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New Jersey Officially Extends Tax Deadline To July 15th

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“In order to maintain consistency with the federal income tax extension, the Governor, Senate President and Assembly Speaker announced they will extend the due date to file and make payments for these taxes until July 15th.” – NJ State Treasury

There was plenty of speculation as to whether or not New Jersey was going to follow the lead of the Federal Government as well as the lead of many states across America when it came to extending the payment deadline for 2019 income and business taxes.

New Jersey residents were relying on Governor Phil Murphy to come through on his promise of getting the extension for his state. The Democratic Governor has seemed confident for weeks now that he would be able to get this deadline extended. So confident that he was willing to declare the extension a “done deal” over a week ago in a press conference.

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That being said, the deal was far from being “done”.

There was still protocol to be followed however NJ lawmakers have full passed this extension as of 4:00PM today, Thursday April 9th.

Critics of NJ lawmakers has not slowed down, despite the extension of the deadline. Many citizens of New Jersey find it extremely inconsiderate to let this type of decision linger all the way up to April 9th. Considering that if it did not pass, New Jersey citizens would be expected to make full payments in less than 4 business days.

Officials in New Jersey have pointed to the states financial deficits as the reasoning for the back and forth on this decision. New Jersey relies on timely income tax payments to meet budget requiremnts every fiscal year. Other critics of New Jersey have pointed out this is an issue that falls on the shoulders of New Jersey politicians for not preparing for downturns, as well as riding on the backs of New Jersey taxpayers for their own states failures. “Holding the citizens of New Jersey hostage and leaving them in the dark in regards to large amounts of money that may or may not be due is absolutely unacceptable. Keeping the residents of your state alive and healthy is more important than a concern for State deficits.”

Gender Reassignment Surgeries Deemed ‘Non-Essential’ During Coronavirus, Trans Community In Uproar

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“Gender reassignment surgeries have been deemed “non-essential” by most health providers, including the UK’s NHS, for trans people these surgeries can hugely reduce gender dysphoria and improve quality of life.

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, more and more trans people are taking to Twitter and Reddit to share their frustration at having long-awaited healthcare cancelled.”Source

The coronavirus pandemic has taken it’s toll in various forms to almost all groups of people at this point. The trans community however feels they are not being heard. President of the American Transexual Alliance (ATA), Tammy Sparks, has been encouraging followers of her organization to start taking a stand.

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“This has gone on far too long” Explains Tammy, “The people of the trans community have needs, they have medical procedures that they must complete or they will die. Their condition from a medical standpoint is no different than someone with diabetes or asthma. If they don’t receive the proper treatment, they will die. For them, having their gender reassignment surgery as scheduled is the treatment they need. If these surgeries keep getting pushed back it won’t be hundreds of deaths. It will be thousands. Thousands of trans people will die unless this discriminatory decision is reversed.”

Of course a lot are arguing that these surgeries aren’t technically life saving. The ATA is equating the potential deaths to the amount of suicides they claim will occur if these surgeries are not made a priority. According to the ATA over 40% of trans people who do not get their surgery in time will commit suicide.

Others claim not having the surgery physically can kill you.

Tammy explains, “You have to understand what’s going on here, these people get ready for months for this surgery. It’s a very psychological thing. When it doesn’t go as planned, it can ruin you.”

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The ATA seems to have alienated a lot of potential support after they issued the message over Twitter that more people will die from the postponement of gender reassignment surgeries than will die from Coronavirus. Essentially implying that this issue is more important than the pandemic itself. A claim that they themselves have since retracted.

Still, the fight continues for Tammy Sparks and the ATA.

“We will not rest, we will not sleep, we will not stop making noise until we are given the rights and respect we deserve.”

Trump Calls Tokyo “Pathetic” For Postponing 2020 Olympics

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News broke this morning that the 2020 Olympics, set to take place in Tokyo this summer, have been postponed until 2021. This decision of course comes from the increasing concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic

This afternoon Trump sent out a tweet addressing the decision that was deleted within 5 minutes: 

Trump has continued to waver back and forth on the severity of the Coronavirus pandemic. At the beginning of the month he asserted the virus was nothing for Americans to be concerned about. That it was non-lethal, very confined to China, and may slightly impact neighborhoods that are majority Asian-American. 

