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You should do an updated video with your theme song. A then vs now kind of, thing.
Look how far we have come...
The Revolution Is You
https://youtu.be/F8UPsSU_EqU
#TheSurvivalPodcast #TSPC #JackSpriko #TheRevolutionIsYou #ThemeSong #GregYows
ImYour Huckleberry
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For the moment, let's leave religion out of this discussion. I will come back to it later.
All Humans(people), by nature, have the same rights; not dependent on when, where, how, or what gender they are born. These Rights supersede all national affiliations and national laws. These are natural laws. They existed before there were governments and will remain after.
First and foremost, All people own themselves.
All people are entitled to the fruits of their own labor.
All associations, transactions, contracts, agreements, sales, etc. of Any kind, for Any reason must be voluntary. (Non-Aggression Principle or NAP - Aggression/Coercion should not be used to force anyone to do, say, or agree to Anything. The ONLY time aggression may be used is in the defense of the life and rights of yourself (or others) from another party initiating aggression.)
Theft of any kind is wrong.
These represent my ETHICAL stance on way human society should be. I understand that this model of society does not exist on any large scale today and may not come to exist in my lifetime, but this is something to strive towards.
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So, what does this mean and how did I come to these beliefs?
Human beings, by nature, have the right of Self Ownership: Nobody else can decide for you how you should live your life. Only You can decide what's best for you. There is no other person, no human authority, higher than yourself in your life. If you own yourself, then every other human being also has that same Self-Ownership. Therefore, You have No right to act as an authority on someone else's life without their consent. You can not tell someone else how to live their life without their consent. You can not use force or coercion on another person in any way, except in the defense of the life or property of another.
THINK HARD HERE
IF You have no RIGHT to dictate to the life of another person, THEN you have no ability to convey that right to somebody else (e.g. through an election, etc.) For Example: You have no RIGHT to take something that is mine. Since you don't have the RIGHT to take my stuff, you can not give that right to someone else to use on your behalf. So, you can not bestow the RIGHT (which we have already decided you don't have) on the government and call it a Tax. The concept of governance is that the people being governed confer their rights upon authority figures to act on their behalf VOLUNTARILY. But, you can only give what you already have. You CAN NOT confer to another person a right that you do not already have to use/exercise on your behalf. If you are NOT a voluntary participant in a nation, an agent of the government (tax collector, police officer, etc.) can not legitimately come to your house and have the RIGHT to take your stuff because nobody who voted for this person or put that person in charge had the authority to grant that right to begin with.
Voluntary Associations: No person should be forced to participate in anything that they do not want to be a part of. That includes but is not limited to:
Governments
Religions
Marriages
Armed Forces
Businesses
Clubs
or ANY OTHER group or activity for any reason.
If you agree with these beliefs, if you share this ETHICAL stance then you might be surprised to know that you are an Anarchist/Voluntaryist.
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I used to say that I am proud to be an American. You can be proud of the people in your country, proud of the accomplishments and advances her people have made, and at the same time recognize that there are flaws inherent to the system. I think that our country was founded on good principles, but, over the years, these principles have been sidelined by the corporate and political interests of this world. At the time this country was conceived there were a great many difficulties to be overcome but there were fewer rules and laws. We believed in individual liberty and created a nation to protect that liberty. The founders did their best, but just as with all other things in this world, advances have been made and new ways of thinking have emerged. The founders did what they thought necessary at the time, but I highly doubt that they would be pleased at what their creation has become. Now, instead of listing the things we are Not allowed to do, it seems we list the things we Are allowed to do. The laws and regulations in place today are oppressive, tyrannical, and unnecessary. The "taxes" the government steals from us are excessive. The "taxes" collected from us are not put to good or even effective use. The use of our armed forces to promote our ECONOMIC interests is deplorable. Our whole system is CORRUPT. IN SHORT, we have turned into the very monster we fought so hard to escape. This Country is in dire need of a MAJOR shift in the way we do things. It is inevitable. If we don't fix the problem, the whole system is going to burn down on its own. And on its way down we will lose more and more of our liberty until it gets to the point where ANYTHING that the powers-that-be offer us will be better than our current situation. I believe that it is still possible to make a difference from within the system, but that it will not happen, so I prepare for the worst. The average American is blind to the problem. The average person cares less about freedom and more about security. Most people these days won't complain unless there is some major shift from their comfort zone. The average person would rather be told what to do than take control of their own fate, make their own decisions, and live with the consequences. They are Sheep.
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I am a Christian, not because my family is Christian or because all the cool people are Christian, but because I made that choice for myself after deep thought and study on the subject. Nobody forced me to make this decision. It is not POSSIBLE to force someone to be Christian/Muslim/Buddhist/etc. It is a belief one has.
________________
Do I think that there should be laws prohibiting behavior that I find immoral? Insofar as it does not involve anyone else or their property then No.
1) Speaking specifically about the United States: There is a very clear doctrine from the very beginning of the country that there shall be no officially sanctioned and endorsed religion in the USA. This creates a problem for the enacting and enforcing of laws that are based on moral principles based upon religious teachings and context. Which religion is to be the model for governmental morality? Christianity? Islam? Buddhism? To base a law on "Morality" is in direct conflict with our founding principles. There are many behaviors that I find morally wrong and think are ultimately damaging to the individual and society at large. But as long as those behaviors, decisions, and actions are confined to oneself and other voluntary participants then I do not think the government should be able to declare them legal or illegal. If you allow the government to base it's laws on a particular religious understanding of morality, then later that same government could later use a different religion as the model. We must base our laws on protection of life, liberty, and property only. Limit the government and attempt to prevent it's overreach.
2) Using laws to force morality: I don't believe in legislating morality. I don't think that someone who doesn't steal, simply because it it against the law, is a moral person. They are surely a pragmatic person, but moral? The moral person would not steal, regardless of the law, because they believe it to be wrong. A person's belief or lack thereof in a higher power is not and should not be dependent upon the laws currently in place in society. In fact, it could be argued that obedience to secular laws could make a person complacent and leave them vulnerable to a false sense of eternal security. I don't need laws to know Right from Wrong.
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Render unto Caesar... I pay my taxes. I don't want government thugs breaking down my door and hauling me off to a cage because I didn't want to let them steal the fruits of my labor. As long as the situation remains the same here I will continue to pay my taxes.
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Some concept art. AI generated. Templar inspired.
This guy creates some interesting content. I was listening to this while generating the images...
