Saturday, November 30, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
They’re Treating Trump As President Already!
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🚨 #BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in West Palm Beach and will meet with President-elect Trump tonight at Mar-a-Lago - Bloomberg pic.twitter.com/KJhbjHFTI4
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 29, 2024
Harris Campaign Guru: 'WeI Knew It All Along'
Plouffe said the campaign’s internal polling never had Harris ahead of Trump. “I think it surprised people, because there was these public polls that came out in late September, early October, showing us with leads that we never saw.”
— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) November 27, 2024
Watch - https://t.co/Y33EhD9Gfx pic.twitter.com/5uTDsMFzhC
Thursday, November 28, 2024
President Trump's Official Thanksgiving Messagw
A Thanksgiving Message from President Trump and Melania.
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) November 28, 2024
Beautiful! We are so back, y’all !
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🍁🦃 pic.twitter.com/cVX0gyEyKu
President Reagan’s Thanksgiving Message . . .
Ronald Reagan Thanksgiving Radio Address (1988) https://t.co/W9RmLNZyym via @YouTube
— Dan (@dancirucci) November 28, 2024
Could THIS Song Be Sung In US Schools Today?
"We Gather Together" is a beautiful song that expresses the spirit of Thanksgiving in a very special way.
It has been sung in America for generations. So many of us of a certain age sang it in public school when we were children. It was often heard in schools around this time of the year and was a part of Thanksgiving programs everywhere.
In fact, we sang it in school when I was a kid.
Ask yourself: Can it be sung in public school today? Would it be permitted?
Think about what we've lost, America.
Think about it this Thanksgiving Day. And pray for our nation and for President Trump as he prepares to restore us to an era of God-fearing greatness.
The Story Of The First Thanksgiving . . .
The First Thanksgiving
"In the Fall of 1621, the Pilgrims famously shared a harvest feast with the Pokanokets; the meal is now considered the basis for the Thanksgiving holiday. It took place over three days between late September and mid-November and included feasting as well as games and military exercises.
The Pilgrims were outnumbered more than two to one by Native Americans, according to Edward Winslow, a participant who attended with his wife and recorded what he saw in a letter, writing: “many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest their greatest king Massasoit, with some ninety men.”
Winslow records eating venison from five deer killed by the Native Americans along with chestnuts, cranberries, garlic and artichokes—all native wild plants the English were learning to use. Turkey was potentially served as well. By the late 1600s, Thanksgiving had become an annual fall tradition. It wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln named the last Thursday in November a national holiday."
H/T: History.com Editors
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The first Thanksgiving
Barney Burstein/Corbis/VCG/Getty Images
A Very Special Message From President Trump
US Thanksgiving’s True Spiritual Origin . . .
In recent years, people have pointed to Thanksgiving as a joyous holiday that all Americans can celebrate together, as one regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. And this is true. It is a holiday for all Americans and we certainly endorse that.
But this fact does not necessarily make Thanksgiving a secular holiday -- far from it.
Indeed, Brian Burch of Catholic Vote has pointed out to us that Thanksgiving was explicitly created as religious in nature. Here's how he puts it:
Thanksgiving is much more than turkey, stuffing, and football (as good as those things are!).
Unlike other secular holidays like Labor Day or the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving is a national holiday that is explicitly religious in nature. As a nation of faith, we have set aside this day to thank our Lord for the many blessings He has bestowed.
In 1789, in his first year in office, President George Washington called for a day of Thanksgiving because “it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor.”
In 1815, President James Madison issued a proclamation for “a day of thanksgiving and of devout acknowledgments to Almighty God for His great goodness.”
After Madison, however, Thanksgiving reverted to a regional celebration in New England for 48 years.
So in 1863, magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale petitioned the Lincoln administration that a day of Thanksgiving "now needs National recognition and authoritive fixation, only, to become permanently, an American custom and institution."
Lincoln called on Americans that year to “fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore if, as soon as may be consistent with the divine purpose, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.”This is something that's worth remembering this Thanksgiving weekend.
PAGOP Has LOTS To Be Thankful For!
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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for our team—nonstop with the election, Dave McCormick’s recount, and all the excitement surrounding our big wins.
This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on all we have to be thankful for here in Pennsylvania: victories for President Trump, Senator-elect Dave McCormick, Auditor General Tim DeFoor, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Attorney General-elect Dave Sunday, and the addition of two new Republican members of Congress. It’s a reminder of the incredible work we’ve accomplished together.