About a week later Trump re-positioned and progressively started to address the situation with a lot more urgency. At first sending out tips for safety as well as Government suggestions to stay indoors and practice “social-distancing”. 

Trump’s concern seemed to escalate again when him and his administration demanded that a stimulus package be put together to keep Americans healthy and financially stable as well as boost the economy. 

The eventual proposal came in 3 parts. The first proposal was focused on aid and hospital funding, the second was aimed at passing stimulus packages and tax cuts for big corporations, and the third was to provide tax relief for small business as well as direct payments to small businesses and American citizens. 

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The first two proposals were passed within 72 hours. Unsurprisingly, the Senate is still held up on the third part of the proposal. 
There is speculation that this tweet was deleted due to it’s unnecessary charachter shaming of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 
Regardless of the reason why it was so swiftly deleted, the tweet supports the currently popular speculation that Trump has been using the Coronavirus to his advantage and adjusting his belief in it’s severity accordingly. 
When news of the virus first broke, it was in Trump’s best interest to try and downplay the situation as much as possible. He was aware that a global pandemic would crash the stock market. A stock market that was he had been accredited for bringing to “record highs”. 

It soon became obvious that this virus was a concern. He flipped the script and instead said it was an extreme concern and that America needs a stimulus package. He puts together a three part package giving billions to big business including casinos and cruise-lines. The third part promises money directly to Americans so the general population explodes in support for the stimulus bill. The first two pass and as Trump expected, with the bailout money for big business the stock market is already on it’s way back up as of this morning. 

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Already not the best of friends…

Now Trump is once again saying the virus is not a big deal and that the American economy needs to open back up as soon as possible. Many believe he has no intentions of getting the third proposal passed at this point. 

He has even gone as far as siding with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his proposal of “herd immunity”.

Ivanka Trump Is Now Assisting In Coronavirus Vaccine Research

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Ivanka Trump is known for getting involved in as many facets of politics and societal issues as she possibly can. Anything from charity to political activism, Ivanka has found a way to throw her hat in the ring more times than not.

Still, most were shocked to hear that Ivanka was deeply interested in working towards the Coronavirus cure on the ground level. Working in a lab with researchers is definitely not where you would expect to find Ivanka Trump. But these days she spends more than 60 hours a week at NYU Langone Health, where she is helping researchers develop and test vaccines that they hope will prove to be effective against the Coronavirus.

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“I did major in economics. That was at Wharton School in Pennsylvania.” Explained Ivanka when asked about her credentials for such a role, “Before that I was very interested, always interested in medicine and how the human body works. Before I went to Wharton I was studying human sciences at Georgetown. That’s why I did that. It was always a passion.”

That being said, Ivanka does not consider herself an “expert” by any means.

“I mean listen, obviously I know more than the average person when it comes to medicine and anatomy. I did study it for two years of my life. But this isn’t about me.” Ivanka continued, “This is about helping the American people. Saving the American people…I understand these (researchers) know more than me. I am just here to help. But I am learning more and more everyday. And honestly the reason I am here truly is all of this is a tragedy and someone needs to step up and figure this out. This is me stepping up.”

Opinions about her presence in the lab are varied. To say the least.

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To a lot of researchers and even other workers in the building, seeing Ivanka in scrubs is a sign of hope. It is a sign that the current administration truly does care about getting this pandemic under control.

An unnamed source from NYU Langone had a very different opinion however, implying that Ivanka’s presence does more harm then good.

“I appreciate the sentiment, I really do, I think we all really do”, explained the employee from NYU Langone, “But this has created a media circus. And it has slowed down our process quite a bit, to the point where I believe Ivanka being here is counter productive to our collective goals.”

Ivanka has heard some of these negative comments on her involvement, but it does not seem to phase her.

