Drew’s Receipts: ‘Access Illusion’

The Media Strikes Again

The media were at it again this ⁤week, and I have‌ the receipts to prove it.

WHERE’S HUNTER?:

It seemed ⁣like big news. Devon Archer testified that he and⁣ Hunter Biden sold foreigners access to Joe Biden,‌ and the then-vice president called into ⁣ their business meetings and ⁢ attended dinners with⁣ their clients.

But no, Hunter Biden’s Chinese and Ukrainian client’s weren’t actually paying for access to ⁢his dad, but rather for⁢ the “illusion of access,” ⁤explained the New York Times, the Associated Press, CNN, and many others.

How CNN is covering Devon Archer’s testimony: After⁢ running Dan Goldman’s remarks, CNN cites a “source” who says ⁤Archer said Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion” of having access to Joe Biden.

“Really a stunning development…apparently business was​ never ‌discussed.” pic.twitter.com/dxilCbrvSB

— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) July 31, 2023

That narrative was based on Rep. Dan. Goldman’s (D., N.Y.) account of Archer’s congressional ⁤testimony, which⁤ took place behind closed ⁤doors. Just one problem: Archer never even said “illusion of access” during ⁢the hearing. Goldman did, and Archer ⁣pushed back. CBS News was one ‍of the few ​news outlets to correct the record after a transcript of the hearing was released.

CBS calls out Democrat Rep.⁤ Dan Goldman’s lies on⁣ the⁣ Devon ‌Archer testimony:

“In fact, when you look at‌ the ​transcript, what you see is that phrase ‘illusion of access’ is in Dan‍ Goldman’s question — it’s actually NOT what Devon Archer testified to.” pic.twitter.com/xBajOaKvnF

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 3, ⁣2023

THEN/NOW:

Speaking of short-lived Democratic spin, it was just last week that‌ headlines declared the economy and the southern border were fixed, leaving Republicans all-but powerless to attack the president.

Then:

Axios: “GOP’s Crumbling Case Against Biden on Crime, Immigration, and Inflation”:

Republicans are hammering “Joe Biden’s America” as a land of ‌rising violent crime, surging immigration and out of control inflation,‌ but there’s just one problem: the⁣ numbers are starting to move ⁣in the opposite direction.

The big picture: With 2024 ⁣around the corner,​ the U.S. is making measurable progress in the ‌areas where Biden ​has been most vulnerable to GOP attacks.

Washington Post: “As Inflation Falls, GOP May Have to Rethink Attacks ‌on Biden Economy.”

Associated Press: “Inflation Drops to 3% And Biden⁣ Hopes to Turn a Weakness With Voters Into a‌ Strength.”

Now:

CNN: “CNN Poll: Half of Americans Think The Economy is Getting Worse, Despite ‌Months of Stronger Economic News.”

Texas Tribune: “Border‌ Arrests Surged‌ in July, a Blow to Biden Migration Plan.”

CBS News: “Fitch Downgrades US Debt, Citing Political ‘Deterioration.’”

Quick, change the ⁤subject!

Trump’s indictment blocks ‌out⁢ Biden’s bad news https://t.co/ya5rW8HU5y

— Axios⁤ (@axios) August 3, 2023

REPUBLICANS POUNCE:

Left-wing South ⁣Africans chanted about killing ⁤white people. But, according to the New York Times, the real problem is‍ that “right-wing commentators” noticed.

The New York Times ‍actually has the nerve to support calls for genocide! If ever there was a time to cancel that publication, it is now.

You can​ read their articles for free anyway using https://t.co/2NjvMTsWmj. pic.twitter.com/ow11wxw7Ny

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)⁣ August 4, 2023

That kind of‍ moral‌ confusion would never fly in U.S. political news, though, right?

This month is the third anniversary of the ‘Fiery, but mostly peaceful”⁤ protests, according to @CNN.

During the 2020 Summer ⁤of Love, the Black community destroyed the Black ‌community to avenge the death of a Black criminal who died of complications caused, in-part, by drug use. pic.twitter.com/rVrCW1LWtW

— Errol Webber (@ErrolWebber) August 1, 2023

FEAR INDEX:

Remember all those articles during the pandemic about how dangerous it was ⁢to go outside?

Is it safe to take a walk outside during the coronavirus pandemic? ⁣ @jodikantor talks to experts in her latest Dilemmas column. https://t.co/d4BLlQI6yc

— The New​ York Times (@nytimes) March 27, 2020

Well,‍ it’s⁣ apparently still not safe, and now the reason is climate change.

There are benefits to running⁢ on the treadmill, running coaches and exercise scientists​ say, as record-breaking ​temperatures and poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires this year‍ have made running outside​ risky or outright dangerous at times. https://t.co/oHKAMFfnqm

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 31, 2023

Oh, and white supremacy.

‘There is trauma related to being ‍outdoors,” the founder of an organization⁤ working to provide safe‍ spaces for Black people to enjoy outdoor activities says.

‘There’s a⁢ lot of healing that ‍we ​as a Black community must do.” https://t.co/pGFNa6gJQO

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July ‌26,‌ 2023

EDUCATE YOURSELF:

NBC ​News reported on ⁢an ‌online “community” of people who believe they can ‌change their‍ race by watching YouTube videos. The article included an obvious fact check: You can’t actually change your race.

“It’s just belief,” said Jamie Cohen, an assistant professor of cultural and ⁢media⁣ studies⁤ at ⁤Queens College, City University‌ of New York. “It doesn’t ever really work, because it’s not doing anything, but they have convinced themselves that it ​works ‌because there’s other people who have convinced themselves, as well.”

What about changing your sex? That’s⁤ different.

“RCTA and transracialism—which came‌ to the ⁢forefront because of controversial figures like Rachel Dolezal—have been compared to being transgender. However, psychologists and activists push back against ‌comparisons,” NBC News explained.

“Tiq Milan, a Black transgender activist and writer, said it is a disservice to transgender people ‌to compare⁣ the two. Race ‌historically emerged as a social construct to establish a racial ⁢hierarchy with ⁣the white race at the top, whereas variances in gender identity have ⁢existed‍ for thousands of years, he said.”

Also, race isn’t real, according to the article. Got it?

This⁢ article is ‌hilarious because it simultaneously argues that (1) people can’t change their race; (2) people can change their sex;⁣ (3) race is just a social construct. This is an impressive combination of apparently contradictory assertions. https://t.co/U8VjRax7PD

— ⁣Bo Winegard (@EPoe187) July 31, 2023

Stay safe out there, and see you next week.