From our family here at PAGOP to yours, we wish you a fun, safe, and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Sincerely,
Your PAGOP Team |
George Washington’s Prayer For America
Almighty GOD; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of The Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen
- George Washington -
April 30th, 1789
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
High Praise For AG Nominee Pam Bondi
- November 27, 2024 - |
Bipartisan Praise For Pam Bondi |
Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi is receiving bipartisan praise.
Fox News: In Florida, Bondi quickly earned a reputation for cracking down on opioids and the many "pill mills" operating in the Sunshine State when she was elected as the state's attorney general in 2010. At the time, Florida "was the epicenter of the opioid crisis," Florida statewide prosecutor Nicholas Cox said in an interview.
It was also a hub for so-called drug tourism: Out-of-state residents traveled to Florida from across the country to purchase opioids in bulk, relying on the state's many-house pharmacies, "cash-only" clinics and a lack of statewide prescribing laws to purchase the addictive medications, largely without restriction.
When Bondi took office, opioids were killing around seven people each day, Dave Aronberg, the state attorney for Palm Beach County, who formerly served as Bondi's drug czar, said in an interview.
There were also "more pain clinics than McDonald's locations" in Florida at the time, he said, illustrating the magnitude of the problem.
Aronberg, a Democrat who ran against Bondi for attorney general in 2010 before she appointed him to the post, credits his former boss as being the person "most responsible for ridding the state of Florida of destructive pill mills."
He and others point to Bondi's push for legislation that helped eliminate pill mills in the state, her crackdown on doctors and clinics responsible for prescribing the pain pills en masse, and her work in enforcing Florida's "Statewide Prescription Drug Diversion and Abuse Road Map" to best coordinate federal, state and local efforts as helping end the crisis.
But after her election, Bondi tapped him to be her drug czar— an unorthodox move that Aronberg and others said demonstrates Bondi's commitment to solving problems and working across the aisle on top priorities. "It really said a lot about her because she got a lot of criticism, withering criticism, from some members of her own party" who were upset she would choose a Democrat for the role, Aronberg said.
In Florida, Bondi "was not seen as a very partisan person," he added, citing her "strong working relationship with Democrats," which continued even after being sworn in as state attorney general. "She would support legislation regardless of whether it was supported by Democrats or Republicans," Aronberg said, and in return, she was well-liked across the aisle. |
Trump Announces Major International Appointment
- November 27, 2024 - |
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP |
I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration. He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN! |
A True HS Thanksgiving Day Football Classic!
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann Goretti) will play Southern (South Philadelphia High School) in a Thanksgiving Day Football Game.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
10:00 a.m. Kick-off
South Philadelphia Supersite
2968 South 10th Street (corner of South 10th & Bigler Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19148
10:00 a.m. Kick-off
South Philadelphia Supersite
2968 South 10th Street (corner of South 10th & Bigler Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19148
During halftime, Neumann Goretti will surprise a dedicated alumnus with the school’s first “Fan of the Year” award.
In 2021, Neumann Goretti and Southern reinvigorated a traditional Thanksgiving Day Football Game that has spanned nearly 90 years despite some stoppages. It is the longest running Catholic school vs. Public school Thanksgiving high school football game in the history of the city.
In addition, as part of the annual event the school will host a festival to include a pre-game celebration, an opportunity to meet the football team, special merchandise will be available, and local vendors will be present. For more information about the Neumann Goretti Annual Turkey Bowl and Festival, please visit here.
Background Information on Saints Neumann and Goretti High School
The present, co-educational Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School was formed in 2004. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the school. Along with its predecessors Saint Maria Goretti for Girls and Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann, and Saint John Neumann for Boys high schools, the school boasts a proud 90-year tradition of Catholic high school education in South Philadelphia.
Saints Neumann Goretti serves a diverse student population in South Philadelphia. Through the school’s core values of Compassion, Courage, and Commitment, its graduates are spiritually grounded, academically prepared, and world citizens.
For additional information on Saints Neumann and Goretti High School, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/.
Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org/.
Walmart Ending Its DEI Initiatives!