Denys L. Vox Ordinis on Toutube
https://youtu.be/y3k2QOszP9A
#Templar #ModernTemplar #AIGenerated #ConceptArt #Soldier
#DenysLVoxOrdinis
Denys L. Vox Ordinis on Toutube
https://youtu.be/y3k2QOszP9A
#Templar #ModernTemplar #AIGenerated #ConceptArt #Soldier
#DenysLVoxOrdinis
Definition of Christian Nationalism
Using the provided definition of nationalism as a political ideology or sentiment that emphasizes the interests, culture, identity, or sovereignty of a nation or group united by shared characteristics (such as language, history, or ethnicity), and which promotes the nation's unity, independence, and pride—sometimes at the expense of other groups or individual rights—Christian nationalism can be understood as a specific variant of this ideology. It applies nationalist principles to a vision where the shared characteristics binding the nation are rooted in Christianity, including its doctrines, moral values, historical narratives, and cultural practices. In this framework, the nation (often specifically the United States in modern contexts) is viewed as inherently Christian in its founding, identity, and purpose, with policies, laws, and governance ideally aligned to uphold and promote Christian principles.
This can manifest as civic Christian nationalism, emphasizing shared Christian values like justice, mercy, and responsibility as foundational to citizenship and societal well-being, or as ethnic/religious nationalism, where Christianity is tied to ancestry, culture, or even racial identity, potentially leading to exclusionary policies that prioritize Christians or Christian interpretations over others.
Proponents may see it as inspiring self-determination for a "Christian nation," such as advocating for laws reflecting biblical ethics on issues like family, education, or foreign policy, while critics within and outside Christian circles argue it risks aggressive or exclusionary outcomes, like enforcing religious doctrine through state power.
Contrast with Common Derogatory Usage Today
While the core definition ties Christian nationalism to a fusion of Christian identity with national sovereignty and pride, its common derogatory usage in contemporary discourse—particularly in media, politics, and online discussions—often amplifies its extreme manifestations and frames it as a dangerous, anti-democratic force. In this pejorative sense, the term is frequently weaponized to equate it with white supremacy, racism, authoritarianism, xenophobia, or even fascism, portraying adherents as seeking to impose a theocratic regime that undermines religious pluralism, separation of church and state, and minority rights.
For instance, it's commonly linked to events like the January 6 Capitol riot, where some view it as an ideology fueling racialized violence or efforts to subvert democratic processes in favor of a "Christian-dominated" America.
This usage often dismisses or caricatures conservative Christian political engagement as inherently extremist, using the label to discredit views on issues like immigration, gender, or abortion without engaging the nuances of civic versus ethnic forms.
In contrast to the neutral or positive self-descriptions by some supporters—who see it as simply loving one's country through a Christian lens or reviving moral foundations in society—the derogatory framing assumes malicious intent, such as merging church and state to create a "white Christian" hegemony that excludes non-Christians, people of color, or LGBTQ+ individuals card.
This shift in usage has made the term a polarizing slur in debates, with left-leaning sources emphasizing threats to democracy and right-leaning ones arguing it's a fabricated bogeyman to vilify patriotism informed by faith.
For example, while historical figures like the U.S. Founding Fathers are sometimes retroactively labeled under this derogatory lens for their moral-religious views on governance, defenders point out that such interpretations ignore the Constitution's protections for religious freedom.
Overall, the derogatory connotation has grown since the 2010s, often blending factual critiques of exclusionary elements with broader smears that overlook how many Christians reject theocratic nationalism in favor of pluralistic engagement.
#ChristianNationalism #Nationalism ,
We are in troubled times. It is best to be prepared for unexpected and unwelcome crowds of protestors, rioters, refugees surrounding your vehicle and causing you problems.
A can of bear spray could go a long way towards you getting to safety without using lethal force. 2 Top recommendations for that purpose are:
SABRE Frontiersman MAX Bear Spray – 40 ft Range (top recommendation by Grok)
https://amazon.com/dp/B0CT3WW7HP/
And an adhesive backed (screws optional) mount for in vehicle storage.
Spartan Mount for Bear Repellant Spray Canister (also top recommendation of Grok)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B2XJTHS
If you really want the best, you should check out F3 Defense. They have an internally controlled high capacity system with 360 degree dispersal nozzles permanently mounted on the outside of your vehicle. They have a few different options for different vehicle types. nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqghwaehxw309anhymm4wpejuvrcvd5xzapwvdhk6qpq5879mltlln6k8jy32k6xvagmtqx3zhsndchcey8gjyectwldk88sn9ng7t did an episode of The Survival Podcast where he interviewed reps from the company about this product. Check it out below.
https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/f3-defense
#Riot #Rioter #Protest #Protestor #Refugee #Car #Vehicle #Truck #BearSpray #PepperSpray #CrowdDispersal #NonLethal #Escape #Saber #SpartanMount #F3Defense #FThreeDefense #Prepared #Prep #Protector
Fellow Senators, friends, colleagues, allies, adversaries, I stand before you this morning with a heavy heart. I've spent my life in this Chamber. I came here as a child. And as I look around me now, I realize that I have almost no memories that pre-date my arrival, and few bonds of affection that cleave so tightly. Through these many years, I believe I have served my constituents honorably and upheld our code of conduct. This Chamber is a cauldron of opinions, and we've certainly all had our patience and tempers tested in pursuit of our ideals. Disagree as we might, I am hopeful that those of you who know me will vouch for my credibility in the days to come.
I stand this morning with a difficult message. I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest.
This Chamber's hold on the truth was finally lost on the Ghorman Plaza. What took place yesterday, what happened yesterday on Ghorman, was unprovoked genocide! Yes! Genocide! And that truth has been exiled from this Chamber! And the monster screaming the loudest? The monster we've helped create? The monster who will come for us all soon enough ... is Emperor Palpatine!
#Andor #Empire #Truth #Deception #Evil #Vulnerable #StarWars #Senate #Speech #MonMothma #DeathOfTruth
What is the purpose of dating?
For a follower of Christ, the answer is simple.
The only purpose of dating is to find the person you intend to marry.
I will say it again:
The only reason for a Christian to go on a date it to find the person you are going to marry.
