak, Joel B. (January 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/01/timeline-mitt-romney-history-of-backstabbing-donald-trump/ Timeline: Mitt Romney’s History of Backstabbing Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref><ref name="RipsEmbracing">Kurtz, Howard (January 3, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/op-ed-assault-romney-rips-trump-despite-embracing-him-at-times Op-ed assault: Romney rips Trump despite embracing him at times]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Thus, with good reason, [[conservative]]s see Romney's core beliefs as only marginally different from that of globalist Democrats such as Obama.<ref name="Eddlem2012">Eddlem, Thomas R. (August 9, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12356-obama-v-romney-their-core-beliefs Obama v. Romney: Their Core Beliefs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="Richman2012">Richman, Sheldon (October 26, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/13404-americans-should-reject-obama-romeny-foreign-policy Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

Romney campaigned for the [[U.S. Senate]] seat from [[Utah]] by promising to support President [[Donald Trump]], but after Romney was elected he proceeded to do the opposite and even voted to remove Trump from office in the scam [[impeachment and removal|impeachment]] of him by [[Democrat]]s. Romney constantly engages in a never-ending series of scurrilous criticisms of Trump, much as fellow [[Mormon]] Senator [[Jeff Flake]] did until public disapproval of his positions forced him to forgo running for reelection.

Romney was defeated for the nomination for president in 2008 by [[John McCain]]. In 1994 – a year of landslide victories for Republicans – Mitt Romney came up short in challenging incumbent Senator [[Ted Kennedy]] of Massachusetts,<ref>[http://archive.newsmax.com/romney/ Romney to the Rescue: Mitt Romney's Got the Right Stuff for 2008] Kessler, Ronald, newsmax.com archives, retrieved April 27, 2012.</ref> the same seat that Republican [[Scott Brown]] won after Kennedy died. In 2018, Romney ran for Utah's Senate seat when he could have run again for Massachusetts' seat—narrowing the GOP's opportunity to expand its Senate majority.<ref name="MA,UT2018"/>

Before entering politics Romney was a businessman in Boston, having served as CEO of [[Bain Capital]], a [[private equity]] firm known for taking over American companies, laying off employees,<ref name="InvestorsProfits">Kraychik, Robert (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/01/03/henry-olsen-mitt-romney-put-investors-profits-over-american-jobs/ Henry Olsen: Mitt Romney Put ‘Investors’ Profits’ over ‘American Jobs’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> and profiting from bankruptcy:<ref>https://thinkprogress.org/under-romney-bain-capital-made-millions-from-south-carolina-business-that-shut-down-laid-off-150-b855c39012ca/</ref>
{{cquote|Under Romney, “four of the 10 companies Bain acquired declared bankruptcy within a few years, shedding thousands of jobs.” But documents show that “Bain investors profited in eight of the 10 deals, including three of the four that ended in bankruptcy.” Indeed, the firm pointedly made higher profits “by firing workers, seeking government subsidies, and flipping companies quickly for large profits.”}}

Romney's political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. He gained popularity in Massachusetts, a state known for being extremely liberal, and was elected governor in 2002. As governor, he raised taxes several times. He unashamedly admits creating [[RomneyCare]], which is a complete disaster and forces everyone to buy health insurance and has resulted in long delays for obtaining medical services, such as an ordinary physical, in that state. [[Ted Kennedy]] and other [[liberals]] supported the bill. Romney declined to run for re-election and announced his candidacy for president.

During his campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely but incorrectly supported as a staunch conservative and ran on his business experience in the private sector. Romney fought a rough battle against Senator [[John McCain]] in Florida, Michigan, and other key states, but large losses on the Super Tuesday primaries ended his campaign. Romney dropped out of the race and endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] on February 14, 2008. His name was circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved, though [[Sarah Palin]] eventually became the vice-president nominee.

Romney had supported many [[Liberal|left-wing]] positions: Romney had a pro-[[abortion]] record but has claimed to be "[[pro-life]]" since 2005; Romney acknowledges [[global warming]] but says that he doesn't know how much is due to human activity; Romney has been criticized for standing behind his 2005 [[RomneyCare|health care plan in Massachusetts]] whilst pledging to "replace" [[ObamaCare]] during his campaign for president in 2012. RomneyCare featured an '[[individual mandate]]' requiring everyone to purchase health insurance, and unlike Obamacare, featured socialized medicine as a backup for those who could not afford to pay. This plan is very similar to the 2010 ObamaCare bill that was adopted on a national level, and Obama claims Romney's people helped craft it. Romney, whom Democrats claim is a racist [[Nazi]] and compared him to [[Hitler]],<ref>https://upennstatesman.org/2018/11/06/a-fifty-year-history-of-democrats-crying-hitler/</ref><ref>https://www.salon.com/2012/10/16/nine_most_racist_moments_of_the_2012_election/</ref> attempted to regain their good graces by voting with their [[Deep State coup 2.0|impeachment scam]].

== Personal life ==
[[Image:MittRomneyYouth05.jpg|thumb|200px|Ann Lois Davies and Willard Mitt Romney]]
Romney is the scion of an old Mormon family. His grandparents were polygamists who fled the United States in the early 20th century when the Mormon Church repudiated polygamy; his father was born in Mexico. The Romneys returned to the U.S. in 1911 when a violent civil war broke out in Mexico.

Mitt Romney is a devout member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]] and spent time as a missionary during his youth converting Catholics and agnostics to Mormonism in France. In fact, his time as a student and missionary helped him defer from military service during the Vietnam draft,<ref>Michael Kranish, "The Making of Mitt Romney: Mormon church obtained Vietnam draft deferrals for Romney, other missionaries" June 24, 2007. The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/romney/articles/part1_side_2/?page=1</ref> but he stated during interviews that "he had longed to join the soldiers in Vietnam and support the war effort." His father had stated in 1967 that he felt "brainwashed" by U.S. officials over the justification of the prolonged Vietnam war. This statement had been very costly in George Romney's 1968 campaign for president against Richard Nixon.

Romney married to his wife Ann, with whom he has five children.

Romney is the son of former [[Michigan]] governor and presidential candidate [[George Romney]], a "[[RINO|Rockefeller Republican]],"<ref>Lisa McGirr, ''Suburban Warriors''(2001) pp. 141, 222.</ref> who amassed a large fortune as an automobile industry magnate during World War II.  George Romney was popular among moderates during his presidential run and was well-equipped for victory; many of his political advisors had come from [[Nelson Rockefeller]]'s 1964 campaign.

==Business career==
From 1978 to 1984, Romney was a vice president of Bain & Company, Inc. a worldwide management consulting firm, and in 1984, Romney co-founded a spin-off called Bain Capital. He invested in or bought many well-known companies such as Staples, Brookstone, Domino's, Sealy Corporation and Sports Authority. Critics say he advised corporations to cut their U.S. taxes by reincorporating in Caribbean tax havens such as the Cayman Islands while maintaining their operations in the U.S. His business practices also resulted in the layoffs of many American workers.