A very special message from catholicvote.org:
Multi-billion-dollar retailer Walmart announced this week that it is ending many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
CatholicVote President Brian Burch praised the move and called on American Catholics to express their gratitude by emailing the retail giant’s President and CEO Doug McMillon at Doug.McMillon@walmart.com.
“Despite what its promoters claim, the DEI agenda is just cynical, divisive, and an excuse to discriminate and exclude Americans,” Burch said.
“Catholics hold that all persons have equal dignity as children of God,” he emphasized. “It’s time for all corporations to reject progressive schemes that divide Americans and pit us against each other.”
“We just want groceries without the politics,” the CatholicVote president added. “Thank you for standing up for unity and common sense, Walmart!”
Walmart is the largest private-sector employer in the United States and is the entity that employs the second-highest number of people in the country after only the federal government.
Conservative activist, filmmaker, and former music video director Robby Starbuck announced the news of Walmart’s decision on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week.
“Walmart is ending their woke policies,” he wrote in the Monday post.
Starbuck noted that he had a week earlier told the corporation’s executives that he was compiling “a story on wokeness there.”
“Instead we had productive conversations to find solutions,” the activist indicated.
“I have to give their executives major credit because this will send shockwaves throughout corporate America,” Starbuck continued. “This is the biggest win yet for our movement to end wokeness in corporate America.”
He stated Walmart had told him it “will no longer participate in” the deeply controversial Corporate Equality Index program – an initiative of the far-left pro-LGBTQ activist group Human Rights Campaign (HRC).
Starbuck also said that Walmart will monitor its “marketplace to identify and remove inappropriate sexual and / or transgender products marketed to children.” The company will also “review all funding of Pride … to avoid funding inappropriate sexualized content targeting kids.”
Starbuck reported Walmart additionally told him it “will not extend the Racial Equity Center which was established in 2020 as a special five-year initiative” and “will evaluate supplier diversity programs and ensure they do not provide preferential treatment and benefits to suppliers based on diversity.”
Walmart also committed to maintaining its absence of racial or ethnic quotas and emphasized that “financing eligibility will no longer be predicated on providing certain demographic data.”
>> RELATED: BOEING DITCHES DEI POLICIES <<
In addition, Walmart vowed to stop using the widely panned term “Latinx” – which according to a September Pew Research Center survey is opposed by three-quarters of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have heard of the term.
“Walmart will discontinue racial equity training through the Racial Equity Institute,” Starbuck further noted. “Walmart will discontinue the use of DEI as a term while ensuring a respectful and supportive environment.”
Starbuck is well known as one of the foremost voices raising public awareness about controversial corporate DEI initiatives.
The activist has previously played a role in several companies ending or scaling back their divisive far-left workplace policies, widely characterized as “woke.” These corporations include Boeing, Ford, Harley Davidson, Jack Daniel’s, Lowes, and Stanley Black and Decker.
“We’ve now changed policy at companies worth over $2 Trillion dollars, with many millions of employees who have better workplace environments as a result,” Starbuck’s post continued:
I’m happy to have secured these changes before Christmas when shoppers have very few large retail brands they can spend money with who aren’t pushing woke policies. Companies like Amazon and Target should be very nervous that their top competitor dropped woke policies first.
>> RELATED: FORD KILLS DEI IN THE WORKPLACE <<
Starbuck predicted that major Walmart competitor Target, which has made many headlines over the past couple of years for its embrace of the LGBTQ movement, “specifically will suffer serious sales problems as a result and Walmart will benefit.”
“Companies can clearly see that America wants normalcy back,” Starbuck concluded. “The era of wokeness is dying right in front of our eyes. … We are now the trend, not the anomaly. We are winning and one by one we WILL bring sanity back to corporate America.”
Readers can email Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to thank him at Doug.McMillon@walmart.com.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Voice, Gestures, Word Jumble, Cackle - OMG!
Holy F-ck! Just listened to the call. It's way worse. pic.twitter.com/HTtT37FjO6
— Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) November 27, 2024
Warning: Profane Language; Bitter Old Coot
It's tough when you lose -- especially when you've been on the wrong side way too much lately, and time is running out.This might be the best thing I’ve seen all week. Democrat strategist James Carville absolutely ANNIHILATES the young, Gen-Z progressive staffers who advised Kamala Harris on skipping Joe Rogan’s podcast. Phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/eIdIuCTjJf
— Nick Kayal (@NickKayal) November 26, 2024
It’s even worse when you’ve been all the way to the top, but that was so long ago you can barely remember it, or the young people you were happy to pal around with and mentor once upon a time.