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“I am learning a lot, I am having fun, I know a high majority of the staff appreciates me being there. But more importantly, despite what people say, I know that I am making an impact. I know that I am not getting in the way of anything. I understand what the true goal here is, and that is to save American citizens from this awful pandemic. And that is why I am out here right now. Doing just that.”

Currently Ivanka has not had any issues being around the lab. She tested negative for COVID-19 less than 24 hours ago.

Despite your opinion on all of this, it can’t be denied that this is a brave endeavor. This comes only days after the viscous threats from ISIS were sent to her.

New Joe Biden Scandal: Creepier Than The Last

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Although men and women who are public figures are expected to model good behavior and stay off the path of acts that are considered immoral or unlawful, that doesn’t seem to be the case of one man, “Joe Biden.”

In his over four decades as a US politician, he has managed to be on the receiving end of numerous scandals, no thanks to the fact he has repeatedly said or acted publicly in a manner that is morally questionable.

However, many will argue that he has a brilliant and accommodating personality, one who has recorded success politically. And if you consider the fact that for thirty-six years he was re-elected US senator from Delaware, then I’m sure you will have no reason to think otherwise.

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That said, Biden has made news headlines one time too many for the wrong reasons. Now rewind to 1987, the “plagiarism scandal” and the inflation of his academic record at law school that same year. You do remember that, don’t you?  What about the condescending and racist comment he made about Obama back in 2007?

In case you have forgotten, here is the statement; “I mean, you’ve got the first sort of mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a story-book, man.” That’s unacceptable from a man who was the vice president to Obama at the time.

I can go on listing the several scandalous statements Biden has made in the course of his political career, but his most recent shameful public act is the creepiest of them all. I mean, what can you make of a man who is well over 70 but is somehow sexually attracted to minors? What more Joe Biden pedophile evidence do you need?

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On the internet (YouTube and other social media outlets) there are videos and pictures of Biden inappropriately touching/groping female minors and whispering into their ears, words that ought not to be said to them mainly by a man old enough to be their grand-dad. Stockpiles of Joe Biden pedophile evidence if you still are not convinced.

There has been so much buzz about this outrageous, disgraceful act on different media and Biden has deservedly been criticized on the internet, with many convinced that he is a Pedophile.

Granted there may be a cross-section of people who think the Joe Biden Pedophilia talks are a minor scandal but if you happen to be one of such persons or knows any who is, then you need to see some proof for yourself. Just Google “Joe Biden Pedophile Proof, ” and you will be amazed at the incredible creepiness of a man who is supposed to be a model of ethical, moral conduct.

How To Know If You Qualify For A Stimulus Check

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As it now stands the Coronavirus stimulus package is set to be in effect by the end of the weekend. The Senate has made it clear they are on board and will work through the weekend to finalize the proposal. The delay comes in the form of further debate regarding small business bailouts, but the details on the direct stimulus package to Americans and who will qualify for a stimulus check has been finalized. 

UPDATE – Check here for the newest info on the Second Stimulus Check and when you will receive it.

What We Know:

  • Two rounds of direct payments to American taxpayers
  • First check on April 6th, second check on May 18th
  • Each check will be in the amount of $1,000
  • These checks will NOT be garnished, even if you owe state or federal tax
  • Those currently on Social Security are eligible to receive checks 
  • Checks are to be claimed using an online portal and then will be mailed out 
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Who Qualifies For Stimulus Checks

To qualify for a stimulus check you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must be a tax paying American with a SSN over 18 years old
  • You must currently be employed (see below for exceptions)
  • You must not have earned more than $950,000 in taxable income for the year of 2019
  • If spouses file together only one needs to be employed for both to receive checks

There are some exceptions for unemployed Americans:

Exceptions For Unemployed Americans

There are a few exceptions to the employment stipulation to ensure contracted workers, recently laid-off workers, and the elderly are taken care of as well. 

If you are currently unemployed you can still qualify for a stimulus check if:

  • You lost your job directly due to Coronavirus shutdowns
  • You made at least $2,500 in taxable income for 2019
  • You are on disability or receive Social Security
  • You are over 62 years old

Of course many people are arguing that this won’t be enough to stop the bleeding. 