==Record as Governor==
Romney served as governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007), with a generally [[conservative]] record that included economic expansion. He balanced the budget every year of his administration without increasing taxes or increasing state dept. Romney turned a $3 billion budget deficit into a $500 million surplus by reducing government spending and added 80,000 new jobs by the end of his term. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 Governor Romney proposed cutting the state income tax from 5.3% to 5.0%.<ref>http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2007/08/mitt_romneys_record_on_economi.php</ref> Although the Democratic supermajority in the state legislator refused to budge. Romney vetoed 844 pieces of legislation, with over 700 overridden.<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Mitt_Romney_Government_Reform.htm</ref> He vetoed an increase in the minimum wage, saying "there's no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs." <ref>Telegram & Gazette, 08/01/06</ref> Under Governor Romney the state abolished a retroactive capital gains tax that would have forced nearly 50,000 taxpayers to pay additional taxes and fees.<ref>http://www.americansformitt.com/</ref> Massachusetts Citizens For Limited Taxation Executive Director Barbara Anderson praised Romney, saying "There was no one else out on the horizon and with the legislature almost entirely Democratic, we felt it was necessary to have a grown-up in the corner office. … And we were right to back him. He's been a really good friend to the taxpayers."

However, some of the actions Governor Romney took received criticisms from conservatives, such as supporting moderate fee increases and creating and the nation's first universal [[health care]] program. During his 2002 gubernatorial campaign, Romney supported [[abortion]], his views evolved and would later take [[pro-life]] positions such as vetoing emergency contraception and vetoing [[stem-cell research]] that would allow cloning of human embryos. In 2006, Governor Romney testified before the [[United States]] [[Senate]] to support the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would limit marriage to one man and one woman. Additionally, Romney filed legislation to reinstate [[capital punishment]], but was defeated in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on a 99–53 vote.

Mitt Romney made no pardons as governor, "My conclusion was, if somebody has been convicted by a jury of their peers, and they’ve been prosecuted and the police were able to get the evidence necessary to put them behind bars, why in the world would I step in and reverse that sentence?" <ref>https://hotair.com/archives/2009/12/04/romney-on-huckabee-unlike-some-people-i-never-pardoned-anyone/</ref>

On [[Education]] Romney called for the privatization of the University of Massachusetts medical school.<ref>Telegram & Gazette, 02/27/03</ref> In 2004, he established the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program, which rewarded the top 25 percent of Massachusetts high school students with tuition-free scholarship to any Massachusetts public [[university]] or [[college]]. In August 2006, Governor Romney refused to allow former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, an outspoken opponent of the [[United States]] and [[Israel]], state police escorts during his speech at [[Harvard University]].<ref>https://www.nysun.com/editorials/khatemi-at-harvard/38903/</ref>

In December 2006, Romney signed a memorandum of agreement with the federal government that would allow state troopers to enforce federal immigration laws,<ref>http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=96543</ref> however, was revoked when Democrat Deval Patrick took office as Governor in January 2007.

== Political Views ==
Romney has flip-flopped his stated positions on many issues, including abortion, [[homosexual "rights"]], illegal immigration, gun control, as well as his opinion of Reagan and Trump.<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone">[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/mitt-romneys-biggest-flip-flops-20120801 Mitt Romney's Biggest Flip Flops]. ''RollingStone''. August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> With good reason, [[conservative]]s see Romney's core beliefs as only marginally different from that of globalist Democrats such as Obama.<ref name="Eddlem2012"/> His foreign policy preferences also share numerous similarities with Obama's.<ref name="Richman2012"/>

One position that Romney has been consistent on, however, is his support for [[globalist]] policies, having been strongly influenced by [[neoconservatism]] and the [[Council on Foreign Relations]].<ref name="CFRneocon">Mass, Warren (September 25, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/12974-romney-foreign-policy-shows-strong-cfr-neo-con-influence Romney Foreign Policy Shows Strong CFR, Neo-con Influence]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>

During his 2002 campaign to become the 70th governor of Massachusetts, Romney described his views as "moderate" and proclaimed that "my views are progressive".<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/romney-in-2002-my-views-are-progressive-2011-12 Romney In 2002: 'My Views Are Progressive'], "I think people recognize that I am not a partisan Republican. That I'm someone who is moderate, and that my views are progressive."</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcjJEXt9To Mitt Romney in Worcester 2002 "My views are progressive"]</ref> Romney has displayed [[liberal intolerance]], smearing conservative Christians as "religious bigots" for holding theological views based on clear biblical teaching that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.<ref name="ReligiousBigot">Multiple references:
*Conradis, Brandon (May 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/387530-romney-denounces-pastor-slated-to-speak-at-us-embassy-in-jerusalem Romney denounces pastor slated to speak at US embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
*Starnes, Todd (May 13, 2018). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/mitt-romney-calls-southern-baptist-pastor-robert-jeffress-a-religious-bigot/ Mitt Romney Calls Southern Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress a “Religious Bigot”]. ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
*Starnes, Todd (May 14, 2018). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/bitter-mitt-romney-smears-evangelicals-by-attacking-jeffress/ Bitter Mitt Romney Smears Evangelicals by Attacking Jeffress]. ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Klukowski, Ken; Pollak, Joel (May 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/16/exclusive-evangelical-pastor-jeffress-prays-jerusalem-embassy-romney-attacks/ Exclusive — Evangelical Pastor Robert Jeffress Prays at Jerusalem Embassy; Romney Attacks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.</ref>

===Abortion===
Currently, Romney claims to be pro-life, but his record is very spotty. At times he has claimed to be pro-[[infanticide]] and has also explicitly opposed common pro-life legislation and positions.
"I am [[pro-life]]. I believe that [[abortion]] is the wrong choice except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. I wish the people of America agreed, and that the laws of our nation could reflect that view. But while the nation remains so divided over abortion, I believe that the states, through the democratic process, should determine their own abortion laws and not have them dictated by judicial mandate." ([[Boston]] Globe, Mitt Romney Editorial, July 26, 2005)
<ref>[http://www.mittromney.com/Issue-Watch/Values America's Culture and Values] mittromney.com</ref>

Despite having a largely pro-life record as governor, in a 1994 debate with Senator [[Edward Kennedy]], Romney said that abortion should be legal, declaring that "regardless of one's beliefs about choice, you would hope it would be safe and legal." "Many years ago, I had a dear, close family relative that was very close to me who passed away from an illegal abortion", Romney said. "It is since that time my mother and my family have been committed to the belief that we can believe as we want, but we will not force our beliefs on others on that matter. And you will not see me wavering on that."<ref>http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/07/03/clarity_sought_on_romneys_abortion_stance/?page=2</ref>

In his campaign literature for the 2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, Romney expressed a willingness to defend that State's pro-abortion status quo.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021218005104/www.romneyhealey.com/issues/4</ref> He stated in a live, televised debate:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4</ref>

{{cquote|"I've been very clear on that, I will preserve and protect a woman's right to choose, and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard."}}