Be clear about your expectations when going on a date. Communicate these to the other person. If they are not of the same mind, then don't go. If you are not looking for a mate, don't date. The only thing that a date is designed to do is lead to greater levels of intimacy. If you have determined that the person in question is not spouse material, do not continue to date them. If the decision is made during date, cut it short if possible. There is no reason to get more intimate with a person you are not going to marry. Getting more intimate leads to activities that are forbidden to unmarried people.
Who should you marry?
There are a few criteria that should disqualify a potential mate.
• First, you must God first. Before yourself, before your family, before your • friends, before everything.
• They must be of the same faith.
• They must God first. Before themself, before their family, before their friends, before everything.
• They should agree to holding each other accountable.
• They should be chaste; not having sex, with anyone (including you).
• They should have similar political views.
• They should have similar values.
• They should desire the same thing as far as having or not having children (and the number).
• They should be a sane, sober moral, prudent person.
• They should have their finances in order.
• They should be on good terms with and honoring their parents.
• They should always act honorably and treat you with respect.
• They should be quick to listen and slow to anger.
• Again, they Must put God first.
"Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said,
“I will dwell in them and walk among them;
And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
“Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord.
“And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will welcome you.
“And I will be a father to you,
And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,”
Says the Lord Almighty." "
II Corinthians 6:14-18
"This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; "
James 1:19
Honor god in all that you do and He will bless you. Honor God with your relationships and He will bless your relationships. Honor God with all your decisions...
Charlie Kirk's BEST DATING ADVICE
https://youtu.be/phdTIcfVAWE
https://youtube.com/shorts/w9TvBKP1RG0
Jase Robertson on dating
https://youtube.com/shorts/KYa9XjJt-WM
#Dating
#Marriage
#Biblical
#Standards
#Chaste
#Pure
#Christian
#Faith
#God
#Jesus
#Bible
Do you think Satan believes he can win?
I mean overall. Is he playing to win or just trying to take as any with hi as he can out of spite?
#Satan #God #Battle #Sin #Bible #Heaven #Hell #Devil #EvilOne
COMMITMENT vs CONV 
ENIENCE
In this world, there are few things more important than your marriage.
I take you to be my wife (husband), to have and to hold,
from this day forward, for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,
to love and to cherish, till death do us part,
according to God's holy ordinance;
and thereto I pledge you my faith.
"What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”
(Matthew 19:6)
In the western world we have lost sight of the gravitas of vows made before God and Man. After our devotion to God, only devotion to our spouse ranks higher. How seriously we regard the latter illuminates our devotion to the former. We pledge ourselves to a three way covenant between ourselves, our spouses, and God. Honoring that vow is critical to our personal faith, to the continuance of our family's faith, and our societal strength.
1) What we model for our spouse confirms our commitment to God and, as a consequence, to him or her.
"If a man makes a vow to the Lord, or takes an oath to put himself under an obligation, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth."
Numbers 30:2
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. So husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself."
Ephesians 5:25-28
"Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored."
Titus 2:3-5
When we keep our vows to God it reaffirms our character to ourselves and to our spouses. It shows we can be trusted. It shows our commitment. It demonstrates submission to God and shows what our priorities are. Keeping our vows to God helps encourage our spouse to do the same.
"And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart."
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Everything we do, we do out of Love; love for God and love for each other.
"Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
2) What we model for our children becomes their initial foundation for their understanding of God's love for us.
"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
"In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us."
Titus 2:7-8
When you honor God and honor your spouse you are training your children how they should act. Do not think that your actions go unnoticed. We are very perceptive, especially in those formative years. Things that you do not think important are often the things that grab the attention of your children. You are not just training them in a formal sense by going to church or telling them explicitly what you believe. You are training them by the every day actions you take. You are training them when they see how you behave towards your spouse. You are training them by what they see when you don't know you are being watched. Everything that you do is training them. In light of this, honor God in everything you do, honor your vows to him, and honor your vows to your spouse.
3) What we model for the community shows them what we believe better than any words ever could.
"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:9
"Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation."
1 Peter 2:12
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
We shape the world we live in. We shape it physically by building and demolishing things in the environment, by planting and harvesting the fields, and any number of other actions we take. We change the world just by living in it. We also shape the world by what we say and the values we hold. If we value honesty and integrity, then we need to BE honest and have integrity. If we want a society that values traditional values, then we must demonstrate those values ourselves. If honor is important and vows are to be kept, then be the example and light the way. If you love God, then show that love to the world.
Our country has fallen away from all of these things over the long years since it's founding. Many of the things that were admirable about our country have been dismantled and discarded at the prompting of the evil one.
We need to return to our roots.
We need to return to Honor.
We need to honor God.
#Marriage
#Vows
#Commitment
#Faithful
#Covenant
#Honor
#BiblicalMarriage
#Devotion
#ChristianValues
#Family
#Faith
#Love
#LoveIsPatient
#ReturnToHonor
#TraditionalValues
#GodlyLiving
#Integrity
#HonorGod
ENIENCE
In this world, there are few things more important than your marriage.
I take you to be my wife (husband), to have and to hold,
from this day forward, for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,
to love and to cherish, till death do us part,
according to God's holy ordinance;
and thereto I pledge you my faith.
"What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”
(Matthew 19:6)
In the western world we have lost sight of the gravitas of vows made before God and Man. After our devotion to God, only devotion to our spouse ranks higher. How seriously we regard the latter illuminates our devotion to the former. We pledge ourselves to a three way covenant between ourselves, our spouses, and God. Honoring that vow is critical to our personal faith, to the continuance of our family's faith, and our societal strength.
1) What we model for our spouse confirms our commitment to God and, as a consequence, to him or her.
"If a man makes a vow to the Lord, or takes an oath to put himself under an obligation, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth."
Numbers 30:2
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. So husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself."
Ephesians 5:25-28
"Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored."
Titus 2:3-5
When we keep our vows to God it reaffirms our character to ourselves and to our spouses. It shows we can be trusted. It shows our commitment. It demonstrates submission to God and shows what our priorities are. Keeping our vows to God helps encourage our spouse to do the same.
"And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart."
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Everything we do, we do out of Love; love for God and love for each other.
"Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
2) What we model for our children becomes their initial foundation for their understanding of God's love for us.
"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
"In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us."
Titus 2:7-8
When you honor God and honor your spouse you are training your children how they should act. Do not think that your actions go unnoticed. We are very perceptive, especially in those formative years. Things that you do not think important are often the things that grab the attention of your children. You are not just training them in a formal sense by going to church or telling them explicitly what you believe. You are training them by the every day actions you take. You are training them when they see how you behave towards your spouse. You are training them by what they see when you don't know you are being watched. Everything that you do is training them. In light of this, honor God in everything you do, honor your vows to him, and honor your vows to your spouse.