Millions of service workers have already lost their jobs and millions of others have lost thousands of dollars in retirement savings due to the crashing stock market. 

The cash stimulus package will help but if Washington is going to impose a lock down on day-to-day operations then they must also work out a way to help the average American make it through the pandemic. All should be able to qualify for a stimulus check.

Initial Military Plans For North Korea Response Announced

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Earlier today, North Korea launched a missile that flew right over Japan. Another act of aggression in a series of hostile actions since early last year. Since then, National officials from around the globe have been convening to discuss appropriate action. To the surprise of many, China has condemned the actions of North Korea. Japan soon reached out to the UN and with the help of U.S. military personnel, plans for an initial response have been proposed. The backbone of the strategy is a North Korea blockade.

With the help of Japan, South Korea, and now China, many officials in Trump’s cabinet finally think the North Korea blockade could be a viable solution.

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South Korea holds one of the highest-security borders on the globe, infiltration is of little concern on the southern end. Refugees will be allowed access through this point.

John Richardson, Joint Chief of Staff, has full confidence that with the combination of Japan and U.S. naval forces, a tight security blockade is very attainable.

As with every U.S. mission, safety of our military personnel is of extreme importance. There is high speculation as to the ability North Korea possesses in a military sense. Some believe it to be very little. Either way, precautions will be taken. First step of the plan is to air raid all military bases and suspected nuclear experimentation facilities.

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Once all possible land threats are destroyed, phase two of the operation begins.

This involves bringing in aircraft to destroy infantry that will likely be stationed along the coast.

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For years the United States and South Korea have performed military drills off the coast of North Korea almost annually. It is a tradition that Kim Jung Un has declared Nuclear war over many times. Source: Al Jazeera

In response, North Korea has set up their own form of drills. They have lined the coast and fired their weapons towards Japanese and United States vessels. These exercises have created a lot of hostile moments.

Photos by South Korean spies have given a better insight into the strategy and mobilization of North Korea coastal defense.

In the image below you can see an example of the heavy artillery North Korea is ready to put in play. North Korea spends a large majority of their resources on building their military. And in photos like this one it’s not hard to believe.

According to South Korean officials, wiping out coastal infantry will not be an issue. Excersises and simulations have proved that Japan and U.S. missles have the ability to clear over 20 miles of coast without getting into the North Korean’s infantry range.

The true challenge is what comes next… Maintaining the North Korea blockade.

While South Korea and China protect the land borders and allow refugees, U.S. and Japanese naval forces will have to surround North Korea and contain it in a blockade. No supplies in, no supplies out. North Korea already has a low quality of life for the lower to working class, and at time fails to prepare them with adequate food. The blockade will allow no food, medicine, or military arms. With their already short supply of food cut off, restlessness will increase along with starvation. With no access to medicine many will die. All imports will be cut off including sanitary products, disease will spread rapidly through the already filthy streets.

Before long the Empire will crumble from within. The people rising up to overthrow the Supreme Leader before they all perish.

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There are plans to arm rebels within North Korea once chaos has escalated to a high enough degree.

There are a few concerns that arise even if North Korea is unable to overcome the blockade.

  • What are China’s motives?
  • Will Russia intervene?
  • Will refugee assimilation become a problem?
  • Will guerrilla refugees emerge?

Anyone got any better ideas than a North Korea blockade?

ISIS Vows To Capture Ivanka Trump And Behead Barron Trump

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Early reports from PJ Media suggest that ISIS supporters have not only depicted an image of Barron Trump being beheaded in a gruesome manner, but they have now vowed their main goal is to have Ivanka captured by ISIS (alive), and then behead Barron Trump. Or as they refer to him, “America’s mule son.” Still not sure why all the hate for Barron. Must be a thing against Trust Fund babies…

Anyway, since the image depicted that of a behead Barron Trump (who is a young minor), it will likely not be spread around mainstream news outlets.

