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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Right Now, The Time Is Just Right For CGHRISTMAS!
You just know when the time is right.
Of course, I always wait until December before playing Christmas music. And, customarily, this also seems just about the right time to start saying "Merry Christmas."
All together now: "Merry Christmas!"Say Merry Christmas to everyone you meet. Say it to everyone and anyone from now through Christmas Day.
Say it and say it and say it again.
Don't hesitate. Don't worry. Don't even think about being politically incorrect.
For there is nothing political about Christmas. Christmas means loving and caring and helping and believing. And Christmas is for everyone.
Christmas means putting aside ill thoughts. It means leading with your heart. It means making yourself a little bit more vulnerable. It means reaching out to others.
Christmas is thoroughly American because it has to do with community and sharing and concern for others. The spirit of Christmas has helped to make our country great.
Christmas only divides those who seek to divide us -- those who wallow in petty resentments; the hair-splitters who look for reasons to disagree and those who highlight our differences rather than what we have in common. Christmas is inclusive. It makes room for everyone. It wishes all peace and joy and harmony.
The people who speak most about tolerance and understanding are often the most intolerant and the most disrespectful when it comes to Christmas. They have become the Christmas gentrifiers. They seek a generic holiday: flat, shallow, meaningless.
Don't let them get away with it.
Wish them a Merry Christmas as well.
Make no apologies for your glad tidings.
Don't even think twice about it.
Let the robust good spirit of the season carry you along.
M-E-R-R-Y C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S.
Merry, merry, merry Christmas to all!
Monday, December 2, 2024
We’ll Just Leave This Here For Now , , ,
This is the best 30 second video on the internet right now.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 2, 2024
Trust me
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‘Defated’ But The Lunacy Of Wokeness Continues
Our flag is not a “prop”…
— Mike Testa (@TestaForNJ) December 2, 2024
The “public servants” responsible for this lunacy should be ashamed of themselves.
We should always be proud to wave the Stars & Stripes and embrace the symbolism it represents.
Absolutely head scratching and disgusting action by these cowards. https://t.co/MnTGJwUOPf
Not Even In Office, Yet Accomplishments Pile Up!
There are just under 50 days until President Donald J. Trump is inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States — and he's already making good on his promises to the American people.
- President Trump is securing our border. After President Trump demanded Mexico and Canada stem the flow of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and deadly drugs entering the United States, both countries have already pledged to take immediate action.
- President Trump is working towards international peace. In anticipation of the incoming Trump administration, Iran has called off its reprisal attack on Israel and negotiations to end the war in Gaza and Russia's war in Ukraine have accelerated. One former NATO Supreme Allied Commander says America's enemies are "concerned, they're nervous — [and] they ought to be."
- President Trump is propelling economic growth. Both the stock market and crypto markets have seen explosive growth following the election — an indication of the market confidence in President Trump's incoming administration and policies.
- President Trump is dismantling divisive, unchecked DEI. After his resounding victory, massive corporations such as Walmart have already begun rolling back their misguided "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives — which have come at the expense of wide swaths of Americans.
Meanwhile, President Trump's cabinet nominations are earning wide praise as the American people prepare for a return to the strength, prosperity, and opportunity for which they voted.
It's all coming on January 20, 2025.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Former FBI Agents: Patel Is The Man For The Job!
Former FBI Agents believe that Kash Patel is the right pick to reform the FBI.
Ben Sothers, a former FBI agent, told The Washington Times: “I like him. … I think he can certainly bring the cultural changes needed in the bureau. It seems like he prioritizes the Constitution and the American people over political initiatives, which is how an FBI director should be... He’s a really transparent guy who was a public defender, so he understands due process to an extent that most people won’t."
Dal Rae Beach, a former supervisory special agent who worked at the bureau for 13 years, told The Washington Times that Kash is the "kind of director we really need" and praised his "amazing background in national security."
Daniel Boyer, a former FBI special agent of 24 years, told The Washington Times, "He seems like a no-nonsense guy. I’m just so tired of the same old, same old."
Kash Patel has received widespread praise since President Trump's announcement Saturday night.
Former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien wrote: "President [Donald Trump] has made America safer & more just by his nomination of Kash Patel as Director of the FBI. He will be a worthy successor to my friend, Christopher Wray. Kash Patel served [as] a Snr. Director for counterterrorism when I was National Security Advisor. I was able to count on him to get any job done no matter how complex or difficult the task. He handled some of the nation’s most sensitive issues with care and discretion. From assisting President Trump in the take down of ISIS and bringing justice to Kayla Mueller’s murderer - al Baghdadi - to risking his life in Syria for hostage Austin Tice, Kash Patel fought for America. I have no doubt that Kash Patel will inspire our line FBI agents who want to fight crime, destroy the cartels, capture spies, and jail mobsters, thugs, fraudsters and traffickers."
And in a Fox News column, David Marcus wrote: "What Patel can bring to the FBI is fairness, honesty, the actual blindfold that lady justice is supposed to wear. No good person should fear that, it should not threaten anything true or just."