In May 2019, Romney publicly opposed an Alabama law that banned abortions in most cases.<ref>Frazin, Rachel (May 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/abortion/444453-romney-expresses-opposition-to-alabama-abortion-ban Romney expresses opposition to Alabama abortion ban]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Beavers, David (May 19, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/19/mitt-romney-alabama-abortion-law-1332867 Romney says he doesn't support Alabama abortion law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref>

===Civil Unions===
Romney claimed to be opposed to the idea of [[same-sex "marriage"]], however, he has voiced explicit support for the [[homosexual agenda]]. He has advocated for domestic partnership benefits and equal rights for [[homosexuals]], which is same-sex "marriage" in everything but name and an easy stepping stone on the vile homosexual agenda path towards homosexual recruitment.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021218005104/www.romneyhealey.com/issues/3</ref> He also supports adoption for homosexual couples.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57432292-503544/romney-says-hes-fine-with-gay-couples-adopting-children/</ref> Eventually, in violation of the Massachusetts Constitution, he illegally imposed same-sex "marriage" on the state and he refused to remove pro-same-sex "marriage" liberal activist judges in the state from their offices or to back religious adoption charities that are opposed to homosexual adoptions.<ref>[https://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen4/20a/Romney-book-to-GOP-Senate/index.html MassResistance sends copies of our Romney book to every GOP US Senator, Pres. Trump, VP Pence, and major media] at MassResistance</ref>

===Economic Agenda===
As President, Romney promised to pursue a conservative, pro-growth economic agenda. His number one economic priority would be to grow the economy — helping to create good jobs, raise incomes and preserve American strength. He says he would work to rein in excessive government spending and reform entitlements. To ensure America's continued economic growth, he promises to cut taxes — such as the Death Tax, savings taxes, corporate taxes and marginal tax rates. Despite these claims, he has supported the [[socialist|socialism]] agenda. He claimed credit for the government bailout of the union controlled car companies.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/07/romney-taking-credit-for-auto-industry-success/</ref> Also his [[RomneyCare]] law started the process of [[socialism|socializing]] medical care in [[Massachusetts]]. He continues to defend this law up to this day, undermining his commitment to repeal the similar and equally atrocious [[ObamaCare]].<ref>https://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/romney-defends-romneycare_560953.html</ref>

Romney says he would also promote trade, bring market forces to bear in health care, pursue national tort and liability reform, eliminate excessive regulations that put a burden on our economy and strengthen American families.

===Immigration===
Romney supports higher immigration levels and has taken a soft stance on illegal immigration after his 2012 presidential campaign. For example, he endorsed the 2013 [[Gang of Eight]] [[amnesty]] bill. and voiced support for amnesty on other occasions.<ref name="7Highlights"/>

This is in strong contrast to Romney's stated positions while he was running for President (though he still called for more legal immigration):
<blockquote>Immigration has been an important part of our nation's success. The current system, however, puts up a concrete wall to the best and brightest, yet those without skill or education are able to walk across the border. We must reform the current immigration laws so we can secure our borders, implement a mandatory biometrically enabled, tamper proof documentation and employment verification system, and increase legal immigration into America.<ref>http://www.mittromney.com/Issue-Watch/Immigration</ref></blockquote>

In the 2012 presidential campaign, Romney voiced opposition to [[illegal immigration]] to attract conservative voters.<ref>[http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=91722 IowaPolitics.com: Romney Touts Strong Stance On Illegal Immigration]</ref> On May 24, 2007, Romney spoke about how he was tolerant about homosexuals and then he discussed the current illegal immigration bill before Congress:
<blockquote>He expressed less tolerance for illegal immigrants, and said he and President Bush have a difference of opinions on a bill that would provide a path toward legalization for an estimated 12 million people unlawfully in the country.

"He has his view, and other people have their views and I have my own," Romney said. "This is for all intents and purposes a form of amnesty in that everyone who is here illegally today will be able to stay under this bill."

The bill is unfair to people who are trying to come to the country legally, he said. People here illegally should be able to apply to come to the United States, but under the same terms as everyone else and behind those who have already applied.

"I don't think that we're going to round up 11 or 12 or however many million people and bus them out of the country. That's not what I'm talking about," Romney said. "Those who committed felonies, of course, would be deported. Those who require government assistance to stay here would surely need to get off government assistance and ultimately could not remain here on government assistance."<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007May24/0,4670,RomneyGays,00.html</ref></blockquote>

===Stem Cell Research===
Mitt Romney supports the right of scientists to research on embryos created during fertility treatments. Critics consider this to be essentially infanticide.<ref>http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2007/02/11/romneys_stem_cell_view_may_upset_the_right/</ref>

===Foreign Relations===
During the [[Syrian Civil War]], Romney called for arming various rebel groups.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/10/08/romney-hope-is-not-strategy-in-middle-east/</ref> He also said that [[Russia]] is America's 'number one geopolitical foe'.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9168533/Mitt-Romney-Russia-is-Americas-number-one-geopolitical-foe.html</ref> Romney and [[Paul Ryan]] said that [[China]] is a cheater in global economy.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/10/13/romney-ryan-call-china-cheaters-in-global-economy-obama-soft-on-issue/</ref>

However, Romney has spoken highly of the [[European Union]] and has subtly criticized conservative [[Euroskeptic]]s.<ref name="ForeignCmte"/>

===Evolution===
Mitt Romney believes in [[evolution]] and opposes even [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>http://evolution.about.com/od/Overview/tp/2012-Gop-Presidential-Candidates-On-Evolution.htm</ref>

==2008 Presidential Campaign==
{{Main|Mitt Romney 2008 Presidential Campaign}}

[[Image:Dude and mitt romney.jpg|right|180px]] As chairman of the Republican Governors Association, Romney campaigned nationwide for GOP gubernatorial candidates in 2006, building up a network of allies and supporters. While he did not run for reelection as governor, in 2004 Romney set up a federal political action committee (PAC) called the Commonwealth PAC, which raised $2.71 million during the 2006 election cycle. On January 3, 2007, his next-to-last day in office as governor of Massachusetts, Romney filed to form a presidential exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission. He officially announced his candidacy for president a month later. Romney was the first candidate in either party to start running television and radio ads. The ads focused mainly on his record as governor, running the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, and his work as a very successful businessman. Romney's five sons had been actively campaigning for their father, traveling around in a campaign bus called the "Mitt Mobile, A Five Brothers Bus."

As a presidential candidate, Romney sought the support of the business community and social conservatives. He reversed moderate positions on abortion and gay rights to take a hardline conservative position on them, and on opposition to illegal immigrants. Opponents charged he changed too often. Romney was a leader in fund-raising, augmented by over $35 million from his own fortune. However he was little known outside of Massachusetts, so his strategy was to play for early wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, then "sling-shot" the momentum into national visibility. Romney won the Michigan primary on January 16, 2008, with 39% of the vote, edging out McCain with 30% and Huckabee with 16%. Romney was favored to win in the state of his birth, where his father, [[George Romney]] was governor from 1963–1969. After losing both the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary (to Huckabee and McCain, respectively), Romney won a low-publicized Wyoming caucus. On January 19, Romney easily won the [[Nevada]] caucuses by 37 percentage points when there were seven candidates on the ballot, however, on that same day he placed a distant fourth in the [[South Carolina]] primary. After a disappointing performance on Super Tuesday, Romney announced the suspension of his campaign on Thursday 7 February. He expressed his wishes not to divide the Republican party and later endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] of [[Arizona]]. Commentators correctly speculated on his chances for a return effort in 2012.