The Seven Big Lessons Of Trump’s Triumphs . . .
1) Be yourself. Don’t apologize for who you are or what you believe.
2) Speak up. Shout it out. Be outraged. Gentility is the road to senility.
3) Break the rules. Rules were made by the powerful to keep power. Break ‘em! Smash ‘em to smithereens.
4) Be unpredictable and surprising. It throws your opponents off and it’s just more fun.
5) Keep fighting. And fight back. You can get knocked down — even again and again — and come back and prevail. It can be done but you mustn’t give in, give up or even give an inch.
6) ‘Eff the experts! Polls don’t matter; pols don’t matter; professors don’t matter; pompous talking heads don’t matter. People matter!
7) It’s all about the base. Grow your base, then energize your base. Grow, energize, grow energize, grow energize. Do it again and again.
Go Ahead — Enjoy It; You’ve EARNED It!
Best video on the internet right now.pic.twitter.com/jAbJ3hulEC
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 26, 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
New Vital Messages Directly From President Trump
- November 25, 2024 - |
PRESIDENT TRUMP'S TRUTHS ON TARIFFS, FENTANYL, AND PUTTING AMERICA FIRST |
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President Trump And The Power Of The Brand
Understand, we’re talking not just Donald J. Trump, but brand Trump — the Trump name and all that it stands for. And yes, Trump is a big part of that and, arguably, the founder of the brand itself but the brand is bigger than him and bigger even than the Trump family because it is forever tied to all that Trump has built — the buildings, the country clubs, the hotels, the resorts, the dining and entertainment venues, the products and merchandise, the social media platforms, etc. It’s mammoth!
In public relations we have a rule: sales overnight; brands over time. What this means is that with the right product and the right pitch anybody can make a quick sale. Turn on the TV or look here on social media and you’ll find plenty of products and services for sale. Lots of people are out to make a buck and many of them will succeed to one extent or another. But precious few (almost none, really) will build a brand.
Brands take time to build — lots of time. That’s because a brand is a promise between the producer and the consumer — a promise that is relentlessly kept over and over and over again, building enduring trust. For the manufacturer or producer, that’s hard work because the consumer has many choices and can easily go elsewhere if expectations are not met.
Still, you buy the branded promise or service because you know that what you get will be exactly as promised, exactly as it’s always been, exactly as you expect it to be. And you’ll willingly pay more for it, if need be. Think of a classic brand like Coca-Cola. It looks the same, it feels the same, it tastes the same every single time you buy it and consume it. It never, ever varies. That’s the promise of the brand. And the promise is always kept.
Brand Trump started as a brand that promised luxe living in landmark buildings where your every need was met. It was, by design, an aspirational brand — a brand intrinsically associated with the top tier of the American dream, promising the very best that life has to offer. And while the brand went international, with Trump residences all over the world, it always maintained its unique American identity and remained connected to Donald Trump, the brand’s most relentless, resilient, inimitable promoter.
Of course, it wasn’t long before the Trump name/brand identified itself with a whole host of other attractions, products and services as Trump was able to license the moniker. Some of these efforts were more successful than others but the brand proved so powerful over so many decades that it was easily able to overcome whatever bumps in the road it encountered along the way. One of the most astonishing feats was Trump’s remarkable ability to gain so much free positive publicity along the way, saving the brand billions in advertising expenditure.
Taking a trusted brand into the political realm is, to say the least, risky — so risky that it’s almost never been done. But Donald Trump has always been a high stakes gambler. Time and again over the past decade, he has jeopardized the existence of the brand itself and all the businesses attached to it. He put it all on the line. It was daring, breathtaking and unprecedented. Watching it all played out on such a grand scale, with so much at stake, was nothing less than a history-in-the-making experience — something that will be studied for generations to come.
Trump's Big Gamble paid off, and now, even though Donald Trump will once again have to seperate himself from the brand on January 20 when he takes office, you can still hear him on the radio selling Trump watches and Trump sneakers and pitching a piece of the action on social media as well. President Trump remains a Master Salesmen. It’s who he is, it’s what he does, it’s what he was, indeed born to do. And he understands, better than anyone else, not just the power of the brand but that, in the end, everyone wants in on a successful brand.
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