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Others have attempted to describe the depiction of a behead Barron Trump:

“Soon we will cut the head of america’s mule son,” says the text on the Barron image.
A message posted last month on a pro-ISIS Telegram channel by an ISIS supporter called on fellow followers to “handle the son of the mule of America” and included a photo of the president’s son and a snapshot of a Google map showing the location of Barron’s school.

ISIS supporters have been on a holiday threat spree, taking the terror group’s PR into their own hands with a flurry of propaganda posters encouraging lone jihadists to attack, including a new one reiterating previous calls to “put terror in their hearts by running them over or stabbing them or burning structures and forests.” – PJ Media

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Clearly the image has ISIS supporters in an uproar. And just the thought of Ivanka captured by ISIS has the infidels going insane.

Leaders are telling their clans that the time is now to go in and make attempts on capturing the “Royal Family” as they see it. High Commander Amir Skhliju has expressed big plans for his expected capture of Ivanka. They are as disgusting as you can imagine.

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Not only does he want to beat her and let the townsfolk have their way with her one by one, which he was quick to add would only follow after he has “had her first”.

Further translations implied the use of “chains to make her the town square dog”. Letting the restless population in the capitol use her body until she dies from blunt force or starvation. I’m sure that sounds as sick to you as it does to me.. Luckily, I am very confident neither Ivanka or Barron will find their way into the hands of these ISIS monsters. For starters, we know how much Trump loves his daughter…

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Let’s Not Get Too Concerned

Ivanka is terrified. And for good reason. But these threats have come and gone in the past, Ivanka has lived her whole life in the stardom. Flying high security and keeping a low profile.

On top of that, all the other non-threats that have come just make me believe less and less of their ability to execute any sort of plan, let alone a kidnapping of Ivanka Trump.

In fact, this isn’t even Barron Trump’s first death threat. “According to the Middle East Media Research Institute, the initial message, sent on November 21 by an ISIS supporter via Telegram, reportedly “called for the assassination of Barron Trump, and shared the address, and called for the backers of the terrorist organization to assassinate him.” – AOL

Still, if ISIS targets Ivanka, her protection should be of utmost importance.

Liberal or Conservative, it is beyond a bipartisan decision. We cannot let our President’s daughter Ivanka captured by ISIS and degraded and treated like an animal. I don’t expect many people would wish that on anyone…

Coronavirus Stimulus Package Over $1 Trillion Approved By Senate

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Republican and Democratic senators came to an agreement Wednesday morning on the $1 trillion stimulus plan outlined by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The Coronavirus Stimulus Package, outlined less than 48 hours ago, promises to send a total of $2,000 to every American earning less than $1 million per year.

This drastic measure comes in the wake of a crashing stock market as well as the global pandemic of COVID-19. Businesses have remained closed down while contracted and service workers continue to struggle through all the city lock-downs. 
The GOP economic stimulus plan, now unofficially dubbed The Coronavirus Stimulus Package, aims to inject more cash flow into the economy while also helping Americans currently in need.

“We’re looking at sending checks to Americans immediately, Americans need cash now, and the president wants to get cash now…And I mean now in the next two weeks.” – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

Coronavirus Stimulus Package Broken Down

  • $250 Billion for Small Business support (direct payments and tax cuts)
  • $120 Billion for Cruise/Airline Industry (bailot and tax cuts)
  • $400 Billion for Large Corporations (tax cuts)
  • $240 Billion for Direct Payment to American Citizens (direct payments)
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The direct payments will come in the form of two checks, each for $1,000. 

The Coronavirus Stimulus Package also includes a stipulation that further funding may go directly to American citizens if the situation does not resolve.

This proposal from the Trump administration comes about a week after Nancy Pelosi vetoed a similar Corona stimulus package involving payroll tax cuts. Some have speculated that the Trump administration is proposing this in a strategic response to turn democratic voters against their representatives.

Democrats have in general supported such measures to boost a struggling economy, however it was unsurprising that they pushed back on the Coronavirus Stimulus Package considering the popularity it could create for Trump in the upcoming 2020 elections.

Further instructions on how to receive your direct payments will be issued in the coming days. The White House expects checks to go out no later than April 6th.

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