===Fundraising===
Mitt Romney had done well in fundraising. During his first fundraiser as a presidential candidate, he raised $6.5 million compared to the claimed original goal of only $1 million. During the first quarter, Romney raised more money than any other Republican presidential candidate with $23 million. However, a substantial portion of his funds ($17 million) came from his own personal wealth. [http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/10/16/top_spender_romney_could_soon_run_short/]

==2012 Presidential campaign==
[[File:Adolf Romney.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Democrat hero Mitt Romney depicted as Adolf Romney.]]
In April 2011, Romney announced his candidacy for President of the United States for the 2012 election, running as a Republican.<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/11/mitt-romney-president-candidate</ref> Romney was criticized throughout the primary season for being a Republican In Name Only due to his liberal views on social issues as governor and his flip-flops, as well as a controversial business record. His main competitors during the primaries were former conservative Speaker of the House [[Newt Gingrich]], Pro-Life Senator [[Rick Santorum]], and libertarian Congressman [[Ron Paul]]. Romney ended up winning the vast majority of contests, though the race remained close in delegate count throughout. Romney together with Vice Presidential candidate [[Paul Ryan]] ran against President Barack Obama and Vice President [[Joe Biden]] in the election held on November 6, 2012. During the campaign, Romney was criticized for saying that the [[Romney's 47 percent comment|47% of Americans who do not pay income taxes consider themselves to be 'victims']].

Romney led Obama among many key segments of the electorate: "Romney leads [[Barack Obama|Obama]] 58%–34% among [[veteran]]s, who make up about 13% of the [[electorate]]" and influence many other voters.<ref>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/05/gallup-romney-tops-obama-with-veterans/1</ref> 50–43%, in early May.<ref>https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/226943-poll-romney-opens-up-big-lead-nationally</ref> Other polls show different results,<ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html</ref> in swing states like Ohio,<ref>http://www.re
alclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/oh/ohio_romney_vs_obama-1860.html</ref> Virginia<ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/va/virginia_romney_vs_obama-1774.html</ref> and Wisconsin.<ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/wi/wisconsin_romney_vs_obama-1871.html</ref> Most national polls showed Obama with a lead over Romney later in the summer, but that lead evaporated after Obama's weak performance in the first debate. One national poll showed Romney with a 7-point lead over [[Obama]]. Romney then lost the second and third debates by emphasizing [[neocon]] rather than [[conservative]] positions, and Obama improved in some polls. By Election Day, however, the [[Gallup]] and [[Rasmussen]] polls showed Romney with a one-point lead.

According to [[CNN]], Romney won by a margin of 67–25% the first presidential debate against [[liberal]] incumbent [[Barack Obama]]. This debate had the largest television audience for a presidential debate since [[Ronald Reagan]]'s 1980 classic against [[Jimmy Carter]].<ref>http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/presidential-debate-drew-more-than-70-million-viewers/</ref>

Romney lost the election to Obama.

===Flip-flopping on the issues===
Prior to his campaign for president in 2012, Romney was criticized for flip-flopping on key social issues:

*Mitt Romney once changed his positions on gun control. He was originally for it, but recently joined the National Rifle Association, an organization opposed to it.

*Romney changed his position on immigration shortly before the [[2012 Presidential Election]]. He originally supported amnesty for certain illegals and moratoriums on criminal prosecution for drug dealing by illegal immigrants.

*Romney persistently flip-flopped on the issue of abortion, depending on which constituency he wanted to charm.<ref name="WhatIf"/>

Romney was defeated in the election. It is speculated that Romney's inability to connect with core conservatives and his history of flip-flopping on many issues (only a few years before his first candidacy for president) cost him the election.

==Anti-Trump activism==
{{See also|Opposition to Donald Trump}}
Romney joined the [[Never Trump movement]] during the 2016 presidential election, harshly insulting and criticizing GOP presidential candidate for his conservative America First positions and his anti-establishment posture.<ref name="Pandey">Pandey, Erica (January 2, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-mitt-romney-relationship-timeline-2521893434.html Timeline: Trump and Romney's tumultuous relationship]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> This was despite him begging Trump for his endorsement in the previous election.<ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="Backstabbing"/> He called Trump "a fraud, a phony," and a lier, even though Romney himself flip-flopped on numerous political issues.<ref name="7Highlights">Mason, Ian (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/19/as-mitt-romney-sets-sights-on-the-senate-7-highlights-of-his-post-defeat-days/ As Mitt Romney Sets Sights on the Senate: 7 Highlights of His Post-Defeat Days]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.</ref> Romney also criticized Trump for not releasing his tax returns even though Trump defended Romney in 2012 for not releasing his own tax returns.<ref name="7Highlights"/> Romney did not vote for Trump on election day, 2016, instead writing in his wife's name.<ref>Thomsen, Jacqueline (May 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/390003-romney-reveals-he-wrote-in-wifes-name-for-president-in-2016 Romney reveals he wrote in wife's name for president in 2016]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref><ref>Darrah, Nicole (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/mitt-romney-reveals-who-got-his-vote-in-2016-presidential-election.html Mitt Romney reveals who got his vote in 2016 presidential election]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref>

After the election, Romney pretended his insults never took place and flattered the president-elect as he unsuccessfully tried to become Trump's Secretary of State.<ref name="Backstabbing"/><ref name="7Highlights"/><ref>Spiering, Charlie (November 30, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/30/mitt-romney-flip-flops-donald-trump-won-gives-hope-americas-future/ Mitt Romney Flip-Flops: Donald Trump Won, Gives Me Hope For America’s Future]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> However, with his efforts having failed, Romney reverted to the anti-Trump position he took in 2016, criticizing Trump for his politically incorrect comments as well as criticizing [[conservative]] [[Roy Moore]] in the general election against a [[far-left]] Democrat.<ref name="Pandey"/> In August 2017, Romney effectively endorsed the [[Antifa]], a violent left-wing hate group.<ref name="7Highlights"/>