3) What we model for the community shows them what we believe better than any words ever could.
"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:9
"Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation."
1 Peter 2:12
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
We shape the world we live in. We shape it physically by building and demolishing things in the environment, by planting and harvesting the fields, and any number of other actions we take. We change the world just by living in it. We also shape the world by what we say and the values we hold. If we value honesty and integrity, then we need to BE honest and have integrity. If we want a society that values traditional values, then we must demonstrate those values ourselves. If honor is important and vows are to be kept, then be the example and light the way. If you love God, then show that love to the world.
Our country has fallen away from all of these things over the long years since it's founding. Many of the things that were admirable about our country have been dismantled and discarded at the prompting of the evil one.
We need to return to our roots.
We need to return to Honor.
We need to honor God.
#Marriage
#Vows
#Commitment
#Faithful
#Covenant
#Honor
#BiblicalMarriage
#Devotion
#ChristianValues
#Family
#Faith
#Love
#LoveIsPatient
#ReturnToHonor
#TraditionalValues
#GodlyLiving
#Integrity
#HonorGod
THE WORLD HONORS CHARLIE KIRK
The memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, is taking place today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA, began at 11 a.m. local time and features speeches from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other prominent figures including Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk. It has drawn a massive crowd, with live updates indicating the stadium reached full capacity early, and significant overflow attendance outside.
Attendance Estimate Based on real-time reports from the event:
Inside the stadium: Approximately 63,400 people, as the venue's capacity for large events was fully utilized (seats were pre-covered with Kirk-themed posters, and every available spot filled quickly).
Overflow areas: An additional 19,000 in nearby designated zones, per security and event logistics.
Total estimated attendance: Over 82,000, with some sources citing up to 100,000+ including external gatherings and last-minute arrivals. Earlier projections anticipated tens of thousands, but turnout exceeded expectations, leading to a Super Bowl-level security perimeter.
The service is being live-streamed on platforms like YouTube (with over 500,000 concurrent viewers reported) and broadcast on networks including Fox News, emphasizing Kirk's legacy in conservative activism. No major disruptions have been reported, though a "free speech zone" was set up for potential protesters.
#CharlieKirk #MemorialService
https://www.youtube.com/live/n_rtA4C-dVM
I asked Grok :
Governments want to misinterpret numbers to make themselves look better to their constituents
What are the official numbers for unemployment, tax rate, and national debt vs the actual numbers?
________________________________
Grok:
Bottom Line Up Front
Unemployment: 4.3% (official) vs. 10.2-11.7% (actual, ~2.5x higher).
Tax Burden: 10-37% marginal (official) vs. 32-41% effective (actual, ~2x higher for middle-income).
National Debt: $37.43T (official) vs. $117.5-130T (actual, ~3-3.5x higher).
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Unemployment
Official Numbers:
The official unemployment rate (U-3, Bureau of Labor Statistics) is 4.3% as of August 2025, counting only those actively seeking work as a percentage of the civilian labor force. This metric is often highlighted by governments to signal a strong labor market, as it excludes broader labor underutilization.
Actual Numbers (including hidden costs):
The broader U-6 measure (8.1% as of August 2025) includes discouraged workers, those marginally attached to the labor force (including those able to work but unwilling to seek employment due to discouragement), and involuntary part-time workers.
Underemployment Quality (Skills Mismatch): ~20-30% of workers are in jobs below their skill/education level, reducing productivity and wages. This adds ~1-2% to effective unemployment.
Gig Economy and Precarious Work: ~10-15% of workers in gig jobs with inconsistent/low earnings (e.g., below minimum wage after expenses) adds ~0.5-1%.
Incarcerated Populations: ~1 million potentially employable incarcerated individuals (out of ~2 million total) add ~0.6% (1M / 160M labor force).
Revised Actual Unemployment Rate: 8.1% (U-6) + 1-2% (skills mismatch) + 0.5-1% (gig economy) + 0.6% (incarcerated) ≈ 10.2-11.7%.
Why Hidden:
Governments emphasize U-3 to downplay labor market slack (~7.5 million more people are underutilized in U-6, plus millions more in hidden categories), presenting a healthier economy.
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Tax Rate
Official Numbers:
Federal income tax rates for 2025 (filed in 2026) range from 10% to 37% (marginal, based on income/filing status; e.g., 37% for single filers over $626,350). Effective federal rates are lower (10-15% for middle-income households, ~$60,000-$100,000). Governments often cite these rates alone to focus on direct, visible taxation.
Actual Numbers (including hidden taxes):
Base effective burden (~25-30%) includes: Federal income tax (~10-15% effective).
State/local income + sales taxes (~5-10%; sales tax averages ~7%, up to 10% in high-tax areas).
Inflation (~2-4% annually, eroding purchasing power, acting as a regressive "tax").
Payroll Taxes (Beyond FICA): Employer-side FICA (7.65%) and unemployment insurance/workers’ comp (~1-2%) depress wages, adding ~2-3% to the burden.
Regulatory Compliance Costs: $2 trillion annually (10% of GDP) passed to consumers/workers via higher prices/lower wages, equivalent to ~3-5% of income.
Property Taxes and Fees: ~1-2% of home value annually, plus local fees (e.g., vehicle registration), add ~2-3% for homeowners/renters.
Revised Actual Tax Burden: 25-30% (base) + 2-3% (payroll) + 3-5% (regulatory) + 2-3% (property/fees) ≈ 32-41% for middle-income households.
Why Hidden:
Diffuse costs (e.g., inflation, regulatory pass-throughs) are less visible than income tax rates, allowing governments to understate the cumulative burden, which hits lower earners harder.
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Debt
Official Numbers:
The gross federal debt as of September 4, 2025, is $37.43 trillion ($29.5T public, $7.9T intragovernmental, e.g., Social Security Trust Fund). This is the figure reported by the U.S. Treasury, often cited to track current borrowing (~123% of GDP).
Actual Numbers (including future obligations and hidden costs):
Base actual debt includes unfunded liabilities (present value over 75 years):
Social Security: ~$23-25 trillion.
Medicare: ~$45-50 trillion.
Total unfunded: ~$70-75 trillion.
Base actual debt: $37.43T + $70-75T ≈ $107-112 trillion.
