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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Federal Court Halts Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers in Ten States

In a 32-page order, U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp wrote “The scale falls clearly in favor of healthcare facilities operating with some unvaccinated employees, staff, trainees, students, volunteers and contractors, rather than the swift, irremediable impact of requiring healthcare facilities to choose between two undesirable choices — providing substandard care or providing no healthcare at all.”

Fox News

Biden Rejects Talk of Lockdowns

The story notes “some European countries are again flirting with lockdowns because they worry their socialized health systems could get overwhelmed. Many struggle during bad flu seasons, but there’s no reason to reimpose restrictions in the U.S. U.S. government survey data indicate 92% of adults had Covid antibodies as of September from vaccines or prior infection. It’s possible Omicron could fuel a surge in cases this winter, but many fewer people are likely to get severely ill than in past waves. Evidence also indicates that boosters increase protection against variants” (WSJ). From Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: “In Florida, we will not let them lock you down. We will not let them take your job. We will not let them harm your businesses. We will not let them close your schools” (Twitter). From Charles Cooke: President Biden hasn’t the slightest clue what he should do or say on the topic of COVID-19. He is profoundly out of his depth, he is hopelessly hamstrung, and, as is richly deserved, he is beginning to pay a steep political price for the mountain of cheap, glib, opportunistic nonsense in which he indulged during his campaign. Rarely in American history has a disapproval rating been so assiduously well-earned (National Review).

CNN to “Review” Records Showing Chris Cuomo Coached Andrew on Sexual Harassment Response

From the story: The records, which were released Monday by the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James from an investigation conducted into allegations of sexual harassment against Andrew Cuomo, include text messages sent by Chris Cuomo to one of his brother’s top aides and a transcript of an interview with Chris Cuomo conducted by investigators working for Ms. James. The records show that Chris Cuomo gave detailed feedback on his brother’s statements to the press and gathered information about upcoming stories involving his brother’s accusers (WSJ). Another story notes “While the TV pundit has admitted to helping his brother navigate the allegations, documents published by the New York Attorney General’s Office Monday reveal that Chris Cuomo was much more actively engaged in the governor’s damage control efforts than he has previously admitted” (National Review). David Harsanyi explains “when it mattered, CNN did nothing” (Twitter).

Buttigieg: If You Don’t Like Gas Prices, Go Buy an Electric Car

Biden’s transportation secretary said those who buy them will “never have to worry about gas prices again” (The Hill). From Ed Morrissey: Let them eat electrons, says Pete Buttigieg, representing the supposed party of the working class. In an MSNBC interview yesterday, the occasional Secretary of Transportation told Americans that relief from high fuel prices were on the way — not by lowering fuel prices through more robust American production, however. Instead, Buttigieg asked everyone to get giddy in anticipation of buying hugely expensive electric vehicles and, um … not ask any questions about how much it will cost to charge them (Hot Air). From Dan Crenshaw: Imagine being so out of touch that you think spending tens of thousands more on an electric car is easy for most people. 78% of EV subsidies go to those making six figures. And the rest of us still worry about gas prices, because gas affects the cost of literally everything (Twitter).

Record Number of American Say They Won’t Be Buying Gifts This Year

According to the story, the National Retail Federation is still predicting a good holiday for stores (CNBC). But many will use financing to pay (Daily Wire). From Ted Cruz: Part of the consequences of President Biden’s inflation crisis: a record number of Americans aren’t buying Christmas gifts this year (Twitter). Black Friday shopping was well below post-Covid 2019 levels (Washington Examiner).

Pastor in Finland Faces Criminal Charges for Biblical Take on Homosexuality

For a 24-page booklet published in 2004.

Jerusalem Post

Biden Cancels Speech on Supply Chain Issues

A rather important topic. According to the story, “Biden officials explained the cancellation was because the president wanted time to meet with business leaders who were visiting the White House.”

Fox Business

Smollett Plays Victim Card as Trial Begins

From the story: In his opening statement, special prosecutor Dan Webb said that Smollett’s fakery was not just a criminal act — it was a despicable act that denigrated victims of actual hate crimes. Later: But Smollett’s attorneys said it was the actor, who is Black and openly gay, who was in fact the real victim, not only of a homophobic attack but also of a “tremendous rush to judgment” by police and prosecutors that ruined his career and reputation.

Chicago Tribune

Jewish Citizens of Beverly Hills Receive Anti-Semitic Flyers on First Night of Hanukkah

The flyer blamed them for Covid.

Daily Mail

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210 Million Packages Stolen from Americans This Year

From the story: Safewise found that a mind-boggling 64.1% of Americans have been victims of package theft in the last year — a 36% increase from the prior year, according to the survey — and 53.5% had multiple parcels snatched during that period.

NY Post