In January 2018, Romney used [[Martin Luther King, Jr. Day]] to attack President Trump.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/15/mitt-romney-uses-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-bash-donald-trump/ Mitt Romney Uses Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to Attack Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (January 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/15/romney-takes-swipe-at-trump-over-s-hole-comments-race-relations.html Romney takes swipe at Trump over 's---hole' comments, race relations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref> On July 1, 2018, Romney refused to endorse President Trump's 2020 re-election campaign when asked.<ref>Multiple references:
*Baker, Trent (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/07/01/romney-not-willing-to-say-he-endorses-trump-in-2020/ Romney ‘Not Willing to Say’ He Endorses Trump in 2020]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Chaitin, Daniel (July 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mitt-romney-too-early-to-say-if-ill-support-trump-in-2020 Mitt Romney: 'Too early' to say if I'll support Trump in 2020]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Anapol, Avery (July 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/395125-romney-too-early-to-say-whether-ill-support-trump-in-2020 Romney: ‘Too early’ to say whether I’ll support Trump in 2020]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref> He criticized President Trump's trade policies and efforts to correct the mistakes of past government officials.<ref>Muñoz, Gabriella (July 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/6/mitt-romney-trade-wars-are-a-tax-on-americans/ Mitt Romney: 'Trade wars are a tax on Americans']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, in October 2018, he claimed, despite the evidence, that he never led the NeverTrump movement.<ref>Samuels, Brett (October 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/411331-romney-defends-trumps-policies-as-effective-disputes-he-led-never-trumpRomney defends Trump’s policies as ‘effective,' disputes he led 'never Trump' movement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2018.</ref><ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (October 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-denies-he-led-never-trump-movement-says-presidents-policies-pretty-effective Romney denies he led 'never Trump' movement, says president's policies 'pretty effective']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 14, 2018.</ref>

In November 2018, Romney attacked President Trump for criticizing the mainstream media for its bias against him.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (November 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/1/mitt-romney-i-cannot-conceive-calling-cnn-enemy-pe/ Romney defends media, attacks Trump: 'I cannot conceive' of calling press enemies of the people]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> This came despite the fact that Romney himself was harshly attacked by the media when he ran against Obama in 2012.<ref>Dorman, Sam (April 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/after-mueller-report-journalists-issue-mea-culpas-on-romneys-russia-prediction Post-Mueller report, journalists rethink handling of Romney's 2012 Russia prediction]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 20, 2019.</ref>

===U.S. Senate campaign===
While he could have run in Massachusetts, the state where he served as governor and where he could have worked to defeat far-left Democrat [[Elizabeth Warren]], Romney chose to run in the solid Republican state of [[Utah]], where him winning would not help the GOP agenda and would actually impede President Trump's conservative agenda.<ref name="MA,UT2018">Pollak, Joel B. (January 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/pollak-isnt-mitt-romney-running-senate-massachusetts/ Blue State Blues: Why Isn’t Mitt Romney Running for Senate in Massachusetts?]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> He was heavily favored by the [[mainstream media]] in Utah,<ref>[https://www.axios.com/utah-media-if-romney-runs-he-wins-2522067938.html Utah media: If Romney runs, he wins]. ''Axios''. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> and his opposition to President Trump was noted in the election.<ref>Kamisar, Ben; Hagen, Lisa (February 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/373944-romneys-trump-feud-looms-over-utah-senate-race Romney’s Trump feud looms over Utah Senate race]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> Romney was endorsed by fellow globalist RINO [[Jeb Bush]].<ref>Beavers, Olivia (January 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/369049-jeb-bush-backs-romney-for-utah-senate-run Jeb Bush backs Romney for Utah Senate run]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Moran, Sean (January 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/15/jeb-backs-potential-mitt-romney-bid-for-u-s-senate-i-hope-he-runs/ Jeb! Backs Potential Mitt Romney Bid for U.S. Senate: ‘I Hope He Runs’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref>

Romney formally announced his campaign on February 16, 2018, doing so by video.<ref>Multiple references:
*Kamisar, Ben (February 16, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/374176-romney-officially-announces-utah-senate-bid Romney makes Utah Senate bid official]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/16/mitt-romney-announces-us-senate-run-in-utah.html Mitt Romney announces US Senate run in Utah]. ''Fox News''. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
*Moran, Sean (February 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/16/mitt-romney-officially-running-u-s-senate/ Mitt Romney Announces His U.S. Senate Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref> In his announcement video, Romney criticized the Trump Administration's immigration policies, stating that "Utah welcomes legal immigrants from around the world" but that "Washington sends immigrants a message of exclusion."<ref>Multiple references:
*Lloyd, Bob (February 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-romney/former-u-s-presidential-candidate-romney-announces-utah-senate-bid-idUSKCN1G01FO Former U.S. presidential candidate Romney announces Utah Senate bid]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Persons, Sally (February 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/16/mitt-romney-officially-announces-senate-run-says-u/ Mitt Romney officially announces Senate run, says Utah ‘welcomes legal immigrants’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Reston, Maeve (February 16, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/16/politics/mitt-romney-donald-trump-immigration/index.html Why Romney called out Trump on immigration]. ''CNN''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.</ref> The GOP establishment rallied around Romney's campaign, with U.S. House Speaker [[Paul Ryan]], an [[establishment]] Republican who was Romney's choice for vice president in 2012, celebrating the decision as "a terrific day for the United States Senate."<ref>Multiple references:
*Weaver, Al (February 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/paul-ryan-endorses-mitt-romney-a-terrific-day-for-the-united-states-senate/article/2649284 Paul Ryan endorses Mitt Romney: 'A terrific day for the United States Senate']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
*Moran, Sean (February 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/16/paul-ryan-couldnt-be-happier-that-mitt-romney-for-u-s-senate/ Paul Ryan ‘Couldn’t Be Happier’ Mitt Romney Is Running for U.S. Senate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref>

Rob Anderson, the Utah GOP chairman, criticized Romney for choosing to run in Utah despite him and his children not living there, and he stated that Romney did not represent the state because of this.<ref>Multiple references:
*Delk, Josh (February 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/373856-utah-gop-chairman-likens-romneys-expected-senate-run-to-hillary-clinton Utah GOP chairman takes a jab at Romney's ability to represent the state]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
*McLaughlin, Seth (February 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/14/utah-gop-chair-dings-anticipated-romney-senate-bid/ Utah GOP chair dings anticipated Romney Senate bid: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
However, under heavy pressure, Anderson retracted his comments:
*Greenwood, Max (February 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/373934-utah-gop-chairman-never-my-intent-to-disparage-romney Utah GOP chairman: 'Never my intent' to disparage Romney]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.</ref> Conservatives, including opposing candidate Larry Meyers, criticized Romney for flip-flopping positions and having liberal core values.<ref>Miller, S.A. (March 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/8/mitt-romney-under-attack-utah-liberal-massachusett/ How Mitt Romney is under attack in Utah for ‘liberal Massachusetts values’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 8, 2018.</ref> Romney's candidacy came about during a fight between the Republican establishment and conservatives over how the Utah Republican Party selects its nominee, with conservatives favoring a party convention over simply holding a primary where any candidate can run as a Republican with enough signatures.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (March 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/19/gop-establishment-and-grassroots-in-bitter-utah-battle-as-mitt-romney-seeks-state-partys-u-s-senate-nomination/ GOP Establishment and Grassroots in Bitter Utah Battle as Mitt Romney Seeks State Party’s U.S. Senate Nomination]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref>