Kash Patel Earns High Praise As FBI Pick
Last night, President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Kash Patel as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Patel — who has served as chief of staff at the Department of Defense, deputy director of national intelligence, senior counsel for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, a national security prosecutor at the Department of Justice, and a public defender — is among the most qualified nominees in modern history.
The nomination is already earning wide acclaim.
Here's what they're saying:
- National Security Advisor-designate Mike Waltz: "Kash Patel has served in senior roles at the Pentagon, National Security Council, ODNI, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and as a federal prosecutor. The FBI headquarters in Washington, DC needs reform. Kash is the man to drive that agenda!"
- Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien: "Kash Patel served a Snr. Director for counterterrorism when I was National Security Advisor. I was able to count on him to get any job done no matter how complex or difficult the task. He handled some of the nation’s most sensitive issues with care and discretion. From assisting President Trump in the take down of ISIS and bringing justice to Kayla Mueller’s murderer - al Baghdadi - to risking his life in Syria for hostage Austin Tice, Kash Patel fought for America."
- Speaker Mike Johnson: "Kash Patel has extensive experience in national security and intelligence. He is an America First patriot who will bring much-needed change and transparency to the FBI."
- Attorney Mike Davis: "I served as Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley’s chief counsel for nominations—the job responsible for the confirmation of the FBI director. Kash Patel will win Senate confirmation. He’s unquestionably qualified. He’ll bring much-needed reforms to a broken, corrupt FBI."
- Breitbart's Matt Boyle: "Anyone who tries to argue that Kash Patel is not qualified for FBI director role is wrong. He served as a top attorney for House Intelligence Committee, then led counterterrorism efforts for the White House in the first Trump term. He is the definition of qualified for the job."
- Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell: "Kash is going to be an amazing FBI Director because he’s focused on the people - not the powerful ... I’m all in on helping get Kash Patel confirmed. I will lobby hard for this pick. America needs a first generation patriot like Kash who knows the blessings and responsibilities of being an American. Kash has been a public defender *and* a prosecutor. He will be the voice for the people - not the powerful."
- Former VP Communications Director Katie Miller: "Kash Patel is a consummate professional who knows how to restore the FBI back to true law and order. I’m deeply impressed by his intellect and passion on national and homeland security matters. I can’t wait to see Kash as our nation’s FBI Director."
- Journalist Greta Van Susteren: "I like that @FBI nominee is a former Federal Public Defender - too many people in law enforcement (and judges) have never fought on the ground floor for rights of people like a Public Defender does daily"
- Deputy Chief of Staff-designate Stephen Miller: "Kash is a warrior, a patriot, a man of unquestioned integrity, who will tirelessly defend our democracy, end the abuse and corruption of government power, and restore the faith and trust of Americans in the Bureau."
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani: "Kash Patel is uniquely qualified to restore the FBI as a thoroughly legitimate and impartial law enforcement agency. Those who corrupted it must be held accountable."
- UN Ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik: "Congratulations to America First fighter Kash Patel on his nomination to serve as President @realDonaldTrump ’s Director of the FBI"
- Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL): "Kash Patel is the perfect pick. He will restore LAW AND ORDER and end FBI corruption. Clean house!"
- Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R-OH):: "Congrats to my good friend Kash Patel on being named director of the FBI by President Trump. After years of horrible leadership and political witchhunts led by corrupt officials, Kash will reform the FBI into a nimble, efficient organization solely focused on national security."
- Senator Rick Scott (R-FL): "The FBI has lost the trust of the American people & needs to be shaken up & driven back to its mission. We must end the political witch-hunts, protect Americans & make sure President Trump can Make America Great Again! Kash will do just that."
- Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19): "Great choice by @realDonaldTrump. Kash is a patriot and 100% America First."
- Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02): "This is bigger than huge."
- Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13): "Congratulations to Kash Patel on being named the next Director of the FBI! Kash was INSTRUMENTAL in President Trump’s first term and will be EVEN GREATER in his second! Time to clean this place up, and Kash is the man to do it!!! MAGA!"
- Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22): "President Trump just announced that Kash Patel will be the next Director of the FBI. Another excellent pick. Congratulations!"
- Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01): "Congratulations to Kash Patel on being nominated for FBI Director. We got no time to waste - let’s go!"
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14): "My friend Kash Patel is going to be the next FBI Director under President Trump!! 🤩 It can’t get better than this!!! Y’all get your popcorn ready!!"
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13): "This is not just another pick…. this will fundamentally change our country as we know it. Kash Patel is a brilliant mind and one of the few I trust in DC/ political orbit. He helped me war game a few things and will ensure the @FBI is respected again!"
- Rep.-elect Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08): "Congratulations to our next Director of the FBI, Kash Patel!"
- Attorney Mark Paoletta: "Superb choice by President Trump! Congrats Kash Patel!"
- The Washington Examiner's Byron York: "Democrats will undoubtedly be happy to see a former public defender chosen for the job."
- Breitbart Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak: "They hate Kash Patel and can never explain why. It's because he busted them spying on Trump and his campaign. They've been trying to "get" him ever since, but they've failed, because he's above board. He's just smarter than they are and unlike them, he's willing to tell the truth."