Additional hidden costs:
State and Local Debt: ~$3.2T in bonds plus $1-2T in unfunded pensions ≈ $4-5 trillion.
Federal Guarantees/Contingent Liabilities: Student loans ($1.7T), Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac ($8T), bank deposit insurance, etc., add ~$5-10 trillion (risk-weighted).
Infrastructure/Environmental Liabilities: Deferred maintenance ($1-2T) and environmental cleanup/climate adaptation ($0.5-1T) add ~$1.5-3 trillion.
Revised Actual Debt: $107-112T + $4-5T (state/local) + $5-10T (guarantees) + $1.5-3T (infrastructure) ≈ $117.5-130 trillion.
Why Hidden:
Governments focus on gross federal debt to avoid alarming constituents about future tax hikes or benefit cuts needed to cover unfunded and contingent obligations (~$1.8-2M per household).
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Summary of Official vs. Actual
Governments often emphasize narrower metrics (U-3, federal income tax, gross federal debt) to project economic stability. Hidden costs—skills mismatch, gig economy, incarcerated workers, regulatory burdens, state liabilities, etc.—reveal a heavier burden:
Unemployment: 4.3% (official) vs. 10.2-11.7% (actual, ~2.5x higher).
Tax Burden: 10-37% marginal (official) vs. 32-41% effective (actual, ~2x higher for middle-income).
National Debt: $37.43T (official) vs. $117.5-130T (actual, ~3-3.5x higher).
These gaps reflect deliberate framing to downplay economic challenges, as hidden costs are diffuse, future-oriented, or less visible, preserving constituent confidence but obscuring true fiscal and labor market realities.
#Economy
#Unemployment
#TaxReform
#NationalDebt
#Inflation
#GovernmentSpending
#FiscalPolicy
#EconomicPolicy
#CostOfLiving
#LaborMarket
#TrueCost
#HiddenCost
#misinformation
#disinformation
#lies
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Unemployment
Official Numbers:
The official unemployment rate (U-3, Bureau of Labor Statistics) is 4.3% as of August 2025, counting only those actively seeking work as a percentage of the civilian labor force. This metric is often highlighted by governments to signal a strong labor market, as it excludes broader labor underutilization.
Actual Numbers (including hidden costs):
The broader U-6 measure (8.1% as of August 2025) includes discouraged workers, those marginally attached to the labor force (including those able to work but unwilling to seek employment due to discouragement), and involuntary part-time workers.
Underemployment Quality (Skills Mismatch): ~20-30% of workers are in jobs below their skill/education level, reducing productivity and wages. This adds ~1-2% to effective unemployment.
Gig Economy and Precarious Work: ~10-15% of workers in gig jobs with inconsistent/low earnings (e.g., below minimum wage after expenses) adds ~0.5-1%.
Incarcerated Populations: ~1 million potentially employable incarcerated individuals (out of ~2 million total) add ~0.6% (1M / 160M labor force).
Revised Actual Unemployment Rate: 8.1% (U-6) + 1-2% (skills mismatch) + 0.5-1% (gig economy) + 0.6% (incarcerated) ≈ 10.2-11.7%.
Why Hidden:
Governments emphasize U-3 to downplay labor market slack (~7.5 million more people are underutilized in U-6, plus millions more in hidden categories), presenting a healthier economy.
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Tax Rate
Official Numbers:
Federal income tax rates for 2025 (filed in 2026) range from 10% to 37% (marginal, based on income/filing status; e.g., 37% for single filers over $626,350). Effective federal rates are lower (10-15% for middle-income households, ~$60,000-$100,000). Governments often cite these rates alone to focus on direct, visible taxation.
Actual Numbers (including hidden taxes):
Base effective burden (~25-30%) includes: Federal income tax (~10-15% effective).
State/local income + sales taxes (~5-10%; sales tax averages ~7%, up to 10% in high-tax areas).
Inflation (~2-4% annually, eroding purchasing power, acting as a regressive "tax").
Payroll Taxes (Beyond FICA): Employer-side FICA (7.65%) and unemployment insurance/workers’ comp (~1-2%) depress wages, adding ~2-3% to the burden.
Regulatory Compliance Costs: $2 trillion annually (10% of GDP) passed to consumers/workers via higher prices/lower wages, equivalent to ~3-5% of income.
Property Taxes and Fees: ~1-2% of home value annually, plus local fees (e.g., vehicle registration), add ~2-3% for homeowners/renters.
Revised Actual Tax Burden: 25-30% (base) + 2-3% (payroll) + 3-5% (regulatory) + 2-3% (property/fees) ≈ 32-41% for middle-income households.
Why Hidden:
Diffuse costs (e.g., inflation, regulatory pass-throughs) are less visible than income tax rates, allowing governments to understate the cumulative burden, which hits lower earners harder.
___________________________________
Debt
Official Numbers:
The gross federal debt as of September 4, 2025, is $37.43 trillion ($29.5T public, $7.9T intragovernmental, e.g., Social Security Trust Fund). This is the figure reported by the U.S. Treasury, often cited to track current borrowing (~123% of GDP).
Actual Numbers (including future obligations and hidden costs):
Base actual debt includes unfunded liabilities (present value over 75 years):
Social Security: ~$23-25 trillion.
Medicare: ~$45-50 trillion.
Total unfunded: ~$70-75 trillion.
Base actual debt: $37.43T + $70-75T ≈ $107-112 trillion.
Additional hidden costs:
State and Local Debt: ~$3.2T in bonds plus $1-2T in unfunded pensions ≈ $4-5 trillion.
Federal Guarantees/Contingent Liabilities: Student loans ($1.7T), Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac ($8T), bank deposit insurance, etc., add ~$5-10 trillion (risk-weighted).
Infrastructure/Environmental Liabilities: Deferred maintenance ($1-2T) and environmental cleanup/climate adaptation ($0.5-1T) add ~$1.5-3 trillion.
Revised Actual Debt: $107-112T + $4-5T (state/local) + $5-10T (guarantees) + $1.5-3T (infrastructure) ≈ $117.5-130 trillion.
Why Hidden:
Governments focus on gross federal debt to avoid alarming constituents about future tax hikes or benefit cuts needed to cover unfunded and contingent obligations (~$1.8-2M per household).