Once again, Romney flipped on immigration, telling voters that his immigration stances were somehow tougher than those of President Trump's – however, he used the past tense to describe his views, as if he no longer held to them any longer,<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (March 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/27/mitt-romney-runs-as-immigration-hawk-daca-kids-shouldnt-all-be-allowed-to-stay-legally/ Mitt Romney Runs as Immigration Hawk: ‘DACA Kids Shouldn’t All Be Allowed to Stay Legally’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (March 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/27/mitt-romney-says-is-more-conservative-on-immigration-than-trump.html Mitt Romney says he is more conservative on immigration than Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.</ref> and despite claiming to have tough views, he opposed the Trump Administration's zero tolerance border policy because he thought it was too tough.<ref>Anapol, Avery (June 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/392826-mitt-romney-backs-laura-bush-op-ed-we-need-a-more-compassionate Romney backs Laura Bush on border: 'We need a more compassionate answer']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> He also voiced conservative views on ObamaCare and spending to his conservative audience during the GOP primary.<ref>Drucker, David M. (April 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/mitt-romney-hammers-gop-vows-to-block-bloated-spending-and-repeal-obamacare-if-elected-to-senate Mitt Romney hammers GOP, vows to block bloated spending and repeal Obamacare if elected to Senate]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2018.</ref> He claimed that he was not running to advance his career.<ref>Klein, Philip (April 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mitt-romney-in-his-fifth-campaign-since-1994-says-im-not-in-this-race-because-i-have-some-political-career-im-trying-to-foster Mitt Romney, in his fifth campaign since 1994, says 'I’m not in this race because I have some political career I’m trying to foster']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 23, 2018.</ref> However, in May 2018, Romney again criticized Trump.<ref>Sykes, Michael (May 29, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trump-mitt-romney-criticism-role-model-8e4836ba-bfcd-4fb7-bcd1-17db50ea5647.html Mitt Romney doubles down on past Trump criticism]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.</ref> Romney was reported to have been positioning himself to leave the GOP's [[establishment]] wing in the Senate and to counterbalance President Trump.<ref>Isenstadt, Alex (June 10, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/10/mitt-romney-senate-trump-635008 Romney looks to lead GOP’s establishment wing]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.</ref> Romney refused to endorse President Trump's conservative agenda.<ref>Ayers, Emma (June 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mitt-romney-takes-stance-on-the-trump-agenda Mitt Romney takes stance on the 'Trump agenda']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (June 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/23/romney-walks-fine-line-on-trump-amid-utah-primary-fight.html Romney walks fine line on Trump amid Utah primary fight]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.</ref>

At the GOP convention, Romney was forced into a primary election after he failed to win over GOP delegates.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (April 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/22/not-rominee-mitt-romney-2nd-utah-gop-convention-must-face-senate-primary/ Not the Rominee: Mitt Romney 2nd at Utah GOP Convention, Must Face Senate Primary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
*Bowden, John (April 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/384301-romney-finishes-second-in-utah-gop-senate-primary Romney forced into GOP primary for Utah Senate nomination]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
*Calicchio, Dom (April 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/21/mitt-romney-faces-senate-runoff-in-utah-after-state-gop-convention-setback.html Mitt Romney faces Senate primary in Utah after state GOP convention setback]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
*Whitehurst, Lindsay; Hattem, Julian (April 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/22/mitt-romney-faces-republican-primary-utah-senate-c/ Mitt Romney forced into primary after losing nomination battle in Utah Senate bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref> In the June 26 Republican senatorial primary, Romney faces the [[conservative]] state representative, Dr. Michael Stephen "Mike" Kennedy (born c. 1968), the son of a naturalized citizen. Kennedy practices medicine in Alpine in Utah County. Kennedy had narrowly won the party endorsement at the state convention. Kennedy criticized Romney for flip-flopping on the issues and for being a carpetbagger.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/mike-kennedy-mitt-romney-utah-senate-opponent/ Mike Kennedy Blasts Mitt Romney for Carpetbagging, Flip-Flopping]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref>

Romney and Kennedy appeared in a [[television]] debate on May 29, 2018. The two expressed agreement on a plethora of issues, including school safety, health care matters, and immigration. Both presented himself as a conservative. One dividing point was the Reverend [[Robert Jeffress]] of the First [[Southern Baptist|Baptist Church]] of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], who at President Trump's invitation led a prayer at the dedication of the relocated U.S. Embassy in [[Jerusalem]]. Jeffress, who supported Romney for President in 2012, has been hostile toward Mormonism: he labeled the denomination "a cult" and questioned the integrity of Mormon founder [[Joseph Smith]]. Romney said that he regards Jeffress as a "religious bigot." Romney also noted that he carries Trump's endorsement though Kennedy in the debate repeatedly praised Trump's performance in office. Romney won the Republican primary on June 26, 2018.<ref>Boyle, Matthew (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/the-empire-strikes-back-establishment-rallies-to-romney-to-stop-trumps-winning-resistance-notches-win-in-new-york/ The Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Rallies to Romney to Stop Trump’s Winning, Resistance Notches Win in New York]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

At the general election gubernatorial debate, Romney refused to directly answer questions on his past negative comments on Trump, even as he directly criticized the president's statements and policies.<ref>Re, Gregg (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-dodges-questions-on-past-trump-attacks-during-utah-senate-debate Romney dodges questions on past Trump attacks during Utah Senate debate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

===Senate tenure: opposing Trump===
Romney continued opposing President Trump after his election.<ref>War, Emily (May 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-new-mccain-romney-carves-out-role-as-gop-thorn-in-trumps-side The new McCain: Romney carves out role as GOP thorn in Trump's side]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> [[Establishment]] Republican House Speaker [[Paul Ryan]] stated that Romney saw himself "as a standard-bearer for our party" and a moral successor to globalist Republican [[John McCain]].<ref>Church, Nate (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2018/11/29/ryan-romney-sees-himself-as-gop-standard-bearer/ Ryan: Romney Sees Himself as GOP ‘Standard-Bearer’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> Romney moved to take the place of anti-Trump Republicans McCain and [[Jeff Flake]].<ref>Morton, Victor; Miller, S.A. (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/2/mitt-romney-ruffles-republicans-donald-trump-with-/ Mitt Romney seizes role vacated by anti-Trump Republicans McCain, Flake]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2019.</ref>

