Steve Wenzel: Tim Walz’s biggest mistake as governor
“The Star Tribune’s Oct. 24 article on Gov. Tim Walz’s re-election efforts failed to cite or mention any reference to Walz’s most glaring failure as governor: his refusal to exercise his powers as Commander-in-Chief of the Minnesota National Guard to call them out immediately following the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.”
Read moreSummer Riots In Minneapolis Have Resulted In "A Lot Of Silent Trump Support"
“Who would have guessed that residents of U.S. cities wouldn't want to see their streets and businesses burned to the ground, with civil unrest and riots persisting as a result of Democratic leadership and a media who continues to embolden the behavior?”
“That is why in Minneapolis, at least, it is being reported that the summer's chaos is leading to silent support for President Trump in the upcoming election. This comes as Trump trails Joe Biden in Minnesota, according to polls, and as Minneapolis has slashed its police budget by $14 million.”
Read moreIn Minneapolis, Rage And Fear Have Hobbled A Great American City
“MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The intersection in south Minneapolis where George Floyd died in police custody on May 25 has become a quasi-religious shrine. It is a shrine not just to Floyd, who is honored here as if he were a saint or a martyr, but to the political power of the Black Lives Matter movement and the ascendency of the radical left in this city.”
“The intersection and the neighborhood around it have been “occupied” for months now. To get to the memorial—or “George Square,” as it’s now called—you must approach on foot. For a block in every direction, the streets are closed to traffic, barricaded by concrete roadblocks and makeshift chevaux de frise. Behind the roadblocks, plywood shields are stacked up next to a tent and an outhouse.”
Read moreWalz appeals federal government’s riot relief rejection
“Gov. Tim Walz said Friday that he has appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny a request for federal financial assistance to help Minneapolis rebuild from rioting.”
Read moreAs crime rises in Minneapolis, businesses are looking elsewhere
“The Minneapolis Downtown Council business association is trying to get a message to City Hall: the rhetoric about dismantling the police force has already killed some real estate deals and has many downtown companies now looking to move to the suburbs.”
Not very Good news. Thank you, Center of the American Experiment.
Read moreBlack Portlander Changes His Mind About the Nightly Protests After He Attends One
Note that the picture is of Minneapolis. "Gabe Johnson, a 48-year-old black man who served in the Marines, now says that Portland police should use any means necessary, including force, to sweep the riots off the streets and end the nightly violence."
Read moreNew Poll Shows More White Americans Now Oppose Black Lives Matter Than Support
"After enjoying a surge in support following the death of George Floyd, a new poll reveals that a majority of white Americans now oppose the Black Lives Matter movement."
After almost two months of rioting, we would be surprised if the movement had not worn out it's welcome.
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