_________________________________________
Summary of Official vs. Actual
Governments often emphasize narrower metrics (U-3, federal income tax, gross federal debt) to project economic stability. Hidden costs—skills mismatch, gig economy, incarcerated workers, regulatory burdens, state liabilities, etc.—reveal a heavier burden:
Unemployment: 4.3% (official) vs. 10.2-11.7% (actual, ~2.5x higher).
Tax Burden: 10-37% marginal (official) vs. 32-41% effective (actual, ~2x higher for middle-income).
National Debt: $37.43T (official) vs. $117.5-130T (actual, ~3-3.5x higher).
These gaps reflect deliberate framing to downplay economic challenges, as hidden costs are diffuse, future-oriented, or less visible, preserving constituent confidence but obscuring true fiscal and labor market realities.
#Economy
#Unemployment
#TaxReform
#NationalDebt
#Inflation
#GovernmentSpending
#FiscalPolicy
#EconomicPolicy
#CostOfLiving
#LaborMarket
#TrueCost
#HiddenCost
#misinformation
#disinformation
#lies Great price on 9mm FMJ.
#BlazerBrass #FMJ #MrGunsNGear #Discount
This is the sentiment of most of the nation right now.
#TDAO #FAFO #ShotsFired
https://www.youtube.com/live/vRNhXEjd2-w?si=uTAs3tkWPfej6ndV
Some events divide history. 911 did it, Covid lockdowns did it and the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk did it as well. Since the tragic event Charlie's organization has had 18,000 request for new chapters, they only had 9,000 at the time of his shooting. The giant is now awake and he's picked up the left's favorite play book, Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky. The left might be about to find out, that book is a play book but it was not written the left. It was writing for those not in power to take power.
Today we will explore the myth that elections and offices are power. The right has lied to itself for decades. They have believed that power has moved back in forth, the Regan years, the Clinton years, the Bush years and so on. The real power in this nation has been in the hands of the left for the past 40 years. We will prove that today and hopefully lay out the non violent path for the right going forward, because the alternative is far worse.
#JackSpirko #TSPC #TheSurvivalPodcast #RulesForRadicals #CharlieKirk
Funny how as soon as JDVance goes live the system goes down...
https://thecharliekirkshow.com/
Rest in Peace, Charlie Kirk
https://youtu.be/X5HdaD4ImiY
#CharlieKirk #EdSheeran #RIP
Since the Kirk assassination find myself tearing up at odd moments. An age is ending. I can feel it in the air. Change is coming. These are dark days my friends. Dark Days Indeed...
My daughter asked me why I don't trust the MSM and Government last night. She said If we don't get our information there, then where would we get it? She seemed quite shocked at my statement of distrust.
I put this together today to help explain my position...
(Original article posted at
https://sites.google.com/view/voluntaryist-patriot/home/integrity-in-reporting
)
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INTEGRITY IN REPORTING
Why Many People Don’t Trust Mainstream Media and Government Information
As a politically active citizen, you want #accurate, #unbiased information to make #informed decisions, but many people, including myself, have grown skeptical of #MainstreamMedia ( #MSM ) and government sources due to repeated instances of false reporting, bias-driven narratives, and government interference. This distrust has built over decades, with patterns of exaggeration, omission, and manipulation eroding credibility.
Why Distrust Exists: Specific Examples of False Information and Bias
Over the past three decades, MSM and government have repeatedly promoted unverified or misleading claims, often later retracted or debunked. These incidents span wars, elections, health crises, and scandals, showing a pattern of prioritizing narratives over facts.
Iraq War and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) (2003)
Incident: In the lead-up to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration and MSM outlets like The New York Times, CNN, and The Washington Post heavily promoted claims that Saddam Hussein possessed WMDs, including chemical and nuclear weapons, justifying the war. Secretary of State Colin Powell's February 2003 UN presentation cited intelligence on mobile labs and uranium purchases, amplified by media. Post-invasion inspections found no such stockpiles, revealing the intelligence was flawed or fabricated (e.g., based on unreliable defector sources).
Bias and Misinterpretation: Pro-war outlets (e.g., Fox News, centrist MSM) framed it as an imminent threat, while alternative sources like The Guardian questioned evidence early. This led to public support for a war that killed over 4,000 U.S. troops and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis.
Source: AP News retrospective (2025) –
https://apnews.com/article/iraq-war-wmds-us-intelligence-f9e21ac59d3a0470d9bfcc83544d706e (verified active).
Russia Today (pro-Russian bias) highlighted Western media complicity: https://www.rt.com/usa/curveball-lied-iraq-wmd/ (verified active; search “RT Iraq WMD 2023” if inaccessible).
Common Dreams (alternative, left-leaning) on media complicity: https://www.commondreams.org/news/media-coverage-iraq-war (verified active).
Waco Siege Portrayal (1993)
Incident: During the 1993 FBI siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, MSM outlets like CBS and The New York Times depicted the group as a dangerous cult stockpiling illegal weapons, justifying the raid that killed 76 people, including 25 children, in a fire. Government leaks portrayed leader David Koresh as apocalyptic and violent, but later investigations revealed excessive force and ignored negotiation opportunities.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Centrist MSM echoed government narratives without scrutiny, fueling anti-cult hysteria, while right-leaning alternative media later called it a "government massacre." This skewed public view, ignoring Davidians' religious context.
Source: PBS News analysis (2023) –
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/why-waco-siege-still-resonates-30-years-later-especially-among-anti-government-extremists (verified active).
Vox (left-leaning, unique tragedy perspective) – https://www.vox.com/2018/4/19/17246732/waco-tragedy-explained-david-koresh-mount-carmel-branch-davidian-cult-30-year-anniversary (verified active). [ PAY WALL ]
2000 U.S. Presidential Election "Hanging Chads" (2000)
Incident: MSM coverage of the Florida recount focused on dramatic visuals of "hanging chads" and alleged voter fraud, with outlets like CNN and ABC portraying Al Gore as overly litigious. Government officials (e.g., Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris) certified Bush's win amid bias claims, but later audits showed Gore would have won by a slim margin if all votes were recounted.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Left-leaning media (e.g., MSNBC) emphasized disenfranchisement of Black voters, while right-leaning (e.g., Fox News) downplayed it as sour grapes, polarizing the narrative and eroding trust in elections.
Source:
Wikipedia summary with citations – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election_controversy (verified active).
PBS NewsHour (centrist, original audit coverage) – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/media-jan-june01-recount_04-03 (verified active).
PBS NewsHour (centrist, original audit coverage) – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/media-jan-june01-recount_04-03 (verified active).