On January 1, 2019, Romney published an op-ed in ''The Washington Post''<ref>Buchanan, Patrick J. (January 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/31095-trump-and-the-post-whose-side-is-mitt-on Trump and The Post: Whose Side Is Mitt On?] ''The New American''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> in which he harshly attacked President Trump, claiming he did not have the "character" to be president – despite Romney's own flip-flopping and opportunism – and in the op-ed, he also subtly criticized [[America First]] immigration policies along with [[Right-wing populism|conservative European populists]] while showing support for the [[globalist]] European Union.<ref name="OffTheRails">Klein, Philip (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/where-mitt-romneys-attack-on-donald-trump-went-off-the-rails Where Mitt Romney's attack on Donald Trump went off the rails]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref><ref name="RipsEmbracing"/><ref name="ForeignCmte"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 2, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/31072-nevertrumper-romney-trump-is-racist-dishonest-destructive NeverTrumper Romney: Trump Is “Racist,” “Dishonest,” “Destructive”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Darrah, Nicole (January 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/incoming-sen-romney-trump-hasnt-risen-to-the-mantle-of-presidency Incoming Sen. Romney: Trump hasn't 'risen to the mantle' of presidency]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Moons, Michelle (January 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/01/mitt-romney-slams-trumps-character-in-washington-post-op-ed/ Mitt Romney Slams Trump’s ‘Character’ in Washington Post Op-Ed]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Shepardson, David (January 1, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-romney/romney-attacks-trump-saying-he-causes-dismay-around-the-world-idUSKCN1OW02X Romney attacks Trump, saying he causes dismay around the world]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Siegel, Josh (January 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-defined-his-presidency-down-in-december-mitt-romney-says-in-op-ed Romney unloads on Trump, accuses him of ‘glaring’ shortfall in character]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Nicholas, Peter (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/mitt-romney-blasts-deep-descent-of-trump-presidency-11546399916 Mitt Romney Blasts ‘Deep Descent’ of Trump Presidency]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Rothschild, Neal (January 1, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/mitt-romney-criticize-donald-trump-washington-post-74fd1ad8-a8cb-458a-b582-019f26971c24.html Mitt Romney: Trump failing the U.S. as a world leader]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
See also:
*Nolte, John (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/03/nolte-mitt-romney-is-an-idiot/ Nolte: Mitt Romney Is an Idiot]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Bruce, Tammy (January 3, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tammy-bruce-romneys-trump-attack-rings-especially-hollow-when-you-look-at-his-treatment-of-ric-grenell Tammy Bruce: Romney's Trump attack rings especially hollow when you look at his treatment of Ric Grenell]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> In a later interview, Romney stated he would not endorse Trump.<ref>Samuels, Brett (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/423583-romney-says-he-wont-challenge-trump-in-2020 Romney says he won't challenge Trump in 2020 but doesn't endorse him]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> In response to Romney's attacks, President Trump noted Romney had failed in his presidential attempts while Trump won on his first try, and he urged Romney to work together with the GOP.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (January 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/01/trump-campaign-manager-hits-back-at-jealous-mitt-romney-lacked-the-ability-to-save-this-nation/ Trump Campaign Manager Hits Back at ‘Jealous’ Mitt Romney: ‘Lacked the Ability to Save This Nation’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/trump-mitt-romney-team-player-win/ Trump Responds to Mitt Romney Critique: ‘Be a Team Player and Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Darrah, Nicole (January 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/incoming-sen-romney-trump-hasnt-risen-to-the-mantle-of-presidency Trump fires back at Romney for scathing op-ed: 'I won big and he didn't']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
See also:
*Scarry, Eddie (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/trump-just-neutralized-whatever-threat-mitt-romney-tried-posing Trump just neutralized whatever threat Mitt Romney tried posing]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> Trump also noted that Romney was being harsher on him than on Obama.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/donald-trump-mitt-romney-fights-me-more-than-he-did-barack-obama/ Donald Trump: Mitt Romney Fights Me More than He Did Barack Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019. See also:
*Rogan, Tom (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mitt-romney-gives-barack-obama-a-foreign-policy-free-pass Mitt Romney gives Barack Obama a foreign policy free pass]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> [[Rand Paul]] also criticized Romney, describing him as a "Big Government [Republican] who never liked Reagan" and who "wants to signal how virtuous he is in comparison to the President."<ref>Multiple references:
*Moons, Michelle (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/rand-paul-hits-mitt-romney-big-government-republican-never-liked-reagan/ Rand Paul Hits Mitt Romney: ‘Big Government’ Republican Who ‘Never Liked Reagan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Bowden, John (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/423490-rand-paul-defends-trump-against-romney-op-ed-he-wants-to-signal-how-virtuous Rand Paul defends Trump against Romney op-ed: He 'wants to signal how virtuous he is']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Bedard, Paul (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/its-war-rand-paul-hits-big-government-romney-trump-an-actual-conservative It’s war: Rand Paul hits ‘Big Government’ Romney, calls Trump an ‘actual conservative’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Miller, S.A. (January 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/2/rand-paul-scolds-mitt-romney-anti-trump-screed-big/ Rand Paul scolds Mitt Romney for anti-Trump screed: 'Big mistake']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> Even members of the GOP establishment believed the op-ed was "all about self-promotion."<ref>Drucker, David M. (January 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/even-the-trump-hostile-gop-establishment-questions-romneys-presidential-tongue-lashing Even the Trump-hostile GOP establishment questions Romney's presidential tongue-lashing]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Romney was defended by disgraced FBI Director [[James Comey]],<ref>Axelrod, Tal (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/423620-comey-defends-romney-for-calling-out-trump Comey defends Romney for ‘calling out’ Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and former left-wing Democrat Senator [[Harry Reid]] endorsed Romney for the GOP nomination in 2020.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/11/harry-reid-endorses-mitt-romney-for-2020-republican-nominee-for-president/ Harry Reid Endorses Mitt Romney for 2020 Republican Nominee for President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref> The media, which had attacked him in 2012, came to adore him upon attacking Trump.<ref>Concha, Joe (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/423544-romney-attacks-trump-now-hes-a-media-darling Romney attacks Trump, now he's a media darling]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 21, 2019.</ref>

Upon assuming office, Romney was given seats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, meaning that he was in a position to oppose and obstruct President Trump's [[America First]] foreign and immigration policies.<ref name="ForeignCmte">Carney, Jordain (January 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/423789-romney-gets-seat-on-foreign-relations-committee Romney gets seat on Foreign Relations committee]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Despite his anti-Trump comments, he joined the GOP Senate leadership.<ref>Ferrechio, Susan (January 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/despite-trump-slam-romney-named-to-senate-gop-leadership-team Despite Trump slam, Romney named to Senate GOP leadership team]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref>