The Federalist (right-leaning): https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/08/america-wont-trust-elections-until-the-voter-fraud-is-investigated/ (verified active).
2004 Killian Documents Scandal (2004)
Incident: CBS News aired a 60 Minutes segment using forged memos questioning George W. Bush's National Guard service, based on unverified documents. The story aired days before the election, damaging Bush's image until bloggers debunked the memos as modern fakes. Dan Rather resigned amid backlash.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Perceived as anti-Bush bias in centrist MSM; right-leaning outlets like Breitbart called it election meddling.
Source:
New York Times (centrist, original CBS statement coverage) – https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/20/politics/campaign/cbs-news-concludes-it-was-misled-on-national-guard-memos.html (verified active)
National Review (right-leaning, unique CBS bias critique) – https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/02/dan-rather-memogate-legacy/ (verified active).
2008 Financial Crisis Blame on "Subprime Mortgages" (2008)
Incident: MSM and Treasury officials blamed low-income borrowers for the crisis, with The Wall Street Journal emphasizing “subprime” defaults. This ignored bank fraud and deregulation (e.g., Glass-Steagall repeal).
Bias and Misinterpretation: Centrist/right-leaning media scapegoated borrowers, fueling racial stereotypes; left-leaning sources like Mother Jones exposed corporate greed.
Source:
ProPublica (left-leaning, original bank fraud investigation) – https://www.propublica.org/article/all-the-magnetar-trade-how-one-hedge-fund-helped-keep-the-housing-bubble (verified active).
Investopedia (centrist, unique regulatory focus) – https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/09/financial-crisis-review.asp (verified active).
2016 U.S. Election Russian Interference (2016)
Incident: MSM like CNN and The Washington Post hyped Russian hacking of DNC emails as decisive election interference favoring Trump. The Mueller Report (2019) found interference but no collusion or outcome-altering impact.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Left-leaning outlets questioned Trump's legitimacy, while right-leaning (e.g., Fox) called it a hoax.
Source:
NPR (centrist, original Mueller coverage) – https://www.npr.org/2019/03/24/706318191/trump-white-house-hasnt-seen-or-been-briefed-on-mueller-investigation-report (verified active).
RT (pro-Russian, unique Western bias critique) – https://www.rt.com/usa/457829-hedges-rt-mueller-maddow/ (verified active).
COVID-19 Masks Guidance Flip-Flop (2020)
Incident: Early 2020 CDC and MSM (e.g., NPR, NYT) stated masks were ineffective for the public to conserve supplies for healthcare workers. By July, mandates followed, but studies like the Danish DANMASK-19 trial showed no significant protection, and a 2023 Cochrane Review confirmed limited evidence of efficacy in community settings. A 2025 study highlighted environmental harm from 1.2 trillion discarded masks without transmission benefits.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Centrist MSM echoed shifting government advice without early skepticism, leading to confusion; alternative sources criticized overreach.
Source:
Outkick study summary (2025) – https://www.outkick.com/analysis/study-finds-covid-masks-causing-environmental-damage-worldwide (verified active).
BMJ (centrist, unique DANMASK analysis) – https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1435 (verified active).
Russia Today:https://www.rt.com/news/550171-cdc-withholds-covid-data/ (verified active).
COVID-19 Vaccines Promotion (2020–2025)
Incident: Governments (e.g., CDC, WHO) and MSM promoted vaccines as highly effective at preventing infection/transmission, with mandates. However, breakthrough infections were common, and studies (e.g., 2022 Vaccine journal) showed excess serious adverse events (10–15 per 10,000), including myocarditis and neurological issues. A 2024 Global Vaccine Data Network study confirmed rare but linked side effects like transverse myelitis. Effectiveness waned against variants, per 2025 CDC data.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Left-leaning MSM downplayed risks, labeling skeptics "anti-vaxxers," while right-leaning outlets highlighted dangers early.
Source:
PubMed study (2022) – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36055877/ (verified active).
Epoch Times (right-leaning, unique vaccine risk focus) – https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/covid-vaccines-significantly-increase-risk-of-myocarditis-after-second-dose-especially-in-young-males-study-4578017 (verified active)
Hunter Biden Laptop Suppression (2020)
Incident: The New York Post's story on Hunter Biden's laptop was dismissed by MSM (e.g., CNN) as Russian disinformation; Twitter censored it. Confirmed authentic in 2022.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Anti-Trump bias delayed scrutiny.
Source:
Washington Post confirmation (2022) – https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/30/hunter-biden-laptop-data-examined/ (verified active).
Fox News (right-leaning, original laptop story) – https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-biden-emails-senate-homeland-security-committee-investigating-hard-drive-laptop (verified active)
Gazan Al-Ahli Hospital Strike (2023)
Incident: BBC and NYT initially blamed Israel for 500+ deaths based on Hamas claims; later evidence pointed to a misfired rocket, with ~50 deaths. BBC apologized.
Bias and Misinterpretation: Pro-Palestinian lean in left-leaning media.
Source:
Al Jazeera (left-leaning, original Gaza analysis) – https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/18/what-do-we-know-about-the-strike-on-the-hospital-in-gaza (verified active).
Deadline (centrist, original BBC apology) – https://deadline.com/2023/10/bbc-wrong-to-speculate-on-gaza-hospital-blast-1235577943/ (verified active).
BBC apology? – https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaint/alahlihospitalexplosion (verified active). Russia Today: https://www.rt.com/news/585307-bbc-israel-blood-libel/ (verified active).
Evidence of Government Interference in MSM Reporting
Governments have influenced media through leaks, pressure, and programs, suppressing stories or amplifying narratives.
Operation Mockingbird (Ongoing from 1950s, Exposed 1970s–Present)
Incident: CIA program recruited 400+ journalists (e.g., at NYT, Time) to plant propaganda. Exposed in 1977 Church Committee; continued influence alleged in Iraq WMD reporting.
Impact: Skewed Cold War and post-9/11 coverage.
Source:
Wikipedia with citations – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mockingbird (verified active).
Spartacus Educational (alternative, unique modern implications) – https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKmockingbird.htm (verified active).
Carl Bernstein's website (neutral, original Mockingbird exposé) – https://www.carlbernstein.com/the-cia-and-the-media-rolling-stone-10-20-1977 (verified active)
Twitter Files and FBI Pressure (2022–2023)
Incident: FBI/DHS pressured Twitter to suppress Hunter Biden story and COVID dissent.