Romney continued flip-flopping, publicly opposing President Trump on several issues.<ref>Multiple references:
*Huston, Warner Todd (April 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/20/mike-huckabee-slams-mitt-romney-makes-me-sick-you-could-have-been-president/ Mike Huckabee Slams Mitt Romney: ‘Makes Me Sick’ You Could Have Been President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
*Frazin, Rachel (April 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/439809-mike-huckabee-blasts-mitt-romney-it-makes-me-sick-that-you-could-have-been Huckabee blasts Romney: 'Makes me sick' that you could have been president]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
*Casiano, Louis (April 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/huckabee-lashes-out-at-romney-makes-me-sick-how-disingenuous-you-were-to-trump Huckabee lashes out at Trump critic Romney: ‘Makes me sick’ you could have been POTUS]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 20, 2019.</ref><ref>Kuznicki, Jen (April 23, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/romney-the-pious/ Romney the Pious]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.</ref> On May 14, 2019, Romney voted against one of President Trump's federal court nominees simply because of comments made by that nominee about Obama.<ref>Axelrod, Tal (May 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/443703-romney-votes-against-trump-pick-over-comments-attacking-obama Romney votes against Trump pick over comments attacking Obama]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.</ref> On May 19, 2019, Romney described liberal-libertarian, [[anti-Trump]] representative [[Justin Amash]] as "courageous" for calling for President Trump's impeachment,<ref>Multiple references:
*Key, Pam (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/05/19/mitt-romney-justin-amashs-statement-on-impeachment-is-courageous/ Mitt Romney: Justin Amash’s Statement on Impeachment Is ‘Courageous’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
*Yilek, Caitlin (May 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/romney-unsure-hell-vote-for-trump-but-hes-against-impeachment Romney calls fellow Republican Amash 'courageous' for Trump impeachment push]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref> and Romney also attacked Trump's character.<ref>Multiple references:
*Key, Pam (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/05/19/mitt-romney-trump-has-distanced-himself-from-humility-honesty-integrity/ Mitt Romney: Trump Has Distanced Himself From ‘Humility,’ ‘Honesty, Integrity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
*Frazin, Rachel (May 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/444442-romney-trump-has-distanced-himself-from-some-of-the-best-qualities-of-the Romney: Trump 'has distanced himself from some of the best qualities of the human character']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref>

Leading up to the 2020 Republican presidential primaries, Romney described [[William Weld]], a liberal Republican challenger to President Trump, as a "terrific guy."<ref>Moran, Sean (May 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/31/mitt-romney-trump-challenger-bill-weld-terrific-guy/ Mitt Romney: Trump Challenger Bill Weld a ‘Terrific Guy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2019.</ref>

In his first speech on the Senate floor, Romney advocated for a globalist foreign policy in contrast to a patriotic "[[America First]]" policy.<ref>Carney, Jordain (June 4, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/446859-romney-united-states-cant-neglect-international-alliances Romney defends international alliances in first Senate floor speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 4, 2019.</ref> Romney defended Paul Ryan after the latter criticized President Trump,<ref>Bleau, Hannah (July 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/12/romney-opposes-trump-yet-again-goes-to-bat-for-paul-ryan/ Romney Opposes Trump Yet Again, Goes to Bat for Paul Ryan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2019.</ref> and he criticized Trump for criticizing left-wing members of Congress for their unpatriotism.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/mitt-romney-trumps-go-back-comments-destructive-has-failed-badly-at-uniting-u-s/ Mitt Romney: Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Comments ‘Destructive,’ Has ‘Failed Badly’ at Uniting U.S.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>

On October 5, 2019, President Trump called for Romney's impeachment because of the latter's attacks on the president.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bowden, John (October 5, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/464511-trump-calls-for-romneys-impeachment Trump calls for Romney's impeachment]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (October 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/05/donald-trump-calls-for-mitt-romney-to-be-impeached/ Donald Trump Calls for Mitt Romney to Be Impeached]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
See also:
*Spiering, Charlie (October 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/05/donald-trump-dumps-on-pompous-ass-mitt-romney/ Donald Trump Dumps on ‘Pompous Ass’ Mitt Romney]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
*Miller, S.A. (October 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/5/donald-trump-blasts-mitt-romney-pompous-ass/ Trump blasts Mitt Romney: 'Pompous ass']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Whitehurst, Lindsay (October 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/6/mitt-romney-reemerges-donald-trumps-chief-gop-crit/ 'Decisive role': Reluctant Romney reemerges as Trump's chief GOP critic]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Nolte, John (October 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/07/nolte-if-mitt-romney-had-integrity-he-would-criticize-someone-other-than-trump/ Nolte: If Mitt Romney Had Integrity He Would Criticize Someone Other than Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2019.</ref>

In October 2019, Romney harshly attacked President Trump for going against neocon policies in Syria.<ref>Multiple references:
*Carney, Jordain (October 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/466345-romney-slams-ceasefire-deal-calls-trumps-syria-move-a-bloodstain-in-us Romney slams ceasefire deal, calls Trump's Syria move 'a bloodstain' in US history]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Moran, Sean (October 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/17/mitt-romney-abandoning-kurds-will-stand-as-bloodstain-in-u-s-history/ Mitt Romney: Abandoning Kurds ‘Will Stand’ as ‘Bloodstain’ in U.S. History]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Miles, Frank (October 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mitt-romney-trump-race-kurds-syria Romney takes shots at Trump over race, says he's abandoning Kurds in Syria]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
See also:
*Pollak, Joel B. (October 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/10/17/mitt-romney-2007-kurdish-nationalism-could-destabilize-the-border-with-turkey/ Mitt Romney, 2007: ‘Kurdish Nationalism Could Destabilize the Border with Turkey’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.</ref>

A Rasmussen poll released in October 2019 found that 63% of likely Republican voters believed that the GOP should be more like President Trump than like Romney.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (October 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/23/63-of-likely-gop-voters-think-party-should-be-more-like-trump-than-mitt-romney/ 63% of Likely GOP Voters Think Party Should Be More Like Trump than Mitt Romney]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref>

Before voting in the Democrat's [[impeachment sham]], Romney reiterated his faith in the Mormon God on the Senate floor.

==See also==
*[[Team Mitt]]
*[[Mitt Romney donor list]]
*[[Biden-Ukraine scandal]]

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnXvYxc-igs&t=907s Mitt Romney Has Always Been Awful | The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 491]

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'''Netflix''' is a streaming media company which was founded in 1997. Originally, they were competing with Blockbuster for DVD rentals using a mail order service. Eventually, they became the biggest service to stream movies to customers' TVs by internet for a monthly subscription. Streaming video services require heavy broadband bandwidth usage. It was reported in 2013 that [[YouTube]] and Netflix account for half of all internet traffic in North America.<ref>[http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/05/netflix-youtube-traffic/65210/ Half of Internet Traffic in North America Is Just to Watch Netflix and YouTube, The Wire, May 14, 2013]</ref>

Netflix is a worldwide service with more than 70 million subscribers. The have grown to develop their own shows for distribution such as the popular ''House of Cards'' and ''Orange is the New Black''. The service can be accessed on computers (using [[web browser]]s), game consoles, [[Apple TV]], Roku, Chromecast, tablets, cell phones and IPTV services.

Netflix is publicly traded on the [[NASDAQ]] stock market, symbol NFLX.

Netflix was recently listed as one of numerous leftist-controlled companies that have gone "[[woke]]" and now support the criminal rioters of [[Antifa]] and [[Black Lives Matter]] in the wake of the [[2020 leftist riots]].<ref>[https://gab.com/a/posts/104311289660016704 Here Are The Companies That Support Antifa, Black Lives Matter, and Want You Dead] at Gab.com</ref>. It has recently caused backlash due to promoting a show that encourages [[pedophilia]], causing many to cancel their subscriptions. <ref>{{cite news |title='Powerful story': Netflix defends Cuties movie after critics say it normalizes pedophilia |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/powerful-story-netflix-defends-cuties-movie-after-critics-say-it-normalizes-pedophilia |work=Washington Examiner |date=11 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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