Impact: Limited election discourse.
Source:
House Oversight Committee (original hearing documents) – https://oversight.house.gov/release/the-cover-up-big-tech-the-swamp-and-mainstream-media-coordinated-to-censor-americans-free-speech/ (verified active).
FIRE (libertarian-leaning, unique free speech focus) – https://www.thefire.org/news/yes-you-should-be-worried-about-fbis-relationship-twitter (verified active)
NSA Surveillance and Media Self-Censorship (2013 Snowden Leaks)
Incident: Snowden’s leaks showed NSA PRISM monitored journalists, pressuring outlets like WaPo to limit stories.
Impact: Chilled surveillance reporting.
Source:
The Guardian (original Snowden reporting) – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/06/us-tech-giants-nsa-data (verified active).
RT (pro-Russian, unique media control angle) – https://www.rt.com/news/journalist-nsa-more-information-511/ (verified active).
Why Biases Lead to Wrong Interpretations
Biases cause selective framing: In 2000, MSM’s focus on Gore’s “lies” favored Bush. In COVID, pro-vaccine bias omitted risks. Confirmation bias fuels division—e.g., Fox downplayed Jan. 6 (2021), MSNBC exaggerated it.
Pew Research (original polarization study): https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2020/06/12/majorities-of-americans-say-news-coverage-of-george-floyd-protests-has-been-good-trumps-public-message-wrong/ (verified active).
Why Accurate Information Matters for Politically Active Citizens
Informed Voting: Biased COVID reporting led to misguided mandates; Iraq lies justified unnecessary war.
Avoiding Manipulation: Waco's portrayal hid government errors, eroding civil liberties trust.
Accountability: 2016 Russia hype delayed focus on real threats like election security.
Reducing Division: Polarized election coverage (e.g., 2020 polls) fuels 70% of Americans distrusting MSM (Pew 2020). Accurate info prevents echo chambers, fostering unity.
How to Get the Most Accurate Information
To find reliable information, you need to cross-reference multiple sources with diverse viewpoints and biases, as no single outlet is fully #objective. Here’s how:
Use a Diverse Source Mix:
Left-Leaning: The New York Times, MSNBC, NPR (e.g., https://www.npr.org – verified active).
Right-Leaning: Fox News, The Federalist (e.g., https://www.foxnews.com – verified active).
Centrist: Reuters, AP News (e.g., https://www.reuters.com – verified active).
Alternative/Non-MSM: The Intercept, ZeroHedge, Russia Today (e.g., https://www.rt.com – verified active).
Why: Each has #biases (e.g., NPR leans liberal, Fox News conservative, RT pro-Russian). Comparing them reveals where #narratives align or diverge, helping you identify #facts versus spin.
Apply #CriticalThinking:
Check #PrimarySources: Go to original documents (e.g., court filings, government reports) or raw data (e.g., Mueller Report, CDC guidelines). Use government sites like https://www.justice.gov or https://www.cdc.gov (both verified active).
Look for Omissions: If a story omits key details (e.g., context in the Al-Ahli hospital case), it may be biased. Cross-check with alternative outlets.
Verify with Fact-Checkers: Use independent fact-checkers like
#Left-Leaning:
Snopes: https://www.snopes.com
PolitiFact: https://www.politifact.com
Media Matters for America: https://www.mediamatters.org
#Center:
FactCheck.org: https://www.factcheck.org
Reuters Fact Check: https://www.reuters.com/fact-check
AP Fact Check: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-fact-check
#Right-Leaning:
The Dispatch Fact Check: https://factcheck.thedispatch.com
Just Facts: https://www.justfacts.com
Washington Examiner: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com
#Alternative / #Non-Mainstream:
The Epoch Times Fact Check: https://www.theepochtimes.com/fact-check
ZeroHedge: https://www.zerohedge.com
Independent Media Center (Indymedia): https://www.indymedia.org
Engage with X Posts: X offers real-time sentiment from diverse voices. Search for raw accounts or firsthand reports (e.g., “Ukraine war eyewitness accounts 2025”), but verify claims with primary sources, as posts can be misleading.
Avoid #EchoChambers: Don’t stick to sources that align with your views. For example, if you lean conservative, read The Guardian alongside Breitbart to see contrasting frames. This exposes you to the full spectrum of interpretations.
Practice Media Literacy: Learn to spot sensationalism, loaded language, or unverified claims. For example, the “#Pizzagate” #conspiracy (2016) spread via #MSM and social media due to unchecked viral stories, leading to a real shooting. Always trace #claims back to their #origin.
Final Thoughts
From #Waco to #COVID, these examples show how #biases and interference distort #reality. By diversifying sources, you gain #clarity, empowering informed activism reliant on #truth.
Gonna say something some people won't like.
I don't think the Charlie Kirk was some big conspiracy at work by the big power players. They had to know the kind of outrage it would engender if they did this. No, this was a 15 minute of Famer. Maybe there was more than one person involved, but it wasn't the movers and shakers.
An easy shot, from a good vantage spot, with minimal security, and an easy escape route. ANYONE could have done this with minimal training. Anyone could have been targeted. You are not safe. I am not safe, Nobody is safe. We don't live in a safe world. Charlie KNEW he was a target and had been for years. He KNEW and still got out there and stood his ground. If it wasn't Charlie then it would have been someone else. This was coming for a long time. You can only heat the pot for so long before it starts to boil.
Courage is not the lack of fear. Only the fool has no fear. Courage is acknowledging your fear and continuing anyway. Courage is walking out in front of people who may wish you harm and doing what you believe is right, even though you know it may cost you your life.
Charlie was one of the best of us. His convictions were strong and his faith gave him the strength to be courageous. Now he is in the best of company and receiving his reward. He ran the good race and fought the good fight. I have no doubt that he heard those most sought after words:
"Well done, good and faithful servant!"
"Almighty and ever-living God, who shepherds Your people through the valley of the shadow of death, we commend to Your mercy this fallen warrior. Grant him eternal rest in Your presence, where there is no more sorrow or strife. As he fought bravely in the battles of this world, may he now find peace in Your heavenly kingdom, clothed in the light of Christ, who is the resurrection and the life. Comfort those who mourn him and strengthen them in hope. Renew within them their faith and strengthen their resolve to continue the fight that claimed the life of Your child. Amen."
#CharlieKirk #RIP #Faith #God #Prayer #Amen
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